Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 8/2026 (Advertisement No. 741) dated 31.08.2026 for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts), offering 170 vacancies across 31 designations in Tamil Nadu Government departments, corporations and boards. Applications are accepted only online at tnpscexams.in from 07.09.2026 to 11:59 PM on 06.10.2026, and selection runs through a two-paper Computer Based Test followed by certificate verification and an interview.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Degree / PG / CA — post-wise
📌 Vacancies
170 Posts (31 designations)
💰 Salary
Pay Level 22 to Level 30
🗓️ Last Date
06.10.2026 (11:59 PM)
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TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) — 31 designations including Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Senior Entomologist, District Library Officer, Assistant Director of Statistics, English and Tamil Reporter, Port Officer, System Analyst and the Assistant Manager posts |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 741 / Notification No. 8/2026, dated 31.08.2026 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies | 170 posts across 31 designations (including backlog and shortfall vacancies; category-wise split per post in para 3 of the notification) |
| Qualification | Varies by post — Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, B.E./B.Tech, M.V.Sc., B.V.Sc. and A.H., CA / ICWA / ACS or MBA; 16 posts additionally require experience |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years for all posts as on 01.07.2026; maximum 32 to 47 years for non-reserved candidates depending on post, with no maximum age limit on most posts for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Paper I (CBT) → Paper II Subject Paper (CBT) → Onscreen Certificate Verification → Physical Certificate Verification → Interview (60 marks) |
| Pay Scale | Level 22 to Level 30 of the Tamil Nadu pay matrix, depending on the post (rupee figures not stated in the notification) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at tnpscexams.in after completing the One Time Registration |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | tnpscexams.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 31.08.2026 |
| Online application starts | 07.09.2026 |
| Last date and time to apply online | 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window opens | 10.10.2026, 12:01 AM |
| Application Correction Window closes | 12.10.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Date of Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II) | Will be announced later on tnpsc.gov.in |
| Hall ticket download | To be announced — memorandum of admission will be hosted on tnpscexams.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination fee — candidates not claiming concession | Rs. 200 per subject paper |
| Each additional subject paper opted | Rs. 200 extra per paper (not refunded if a paper is later withdrawn) |
| One Time Registration (OTR) fee | Rs. 150, paid once, valid for five years |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | Full exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Full exemption |
| Destitute Widows | Full exemption |
| BC / BC(Muslim) / MBC / DC | Three free chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two free chances |
| Mode of payment | Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI only — Demand Draft and postal orders are rejected |
Vacancy Details — Post-wise
| Post Name | Post Code | Department / Organization | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Officer | 3799 | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board | 1 | Level 30 |
| Unit Head — Deputy General Manager Cadre | 3389 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd | 1** | Level 28 (EPF) |
| Assistant General Manager (Finance) | 3373 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 1 | Level 27 |
| Deputy Manager (Instrumental) | 3397 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd | 2 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| Deputy Manager (Safety) | 3399 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd | 1 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary | 3750 | TN Backward Classes Economic Development Corporation Ltd | 1 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) (Project Management) | 3344 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 2* | Level 25 |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) Infrastructure | 3345 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 2* | Level 25 |
| Assistant General Manager (Projects) Investment | 3343 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 1 | Level 25 |
| Manager (Accounts) | 3809 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 1 | Level 23 (EPF) |
| Research Assistant | 1694 | Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ranipet | 5* | Level 22 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 1695 | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services | 79* | Level 22 |
| Bursar | 3010 | Collegiate Education | 1 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Director of Statistics | 2097 | Economics and Statistics | 4 | Level 22 |
| Regional Sthapathi | 3526 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 3 | Level 22 |
| English Reporter | 2090 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 6*@ | Level 22 |
| Tamil Reporter | 3336 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) | 1897 | Industries and Commerce | 5 | Level 22 |
| Senior Entomologist | 2032 | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | 13 | Level 22 |
| District Library Officer | 3019 | Public Libraries | 6 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning | 1778 | Town and Country Planning | 1 | Level 22 |
| Senior Officer (Technical) | 3265 | The Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd | 10 | Level 22 (EPF and EGF) |
| Senior Officer (Finance) | 3302 | The Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd | 3 | Level 22 (EPF and EGF) |
| Assistant Director of Textiles | 3594 | Textiles | 1$ | Level 22 |
