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TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 170 Posts
TNPSC has released the notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) 2026 for 170 vacancies. Eligible candidates with technical, engineering, financial, or post-graduate qualifications can apply online before October 06, 2026.
Published: 01 Sept 2026· 🎓 Any Graduate, Post Graduate, B.Tech / B.E, CA, ICWA / CMA, M.Sc., MBA / PGDM· ⏳ Last date: 06 Oct 2026
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released Notification No. 08/2026 (Advertisement No. 741) inviting online applications for direct recruitment to various positions under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts). This recruitment drive offers 170 vacancies across key Government Departments, Boards, and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Tamil Nadu.
Interested and eligible candidates possessing relevant technical, professional, or postgraduate qualifications can submit their applications online through the official TNPSC portal from September 07, 2026 until October 06, 2026.
Key Recruitment Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Notification No. / Advt No. | Notification No. 08/2026 / Advertisement No. 741 |
| Examination Name | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 170 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) Written Examination + Physical Certificate Verification + Interview |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 31.08.2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Applications | 07.09.2026 |
| Closing Date & Time for Online Submission | 06.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 10.10.2026 (12:01 AM) to 12.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date & Time of Written Examination (Paper I & II) | To be announced later on the official website |
Complete Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Department / Organization | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Officer | 3799 | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board | 1 | Level 30 |
| 2 | Unit Head - Deputy General Manager Cadre | 3389 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd. | 1 | Level 28 (EPF) |
| 3 | Assistant General Manager (Finance) | 3373 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) | 1 | Level 27 |
| 4 | Deputy Manager (Instrumental) | 3397 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd. | 2 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (Safety) | 3399 | Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd. | 1 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 6 | Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary | 3750 | Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Economic Development Corp. Ltd. | 1 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 7 | Assistant General Manager (Projects - PM) | 3344 | TIDCO | 2 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 8 | Assistant General Manager (Projects - Infrastructure) | 3345 | TIDCO | 2 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 9 | Assistant General Manager (Projects - Investment) | 3343 | TIDCO | 1 | Level 25 (EPF) |
| 10 | Manager (Accounts) | 3809 | ELCOT | 1 | Level 23 (EPF) |
| 11 | Research Assistant | 1694 | Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ranipet | 5 | Level 22 |
| 12 | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 1695 | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services | 79 | Level 22 |
| 13 | Bursar | 3010 | Collegiate Education | 1 | Level 22 |
| 14 | Assistant Director of Statistics | 2097 | Economics and Statistics | 4 | Level 22 |
| 15 | Regional Sthapathi | 3526 | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 3 | Level 22 (EPF & EGF) |
| 16 | English Reporter | 2090 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 6 | Level 22 |
| 17 | Tamil Reporter | 3336 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | Level 22 |
| 18 | Assistant Director of Industries & Commerce (Technical) | 1897 | Industries and Commerce | 5 | Level 22 |
| 19 | Senior Entomologist | 2032 | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | 13 | Level 22 |
| 20 | District Library Officer | 3019 | Public Libraries | 6 | Level 22 |
| 21 | Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning | 1778 | Town and Country Planning | 1 | Level 22 |
| 22 | Senior Officer (Technical) | 3265 | TIIC Ltd. | 10 | Level 22 |
| 23 | Senior Officer (Finance) | 3302 | TIIC Ltd. | 3 | Level 22 |
| 24 | Assistant Director of Textiles | 3594 | Department of Textiles | 18 | Level 22 |
| 25 | Psychologist | 1942 | Prisons and Correctional Services | 1 | Level 22 |
| 26 | Assistant Secretary | 3360 | TIDCO | 2 | Level 22 (EPF) |
| 27 | Accounts Officer | 3337 | TIDCO | 2 | Level 22 (EPF) |
| 28 | Assistant Manager (General) | 3665 | SIPCOT | 2 | Level 22 |
| 29 | Assistant Manager | 3616 | SIPCOT | 1 | Level 22 |
| 30 | Assistant Manager (Finance) | 3341 | SIPCOT | 1 | Level 22 |
| 31 | System Analyst | 3833 | Adi Dravidar Welfare | 1 | Level 22 |
| Total | 170 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Category | Age Limit / Concession |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (All Posts) | 21 Years |
| General / ‘Others’ (Most Posts) | 32 Years / 37 Years (As specified per post) |
| General / ‘Others’ (Port Officer) | 40 Years |
| General / ‘Others’ (AGM Finance) | 47 Years |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs | No Maximum Age Limit (Below 60 years) for most posts; 34–37 Years for select PSU posts |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Up to 10 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Tamil Nadu State Government Rules |
Educational & Technical Qualifications
| Post Name | Post Code | Educational & Professional Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 1695 | B.V.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. + Registered with TN State Veterinary Council + Tamil in SSLC | Nil |
| Research Assistant | 1694 | M.V.Sc. (Microbiology / Pathology / Parasitology / Dairy Microbiology / Animal Biotech) + Registered with TN State Veterinary Council + Tamil in SSLC | Nil |
