What Is This Notice About?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued Press Release No. 93/2026 announcing the examination schedule and hall ticket availability for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts), conducted under Notification No. 04/2026 (dated 20.05.2026), for direct recruitment to various technical posts across Tamil Nadu Government departments and Public Sector Organisations.

The Computer Based Test (CBT), Objective Type (OMR), and Descriptive Type Examinations for these posts are scheduled across three distinct exam windows:

• 16.08.2026 (FN) to 20.08.2026 (FN & AN)
• 07.09.2026 (FN & AN) to 12.09.2026 (AN)
• 19.09.2026 (FN & AN)

(FN = Forenoon session, AN = Afternoon session)

How to Download the Hall Ticket

1. Visit the Commission's official website: www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in
2. Log in to your One Time Registration (OTR) Dashboard
3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
4. Download and print your Memorandum of Admission (Hall Ticket)

The Hall Ticket is hosted directly on both official Commission websites and is available only to admitted candidates for this examination.

Background: About This Recruitment (Notification No. 04/2026)

This examination covers direct recruitment to Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) — technical, engineering, and scientific posts filled purely through a written examination, with no interview stage.

⚠️ Vacancy count note: The originally notified vacancy count for this recruitment (461–476 posts across 45 post categories) has been revised upward multiple times through subsequent addenda — an additional 16 vacancies were added on 11 June 2026, and a further 32 vacancies through Addendum 4B on 16 July 2026, taking the reported total to approximately 508 posts as of the latest addendum. Given this recruitment's history of revision, candidates should check the Commission's website directly for the current, final vacancy count rather than relying on any single historical figure.

Posts under this notification span a wide range of technical fields, including Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering, Rural Development, Highways, and other disciplines), Block Health Statistician, Junior Photographer, Horticultural Officer, Assistant Geologist, Agriculture Officer, Drug Inspector, Junior Scientific Officer, Librarian, and others — across departments covering engineering, science, archaeology, library science, tourism, pharmacy, law, architecture, statistics, and geology.

Eligibility Overview (For Reference)

• Educational Qualification: Varies by post — relevant Degree/PG Degree/Diploma from a UGC/AICTE-recognized institution (e.g., B.E./B.Tech for engineering posts, M.Sc. for scientific posts, MBA for managerial posts, B.Lib Science for Librarian posts), along with adequate knowledge of Tamil as per Commission norms.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years as on 01.07.2026 for all posts. Maximum age varies significantly by post and category — some posts/categories carry no maximum age limit at all, per the notification.

Application Fee Structure (For Reference)

• One Time Registration (OTR) fee: ₹150 — mandatory for all candidates, valid for 5 years once paid.
• Examination fee: ₹100 per paper, payable online at the time of application.
• Full fee exemption (both OTR and exam fee): SC, SC(A), ST, PwD, and Destitute Widow candidates.
• BC candidates: 3 free chances; Ex-Servicemen: 2 free chances.
• False claims for fee exemption lead to application rejection and a 1-year debarment from future TNPSC exams.

Exam Pattern (For Reference)

• Single-stage Written Examination: Paper I (OMR-based Objective Type) and Paper II (Computer Based Test) — no interview.
• Each question carries 1.5 marks; there is no negative marking.
• Candidates must score a minimum of 40% (60 out of 150 marks) in Part A of Paper I for their other papers to be evaluated at all.
• Candidates may opt for two district exam-centre preferences; benchmark-disability candidates select one dedicated local centre.

Pay Scale

Pay varies significantly by post, following the Tamil Nadu Government pay matrix — ranging from lower pay levels for junior technical posts up to Level 15 for certain posts like Librarian. Candidates should refer to the specific post's pay level in the original Notification No. 04/2026 for exact figures relevant to their applied post.

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I download my TNPSC CTS 2026 Hall Ticket?
Log in to your OTR Dashboard on www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in, and enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.

Q2. When is the exam?
Across three windows: 16–20 August 2026, 7–12 September 2026, and 19 September 2026, depending on your specific post/paper.

Q3. Is there an interview for these posts?
No. This is explicitly a Non-Interview Posts recruitment — selection is entirely through the written examination (Paper I and Paper II).

Q4. How many total vacancies are there?
This has changed over time through multiple addenda — from an original 461–476 posts, revised upward to approximately 508 as of the most recent addendum (16 July 2026). Check the Commission's website for the current confirmed total.

Q5. Is there negative marking?
No. Each question carries 1.5 marks with no penalty for wrong answers.

Q6. What is the minimum qualifying mark?
Candidates must score at least 40% (60 out of 150 marks) in Part A of Paper I for their remaining papers to even be evaluated.

Q7. Can I choose my exam centre?
You can opt for two district exam-centre preferences; benchmark-disability candidates get one dedicated local centre.

Q8. Are all candidates required to pay a fee?
No — SC, SC(A), ST, PwD, and Destitute Widow candidates are fully exempted from both the OTR fee and exam fee. BC candidates get 3 free chances and Ex-Servicemen get 2 free chances.

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