Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the details of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 through its Advertisement No.741/No.8/2026. This is one of the most eagerly awaited TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 drives of the year as it comprises of 170 vacancies across 31 different technical and gazetted posts distributed across various departments and organisations under the Government of Tamil Nadu. The last date to apply is October 6, 2026 for online application.

Candidates can also see the latest PSC notification for important information regarding the PSC recruitment and its eligibility. The recruitment provides employment to the qualified candidates in the technical and professional posts in the Tamilnadu Government departments and organizations. The candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before filling online application.

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TNPSC recruitment is processed for different type of gazetted and technical posts under Gov. of Tamilnadu. It is based on a clear merit selection process, which involves written exams, verification of certificates and an interview. The Commission periodically sends out notifications to departments, boards, corporations or public sector organisations for applications with the opportunity to apply for PSC Government Job in India.

These recruitment drives are for various technical and qualified positions throughout Tamilnadu. TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Vacancy 2026 is an opportunity for qualified candidates who have completed graduation and/or postgraduation.

Important Dates

- Notification Date: August 31, 2026
- Application Begins: September 7, 2026
- Application Deadline: October 6, 2026
- Correction Window: October 10 to October 12, 2026

Post Allocation for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 Department/Organization Post Name Total Vacancies SIPCOT Assistant General Manager (Finance) 1 Assistant Manager (General) 2 Assistant Manager 6 Assistant Manager (Finance) 1 TANCEM Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre 1 Deputy Manager (Instrumental) 2 Deputy Manager (Safety) 1 TIDCO Assistant General Manager (Project Management) 2 Assistant General Manager (Infrastructure) 2 Assistant General Manager (Investment) 1 Assistant Secretary 2 Accounts Officer 2 TIIC Senior Officer 10 Senior Officer (Finance) 3 TN Maritime Board Port Officer 1 TN BCEDC Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary 1 ELCOT Manager (Accounts) 1 IVPM, Ranipet Research Assistant 5 Animal Husbandry &
- Veterinary Services Veterinary Assistant Surgeon 79 Collegiate Education Bursar 1 Economics &
- Statistics Assistant Director of Statistics 4 HR&CE; Regional Sthapathi 3 TN Legislative Assembly English Reporter 6 Tamil Reporter 5 Industries &
- Commerce Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce 5 Public Health &
- Preventive Medicine Senior Entomologist 13 Public Libraries District Library Officer 6 Town &
- Country Planning Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning 1 Textiles Assistant Director of Textiles 1 Prisons &
- Correctional Services Psychologist 1 Adi Dravidar Welfare System Analyst 1 Grand Total 170

Academic Requirements by Post

Requirement Details Educational Qualification
- Post-specific degree is required.
- Eligible qualifications include B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Sc., M.A., CA and others.
- TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 includes diverse professional posts.

Experience
- Required for selected posts.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed experience criteria.

Tamil Language
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Tamil language requirement.
- Tamil Eligibility Test applies as notified.

Nationality




- Candidates must meet the prescribed nationality conditions.
- Applicable TNPSC eligibility rules apply.

Post-Specific Criteria
- Additional conditions vary by post.
- TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Vacancy 2026 has separate eligibility requirements.

Age Eligibility (as on July 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- General: 32-47 years.
- Reserved Categories: 3-5 years relaxation.

Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: As per rules.
- BC/MBC/DNC: As per rules.
- PwBD: Up to 10 years.
- Others: As per rules.

Salary Structure for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Pay: Rs. 36,400/- per month.
- Maximum Pay: Rs. 2,09,200/- per month.

Fee Structure for Applicants
- OTR Fee: Rs. 150/-.
- Examination Fee: Rs. 200/- per subject paper.
- Additional Paper: Rs. 200/- per extra subject paper.
- Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Card or UPI.

