TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Recruitment 2026 — 461 Posts

About This Job

TNPSC is hiring 461 Combined Technical Services (Non-Interview) posts across 45 different posts in various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. If you have a relevant Degree, PG Degree, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, CA Inter or other professional qualification with knowledge of Tamil, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Age limit is 21 years (minimum) up to a maximum that varies by post and category. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month across Pay Levels 8 to 20.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2026 - 461 Posts

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 04/2026 (Advertisement No. 734) dated 20 May 2026 for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts). This is a single written examination covering 461 vacancies across 45 different posts — including Assistant Engineers (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural), Assistant Geologists, Assistant Managers, Drug Inspector, Horticultural Officer, Junior Architects, Junior Scientific Officer, Librarian, Translator, Junior Chemist, Junior Photographer, Block Health Statistician and many more. There is no interview — selection is purely on merit in the written examination. Both freshers and experienced candidates with the prescribed qualification can apply online.

Vacancy Breakdown by Major Posts

• Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) — Post 1667: 64 posts (Level 20)
• Block Health Statistician — Post 2010: 62 posts (Level 09)
• Assistant Engineer — Post 1660 (RD&PR): 50 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Engineer — Post 1661 (Highways): 38 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Post 1656 (Water Resources): 33 posts (Level 20)
• Junior Photographer — Post 3805: 23 posts (Level 09)
• Horticultural Officer — Post 3001: 17 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Post 3656 (Public Works): 14 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Engineer (Electrical) — Post 1657: 13 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Statistical Investigator — Post 1824: 13 posts (Level 10)
• Agriculture Officer (Extension) — Post 1678: 11 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager — Post 3798: 10 posts (Rs. 28,480 - 90,570)
• Archaeological Officer — Post 1843: 10 posts (Level 18)
• Assistant Archaeological Officer — Post 1842: 10 posts (Level 11)
• Assistant Geologist — Post 1863: 8 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Geologist — Post 1750 (Water Resources): 9 posts (Level 20)
• Drug Inspector — Post 1972: 9 posts (Level 20)
• Junior Scientific Officer — Post 1767: 6 posts (Level 18)
• Assistant Librarian — Post 2013: 5 posts (Level 08)
• Junior Architect — Post 1860: 5 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Manager (IT) — Post 3810: 4 posts (Level 20 EPF)
• Environmental Scientist — Post 3606 (TNPCB): 4 posts (Level 20)
• Assistant Tourist Officer Grade II — Post 3111: 4 posts (Level 10)
• Other posts (1-3 vacancies each): Assistant Engineer (Civil) 3230 / 3268 / 3368, Asst Manager Civil & Electrical, Asst Director (Industrial Safety), Junior Asst Director of Boilers, Architectural Assistant, Asst Engineer (Industries), Asst Engineer 3269, Translator, Statistical Assistant, Asst Accounts Officer, Deputy Manager Dairying, Asst Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Chemist, Asst Tourist Officer, Asst Warehouse Manager, Asst Supdt of Approved Schools, Librarian, System Manager, Research Assistant, Asst Geologist 1677

Total: 461 vacancies including backlog, shortfall and only-backlog vacancies. 15% reservation for women candidates applies as per Tamil Nadu rules. Vacancies are tentative and may be revised before counselling.

Who Can Apply?

General Eligibility

• You must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil (SSLC pass in Tamil medium / Tamil as a subject / Second Class Language Test in Tamil conducted by TNPSC).
• The qualification must be obtained on or before the date of notification (20 May 2026).

Post-wise Qualifications (key posts)

• Assistant Geologist (Post 1750): M.Sc in Geology or Applied Geology or M.Sc (Tech) in Hydrogeology.
• Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) — multiple posts: B.E./B.Tech degree in the respective branch from a recognised university, or pass in Sections A & B of Institution of Engineers (India) in the relevant branch.
• Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) — 1667: B.E./B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Civil/Automobile/Production/Industrial Engineering (considered only if no Agri-Engineering candidate).
• Drug Inspector: Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology specialisation.
• Horticultural Officer: B.Sc Horticulture.
• Assistant Manager (IT / Civil / Electrical): B.E./B.Tech with overall First Class CGPA in the relevant branch + First Class in 10th and 12th.
• Assistant Accounts Officer: Any UGC-recognised degree + CA Inter (ICAI) or ICWA Inter pass.
• Assistant Tourist Officer: Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with a Diploma in Tourism + Computer Course + proficiency in English and Tamil.
• Librarian / Assistant Librarian: Degree + B.Lib Science.
• Translator: Law degree (UGC + Bar Council recognised) + Proficiency in Tamil.
• Junior Architect: Architecture degree + registered with Council of Architecture.
• Junior Scientific Officer: M.Sc (Forensic Science) + degree in the assigned group, or M.Sc in the relevant subject.
• Block Health Statistician: Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics from a UGC-recognised university.
• Junior Chemist: B.Sc (Chemistry).
• Junior Photographer: B.Sc Visual Communication.

