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
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 20-05-2026 |
| Date of Commencement of Receiving Applications | 27-05-2026 |
| Last Date and Time for Submission of Online Application | 25-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window Period | 29-06-2026 (12:01 AM) to 01-07-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Date and Time of Written Examination | Will be announced later on www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| Hall Ticket (Memorandum of Admission) Download | Available on www.tnpscexams.in (will not be sent by post) |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (per subject paper opted) | Rs. 100/- (for each subject paper; additional Rs. 100/- for each additional subject paper opted) |
| One Time Registration Fee (new registrants only) | Rs. 150/- (one-time; valid for 5 years) |
| Special Categories (as per Annexure II of notification) | Exemption available subject to eligibility and free chance limits |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age (Most Posts) |
|---|---|
| Others (not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs) | 32 years (most posts); 37 years (Post Code 1900); 35 years (Post Code 3664); 42 years (Post Codes 3268, 3798, 3269, 3606, 3805) |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs | 37 years (most posts); No Maximum Age Limit for many posts (see notification) |
| Age Concession – PwBD | Age Concession – Ex-Servicemen | Age Concession – Destitute Widow |
|---|---|---|
| +10 years (42 years for most posts; 52 years for Post Code 3805) | 50 years (most posts) | No Maximum Age Limit (most posts); 37 years (Post Codes 3798, 3269, 3606); 34 years (Post Code 3268) |
| +10 years (47 years); No Maximum Age Limit for many posts | 55 years (most posts); No Maximum Age Limit for many posts | No Maximum Age Limit (most posts) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post Name (Post Code) | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist (1750) | M.Sc. in Geology or Applied Geology or M.Sc. (Technology) in Hydrogeology from a UGC-recognised University |
| Assistant Geologist (1677) | M.Sc. (Geology) |
| Assistant Geologist (1863) | M.Sc. in Geology / Applied Geology from any UGC-recognised University |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) (1667) | B.E. (Agriculture) / B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering); OR B.E. (Mechanical / Civil / Production / Industrial / Civil and Structural / Mechanical and Production) or B.Tech. (Automobile Engineering) [considered only if no candidate with Agri Engineering qualification is available] |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) (1678) | Bachelor degree in Agriculture; and adequate knowledge of Tamil |
| Librarian (1845) | A degree; and B.Lib Science Degree |
| Assistant Librarian (2013) | Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised University; and Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science |
| Archaeological Officer (1843) | PG degree in Ancient History and Archaeology / Archaeology / History and Archaeology / Epigraphy and Archaeology from UGC-recognised University; OR any PG degree plus PG Diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology (1 yr, Tamil Nadu Institute of Epigraphy) or PG Diploma in Archaeology/Epigraphy/Heritage Management and Museology (2 yrs, Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology) or PG Diploma from Archaeological Survey of India; Must have passed Tamil as one subject at degree level |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer (1842) | Any PG degree from a UGC-recognised University (including Tamil University, Thanjavur); plus PG Diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology (1 yr, Tamil Nadu Institute of Epigraphy) or PG Diploma in Archaeology/Epigraphy/Heritage Management (2 yrs); Must have passed Tamil as one subject at degree level |
| System Manager (3664) | B.E./B.Tech with Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / IT / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics Engineering as main subject; OR MCA or PG in Computer Science / IT; candidates with MCA must have UG degree in Science or Mathematics |
| Assistant Manager (IT) (3810) | B.E./B.Tech with overall first class or equivalent CGPA in CSE / Computer Engineering / IT / ECE / EEE (AI, ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing/Engineering treated as equivalent); and first class or equivalent CGPA in SSLC and HSC/SSC |
| Drug Inspector (1972) | Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a UGC-recognised University/Institution |
| Research Assistant (1861) | First class PG degree in Economics / Econometrics / Statistics / Business Administration / Mathematics / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Agricultural Economics / Public Administration |
| Block Health Statistician (2010) | Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics from any UGC-recognised University/Institution |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator (1824) | Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics |
| Horticultural Officer (3001) | B.Sc. Horticulture |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) (1900) | B.E./B.Tech in any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering from a UGC/AICTE-recognised University/Institution |
| Junior Architect (1860) | Degree in Architecture from a UGC/recognised Institution; registered member of the Council of Architecture |
