TNPSC CTS Notification: TNPSC has opened up its CTS Recruitment 2026 for non-interview posts across various departments in Tamil Nadu, and what started as 461 vacancies has quietly grown by another 15, taking the total to 476 (not a massive jump, but still, every seat counts in this kind of race). It’s the kind of update that feels small on paper but changes the mood for a lot of aspirants suddenly seeing a slightly better chance.
Applications are already rolling and the window stays open till 25 June 2026 on the official site TNPSC Official Website. Honestly, it’s one of those typical TNPSC moments—steady, competitive, a bit tense—but if you’re in the game, this is basically your signal to get the paperwork done and not sit on it too long.
TNPSC CTS Notification
The TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 is out on the official TNPSC website TNPSC Official Website, and it’s basically the starting point for anyone eyeing these posts—nothing fancy, just the raw details you actually need. Eligibility, post info, rules, all of it is tucked inside the notification, the kind of document most people skim first and properly read only when reality hits. For convenience, a direct download link has also been provided below, because digging around the site isn’t exactly anyone’s idea of fun.
TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 Details
| Recruitment Organisation – | Tamil Nadu Public Service Examination (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Technical Service Examination (Interview Posts – II) |
| Vacancy | 476 |
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Certificate Verification + Counselling |
| Category | Recruitment |
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TNPSC CTS 2026 Apply Online Link
For TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) 2026, applications are being accepted only through the official Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission portal TNPSC Official Website—no shortcuts, no offline drama, just the standard online route. Before even touching the form, One Time Registration (OTR) has to be done first, which honestly feels like the “unlocking the door before entering the room” step in this whole process.
The apply link is already live, so candidates are expected to complete and submit everything before the deadline using it. And thankfully, there’s a small cushion after the rush—a 3-day correction window opens post-deadline, giving a chance to fix those tiny mistakes that somehow always sneak in when forms are filled in a hurry.
TNPSC CTS Technical & Non-Technical Vacancy 2026
Now, all eligible candidates will be recruited by TNPSC in 476 posts in various departments across the state. The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution has been announced along with the official TNPSC CTS Notification 2026. Apart from this, for the ease of the candidates, we have provided the increased vacancy notice in the article below
| Name of the Post | Name of the Department | Number of Vacancies |
| Assistant Geologist | Geology and Mining | 8 |
| Assistant Geologist | Agricultural Engineering | 2 |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | Agriculture | 64 |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) | Agriculture | 12 |
| Drug Inspector | Drug Control Administration | 9 |
| Horticultural Officer | Horticulture | 17 |
| Assistant Engineer | Highways | 38 |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | Industrial Safety and Health | 3 |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers | Public Works | 2 |
| Junior Architect | Not specified (Merged row in text) | 5 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Not specified (Merged row in text) | 14 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Not specified (Merged row in text) | 13 |
| Assistant Engineer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 52 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Water Resources | 34 |
| Assistant Geologist | Not specified (Merged row in text) | 9 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 1 |
| Assistant Engineer | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 3 |
| Environmental Scientist | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 4 |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | Town and Country Planning | 3 |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) | Industries and Commerce | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 5 |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 2 |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 2 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 1 |
| Archaeological Officer | Archaeology | 10 |
| Research Assistant | Evaluation and Applied Research | 2 |
| Junior Scientific Officer | Forensic Science | 6 |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) | Child Welfare and Special Services | 2 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 2 |
| System Manager | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 1 |
| Translator | Law | 2 |
| Librarian | Agriculture | 1 |
| Statistical Assistant | Food Safety and Drug Administration | 1 |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 2 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer | Archaeology | 10 |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | Tourism | 4 |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator | Economics and Statistics | 13 |
| Block Health Statistician | Family Welfare | 62 |
| Junior Photographer | Tamil Development and Information | 23 |
| Assistant Librarian | Legal Studies | 5 |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited | 1 |
| Junior Chemist | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 1 |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited | 10 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 01 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 07 |
| Total | 476 |
Application Fee
After filling out the online application form, candidates must pay the application fee to complete the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 process.
| Posts | Fee(in Rs.) |
| For all Posts | 150 |
Age Limit
All candidates applying for the TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 must be at least 21 years old for all posts. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), and BCM categories do not have any maximum age limit.