| Psychologist | 1942 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 1 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Secretary | 3360 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 2** | Level 22 (EPF) |
| Accounts Officer | 3337 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 2* | Level 22 (EPF) |
| Assistant Manager (General) | 3665 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 2 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Manager | 3616 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 6 | Level 22 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 3341 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 1 | Level 22 |
| System Analyst | 3833 | Adi Dravidar Welfare | 1 | Level 22 |
| Total | — | — | 170 | — |
* Including backlog vacancies. ** Only backlog vacancies. @ Including shortfall vacancies. $ Only shortfall vacancies. The full communal category-wise split (GT, BC, BC(M), MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST, PSTM, women, differently abled and hearing-handicapped turns) for each post is given in para 3 of the official notification. The number and distribution of vacancies is tentative and may be revised before the written examination results are published.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Varies by post. Examples: M.V.Sc. for Research Assistant; B.V.Sc. and A.H. for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon; first class Degree or Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics or Economics for Assistant Director of Statistics; Master’s in Library Science for District Library Officer; B.E. or B.Tech for the engineering posts; CA, ICWA or ACS for the finance and company secretary posts; MBA for the project management posts; Bachelor Degree in Nautical Science plus a Certificate of Competency for Port Officer. The complete post-wise list is in para 4.2 of the official notification. Sixteen posts additionally require documented work experience. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years for all posts as on 01.07.2026. Maximum age varies by post and category — see the table below. Check your age eligibility → |
| Knowledge of Tamil | Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on 31.08.2026 — evidenced by passing SSLC, HSC, Degree or an equivalent examination with Tamil as a language, or studying in Tamil medium, or passing the TNPSC Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil. |
| Application Restriction | Candidates not belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) or BCM who have completed five years or more of service since their first appointment under the Government of India or a State or Union Territory are not eligible to apply, even if within the age limit, except for the posts that require experience. |
| Post-specific restriction | Only persons professing the Hindu religion are eligible for the post of Regional Sthapathi (Post Code 3526) in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, and must upload a supporting community or Revenue certificate. |
| Physical Standards | Standard I vision for Port Officer, Standard II or better for Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning, and Standard III or better for the remaining posts. Colour blindness is a disqualification for Senior Entomologist, Assistant Director of Textiles and Manager (Accounts). |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Twelve posts are identified as suitable for reservation to persons with benchmark disabilities. PwBD candidates are not eligible for nineteen posts listed in para 4.5.3 of the notification. |
Maximum Age Limit by Post and Category (as on 01.07.2026)
| Post | Others (not SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC / DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM) | SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC / DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM |
|---|---|---|
| Most posts — including Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Research Assistant, English and Tamil Reporter, Assistant Director of Statistics, Regional Sthapathi, Psychologist, Senior Officer (Technical and Finance), the Assistant General Manager posts, Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, the Deputy Manager posts and Unit Head | 32 years | No maximum age limit |
| Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) 1897, District Library Officer 3019 | 37 years | No maximum age limit |
| System Analyst 3833, Senior Entomologist 2032, Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary 3750 | 37 years | No maximum age limit |
| Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning 1778 | 32 years (does not apply to Town Planning Officers of Municipal Councils or other local bodies) | No maximum age limit |
| Bursar 3010 | 32 years | 59 years |
| Port Officer 3799 | 40 years | 45 years |
| Assistant General Manager (Finance) 3373 | 47 years | 47 years |
| Assistant Manager (General) 3665, Assistant Manager 3616, Assistant Manager (Finance) 3341 | 32 years | 34 years for BC(OBCM), BCM and MBC/DC; 37 years for SC, SC(A) and ST |
“No maximum age limit” means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026 or at the time of selection or appointment.
Age Concession
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 47 years for Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) 1897 and District Library Officer 3019; 42 years for Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Research Assistant, Bursar, English Reporter, Tamil Reporter, Senior Officer (Technical), Senior Officer (Finance), Manager (Accounts), Assistant Director of Textiles, Assistant Director of Statistics and Regional Sthapathi. Not applicable to the nineteen posts for which PwBD candidates are not eligible. |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others category) | 50 years for most posts; 50 years for Port Officer; 47 years for Assistant General Manager (Finance); 32 years for the three Assistant Manager posts (3665, 3616, 3341). |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC / DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM) | No maximum age limit for most posts; 55 years for Port Officer; 47 years for Assistant General Manager (Finance); 34 years for BC(OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC and 37 years for SC, SC(A), ST on the three Assistant Manager posts. |
