TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam (CTSE Diploma/ITI Level) 2026 Notification Out for 839 Vacancies
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 839 vacancies in 56 Diploma, ITI and technical posts through the Combined Technical Services Examination.
839
Total vacancies
56 Posts
Technical post categories
Diploma / ITI
Qualification level
Online
Application mode
Last date to apply online: 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
TNPSC CTSE 2026 Recruitment Overview
Commission
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Examination
Combined Technical Services Examination – Diploma / ITI Level
Advertisement number
737
Notification number
06/2026
Notification date
7 July 2026
Total vacancies
839
Number of post categories
56
Job location
Tamil Nadu and other locations where applicable
Application mode
Online only
Selection
Written examination, certificate verification and counselling
Important Dates
Notification Released
Date
7 July 2026
Online Application Starts
Start Date
17 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
Closing Date
15 August 2026
Closing Time
11:59 PM
Application Correction Window
Opens
19 August 2026 at 12:01 AM
Closes
21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM
Written Examination
Paper I and Paper II
Will be announced later
Candidates should follow the examination date published on the
official TNPSC website. The detailed notification states that the
paper-wise date and time will be announced later.
Major Vacancy Highlights
Road Inspector
Vacancies
149
Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer
Vacancies
129
Assistant Agricultural Officer
Vacancies
110
Junior Draughting Officer – Water Resources
Vacancies
101
Junior Training Officer Trades
Total Across 29 Trades
127
Junior Draughting Officer – Highways
Vacancies
46
Complete Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Technical, Engineering and Supervisory Posts
1. Mines Foreman
Post Code 3803 · Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited · Level 15 (EPF)
5
2. Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II
Post Code 2119 · Transport and Road Safety · Level 13
2
3. Sub-Inspector of Fisheries
Post Code 1760 · Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare · Level 13
12
4. Assistant Manager
Post Code 3789 · Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation · Level 13 (EPF)
14
5. Textile Inspector
Post Code 3676 · Textiles Department · Level 12
3
6. Junior Technical Assistant
Post Code 1853 · Textiles Department · Level 11
2
7. Radio Supervisor
Post Code 1748 · Public Works Department · Level 11
14
8. Junior Technical Assistant
Post Code 3375 · Handlooms Department · Level 11
1
9. Draughtsman, Grade-III
Post Code 2114 · Town and Country Planning · Level 11
1
10. Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer
Post Code 1731 · Employment and Training · Level 11
3
11. Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer
Post Code: Refer Annexure VII · Rural Development and Panchayat Raj · Level 11
129
12. Junior Draughting Officer
Post Code 3120 · Water Resources, Public Works · Level 11
101
13. Junior Draughting Officer
Post Code 3115 · Highways Department · Level 11
46
14. Junior Draughting Officer
Post Code 3650 · Forest Department · Level 11
2
15. Special Overseer
Post Code 3376 · Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare · Level 11
12
16. JTO – Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier
Post Code 3617 · Level 11
1
17. JTO – Advanced CNC Machining Technician
Post Code 3619 · Level 11
3
18. JTO – Engineering Drawing
Post Code 3621 · Level 11
6
19. JTO – Electronics Mechanic
Post Code 3622 · Level 11
1
20. JTO – Electrician
Post Code 3623 · Level 11
6
21. JTO – Fitter
Post Code 3625 · Level 11
17
22. JTO – ICT System Maintenance
Post Code 3627 · Level 11
2
23. JTO – Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing
Post Code 3629 · Level 11
4
24. JTO – Machinist
Post Code 3630 · Level 11
5
25. JTO – Workshop Calculation and Science
Post Code 3631 · Level 11
14
26. JTO – Mechanic Electric Vehicle
Post Code 3634 · Level 11
2
27. JTO – Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Post Code 3635 · Level 11
9
28. JTO – Manufacturing Process Control and Automation
Post Code 3636 · Level 11
2
29. JTO – Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician
