POST DETAILS :
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released a notification for the post of TNPSC CTS (Non – Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC CTS (Non – Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026
Notification No. 04/2026 (Advertisement No. 734)
IMPORTANT DATES
| Important Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 20.05.2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 27.05.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 25.06.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 29.06.2026 (12:01 AM) to 01.07.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Examination (Paper I & II) | Will be announced later on www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| Age Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01.07.2026 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (per subject paper) | ₹100/- per subject paper |
| Fee Concession (Special Categories) | Two free chances (as per eligibility in Annexure II) |
Payment Mode: Online only – Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Demand Drafts / Postal Orders will not be accepted.
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
Candidates must have completed 21 years of age. The maximum age limit varies by post and category:
| Category | General Maximum Age | Age Concession – PWD | Age Concession – Ex-Servicemen | Age Concession – Destitute Widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others (General) | 32 years (most posts) | +10 years | +18 years (no upper limit for most posts) | No max. age limit for most posts |
| SCs / SC(A)s / STs / MBCs / DCs / BC(OBCM)s / BCMs | No maximum age limit (should not have completed 60 years) | NA (where applicable) | +18 years | No max. age limit |
| Special Posts (e.g., Junior Photographer – Post Code 3805) | 42 years | +10 years | +8 years | 44 years |
| System Manager (Post Code 3664) | 35 years | – | – | – |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) – Post Code 1900 | 37 years | – | – | – |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post Name | Post Code | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist | 1750 / 1677 / 1863 | M.Sc. in Geology / Applied Geology / Hydrogeology from a UGC-recognized University |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 1667 | B.E. / B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) or B.E. (Mechanical / Civil / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineering) |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) | 1678 | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture + adequate knowledge of Tamil |
| Librarian | 1845 | Any Degree + B.Lib Science Degree |
| Assistant Librarian | 2013 | Bachelor’s Degree (UGC recognized) + B.Lib. / B.L.I.Sc. Degree |
| Archaeological Officer | 1843 | PG Degree in Ancient History & Archaeology / Epigraphy & Archaeology from a UGC-recognized University + Tamil passed at Degree level |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer | 1842 | Any PG Degree + PG Diploma in Epigraphy & Archaeology / Heritage Management + Tamil passed at Degree level |
| System Manager | 3664 | B.E./B.Tech. in CS / IT / ECE / EEE or MCA / M.Sc. (CS/IT) |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 3810 | B.E./B.Tech. (First Class) in CS / IT / ECE / EEE / AI / ML / Data Science + First Class in SSLC and HSC |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | 3811 | B.E./B.Tech. (First Class) in Civil Engineering / Civil & Structural Engineering + First Class in SSLC and HSC |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 3812 | B.E./B.Tech. (First Class) in Electrical / ECE / EEE + First Class in SSLC and HSC |
| Drug Inspector | 1972 | Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine (with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology) |
| Research Assistant | 1861 | First Class PG Degree in Economics / Statistics / Business Administration / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Anthropology / Pub. Admin. |
| Block Health Statistician / Assistant Statistical Investigator | 2010 / 1824 | Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics |
| Horticultural Officer | 3001 | B.Sc. Horticulture |
| Junior Architect | 1860 | Degree in Architecture + Registered member of Council of Architecture |
| Translator | 3106 | Degree in Law (UGC-recognized) + Proficiency in Tamil |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3656 / 1660 / 1661 / 1656 / 3230 / 3368 | B.E. in Civil Engineering / Civil & Structural Engineering or AMIE (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1657 | Degree in Electrical / Electronics & Communication Engineering or AMIE (Electrical) |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3611 / 3268 | B.E. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) | 1900 | B.E./B.Tech. in any discipline except Civil or Architectural Engineering |
| Assistant Engineer (Environmental) | 3269 | Master’s Degree in Environmental / Chemical Engineering or M.Tech. (Environmental Science & Technology) from Anna University |
| Environmental Scientist | 3606 | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biology / Zoology / Environmental Science / Microbiology / Botany / Biochemistry or related disciplines |
| Junior Scientific Officer | 1767 | M.Sc. (Forensic Science) + relevant subject degree OR M.Sc. in relevant subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics group) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 3814 | Any Degree (UGC) + Intermediate exam of ICAI or ICAI (Cost) |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 3798 | Any UG Degree + MBA in Marketing / Finance / Human Resource |
| Junior Photographer | 3805 | B.Sc. in Visual Communication |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | 2108 | M.Town Planning / AMITPI / Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or AMIE (Civil) |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) | 3279 | Degree with IDD/NDD or PG Degree in Dairy Science or B.Tech in Food Technology / Dairy Technology |
