TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Announced for 839 Technical Posts, Applications Begin from 17th July

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 notification for 839 vacancies under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) on https://tnpsc.gov.in. The recruitment drive covers 56 technical posts across various Tamil Nadu government departments. The online application process will begin on 17 July 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 15 August 2026 through the official TNPSC portal. Some of the major posts include Road Inspector, Assistant Agricultural Officer, Junior Draughting Officer, Junior Training Officer, Technician, Work Inspector, Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade II, and Sub Inspector of Fisheries, among others.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026: Highlights

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Vacancies with Salary Details

The recruitment offers 839 vacancies across 56 technical posts in different Tamil Nadu government departments. The vacancies include positions for candidates with Diploma and ITI qualifications in relevant engineering and technical disciplines. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification released by TNPSC.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for the respective posts.

• Applicants should possess an ITI certificate, Diploma, or other prescribed technical qualification relevant to the post.
• The age limit varies from 18 years to 37 years according to the post and reservation category. There are also age concessions for PwBD and Ex-servicemen.
• Candidates must fulfill the nationality and other eligibility requirements specified in the official notification.
• Candidate must have a knowledge of Tamil.
• Candidate must meet the physical and medical requirements.
• Post-specific educational qualifications and experience requirements are available in the detailed notification.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

How to Apply for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
3. Log in using your credentials.
4. Select the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) 2026 application link.
5. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
6. Pay the applicable application fee.
7. Verify all details and submit the application.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 consists of:

• Written Examination
• Certificate Verification
• Counselling/Final Selection based on merit and applicable reservation rules

There is no interview for this recruitment.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 written examination consists of two papers—a language and aptitude paper, followed by a subject-specific technical paper. The exam is conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode, and the detailed pattern varies slightly depending on the post.

TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026: Official Websites

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