Post Code 3637 · Level 11
5
30. JTO – Sewing Technology
Post Code 3640 · Level 11
1
31. JTO – Turner
Post Code 3646 · Level 11
5
32. JTO – Welder
Post Code 3647 · Level 11
8
33. JTO – Wireman
Post Code 3648 · Level 11
15
34. JTO – Desktop Publishing Operator
Post Code 3773 · Level 11
3
35. JTO – Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management
Post Code 3774 · Level 11
1
36. JTO – Instrument Mechanic Chemical Plant
Post Code 3775 · Level 11
1
37. JTO – Marine Engine Fitter
Post Code 3776 · Level 11
3
38. JTO – Mechanic Agricultural Machinery
Post Code 3777 · Level 11
1
39. JTO – Mechanic Diesel
Post Code 3778 · Level 11
3
40. JTO – Painter General
Post Code 3779 · Level 11
2
41. JTO – Plumber
Post Code 3780 · Level 11
4
42. JTO – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Drone Pilot
Post Code 3781 · Level 11
1
43. JTO – Technician Power Electronics System
Post Code 3782 · Level 11
1
44. JTO – Textile Wet Processing Technician
Post Code 3783 · Level 11
1
45. Technical Assistant
Post Code 3380 · Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation · Level 11 (EPF)
15
46. Assistant Agricultural Officer
Post Code 3101 · Agriculture Department · Level 10
110
47. Assistant Horticultural Officer
Post Code 3104 · Horticulture and Plantation Crops · Level 10
24
48. Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman
Post Code 3234 · Town and Country Planning · Level 8
32
49. Road Inspector
Post Code: Refer Annexure VII · Rural Development and Panchayat Raj · Level 8
149
50. Skilled Assistant, Grade-II – Fitter
Post Code 3800 · Motor Vehicle Maintenance · Level 8
2
51. Technical Assistant
Post Code 3381 · Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation · Level 8
1
52. Technician – Operation
Post Code 3329 · Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation · Level 8
1
53. Technician – Electrical
Post Code 3327 · Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation · Level 8
1
54. Mine Mate
Post Code 3748 · Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited · Level 8 (EPF)
8
55. Work Inspector
Post Code 3821 · Tamil Nadu Maritime Board · Level 5
2
56. Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor
Post Code 3772 · Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers’ Cooperative Society · ₹26,500–₹84,180 (EPF)
20
Total Vacancies: 839
The vacancy distribution is tentative and may be revised before
physical certificate verification or counselling.
Vacancy Symbol Explanation
- An asterisk indicates that vacancies reserved for outstanding sportspersons have been deducted.
- A hash symbol indicates only backlog vacancies or vacancies including backlog vacancies.
- An at symbol indicates inclusion of Scheduled Caste shortfall vacancies.
- A dollar symbol indicates Scheduled Tribe shortfall vacancies.
- The selected Procurement and Quality Control Supervisors must be prepared for posting anywhere in India.
- EPF means Employees’ Provident Fund.
Educational Qualification
The qualification is different for each post. Candidates should select only the post and Paper II subject corresponding to the qualification they possess.
Diploma Engineering Posts
Common Disciplines
Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Mining, Electronics,
Fisheries, Textile and related engineering fields
Junior Training Officer Posts
Basic Requirement
SSLC or equivalent
Technical Qualification
Relevant Degree, Diploma, National Trade Certificate or
National Apprenticeship Certificate
Mines Foreman
Qualification
Diploma in Mining Engineering
Certificate
Mines Foreman Certificate of Competency
Motor Vehicle Inspector
Qualification
Three-year Automobile or Mechanical Engineering Diploma
Driving Licence
Motorcycle with gear and light motor vehicle
Fisheries Posts
Accepted Route
Fisheries Technology and Navigation Diploma, B.Sc Zoology
or B.F.Sc
Civil and Draughting Posts
Qualification
Relevant Civil Engineering, Architectural Assistantship,
planning or draughting qualification
Agriculture and Horticulture Posts
Qualification
Prescribed Agriculture or Horticulture qualification
stated for the respective post
Experience Requirements
Status
Applicable only to posts for which experience is specifically
prescribed
Do not apply based only on the post name. Read the complete
post-wise qualification, equivalence and experience clause in
the official 209-page English notification.