| Statistical Assistant | 3125 | Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Statistics with knowledge of computer statistical tools |
| Junior Chemist | 3609 | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | 3111 | Degree in Travel & Tourism / Any Degree with Diploma in Tourism + Computer Certificate + Proficiency in Tamil & English |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools | 2078 | Master’s Degree in Criminology or Forensic Science OR B.A. in Psychology / Philosophy with Psychology |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | 3388 | Degree in Agriculture or Science with Chemistry / Botany / Zoology as major or ancillary subject |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | 1664 | Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Textile / Industrial / Production Engineering |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers | 3008 | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE (Mechanical) |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| S.No. | Post Name | Post Code | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Geologist | 1863 | Geology and Mining | 8 | Level 20 |
| 2 | Assistant Geologist | 1677 | Agricultural Engineering | 2 | |
| 3 | Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 1667 | Agricultural Engineering | 64 | |
| 4 | Agriculture Officer (Extension) | 1678 | Agriculture | 11 | |
| 5 | Drug Inspector | 1972 | Drug Control Administration | 9* | |
| 6 | Horticultural Officer | 3001 | Horticulture | 17*# | |
| 7 | Assistant Engineer | 1661 | Highways | 38 | |
| 8 | Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | 1664 | Industrial Safety and Health | 3 | |
| 9 | Junior Assistant Director of Boilers | 3008 | Public Works | 2 | |
| 10 | Junior Architect | 1860 | Public Works | 5* | Level 20 |
| 11 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3656 | Public Works | 14 | |
| 12 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1657 | Public Works | 13 | |
| 13 | Assistant Engineer | 1660 | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 50 | |
| 14 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1656 | Water Resources | 33 | |
| 15 | Assistant Geologist | 1750 | Water Resources | 9 | |
| 16 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3230 | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 1** | Level 20 |
| 17 | Assistant Engineer | 3269 | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 1 | |
| 18 | Environmental Scientist | 3606 | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 4 | |
| 19 | Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | 2108 | Town and Country Planning | 3 | Level 20 |
| 20 | Assistant Engineer (Industries) | 1900 | Industries and Commerce | 1$ | Level 20 |
| 21 | Assistant Manager (IT) | 3810 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 4 | Level 20 (EPF) |
| 22 | Assistant Manager (Civil) | 3811 | 2 | ||
| 23 | Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 3812 | 2 | ||
| 24 | Assistant Accounts Officer | 3814 | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 1 | Level 19 (EPF) |
| 25 | Archaeological Officer | 1843 | Archaeology | 10 | Level 18 |
| 26 | Research Assistant | 1861 | Evaluation and Applied Research | 2 | |
| 27 | Junior Scientific Officer | 1767 | Forensic Science (Chemistry – 4, Biology – 2) | 6 | |
| 28 | Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) | 2078 | Child Welfare and Special Services | 2 | Level 17 |
| 29 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3368 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 2 | Level 17 (GFTR/PFTR/SPF cum GSTR) |
| 30 | System Manager | 3664 | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 1 | Level 16 |
| 31 | Translator | 3106 | Law | 2 | Level 15 |
| 32 | Librarian | 1845 | Agriculture | 1 | Level 15 |
| 33 | Statistical Assistant | 3125 | Food Safety and Drug Administration | 1 | Level 13 |
| 34 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) | 3279 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 2** | Level 13 (EPF) |
| 35 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3611 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 | Level 12 (EPF) |
| 36 | Assistant Archaeological Officer | 1842 | Archaeology | 10 | Level 11 |
| 37 | Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | 3111 | Tourism | 4 | Level 10 |
| 38 | Assistant Statistical Investigator | 1824 | Economics and Statistics | 13 | Level 10 |
| 39 | Block Health Statistician | 2010 | Family Welfare | 62*@ | Level 10 |
| 40 | Junior Photographer | 3805 | Tamil Development and Information | 23 | Level 09 |
| 41 | Assistant Librarian | 2013 | Legal Studies | 5 | Level 08 |
| 42 | Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | 3388 | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited | 1$ | Level 08 (EPF) |
| 43 | Junior Chemist | 3609 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 | Level 08 |
| 44 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3268 | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 1** | Rs.39,800–1,26,500 |
| 45 | Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 3798 | Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited | 10^# | Rs.28,480–90,570 (EPF) |
| Total | 461 | ||||
Selection Process
The Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) will be conducted as a single-stage Written Examination. Appearance in both Paper I and Paper II is compulsory; candidates who fail to appear for either paper will not be considered for selection even if they secure minimum qualifying marks. Final selection will be based on total marks obtained in Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II, subject to the rule of reservation of appointments.
