- Recruitment drive by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for 170 vacancies across 31 technical and administrative posts under Notification No. 8/2026 (Advertisement No. 741).
- Posts include Research Assistant, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Manager, Assistant Director, Senior Officer, and more in Tamil Nadu Government departments and public sector undertakings.
- Online application process conducted from 07 September 2026 to 06 October 2026 (11:59 PM) via www.tnpscexams.in.
- Selection involves a Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II) followed by an Interview.
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
🎓 MBBS
🎓 LLB
🎓 Integrated LLB
🎓 CA
🎓 CS
🎓 CMA
🎓 B.V.Sc.
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 M.A.
🎓 M.Sc.
🎓 MBA
🎓 MCA
🎓 M.Tech
🎓 M.E.
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 PGDM
🎓 Engineering Degree
🎓 Veterinary Degree
🎓 Computer Science Degree
🎓 Statistics Degree
🎓 Economics Degree
🎓 Library Science Degree
🎓 Fine Arts Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
170
Job Location
Various Government departments and public sector undertakings across Tamil Nadu
Apply Start
07 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
06 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), MBBS (mbbs), LLB (llb), Integrated LLB (integrated-llb), CA (ca), CS (cs), CMA (cma), B.V.Sc. (bvsc), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.A. (ma), M.Sc. (msc), MBA (mba), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), PGDM (pgdm), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree), Veterinary Degree (veterinary-degree), Computer Science Degree (computer-science-degree), Statistics Degree (statistics-degree), Economics Degree (economics-degree), Library Science Degree (library-science-degree), Fine Arts Degree (fine-arts-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 170 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level varies by post (e.g., Level 22, Level 23, Level 25, Level 27, Level 28, Level 30). Exact in-hand salary figures not specified in the notification. |
| Age Limits | Minimum 21 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Varies by post (e.g., 1 year for Accounts Officer, 3 years for Psychologist, 5 years for Assistant General Manager (Finance), 7 years for Assistant General Manager (Projects), 10 years for Deputy Manager (Instrumental), 20 years for Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre). |
| Application Fee | - One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years; required only if not already registered). - Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper. - Additional Subject Paper Fee: Rs. 200 for each extra subject paper opted. - Fee exemptions available for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC-DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per Annexure II of the notification. - Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI). No offline modes accepted. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold the specific educational/technical qualification prescribed for the post they choose.
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years as on 01.07.2026 for all posts.
- Maximum age limit varies by post and category (e.g., 32–47 years for 'Others' category, no maximum age limit for some posts, up to 50 years for specific posts like Reporter or Port Officer).
- Age concessions available for SC/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per post-specific rules.
- Work experience requirements vary by post (e.g., 1 year for Accounts Officer, 10 years for Deputy Manager (Instrumental), 20 years for Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre).
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years as on 01.07.2026 for all posts.
- Maximum age limit varies by post and category (e.g., 32–47 years for 'Others' category, no maximum age limit for some posts, up to 50 years for specific posts like Reporter or Port Officer).
- Age concessions available for SC/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per post-specific rules.
- Work experience requirements vary by post (e.g., 1 year for Accounts Officer, 10 years for Deputy Manager (Instrumental), 20 years for Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on a Written Examination (Computer Based Test) with two papers:
- Paper I: Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test), Part B (General Studies), Part C (Aptitude and Mental Ability).
- Paper II: Subject paper related to the chosen post (e.g., Statistics, Veterinary Science, Engineering).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (60 marks) in Part A of Paper I required to evaluate Part B, Part C, and Paper II.
- Onscreen Certificate Verification conducted before physical verification and interview.
- Shortlisting for Interview based on marks obtained (ratio of 1:3/1:4 or 1:10 depending on experience requirements and reservation rules).
- Final Merit List prepared based on combined marks from Paper I (Part B & C), Paper II, and Interview (maximum 510 marks total).
- Appearance in all stages (Paper I, Paper II, and Interview) is compulsory.
- Paper I: Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test), Part B (General Studies), Part C (Aptitude and Mental Ability).
- Paper II: Subject paper related to the chosen post (e.g., Statistics, Veterinary Science, Engineering).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (60 marks) in Part A of Paper I required to evaluate Part B, Part C, and Paper II.
- Onscreen Certificate Verification conducted before physical verification and interview.
- Shortlisting for Interview based on marks obtained (ratio of 1:3/1:4 or 1:10 depending on experience requirements and reservation rules).
- Final Merit List prepared based on combined marks from Paper I (Part B & C), Paper II, and Interview (maximum 510 marks total).
- Appearance in all stages (Paper I, Paper II, and Interview) is compulsory.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with reservation for SC, ST, MBC-DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, EWS, and PWD as per Tamil Nadu Government norms).
📂 Required Documents
- Degree Certificate or Provisional/Consolidated Marks Certificate (as proof of qualification).
- Community Certificate (for reservation claims).
- Age Proof (e.g., SSLC/HSC Certificate).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable for PWD category).
- Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow Certificate (if applicable).
- Experience Certificate (if post requires work experience).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature (scanned as per specifications).
- Community Certificate (for reservation claims).
- Age Proof (e.g., SSLC/HSC Certificate).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable for PWD category).
- Ex-Servicemen/Destitute Widow Certificate (if applicable).
- Experience Certificate (if post requires work experience).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature (scanned as per specifications).
💳 Application Fee Details
- One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years; required only if not already registered).
- Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper.
- Additional Subject Paper Fee: Rs. 200 for each extra subject paper opted.
- Fee exemptions available for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC-DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per Annexure II of the notification.
- Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI). No offline modes accepted.
- Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper.
- Additional Subject Paper Fee: Rs. 200 for each extra subject paper opted.
- Fee exemptions available for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC-DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows as per Annexure II of the notification.
- Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI). No offline modes accepted.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026?
There are 79 vacancies for the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon under TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026.
Q.
What is the last date to apply online for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 06 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q.
Is there an application fee for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026, and how much?
Yes, the application fee is Rs. 150 for One Time Registration (if not already registered) and Rs. 200 per subject paper as examination fee. Fee exemptions are available for SC, ST, MBC-DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, PWD, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widows.
Q.
What is the minimum age requirement for applying to TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age requirement is 21 years as on 01 July 2026 for all posts.
Q.
Which posts under TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 require work experience?
Posts like Accounts Officer (1 year), Psychologist (preference for 1 year), Assistant General Manager (Finance) (5 years), Assistant General Manager (Projects) (7 years), Deputy Manager (Instrumental) (10 years), and Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre (20 years) require work experience.