| Assistant Director of Statistics | 2097 | 1st Class Degree (min 60%) or Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / OR / Econometrics | Nil |
| English Reporter | 2090 | Bachelor’s Degree + Govt. Technical Exam in English Shorthand (180 wpm) & English Typewriting Senior Grade | Nil |
| Tamil Reporter | 3336 | Bachelor’s Degree + Govt. Technical Exam in Tamil Shorthand (120 wpm) & Tamil Typewriting Senior Grade | Nil |
| Assistant Director of Industries & Commerce (Tech) | 1897 | B.E. / B.Tech (Any discipline except Civil and Architecture) | Nil |
| Assistant Director of Textiles | 3594 | B.Tech in Textile Technology or Handloom & Textile Technology | Nil |
| District Library Officer | 3019 | Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science + Any other Master’s Degree | Nil |
| Senior Officer (Technical) | 3265 | B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE | Nil |
| Senior Officer (Finance) | 3302 | CA / ICWA (CMA) | Nil |
| Manager (Accounts) | 3809 | Qualified CA / ICWA (CMA) | Nil |
| Assistant Manager (General - SIPCOT) | 3665 | PG in Statistics or Economics (2nd Class) | Nil |
| Assistant Manager (SIPCOT) | 3616 | B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / EEE / CSE / IT / ECE) (2nd Class) | Nil |
| Assistant Manager (Finance - SIPCOT) | 3341 | CA / CMA Final pass or MBA (Finance) | Nil |
| Port Officer | 3799 | Bachelor’s in Nautical Science / Applied Nautical Science + Master Foreign Going COC (unlimited) + Tamil in 10th/12th | Served as Chief Officer |
| Regional Sthapathi | 3526 | B.Tech in Traditional Architecture / BFA in Traditional Sculpture (Hindu Religion only) | 10 Years in temple renovation |
| AGM (Finance - SIPCOT) | 3373 | CA / CMA (preferably with PG in Management) | 5 Years in Bank / FI / Commercial Concern in Senior Capacity |
| Accounts Officer (TIDCO) | 3337 | CA Final pass | 1 Year in corporate finance / accounts / audit |
| Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary | 3750 | ACS Final pass & Associateship | 5 Years as Company Secretary (ICWA/CA/BL preferred) |
| Assistant Secretary (TIDCO) | 3360 | Full-time UG Degree + ACS (Final) | 2 Years in Company / Secretarial Consultancy |
| AGM (Projects - Project Management) | 3344 | Full-time UG in Engineering + Full-time MBA (Finance / IB / Analytics / PM) | 7 Years in Project and Contract Management |
| AGM (Projects - Infrastructure) | 3345 | Full-time UG in Civil Engg / Architecture / Planning + Full-time MBA | 7 Years in Infrastructure Sector |
| AGM (Projects - Investment) | 3343 | Full-time UG Degree + CA or Full-time MBA (Finance) | 7 Years in evaluating financial models / infra plans |
| System Analyst | 3833 | B.E. / B.Tech (CSE / ECE / EEE / IT) or MCA / M.Sc (CS) + Tamil Knowledge | 3 Years in programming |
| Deputy Manager (Instrumental) | 3397 | B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation | 10 Years in 1 MTPA Cement Plant |
| Deputy Manager (Safety) | 3399 | B.E. / B.Tech (Mech / Chem / EEE) + Diploma in Safety Mgt / M.Tech Industrial Safety | 10 Years in Industrial Safety |
| Unit Head - DGM Cadre | 3389 | B.E. / B.Tech (Mech / Chem / EEE), preferably with PG | 20 Years in 1 MTPA Cement Plant (min 5 yrs senior position) |
| Senior Entomologist | 2032 | B.Sc. (Hons) / M.A. / M.Sc. in Zoology or M.Sc. in Medical Entomology | 3 Years in laboratory work |
| Bursar | 3010 | PG in Public Administration or MBA (Finance) | 3 Years in finance / administration preferred |
| Assistant Director of Town & Country Planning | 1778 | PG in Planning or B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / B.Plan / AMIE (Civil) | 2 to 3 Years in Town Planning |
| Psychologist | 1942 | Master’s Degree in Psychology | 1 Year in testing / clinical work preferred |
Scheme & Pattern of Examination
| Stage / Paper | Subject & Standard | Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Part A) | Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) | 100 | 3 Hours (Combined) | 150 | 60 Marks (40%) (Mandatory Qualifying) |
| Paper I (Part B & C) | General Studies (Degree - 75 Qs) + Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC - 25 Qs) | 100 | Combined | 150 | Combined evaluation with Paper II: • 135 Marks (SC/ST/MBC/BC) • 180 Marks (Others) |
| Paper II | Subject Paper (Relevant Technical Discipline - Degree / PG Standard) | 200 | 3 Hours | 300 | |
| Total Written | (Part B + C of Paper I + Paper II) | 450 | |||
| Interview | Personality & Technical Oral Test | - | - | 60 | |
| Grand Total | Written Score + Interview | 510 |
(Note: For English Reporter and Tamil Reporter posts, Paper II is a Diploma-level Stenography exam of 100 questions / 1.5 hours / 300 marks).
Application Fee & Concessions
| Fee Category | Amount / Exemption Details |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | ₹150 (Valid for 5 Years) |
| Examination Fee | ₹200 |
| Additional Subject Paper Fee | ₹200 for each additional subject paper opted |
| SC / SC(Arunthathiyar) / ST | Full Exemption (Free) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Full Exemption (Free) |
| Destitute Widows | Full Exemption (Free) |
| MBC / DC / BC / BC(Muslims) | 3 Free Chances |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 Free Chances |
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
| Step No. | Stage | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Time Registration (OTR) | Register or log in to www.tnpscexams.in. Complete mandatory Aadhaar authentication. |
| 2 | Select Recruitment | Click “Apply” against Combined Technical Services Exam (Advt No. 741 / Notfn No. 08/2026). |
| 3 | Form Filling | Select desired posts, subject paper code(s), and choose two preferred exam centres. |
| 4 | Document Upload | Upload photo ($20\text{ KB} - 50\text{ KB}$ with name & date printed), signature ($10\text{ KB} - 20\text{ KB}$), educational marksheets, community, PSTM, and experience certificates (Annexure V format). |
| 5 | Fee Payment | Pay the requisite fee via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. |
| 6 | Final Submission | Preview all entered details, submit the application, and save the generated PDF for future reference. |
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