TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026: 170 Posts, Apply Online
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026. Candi...
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026. Candidates who fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and other eligibility conditions can apply for the various technical and professional posts included in this recruitment. The online application process will start from 7th September 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 6th October 2026. TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for this recruitment such as organization, post name, number of vacancies, salary range, age limit, and qualification requirements. This section helps candidates understand eligibility criteria and recruitment details before proceeding with the application process.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for this recruitment process.
| Advertisement No. | 741 |
| Advertisement Date | 31 Aug 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for this recruitment including organization name, post details, vacancies, salary structure, qualification requirements, and age limit.
| Organisation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Designation | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Salary | From ₹62,000 |
| Qualifications | Depending on Posts |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
Check the post-wise vacancy distribution announced in the official TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) notification. The notification contains 170 vacancies across 31 posts.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) | 10 |
| District Library Officer | 1 |
| Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning | 3 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 25 |
| Research Assistant | 2 |
| Bursar | 2 |
| English Reporter | 3 |
| Tamil Reporter | 2 |
| Senior Officer (Technical) | 10 |
| Senior Officer (Finance) | 3 |
| Manager (Accounts) | 1 |
| Assistant Director of Textiles | 1 |
| Assistant Director of Statistics | 5 |
| Regional Sthapathi | 1 |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) (Project Management) | 5 |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) Infrastructure | 4 |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) Investment | 4 |
| Assistant Secretary | 2 |
| Psychologist | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Instrumental) | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Safety) | 2 |
| Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre | 10 |
| Accounts Officer | 2 |
| System Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Entomologist | 1 |
| Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary | 1 |
| Assistant General Manager (Finance) | 3 |
| Port Officer | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (General) | 2 |
| Assistant Manager | 6 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 1 |
| Total | 170 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise eligibility details, educational qualifications, age requirements, Tamil language requirement, and other conditions mentioned in the official TNPSC CTSE notification. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before the date of notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) | Candidates must possess the prescribed degree or technical qualification specified for the post and fulfill the applicable eligibility conditions. |
| District Library Officer | Candidates must possess the prescribed Post Graduate qualification in Library and Information Science and fulfill the applicable eligibility conditions. |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | Candidates must possess the prescribed B.V.Sc. or B.V.Sc. & A.H. qualification and registration as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Tamil Nadu State Veterinary Council. |
| Research Assistant | Candidates must possess the prescribed M.V.Sc. qualification in the specified specialization along with the other requirements mentioned in the notification. |
| English Reporter / Tamil Reporter | Candidates must possess the prescribed degree and shorthand/typewriting qualifications applicable to the respective reporter post. |
| Senior Officer / Manager / Assistant Manager Posts | Candidates must possess the relevant degree, postgraduate, professional or technical qualification prescribed for the respective post and meet any required experience conditions. |
| Age and Other Conditions | Candidates must have completed 21 years of age as on 01.07.2026. The maximum age varies according to the post and category. Candidates should also satisfy the prescribed Tamil language, medical, physical and other post-specific requirements. |
Application Fee
Check the examination fee, additional subject paper fee, One Time Registration fee, and available payment method for this recruitment.
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 200/- |
| SC Category | Fee Exemption as per eligibility |
| ST Category | Fee Exemption as per eligibility |
| Additional Subject Paper | ₹ 200/- per additional subject paper |
| One Time Registration | ₹ 150/- |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the examination fee payment through the online payment methods prescribed by TNPSC.
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Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the stages prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts).
- Written Examination
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
- Physical Certificate Verification
- Interview
- Counselling, wherever applicable
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification, online application form, admit card, answer key, and result updates released by TNPSC.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the online application form for the TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official TNPSC examination website
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are not already registered
- Log in using your OTR User ID and Password
- Select the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) application
- Fill in the required personal, educational and other details
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents
- Pay the applicable examination fee
- Preview the application and verify all details carefully
- Submit the application finally and save the submitted application for future reference
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the official notification to avoid rejection of the application.
| Photograph | 20KB–50KB; 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (130 × 170 pixels) |
| Signature | 10KB–20KB; 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm (230 × 75 pixels) |
| Educational Documents | SSLC / HSC / Degree / PG Degree mark sheets or other prescribed qualification documents |
| Experience Certificate | Required for posts where experience is prescribed, in the format specified in the notification |
| Veterinary Registration | Required for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Research Assistant candidates, wherever applicable |
| Eye Fitness Certificate | Required for specified posts such as Senior Entomologist, Assistant Director of Textiles and Manager (Accounts) |
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