Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) Online Application Form 2026.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026
| TNPSC Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Vacancy | 461 Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) |
| Post name | Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) |
| Starting date | 27.05.2026 |
| Ending date | 25.06.2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Arc, B.Lib Science, LLB, MBA, M.Sc, Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with Diploma in Tourism |
| Salary | Level 08 to Level 20 Pay Matrix, Rs.28480/- to Rs.126500/- (Post wise as per notification) |
| Job Location | Tamilnadu |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://tnpsc.gov.in/ |
Vacancy details for TNPSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1863) | 08 |
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1677) | 02 |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code 1667) | 64 |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) (Post Code 1678) | 11 |
| Drug Inspector (Post Code 1972) | 09 |
| Horticultural Officer (Post Code 3001) | 17 |
| Assistant Engineer (Post Code 1661) | 38 |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) (Post Code 1664) | 03 |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers (Post Code 1860) | 02 |
| Junior Architect (Post Code 1860) | 05 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post Code 3656) | 14 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (Post Code 1657) | 13 |
| Assistant Engineer (Post Code 1660) | 50 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post Code 1656) | 33 |
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1750) | 09 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post Code 3230) | 01 |
| Assistant Engineer (Post Code 3269) | 01 |
| Environmental Scientist (Post Code 3606) | 04 |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant (Post Code 2108) | 03 |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) (Post Code 1900) | 01 |
| Assistant Manager (IT) (Post Code 3810) | 04 |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) (Post Code 3811) | 02 |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) (Post Code 3812) | 02 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (Post Code 3814) | 01 |
| Archaeological Officer (Post Code 1843) | 10 |
| Research Assistant (Post Code 1861) | 02 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Post Code 1767) | 06 |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) (Post Code 2078) | 02 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post Code 3368) | 02 |
| System Manager (Post Code 3664) | 01 |
| Translator (Post Code 3106) | 02 |
| Librarian (Post Code 1845) | 01 |
| Statistical Assistant (Post Code 3125) | 01 |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) (Post Code 3279) | 02 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post Code 3611) | 03 |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer (Post Code 1842) | 10 |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II (Post Code 3111) | 04 |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator (Post Code 1824) | 13 |
| Block Health Statistician (Post Code 2010) | 62 |
| Junior Photographer (Post Code 3805) | 23 |
| Assistant Librarian (Post Code 2013) | 05 |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant (Post Code 3388) | 01 |
| Junior Chemist (Post Code 3609) | 03 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post Code 3268) | 01 |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post Code 3798 ) | 10 |
| Total | 461 Posts |
Eligibility details for TNPSC Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for TNPSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1750) | Master of Science degree in Geology or Applied Geology or M.Sc (Technology) in Hydrogeology |
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1677) | M.Sc (Geology) |
| Assistant Geologist (Post Code 1863) | M.Sc in Geology / Applied Geology from any UGC recognized University |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code 1667) | B.E (Agriculture) or B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) or B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) or specified Mechanical / Civil / related Engineering degrees |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) (Post Code 1678) | Bachelor degree in Agriculture and adequate knowledge of Tamil |
| Librarian (Post Code 1845) | Degree and B.Lib Science Degree with preference for knowledge of French/German and experience |
| Assistant Librarian (Post Code 2013) | Bachelor’s degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science |
| Archaeological Officer (Post Code 1843) | PG in Ancient History and Archaeology / related subjects or any PG with specified PG Diploma in Archaeology / Epigraphy and passed Tamil in degree level |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer (Post Code 1842) | Any PG degree with specified PG Diploma in Epigraphy / Archaeology and passed Tamil in degree level |
| System Manager (Post Code 3664) | B.E/B.Tech in specified Computer / IT / ECE / EEE branches or MCA/PG in Computer Science/IT with Science or Maths degree and studied after SSLC & HSC |
| Assistant Manager (IT) (Post Code 3810) | B.E/B.Tech with overall first class or equivalent CGPA in specified Computer / IT / ECE / EEE branches, including AI/ML/Data Science/Cloud |
| Drug Inspector (Post Code 1972) | Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology |
| Research Assistant (Post Code 1861) | First class PG degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Social work, Sociology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics or Public Administration |