| Destitute Widow (Others category) | No maximum age limit for most posts; 45 years for Port Officer; 47 years for Assistant General Manager (Finance); 32 years for the three Assistant Manager posts. |
| Destitute Widow (reserved categories) | No maximum age limit for most posts; 45 years for Port Officer; 47 years for Assistant General Manager (Finance); 34 or 37 years for the three Assistant Manager posts depending on category. |
| Note | Age concession does not apply to Ex-Servicemen already recruited to any class, service or category under Section 3(j)(vii) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016. The full post-wise and category-wise concession tables are in paras 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 on pages 7 and 8 of the official notification. |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
With 31 posts on one notification and maximum ages running from 32 to 59 years, this one is easy to get wrong. Enter your date of birth, the 01.07.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the band for the post you want.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Paper I, Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC standard, 100 objective questions, 150 marks, within a 3-hour Paper I, Computer Based Test. Purely qualifying — a minimum of 60 marks (40%) is required by every category. Part B, Part C and Paper II are evaluated only if this part is cleared. Differently abled candidates may claim exemption from Part A by furnishing the details in the online application and uploading the Certificate of Disability. |
| Stage 2 — Paper I, Parts B and C | Part B General Studies at Degree standard (75 questions) and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability at SSLC standard (25 questions), together carrying 150 marks within the same 3-hour Paper I. Questions are set in both English and Tamil. These marks count towards the final merit. |
| Stage 3 — Paper II, Subject Paper | Degree or PG standard, 200 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours. For Tamil Reporter and English Reporter, Paper II is at Diploma standard with 100 questions, 300 marks and 1½ hours. Combined minimum qualifying marks for Part B, Part C and Paper II (450 marks): 135 for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM candidates, and 180 for all others. |
| Stage 4 — Onscreen Certificate Verification | Candidates are shortlisted on written marks and the rule of reservation, in the ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 for posts not requiring experience and 1:10 for posts requiring experience. Experience certificates are vetted by a committee constituted by the Head of the Department concerned, and its decision is final. |
| Stage 5 — Physical Certificate Verification | Candidates are called at twice the number of vacancies where a reservation category has five or more vacancies, and three times the number where it has four or fewer. For posts whose total cadre strength is one, three candidates are called. |
| Stage 6 — Interview (Oral Test) | 60 marks, assessing personality, bearing, aptitude, general knowledge and technical knowledge. Attendance at Paper I, Paper II and the interview is compulsory — a candidate absent from any of them is not considered for selection even with qualifying marks. |
| Final Merit | Grand total 510 marks = Part B and Part C of Paper I (150) + Paper II (300) + Interview (60). Ties are broken first by age (the older candidate ranked higher), then by written examination marks, then by the earlier application number. Counselling follows for posts where it applies. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Level 22 to Level 30 of the Tamil Nadu pay matrix, depending on the post. Level 30 for Port Officer, Level 28 for Unit Head — Deputy General Manager Cadre, Level 27 for Assistant General Manager (Finance), Level 25 for six posts, Level 23 for Manager (Accounts) and Level 22 for the remaining twenty-two posts. |
| Monthly pay figures | Not specified in notification — the notification states the pay level only, and does not print rupee figures for any post. |
| Provident Fund | Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for the corporation and PSU posts — Unit Head, both Deputy Manager posts, Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary, Manager (Accounts), Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer and Senior Officer (Technical and Finance). Special Provident Fund (SPF) for the State Industries Promotion Corporation posts. |
| Gratuity | Gratuity Fund Trust Rules (GFTR), Provident Fund Trust Rules (PFTR) and SPF-cum-Gratuity Scheme Trust Rules (GSTR) for the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu posts, and the Employee’s Gratuity Fund (EGF) for the Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation posts. |
| Other allowances | Not specified in notification. |
How to Apply
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) at tnpscexams.in by paying Rs. 150. The OTR is valid for five years and linking your Aadhaar number to it is mandatory.
- Keep the scanned photograph (colour, white background, taken on or after 31.08.2026, with your name and the date of photography printed at the bottom, 130 x 170 pixels, 200 DPI, JPEG 20–50 KB) and signature (inside a 230 x 75 pixel box, JPEG 10–20 KB) ready before you start.
- Log in with your OTR user ID and password, click APPLY against Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts), confirm the OTR details on screen and fill in the remaining fields.
- Choose only the subject paper or papers matching the qualification you actually hold, select two preferred district examination centres, and upload every certificate supporting the claims made in the application.
- Pay Rs. 200 per subject paper by Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI unless you are claiming fee concession, use the preview option to check every field, then click SUBMIT before 11:59 PM on 06.10.2026.