Stage 1 – Written Examination
(A) For all posts except Translator:
| Paper | Subject | Standard | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Min. Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/MBC/BC) | Min. Qualifying Marks (Others) | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 150 | 60 | 60 | 3 Hours | OMR |
| Part B: General Studies | Degree | 75 | 150 | 135 | 180 | OMR | ||
| Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | ||||||
| Paper II | Subject Paper (as per discipline) | Degree / PG Degree | 200 | 300 | (Based on merit; no separate cut-off stated) | 3 Hours | CBT | |
| Total (Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II) | 450 | |||||||
(B) For Translator Post (Post Code 3106):
| Paper | Subject | Max. Marks | Min. Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/MBC/BC) | Min. Qualifying Marks (Others) | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Part A | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC standard, 100 Questions) | 150 | 60 | 60 | OMR |
| Paper I – Part B & C | General Studies (75 Qs, Degree) + Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 Qs, SSLC) | 150 | 75 | 100 | OMR |
| Paper II | Translation (Descriptive) – 2½ hours | 100 | Descriptive | ||
| Total (Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II) | 250 | ||||
Paper II and Part B & C of Paper I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (60 marks) in Part A of Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test). Differently abled candidates can avail exemption from writing Part A. Questions in Part B and C of Paper I will be set both in English and Tamil. Paper II will be in English language (Tamil and English for select subject papers as specified in the notification).
Stage 2 – Onscreen Certificate Verification
Based on minimum qualifying marks and rule of reservation, candidates will be called for onscreen certificate verification in the ratio of 1:3 (General category) and 1:2 (all reserved categories).
Stage 3 – Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling
After onscreen certificate verification, candidates will be called for physical certificate verification and counselling (wherever applicable) in the ratio of 1:3 (General) and 1:1.5 (Reserved) for posts with counselling; 1:1.2 (all categories) for posts without counselling. For single-vacancy posts where reservation does not apply, 3 candidates will be called.
Ranking / Tie-breaking: If two candidates secure equal marks, the one with higher qualification is ranked above. If qualification is also equal, the senior in age is ranked higher. If age is also the same, the candidate who submitted the application earlier (by application number) is ranked higher.
Physical Fitness Standard for Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Post Code 2078):
| Gender | Height (cm) | Chest – Full Expiration (cm) | Chest Expansion (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 160 | 79 | 5 |
| Women | 145 | 71 | 2 |
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are available in TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026?
A total of 461 vacancies
What is the last date to apply for TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM), with applications opening on 27 May 2026.
What is the eligibility for TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026?
Eligibility varies by post: candidates must have relevant Degree/PG Degree/Diploma (B.E./B.Tech for engineering posts, M.Sc. for scientific posts, MBA for managerial posts) from UGC/AICTE-recognized institutions with adequate knowledge in Tamil.
What is the age limit for TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026?
Minimum age is 21 years as on 01 July 2026. Maximum age is 32 years for Others and 37 years for SC/ST/MBC/BC for most posts, with 10 years relaxation for PwBD candidates and varying limits for specific posts.
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