| Translator (3106) | Degree in Law from a UGC-recognised University, recognised by Bar Council of India for enrolment as Advocate; and Proficiency in Tamil |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers (3008) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or pass in Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers, India (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – 3656, 3368, 3230, 1660, 1661, 1656 | B.E. in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering from a UGC/State Government-recognised University; or pass in Sections A and B of Institution Examinations (Civil Engineering Branch) |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) (3811) | B.E./B.Tech with overall first class or equivalent CGPA in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering; and first class or equivalent CGPA in SSLC and HSC/SSC |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) (3812) | B.E./B.Tech with overall first class or equivalent CGPA in Electrical Engineering or ECE or EEE; and first class or equivalent CGPA in SSLC and HSC/SSC |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (1657) | Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering; or pass in Sections A and B of Institution Examinations (Electrical Engineering) |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – 3611, 3268 | B.E. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant (3388) | Degree in Agriculture or in Science (with Chemistry, Botany or Zoology as major/ancillary subject) from a recognised University |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) (3279) | Degree with IDD/NDD or PG Degree in Dairy Science or B.Tech in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Food Processing from approved institutions |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant (2108) | M.Town Planning degree or equivalent; or Associate Membership of Institute of Town Planners of India / Institute of Architects of India; or B.E. (Civil Engineering); or Degree in Architecture; or A.M.I.E. (Civil) |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (3798) | Any UG Degree with MBA in Marketing / Finance / Human Resource |
| Junior Photographer (3805) | B.Sc. degree in Visual Communication |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (2078) | Master’s degree in Criminology or Forensic Science; OR B.A. in Psychology or Philosophy with Psychology as one of the subjects |
| Statistical Assistant (3125) | Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics with working knowledge of computer statistical tools |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) (1664) | Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering or Textile Technology or Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering |
| Junior Chemist (3609) | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Assistant Engineer (3269) | Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or M.Tech. Environmental Science & Technology or M.Tech. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical or M.E. Environmental Management (Anna University) with basic qualification of B.E. in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering |
| Environmental Scientist (3606) | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biology / Zoology / Environmental Chemistry / Environmental Science / Environmental Toxicology / Microbiology / Marine Biology / Bio-Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Botany |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II (3111) | Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with Diploma in Tourism; Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation (Directorate of Technical Education, TN or equivalent); Proficiency in English and Tamil (must have studied both Tamil and English at SSLC or HSC level) |
| Junior Scientific Officer (1767) | M.Sc. (Forensic Science) degree and a degree in the relevant subject for the group; OR M.Sc. degree in the relevant subject for the group (Biology or Chemistry group as specified in notification) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (3814) | A degree from any UGC-recognised University/Institution; and Intermediate Examination pass conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost Accounts of India |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Department / Organization | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Geologist | 1863 | Geology and Mining | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20 | Assistant Engineer (Industries) | 1900 | Industries and Commerce | 1 |
| 21 | Assistant Manager (IT) | 3810 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 4 |
| 22 | Assistant Manager (Civil) | 3811 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 2 |
| 23 | Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 3812 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 2 |
| 24 | Assistant Accounts Officer | 3814 | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 1 |
| 25 | Archaeological Officer | 1843 | Archaeology | 10 |
| 26 | Research Assistant | 1861 | Evaluation and Applied Research | 2 |
| 27 | Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry: 4, Biology: 2) | 1767 | Forensic Science | 6 |
| 28 | Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) | 2078 | Child Welfare and Special Services | 2 (Men: 1, Women: 1) |
| 29 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3368 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 2 |
| 30 | System Manager | 3664 | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 1 |
| 31 | Translator | 3106 | Law | 2 |
| 32 | Librarian | 1845 | Agriculture | 1 |
| 33 | Statistical Assistant | 3125 | Food Safety and Drug Administration | 1 |
| 34 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) | 3279 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 2 |
| 35 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3611 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 |
| 36 | Assistant Archaeological Officer | 1842 | Archaeology | 10 |
| 37 | Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | 3111 | Tourism | 4 |
| 38 | Assistant Statistical Investigator | 1824 | Economics and Statistics | 13 |
| 39 | Block Health Statistician | 2010 | Family Welfare | 62 |
| 40 | Junior Photographer | 3805 | Tamil Development and Information | 23 |
| 41 | Assistant Librarian | 2013 | Legal Studies | 5 |
| 42 | Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | 3388 | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited | 1 |
| 43 | Junior Chemist | 3609 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 |
| 44 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3268 | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 1 |
| 45 | Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 3798 | Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited | 10 |
| 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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