Note: Applications are accepted only online. Payment by Demand Draft or postal order is summarily rejected and not refunded, and printouts of the application need not be posted to the Commission unless specifically asked for.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
TNPSC will reject an unclear or wrongly sized upload outright. Resize your photograph to 130 x 170 pixels at 20–50 KB and your signature to 230 x 75 pixels at 10–20 KB, exactly as the application form demands, before you start filling the form.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Colour, white background, taken in a photo studio on or after 31.08.2026, frontal view showing both ears and part of the neck, with your name and the date of photography printed at the bottom. 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (130 x 170 pixels), 200 DPI, JPEG, 20–50 KB, saved as “Photograph.jpg”. Selfies, photocopies and photographs against plants or buildings are rejected. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Signed in blue or black ink inside a 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm box (230 x 75 pixels) drawn on white paper, scanned at 200 DPI, cropped to the box, JPEG 10–20 KB, saved as “Signature.jpg”. |
| SSLC or HSC mark sheet | Proof of date of birth. If the date of birth is not printed on the tenth or twelfth standard mark sheet, upload the birth certificate, transfer certificate or degree mark sheet instead — no other evidence is accepted. |
| Educational certificates | SSLC, HSC, Diploma, Degree, PG Degree, Integrated PG Degree, provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet, all issued on or before 31.08.2026. |
| Proof of Tamil knowledge | SSLC, HSC, Degree or PG Degree mark sheet showing Tamil, or the pass certificate of the TNPSC Second Class Language Test (Full Test) in Tamil. |
| Community certificate | Issued by the competent Revenue authority and citing your father’s or mother’s name. A certificate citing your spouse’s name results in rejection of the claim. |
| Experience certificate | In the format at Annexure V of the notification, for the sixteen posts that require experience. |
| Certificate of Disability | Form V, VI or VII of the notification as applicable, showing the exact sub-category, the affected part of the body, the percentage of disability and a valid date. |
| Destitute Widow certificate | From the Revenue Divisional Officer, Assistant Collector or Sub-Collector in the prescribed format. A plain Widow Certificate or a divorcee certificate is not accepted. |
| Eye fitness certificate | Required at the time of applying for Senior Entomologist (2032), Assistant Director of Textiles (3594) and Manager (Accounts) (3809), from a Government Hospital ophthalmologist in Tamil Nadu. Port Officer applicants need a sight test certificate from the Mercantile Marine Department or a DG Shipping approved doctor. |
| Veterinary registration certificate | Registration as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Tamil Nadu State Veterinary Council, for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (1695) and Research Assistant (1694). |
| No Objection Certificate | For candidates already serving under the Indian Union, a State, a local body, a university, a quasi-government organization or a public sector unit, in the format printed in Annexure I. |
| Aadhaar | Linking the Aadhaar number with the One Time Registration is mandatory for creating, renewing or accessing an OTR. |
Examination Centres
The written examination will be held at 17 district centres in Tamil Nadu — Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Kancheepuram, Nagercoil, Karur, Madurai, Namakkal, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore and Virudhunagar. Candidates may choose two preferred district centres and will be allotted a venue in one of them; candidates with benchmark disability choose one centre only. Requests to change the allotted centre are not permitted.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Portal | Apply Online at tnpscexams.in |
| Official Website | Visit tnpsc.gov.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Opting for a subject paper you are not qualified for — the notification says to choose only the paper matching the qualification you hold, and the Rs. 200 paid for a paper you later withdraw is never refunded.
- Uploading a photograph taken before 31.08.2026, or one without your name and the date of photography printed at the bottom — both lead to rejection of the application after due process.
- Uploading a plain Widow Certificate instead of a Destitute Widow Certificate, or a community certificate citing your spouse’s name — either one gets the claim rejected.
- Answering the fee concession question carelessly — the Yes or No choice cannot be edited once the application has been submitted, and a false claim carries a one-year debarment.
- Planning to fix mistakes in the correction window — it opens only for three days, from 10.10.2026 to 12.10.2026, and nothing can be changed after that.
- Overlooking that non-reserved candidates with five or more years of government service are barred from the posts that do not require experience, however young they are.
- Leaving the application to 06.10.2026 — the Commission takes no responsibility for last-day website load or failed online payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026?
Online applications close at 11:59 PM on 06.10.2026, and the correction window runs for three days from 10.10.2026 to 12.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 170 vacancies across 31 designations in Tamil Nadu Government departments, corporations and boards, the largest being 79 posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon.
What is the application fee for TNPSC Notification 8/2026?
Rs. 200 per subject paper plus a one-time OTR fee of Rs. 150; SC, SC(A), ST, Destitute Widows and Persons with Benchmark Disability are fully exempt, BC, BCM and MBC/DC candidates get three free chances and Ex-Servicemen get two.
What is the age limit for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01.07.2026 for every post; the maximum is 32 years for most posts in the non-reserved category, rising to 37, 40 or 47 years for specific posts, with no maximum age limit on most posts for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM candidates.
What is the selection process?
A Computer Based written examination of Paper I and Paper II, followed by onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification and an interview of 60 marks, out of a grand total of 510 marks.
When will the TNPSC CTSE 2026 exam be held?
The exam date is not yet announced — the notification states that the paper-wise date and time will be informed only through tnpsc.gov.in, and the hall ticket will be hosted on tnpscexams.in.
Where will the written examination be held?
At 17 district centres across Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and Vellore, and candidates may indicate two preferred centres while applying.
Is knowledge of Tamil compulsory for these posts?
Yes — candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as on 31.08.2026 and must score at least 60 out of 150 marks in the qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test that forms Part A of Paper I.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