Age Limit
General Minimum Age
Most Posts
18 years as on 1 July 2026
Motor Vehicle Inspector
Minimum Age
21 years as on 1 July 2026
Junior Training Officers
Minimum Age
21 years as on 1 August 2026
Others Category
Maximum Age
Varies by post, generally 32, 34 or 37 years
Reserved Communities
SC, SCA, ST, MBC/DC, BC and BCM
No maximum age limit for most posts, subject to notification
conditions
Meaning of No Maximum Age
Upper Limit
Candidate should not have completed 60 years on the
applicable date or at appointment
Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor has separate
category-wise age limits. PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Destitute Widow
concessions are governed by the detailed notification.
Application and Examination Fee
One-Time Registration
Registration Fee
₹150
Validity
Five years
Examination Fee
Basic Fee
₹100
Additional Subject Paper
₹100 for each extra subject paper
Full Fee Exemption
Eligible Categories
SC, SCA, ST, PwBD and eligible Destitute Widow candidates
Limited Free Chances
BC, BCM and MBC/DC
Three free chances
Ex-Servicemen
Two free chances
The examination fee can be paid online through Net Banking,
credit card, debit card or UPI. Offline payment is not accepted.
TNPSC CTSE Exam Pattern
Paper I – Part A
Subject
Tamil Eligibility Test
Standard
SSLC
Questions
100
Marks
150
Minimum Marks
60
Paper I – Parts B and C
General Studies
75 questions
Aptitude and Mental Ability
25 questions
Total Marks
150
Paper I Duration
3 hours
Mode
OMR
Paper II – Technical Subject
Standard
Diploma or ITI, according to subject
Questions
200
Marks
300
Duration
3 hours
Mode
Computer-Based Test
Merit Marks
Part B and C of Paper I
150 marks
Paper II
300 marks
Total for Ranking
450 marks
Minimum qualifying marks in the 450 merit marks are 135 for
SC, SCA, ST, MBC/DC, BC and BCM candidates and 180 for Others.
Appearance in both Paper I and Paper II is compulsory. Paper II
and the merit portions of Paper I will be evaluated only after
the candidate qualifies in the Tamil Eligibility Test.
Paper II Subject Groups
- Agriculture.
- Automobile and Mechanical Engineering.
- Civil Engineering.
- Civil Engineering and Architecture.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Fisheries Technology and Fisheries Science.
- Handloom and Textile Technology.
- Horticulture.
- Mining Engineering.
- Physical Education.
- Printing Technology.
- Town and Country Planning.
- Relevant ITI trade subjects for Junior Training Officer, Road Inspector, technicians and other trade posts.
Candidates should choose only the technical subject paper
connected to their approved educational or equivalent
qualification.
Selection Process
1
Paper I Examination
Candidates must attend the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability paper.
Candidates must attend the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability paper.
2
Paper II Technical Examination
Candidates must attend the relevant Diploma or ITI technical subject paper chosen in the application.
Candidates must attend the relevant Diploma or ITI technical subject paper chosen in the application.
3
Publication of Answer Keys
TNPSC will publish tentative answer keys and provide an online answer-key challenge period.
TNPSC will publish tentative answer keys and provide an online answer-key challenge period.
4
Onscreen Certificate Verification
Uploaded documents will be checked electronically for qualification, age, category and other claims.
Uploaded documents will be checked electronically for qualification, age, category and other claims.
5
Physical Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates.
Shortlisted candidates must produce all original certificates.
6
Counselling
Eligible candidates will participate in counselling according to their written-examination rank.
Eligible candidates will participate in counselling according to their written-examination rank.
7
Final Selection
Final ranking will be based on Part B and Part C of Paper I plus Paper II marks, subject to reservation rules.
Final ranking will be based on Part B and Part C of Paper I plus Paper II marks, subject to reservation rules.
There is no personal interview for this recruitment.
Documents to Keep Ready
- TNPSC One-Time Registration details.
- Recent photograph and signature.
- Aadhaar number linked with the OTR profile.
- SSLC certificate for date-of-birth proof.
- HSC certificate, where applicable.
- Diploma, ITI, NTC, NAC or degree certificate.
- All semester or year-wise marksheets.
- Technical competency certificate, where required.
- Driving licence for Motor Vehicle Inspector applicants.
- Experience certificate for posts requiring experience.
- Community certificate, where applicable.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability certificate, if applicable.