Written Examination Scheme Paper Component Standard Questions Duration Marks Paper I Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test SSLC 100 3 Hours Qualifying only Paper I Part B – General Studies Degree 75 Included in 150 Paper I Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability SSLC 25 Paper II Concerned Subject Paper Degree/PG Degree 200 3 Hours 300 Interview — 60 Grand Total 510

- Minimum Qualifying Marks (Others): 135 out of 150 marks for Papers I (Part B and C) and marks for Paper II accordingly.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC, SC-A, ST, MBC/DC, BC-OBCM, BCM): 60/150 in Paper I (Part B and C) with relaxed qualifying marks.
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT), Objective Type
- Examination Centre Preference: Candidates can indicate their 2nd preference for the district centre where they apply for examination with a disclaimer for benchmark disability candidates.
- Compulsory Appearance: It is mandatory for all candidates to appear for both paper and interview for the selection.

Hiring Process for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026
- Eligible candidates will be called for the written test which will include the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability Paper and the concerned Subject Paper.
- Onscreen certificate verification will be done for shortlisted candidates before they are called for physical certificate verification.
- The committee set up by the Commission will check the uploaded experience certificate of candidates for experience based posts.
- The candidates appearing in the written examination and certificate verification round will be invited for an interview to evaluate their fitness for the told job.
- The interview is marked out of a total of 510 marks given for the whole selection procedure out of which 60 marks are allocated to the interview.
- The merit list will be prepared by adding the marks secured in Paper I, Paper II and interview.
- Selected candidates will have to go through the process of documentation verification and other formalities before being appointed in various Government jobs in Tamil Nadu.

Books That Can Help You Crack This Exam
- Tamil Eligibility Test: Grammar and language guides to SSLC standard in Tamil.
- General Studies: A detailed General Studies booklet on Indian polity, Geography, economy, current affairs of Tamilnadu.
- Aptitude and Mental Ability: A typical Quantitative aptitude and reasoning book for SSLC level questions.
- Subject Paper (Engineering Posts): Books on Engineering related core subjects,



like Basics of Engineering or specialization to the particular post.
- Subject Paper (Veterinary/Statistics/Administration): Text book for a Degree level in the same subject as detailed in the notification for the posts.
- Tamil Nadu General Knowledge: It is a collection of state specific resources on the History, Culture and Governance of Tamilnadu.

Why Old Papers Deserve Your Attention
- Exam Trends: Past papers show the pattern of questions in General Studies, Aptitude and in subject papers
- Time Management: By solving the previous papers under timelimit, candidates learn to manage the time period of each paper of three hours.
- Identifying the Topics of High weightage: Candidates can find the high weightage topics from the past papers of their subject, which are required to be marked.
- Self Assessment: This is one of the advantages candidates get with solving the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Vacancy 2026 test papers is the ability to perform self assessment from time to time and get an idea of the areas that they might be weak in before the actual test day.

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- Go to the official website of TNPSC at https://tnpsc.gov.in/home.aspx
- From the “Recruitment” section, click on “Exam Dashboard“.
- Click on the advertisement which reads “COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES EXAMINATION” (INTERVIEW POSTS) – 08/2026”.
- Carefully read the whole notification before applying to ensure eligibility for the post.
- Pay the registration fee (if not registered) to complete the required One Time Registration (OTR)
- Use registered user ID and password to log in and get access to the online Application Form
- Click on the advertisement that says “Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) 2026”.
- Read the entire notification for eligibility, age and experience before applying.
- Complete all personal, educational and category information, ensuring it is correct and to the point; choose the right subject paper for the chosen qualification.
- Submit the relevant documents needed for registration such as photo, signature, education certificates (scanned in the prescribed format and size)
- Making payment of the exam fee (if any), in the amount of Rs. 200/- per subject through the online mode as per TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026
- Check the application form for correction, if any and then make the submission
- Submit your application form properly filled in the prescribed time frame

FAQs Application process will commence on September 7, 2026 and will conclude on October 6, 2026. The eligible candidates only can apply for these posts in TNPSC official website.

There will be a total number of 170 vacancies for posts of Research Assistant, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Manager and other in TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026.

Performance of the candidates in the written test round, certificate verification round and interview round should be made known to the candidates. It is totally dependent upon the performance of the candidates in the above-mentioned rounds.

All information related to the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, examination pattern etc., could be available to the candidates via the official notification issued by TNPSC.

Key Links

Official Notification Download PDF Official Website www.tnpsc.gov.in Apply Online www.tnpsc.gov.in (Link will be activated on September 7, 2026)

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