TNPSC CTS (Non-Interview Posts) 2026

Notification
20.05.2026
Apply Start
27.05.2026
Last Date
25.06.2026
Correction Window
29.06.2026 - 01.07.2026
Total Vacancies
461
Mode
Written Exam + CV

Overview

Core info

  • Idhu TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026 notification summary.
  • Interview illa. Selection written exam + certificate verification basis-la nadakkum.
  • Engineering, Agriculture, Statistics, IT, Library Science, Archaeology, Pharmacy, Tourism, Translation, Dairy, Architecture maadhiri pala qualification groups-ku posts irukku.

Main departments

  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Rural Development
  • Highways
  • Water Resources
  • Geology & Mining
  • Archaeology
  • Tourism
  • Industries
  • Public Health
  • Statistics
  • IT / Electricity / Dairy related departments

Eligibility

Minimum age

01.07.2026 andru minimum age 21 years irukkanum.

Maximum age

Post-wise age limit maarum. 32, 34, 35, 37 maadhiri upper age limits mention pannirukku.

Age relaxation

BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, ST categories-ku pala posts-la upper age limit illa-nu mention pannirukku.

"Upper age limit illa" nu sonnalum recruitment process mudiyum nerathula 60 vayathai kadandhirukka koodadhu.

Age proof

  • SSLC marksheet
  • HSC marksheet
  • Birth certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Degree marksheet

Age proof upload pannaama vittaal application reject / selection cancel aagalam.

Major qualification groups

GroupExamples
EngineeringBE Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Production, Industrial Engineering
ScienceB.Sc Agriculture, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology
Arts / OtherMA Archaeology, MA History, MA Epigraphy, Law Degree, MBA, Library Science, Visual Communication, Tourism qualifications

Degree-wise main eligible posts

  • Civil: Assistant Engineer posts (Highways, Water Resources, Rural Development, Industries), Assistant Manager (Civil), Planning related posts.
  • Mechanical: Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Boiler Junior Assistant Director, some mechanical department posts, secondary eligibility for Agricultural Engineering posts in certain cases.
  • Electrical / EEE: Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Assistant Manager (Electrical).
  • CSE / IT / ECE: Computer Manager, Assistant Manager (IT).
  • Agricultural Engineering: Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering); primary preference Agricultural Engineering, then certain secondary branches if primary candidates illa.
  • B.Sc Agriculture: Agricultural Officer, some warehouse/junior assistant related eligibility; Tamil knowledge compulsory.
  • B.Sc Horticulture: Horticultural Officer only.
  • Geology: Assistant Geologist related posts.
  • Library Science: Librarian, Assistant Librarian.
  • Law: Translator.
  • Archaeology / History: Archaeological Officer, Assistant Archaeological Officer.
  • Pharmacy / Medical related: Drug Inspector.
  • Statistics / Maths / Economics: Block Health Statistician, Assistant Statistical Investigator.
  • MBA: Regional Manager, Assistant General Manager.
  • Visual Communication: Junior Photographer.
  • Dairy / Food Tech: Deputy Manager (Dairy Farm).

Exam Pattern & Selection

PaperSubjectMarksRole
Paper-ITamil Eligibility Test100Qualifying only
Paper-IISubject Paper300Final merit / rank

Paper-I rule

  • Minimum 40% marks edukkanum.
  • Paper-I qualify pannaama irundha Paper-II evaluate panna maattaanga.
  • Tamil paper mark final rank-ku count aagathu.

Paper-II rule

  • Idhu main competitive paper.
  • Final ranking Paper-II marks basis-la thaan.
  • Subject paper degree-ku match aaganum.

Selection flow

Application → Hall Ticket → Written Exam → Tamil Paper Qualify → Paper-II Evaluation → Rank List → Certificate Verification → Final Selection

Certificate Verification documents

Reservation & Category Rules

Main categories

  • BC
  • BCM
  • MBC/DNC
  • SC
  • SCA
  • ST
  • OC
OC na general category-nu artham illa. High mark eduthaal BC / MBC / SC / ST candidate kooda OC seat-la varalaam.

PSTM & special categories

  • PSTM claim panna required qualification muzhuvadhum Tamil medium-la padichirukkanum.
  • PSTM certificate government format-la upload pannanu.
  • Differently abled reservation ella posts-kum illa; notification post-wise paakanum.
  • Ex-servicemen, Destitute Widow-ku special benefits / relaxation irukkum.

Important reservation points

Salary, Post Nature & Career Scope

Salary level post-wise vary aagum. File-la Level 20 mudhal Level 08 varai mention pannirukku.

High growth posts

  • Assistant Engineer (Civil)
  • Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
  • Assistant Manager (IT)
  • Drug Inspector
  • Agricultural Officer

Stable / office-oriented posts

  • Librarian
  • Assistant Librarian
  • Assistant Statistical Investigator
  • Block Health Statistician
  • Assistant Geologist

Specialized posts

  • Archaeological Officer
  • Assistant Archaeological Officer
  • Translator
  • Junior Photographer
  • Horticultural Officer
  • Deputy Manager (Dairy)
High salary nu paathu mattum apply panna koodadhu. Qualification match, promotion scope, transfer nature, field/office work, department stability, personal interest ellaam paakanum.

Application Process

Basic steps

  • First time applicant na OTR (One Time Registration) seiyanum.
  • OTR pannina mattum application complete aagathu.
  • OTR + individual application rendu perum complete pannanum.

OTR details

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Aadhaar Number
  • Mobile Number
  • Email ID
  • Community Details
  • Educational Details

Fees

  • One Time Registration Fee: ₹150
  • Examination fee notification basis-la apply aagum.
  • SC, SCA, ST, PwBD, Destitute Widow categories-ku fee concession / exemption irukkalaam.

Upload rules

  • Photo: recent passport size, clear face, white/light background.
  • Signature: own signature, black/blue ink, white paper.
  • Certificates: education, reservation, experience documents clear-a upload pannanum.

Hall ticket & exam day

Exam hall-la carry panna koodaadha items

Most Common Mistakes

Application / eligibility mistakes

  • Degree mismatch
  • Equivalent degree proof illaamal apply pannuvidudhal
  • Tamil qualification illaama Agricultural Officer-ku apply seivadhu
  • Additional diploma / registration thevaiyana posts-ku proof illaamal apply seivadhu
  • Wrong subject paper selection
  • Wrong post code selection
  • Wrong community / category entry

Document / technical mistakes

  • Age proof upload pannaamal விடுதல்
  • PSTM claim without certificate
  • Blurred scan / incomplete scan / old certificate upload
  • Name mismatch between records
  • Photo mismatch / signature mismatch
  • Hall ticket details verify pannaamal விடுதல்
  • False information declaration

Top reasons for losing selection

  1. Tamil Eligibility Test fail
  2. Wrong community entry
  3. Degree mismatch / wrong degree entry
  4. Missing certificate
  5. Wrong subject paper
  6. Age proof missing
  7. PSTM certificate missing
  8. Hall ticket details not verified
  9. Document verification failure
  10. False information

Final Checklist

Before applying

  • Ungal degree-ku exact eligible posts shortlist pannunga.
  • Age limit, community benefit, PSTM eligibility verify pannunga.
  • Correct subject paper and post code choose pannunga.

Before submit

  • Name, DOB, community, degree details verify pannunga.
  • All uploaded documents clear-a irukka paathukkonga.
  • Required certificates miss aagala-nu final check pannunga.

Before CV / exam

  • Original + xerox copies ready-a vainga.
  • Hall ticket + valid ID carry pannunga.
  • Tamil paper-ai ignore pannaadheenga; 40 marks mandatory.

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