Each of the 45 posts has its own detailed qualification — read Section 4.2 of the notification for the full list.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years (all posts) as on 01 July 2026.
• Maximum age for Others (General): 32 years for most posts; 37 for Asst Engineer 3269 / Environmental Scientist; 35 for System Manager; 37 for Asst Engineer (Industries) 1900; 42 for Junior Photographer 3805.
• SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM: No maximum age limit for most posts.
• Age Concession for Persons with Benchmark Disability: +10 years (42 for most posts; 52 for Junior Photographer; 47 for Asst Engineer 3269/Environmental Scientist). PwBD candidates not eligible for some posts (see Section 4.5.2).
• Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age 50 years.
• Destitute Widow: No maximum age limit for most posts; 37 for Asst Engineer (Mechanical) 3268 / AGM-RM 3798; 34 for Asst Engineer 3269 / Environmental Scientist.

Salary

• Level 20: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 per month (most Assistant Engineer / Officer cadre posts)
• Level 19 (EPF): Asst Accounts Officer (TNMSC)
• Level 18: Archaeological Officer, Research Assistant, Junior Scientific Officer
• Level 17: Asst Supdt of Approved Schools, Asst Engineer (Civil) 3368
• Level 16: System Manager
• Level 15: Translator
• Level 13: Statistical Assistant, Deputy Manager (Dairying)
• Level 12 (EPF): Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) 3611
• Level 11: Assistant Archaeological Officer
• Level 10: Asst Tourist Officer Grade II, Asst Statistical Investigator, Block Health Statistician
• Level 09: Junior Photographer, Block Health Statistician — Rs. 19,500 - 62,000
• Level 08 (EPF): Assistant Warehouse Manager, Junior Chemist, Assistant Librarian
• Level 1 (Rs. 39,800 - 1,26,500): Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) 3268 (TNPDCL)
• Special Scale: Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager Rs. 28,480 - 90,570 (EPF)
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.

Application Fee

• One Time Registration (OTR) fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years)
• Examination fee: Rs. 100 per recruitment
• Additional Paper II subject fee: Rs. 100 for each additional subject paper opted
• Special category candidates (as per Annexure II) are eligible for fee concession (limited free chances allowed).
• Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI). Service charges extra.

Selection Process

Selection is purely on the basis of marks scored in the single-stage written examination (No Interview):

1. Paper I (Common — 3 hours, 300 marks OMR): Part A — Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Qs, 150 marks, SSLC standard); Part B — General Studies (75 Qs, 150 marks, Degree standard); Part C — Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 Qs, included with Part B for total 150). Questions in English and Tamil. Minimum 40% (60 marks) in Part A is mandatory to evaluate other sections.
2. Paper II (Subject Paper — 3 hours, 300 marks CBT): 200 questions of Degree/PG standard in the chosen subject from 30 subject codes (Geology, Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture, Chemistry, Law etc.). Most papers in English; some bilingual.
3. Translator Paper II: Descriptive type, 2.5 hours, 100 marks.
4. Onscreen Certificate Verification: 1:3 ratio (General) / 1:2 (reserved categories) called for onscreen document check.
5. Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling: 1:3 / 1:1.5 ratio for counselling posts; 1:1.2 for non-counselling posts.

Minimum qualifying marks: 135/450 (SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM); 180/450 (Others). Translator: 75/250 (reserved) / 100/250 (Others).

How to Apply

1. Go to the TNPSC online portal at tnpscexams.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) (pay Rs. 150) if not already registered. OTR is valid for 5 years.
3. Login with your User ID and Password and click the Apply button against this recruitment.
4. Fill the online application form, choose your subject paper(s) and 2 examination district preferences.
5. Upload your photograph (20-50 KB, taken after notification date) and signature (10-20 KB).
6. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 100 (plus Rs. 100 per additional subject) online by Net Banking / Card / UPI.
7. Submit and take a printout for your records.
8. An Application Correction Window opens from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 for editing.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Application Correction Window: 29 June 2026 (12:01 AM) to 1 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Date of Reckoning Age: 1 July 2026
• Exam Date (Paper I & II): To be announced
• Admit Card: Will be available on tnpscexams.in (12 days before exam)

• Carry out technical duties specific to your post (engineering design, lab analysis, inspection, statistics, library science, archaeology etc.) for the assigned Tamil Nadu Government department
• Implement state government schemes and projects in your department
• Conduct field inspections, sample testing, surveys, audits or counselling as per post requirements
• Prepare reports, technical drawings, statistical returns and official correspondence in English and Tamil
• Coordinate with senior officers, contractors, public and other departments
• Maintain departmental records, files and statutory registers as per government norms
• Comply with rules of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016
• Attend training programmes and contribute to capacity-building of your department