TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Recruitment 2026: Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai 600 025 (TN Govt Polytechnic) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of Not Specified Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 with relevant subjects or 10th with 2 years ITI can apply for the TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Notification 2026. The Selection Process for TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Recruitment 2026 will be Merit based on qualifying exam marks. The online application will start from 04.05.2026 and remain open till 30.05.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Online Application Form 2026.
TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Recruitment 2026
| TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai 600 025 (TN Govt Polytechnic Colleges under Anna University) |
| Vacancy |
Not Specified |
| Post name |
Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses |
| Starting date |
04.05.2026 |
| Ending date |
30.05.2026 |
| Qualification |
10+2 with prescribed subjects or 10th + 2 years ITI |
| Salary |
As per TN Govt Polytechnic / Govt of Tamil Nadu norms |
| Job Location |
Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic Colleges |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://tnpoly.in/ |
Vacancy details for TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses in Government Polytechnic Colleges |
Not Specified |
| Total |
Not Specified Posts |
Eligibility details for TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses |
Passed 10+2 examination with any three subjects from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship; or 10th + 2 years ITI for admission to second year Diploma in any branch of Engineering and Technology. |
Age limits for TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses |
No Age Limit |
Salary details for TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses |
Stipend / fee and other benefits as per Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic / Directorate of Technical Education norms |
TN Govt Polytechnic Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Selection based on ranking of all candidates together using total marks secured in 10+2 examination for HSC candidates.
- Candidates with 10th + 2 years ITI are selected based on total marks secured in qualifying ITI examination, up to maximum 10% of sanctioned intake.
TN Govt Polytechnic Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
As per official prospectus |
| SC / ST / PwD |
As per official prospectus |
Important Dates for the TN Govt Polytechnic Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
05.05.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
04.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
30.05.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
12th pass with approved subject combination or 10th with 2 years ITI is required for direct second year diploma admission.
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for applying to this lateral entry diploma admission.
How to Apply Online for TN Govt Polytechnic Direct 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Diploma Courses 2026)
Visit tnpoly.in, complete online registration, fill the application, upload documents and submit on or before 30.05.2026.