- Destitute Widow certificate, if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable.
- PSTM certificates, where claimed.
- Other certificates supporting claims made in the application.
Candidates must upload documentary proof for every claim made in
the application. Failure to upload required certificates may
result in rejection.
How to Apply Online
1
Read the Official Notification
Check the post-wise qualification, experience, age, reservation and technical-paper requirements.
Check the post-wise qualification, experience, age, reservation and technical-paper requirements.
2
Open the TNPSC Apply Portal
Use the official online application link provided below.
Use the official online application link provided below.
3
Complete One-Time Registration
New candidates must register by paying ₹150. Existing candidates can use their active OTR login.
New candidates must register by paying ₹150. Existing candidates can use their active OTR login.
4
Verify the OTR Profile
Check the name, date of birth, Aadhaar, community, photograph and signature details.
Check the name, date of birth, Aadhaar, community, photograph and signature details.
5
Select Notification No. 06/2026
Choose Combined Technical Services Examination – Diploma / ITI Level.
Choose Combined Technical Services Examination – Diploma / ITI Level.
6
Select Eligible Posts
Choose only posts for which the prescribed qualification and experience conditions are satisfied.
Choose only posts for which the prescribed qualification and experience conditions are satisfied.
7
Select Paper II Subject
Choose the technical subject corresponding to the educational qualification.
Choose the technical subject corresponding to the educational qualification.
8
Upload Certificates
Upload clear documents supporting age, qualification, community, experience and all other claims.
Upload clear documents supporting age, qualification, community, experience and all other claims.
9
Pay the Applicable Fee
Complete the online payment or correctly claim an eligible fee concession.
Complete the online payment or correctly claim an eligible fee concession.
10
Preview the Application
Carefully check every entry before final submission.
Carefully check every entry before final submission.
11
Submit Before the Deadline
Final submission must be completed by 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Final submission must be completed by 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
12
Save the Application
Download the submitted application and keep the application number and payment receipt.
Download the submitted application and keep the application number and payment receipt.
Candidates can edit permitted details during the correction
window from 19 August to 21 August 2026. No modification will be
allowed after the correction window closes.
Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted only through online mode.
- One-Time Registration alone is not an application.
- The candidate must separately submit the CTSE online application.
- Qualification and experience must satisfy the exact post-specific rule.
- Admission to the examination is provisional at every stage.
- Both Paper I and Paper II attendance are compulsory.
- The Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature.
- Final ranking is based on the notified 450 merit marks.
- Candidates should not send the application printout by post unless TNPSC specifically requests it.
- Uploaded certificates can be checked during onscreen and physical certificate verification.
- Incorrect information or unsupported claims may result in rejection.
- The number and distribution of vacancies may be modified.
- The examination date, hall ticket and further updates will be published on the TNPSC website.
Important Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI 2026 notification official?
Yes. TNPSC released Notification No. 06/2026 and Advertisement
No. 737 on 7 July 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
The official notification contains 839 vacancies.
How many post categories are included?
The recruitment includes 56 different technical post categories.
What is the qualification level?
Qualifications include relevant Diploma, ITI, NTC, NAC, degree
and other prescribed technical qualifications depending on the
post.
When did online applications begin?
Online applications began on 17 July 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
When is the correction window?
The correction window is open from 19 August 2026 at 12:01 AM
to 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Has the examination date been announced?
No. TNPSC states that the Paper I and Paper II dates will be
announced later.
What is the examination fee?
The examination fee is ₹100. An additional ₹100 is payable for
every extra technical subject paper selected.
What is the TNPSC OTR fee?
New candidates must pay ₹150 for One-Time Registration, which
is valid for five years.
Is there an interview?
No. Selection is through the written examination, certificate
verification and counselling.
Is Tamil compulsory?
Yes. Paper I contains a Tamil Eligibility Test, and candidates
must secure the prescribed qualifying marks.
What are the total merit marks?
Final ranking is prepared from 450 marks comprising Parts B and
C of Paper I and Paper II.
Can candidates choose multiple technical papers?
Yes, where eligible, but an additional ₹100 fee is payable for
every additional subject paper.
Where should candidates apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official TNPSC
online application portal.
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