| Block Health Statistician (Post Code 2010) | Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator (Post Code 1824) | Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics |
| Horticultural Officer (Post Code 3001) | B.Sc Horticulture |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) (Post Code 1900) | B.E or B.Tech in any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering |
| Junior Architect (Post Code 1860) | Degree in Architecture and registration with Council of Architecture |
| Translator (Post Code 3106) | Degree in Law recognized by UGC and Bar Council of India with proficiency in Tamil and preference for translation experience |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers (Post Code 3008) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post Code 3656, 3368, 3230, 1656) | B.E/B.Tech in Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering or equivalent as per notification |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (Post Code 1657) | As per TNPSC notification (Electrical Engineering degree) |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant (Post Code 3388) | As per TNPSC notification (relevant degree) |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) (Post Code 3279) | As per TNPSC notification (Dairying related qualification) |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post Code 3611, 3268) | As per TNPSC notification (Mechanical Engineering degree) |
| Junior Chemist (Post Code 3609) | As per TNPSC notification (Chemistry related qualification) |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II (Post Code 3111) | Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with Diploma in Tourism |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Post Code 1767) | As per TNPSC notification (Science/Forensic related PG) |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) (Post Code 2078) | As per TNPSC notification |
| Statistical Assistant (Post Code 3125) | As per TNPSC notification (Statistics related degree) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (Post Code 3814) | As per TNPSC notification (Accounts/Commerce related qualification) |
| Junior Photographer (Post Code 3805) | As per TNPSC notification (Photography related qualification) |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post Code 3798) | As per TNPSC notification |
Age limits for TNPSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts | Age limit |
|---|---|
| All Posts (General category – Others) | Minimum 21 years as on 01.07.2026, Maximum generally 32 years for many posts, higher for some technical posts as per notification with relaxations for reserved categories, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Destitute Widows |
| Reserved Categories (SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM) | No maximum age limit for many posts, some posts with higher upper age as per detailed age limit table in notification (not exceeding 60 years at selection/appointment) |
Salary details for TNPSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts | Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist, Assistant Engineer, Agriculture Officer, Drug Inspector, Horticultural Officer, Environmental Scientist and similar posts | Level 20 Pay Matrix |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries), Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant Manager (Civil), Assistant Manager (Electrical), Assistant Accounts Officer | Level 20/19/18 as applicable with EPF benefits |
| Archaeological Officer, Research Assistant, Junior Scientific Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools, Assistant Engineer (Civil – certain corporations), System Manager, Translator | Level 18/17/16 Pay Matrix as per post |
| Librarian, Statistical Assistant, Deputy Manager (Dairying), Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Assistant Archaeological Officer, Assistant Tourist Officer, Assistant Statistical Investigator, Block Health Statistician, Junior Photographer, Assistant Librarian, Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant, Junior Chemist | Level 15 to Level 08 Pay Matrix, including EPF wherever specified |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post Code 3268) | Level 1 Rs.39800 - 126500/- |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post Code 3798 ) | Rs.28480 - 90570 (EPF) |
TNPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Written Examination
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
TNPSC Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | One Time Registration Fee Rs.150/- and Examination Fee Rs.100/- as per rules |
| SC / ST / PwD | Fee exemption / free chances as per category norms mentioned in notification |
Important Dates for the TNPSC Notification 2026:
| Notification Published | 20.05.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 27.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.06.2026 at 11:59 PM |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
| Application form | Apply here |
| Notification PDF | Download here |
| Official Website | Visit here |
FAQs – TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Arc, B.Lib Science, LLB, MBA, M.Sc, Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with Diploma in Tourism and other specific degrees as per post in notification
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, upper age limit varies by community and post, with no maximum age for many reserved category candidates, but not beyond 60 years at appointment
How to Apply Online for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non – Interview Posts) 2026)
Go to tnpsc.gov.in, open the CTSE (Non – Interview Posts) recruitment link, complete One Time Registration, fill the online form, upload documents, pay fee and submit before last date