The post-wise maximum age limit and age relaxation details for candidates not belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), and BCM categories are provided in the table below.
| Name of the Post | Maximum Age Limit | PwBD Concession | Ex-Servicemen Concession | Destitute Widow Concession |
| Junior Photographer | 42 Years | 52 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) | 37 Years | Not Applicable | 50 Years | No Max Limit |
| System Manager | 35 Years | Not Applicable | 50 Years | No Max Limit |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) | 32 Years (34 for PG/Ph.D) | 42 Years (44 for PG/Ph.D) | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Horticultural Officer | 32 Years (34 for PG/Ph.D) | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Engineer (Post Code 3269) | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 34 Years |
| Environmental Scientist | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Geologist (Geology & Mining / Agri Eng) | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Archaeological Officer | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Drug Inspector | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Research Assistant | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Block Health Statistician | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| All Other Technical Posts (e.g., Assistant Engineers in PWD, Highways, Pollution Control Board, Metro Water, Assistant Managers, Librarians, Chemists, etc.) | 32 Years | 42 Years (where applicable) | 50 Years | No Maximum Age Limit |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 32 Years | 42 Years | 50 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 32 Years | NA | 50 Years | No Maximum Age Limit |
Candidates belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs
| Name of the Post | SC / SC(A) / ST | MBC / DC / BC / BCM | PwBD Concession | Ex-Servicemen | Destitute Widow |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 37 Years | 34 Years | SC/ST: 47 Years, OBC: 44 Years | 50 Years | No Maximum Limit |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 37 Years | 34 Years | SC/ST: 47 Years, OBC: 44 Years | 55 Years | 37 Years |
| Assistant Engineer | 37 Years | 37 Years | 47 Years | 55 Years | 39 Years |
| Environmental Scientist | 37 Years | 37 Years | 47 Years | 55 Years | 39 Years |
| All Other Remaining Posts | No Maximum Limit | No Maximum Limit | No Maximum Limit | No Maximum Limit | No Maximum Limit |
What Is The Selection Process?
- Written Examination (Single Stage)
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
- Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling (wherever applicable)
- Final Selection & Ranking
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Higher qualification
- Senior in age
- Earlier application submission (by application number)
Compulsory Appearance
- Candidates must appear for both Paper I and Paper II.
- Absence in either paper = disqualification (even if minimum marks are secured).
TNPSC CTS Exam Pattern 2026
The Exam Pattern mainly includes a written examination, and the exam pattern depends on the post applied for:
Paper I (Common for all candidates except Translator posts)
- Exam mode- Offline mode
- Type- MCQ
| Paper | Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks | Type |
| Paper I | Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 hours | 150 | Objective (OMR) |
| Part B: General Studies | Degree | 75 | 150 | Objective (OMR) | ||
| Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | Objective (OMR) | |||
| Paper II | Subject Paper | Degree/PG Degree | 200 | 3 hours | 300 | CBT |
For Translator Post
The pattern is slightly different:
- Minimum qualifying marks for Paper A: 60 Marks
- Minimum qualifying marks for Paper B, Paper C, and Part II: 75 Marks for reserved category candidates and 100 Marks for other candidates.
| Paper | Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks | Type |
| Paper I | Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 hours | 150 | Objective (OMR) |
| Part B: General Studies | Degree | 75 | 150 | Objective (OMR) | ||
| Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | Objective (OMR) | |||
| Paper II | Translation | Degree | – | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 100 | Descriptive |
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Post-Wise Salary Structure (Pay Level Wise)
Here is the TNPSC CTS 2026 post-wise salary structure based on the pay levels mentioned in the notification. The salary is given as per the Tamil Nadu government pay matrix, along with basic pay and approximate monthly salary.
| Pay Level | Salary Range (Approx.) | Example Posts (from your notification) |
| Level 20 | ₹ 37,700 – 1,19,500 | Assistant Engineer (Civil, Mech, Agri), Drug Inspector, Junior Architect, Geologist, Environmental Scientist |
| Level 18-19 | ₹ 56,100 – 1,12,800 | Archaeological Officer, Research Assistant, Junior Scientific Officer |
| Level 11-13 | ₹ 35,400 – 1,35,100 | Assistant Tourist Officer, Statistical Investigator, Chemist |
| Level 8-10 | ₹ 20,600 – 65,500 | Librarian, Assistant Warehouse Manager, Photographer |
| Special Case | ₹ 28,480 – 90,570 | Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager |
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Steps to Submit the Online TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Form
- Head over to tnpscexams.in and hit the “New User / One-Time Registration” button — basically the entry gate, no drama, just start there.
- Fill in the basics (name, details, all that formal stuff) and complete Aadhaar e-KYC — a bit routine, but yeah, it’s the system’s way of saying “prove you’re you.”
- Upload your photo and signature, then pay the ₹150 OTR fee — small payment, big unlock moment, you get your registration number after this.
- Log in using those OTR credentials and pick the Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 — the actual target finally shows up here.
- Drop in your technical qualifications (degree/diploma stuff) and choose the posts you’re aiming for — a slightly satisfying “this is my path” kind of step.
- Upload your community and education certificates in PDF — the slightly annoying paperwork bit, but necessary evil energy here.
- Pay the ₹200 exam fee (unless exempted), double-check everything in preview like your future depends on it (because, well… it kind of does).
- Hit submit, breathe out, and download the confirmation page — keep it safe like a receipt from a decision you can’t unmake.
FAQs
When will TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 be released?
The TNPSC CTS Notification 2026 has been released on its official website.
How many vacancies announced under TNPSC CTS 2026 ?
A total of 476 vacancies have been announced for various non-interview posts
What is the application start date for TNPSC CTS 2026?
The online application process has been started from 27 May 2026.