TNPSC CTS Examination Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Apply for 461 Posts

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📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Breakdown

💳 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II)
2. Stage 2: Onscreen Certificate Verification
3. Stage 3: Physical Certificate Verification / Counselling

TNPSC CTS Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026 Overview

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released notification for 461 vacancies across 45 technical posts under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026. Applicants with degree, post-graduate degree, or diploma qualifications can apply online from 27-05-2026 to 25-06-2026 at the official TNPSC application portal.

Key Highlights

• Total Posts: 461 across various Government Departments and Organizations in Tamil Nadu.
• Notification No: 04/2026 (Advertisement No. 734) dated 20.05.2026.
• Pay Levels vary from Level 8 to Level 20 depending on the post.
• Selection based on a single stage written examination (Paper I & II), followed by onscreen and physical certificate verification/counseling where applicable.
• Exam mode: Paper I - OMR based, Paper II - Computer Based Test; Descriptive for Translator post.
• Examination centres: 38 districts in Tamil Nadu.
• Apply online only via www.tnpscexams.in.

Vacancy Details

A total of 461 vacancies have been issued for posts such as Assistant Geologist, Assistant Engineer (Civil, Agricultural, Electrical, Mechanical), Agriculture Officer, Drug Inspector, Horticultural Officer and many others across departments like Geology and Mining, Public Works, Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Archaeology, Tourism, and more. Detailed post-wise vacancy breakup is available in Annexure VI of the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualifications: Degree, Post Graduate Degree, or Diploma as per post requirements.
• Age Limit: As on 01-07-2026. Specific age relaxation rules are provided in the official notification.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 20-05-2026
• Application Start Date: 27-05-2026
• Application End Date: 25-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Application Correction Window: 29-06-2026 to 01-07-2026
• Date of Written Examination: To be announced on the official website

Application Fee

Refer to the official notification PDF for detailed information on application fees applicable to different categories.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must register and apply online only via the official TNPSC application portal at www.tnpscexams.in. No offline or postal applications will be accepted. Candidates are advised to read the full notification before applying to understand eligibility, documents required, and instructions.

Selection Process

• Single-Stage Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II)
• Onscreen Certificate Verification
• Physical Certificate Verification and Counseling where applicable

Candidates can also explore more Latest Govt Jobs 2026 including State Govt Jobs 2026 and SSC Jobs 2026. To prepare well, download the Syllabus PDF and after the exam, Check Latest Results on our portal. Also, don't forget to Download Admit Card once available.

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