TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More Posts

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026

• Recruiting body: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
• Recruitment name: Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) / CTSE Interview Posts
• Total vacancies: 170 posts across 31 post names
• Who can apply: Candidates who hold the specific educational/technical qualification (and, for some posts, work experience) prescribed for the post they choose, and who meet the age limit for their category, as detailed in this notification
• Application start date: 07.09.2026
• Last date to apply online: 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM
• Application mode: Online only, through www.tnpscexams.in
• Job location: Various Government departments and public sector undertakings across Tamil Nadu

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

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TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

TNPSC has notified 170 vacancies under CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026, distributed across 31 posts in different departments and corporations. The number of vacancies is tentative and may change before the written examination results are published, as stated in the notification.

Category-wise (community-wise) distribution of vacancies for each post, and the exact reservation break-up, is given in Section 3 of the official notification. The vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to revision by TNPSC before the written examination results are declared.

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TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Qualification requirements differ for every post, since the 31 posts belong to different technical and professional fields. Candidates must hold the qualification prescribed for the post on the date of notification (31.08.2026). Some posts also require a minimum number of years of relevant work experience. The table below gives a post-wise summary; candidates should verify the complete wording of the qualification in Section 4.2 of the official notification before applying.

For posts that prescribe a Post Graduate or Under Graduate degree, TNPSC requires the qualifying degree to have been obtained through a specified order of study, and candidates must upload the Degree Certificate (or Provisional/Consolidated Marks Certificate) as proof, as detailed in Section 4.2.4–4.2.6 of the notification.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed on the Pay Matrix Level notified for their post. The notification specifies the following Pay Levels; exact in-hand rupee figures are not given in the notification itself.

Abbreviations used in the notification: EPF – Employees' Provident Fund; SPF – Special Provident Fund; GFTR – Gratuity Fund Trust Rules; EGF – Employee's Gratuity Fund; PFTR – Provident Fund Trust Rules; GSTR – Gratuity Scheme Trust Rules.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 must pay a One Time Registration (OTR) fee (if not already registered) and an examination fee for each subject paper chosen.

Offline payment modes such as Demand Draft or Postal Order are not accepted, and applications with such payment attempts will be rejected.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Age Limit 2026

The age limit for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts is calculated as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must have completed 21 years of age for all posts. The maximum age limit and age concessions vary by post and by community/reservation category, as summarised below.

Because the exact maximum age and concession differ post by post, candidates should check the post-wise age limit tables in Section 4.1.1 (Others) and Section 4.1.2 (SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM) of the official notification against the specific post code they intend to apply for.

Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026

Selection for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 is made through a Written Examination followed by an Interview.

1. Written Examination: Conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) with Paper I (Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test, Part B – General Studies, Part C – Aptitude and Mental Ability) and Paper II (Subject Paper related to the chosen post). For Tamil Reporter and English Reporter posts, Paper II is a Stenography subject paper of Diploma standard.
2. Minimum Qualifying Marks: Part B and Part C of Paper I and Paper II are evaluated only if a candidate scores at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A of Paper I.
3. Onscreen Certificate Verification: Conducted before physical certificate verification and interview; candidates are admitted in the ratio of 1:3/1:4 (posts without experience requirement) or 1:10 (posts requiring experience), based on minimum qualifying marks and reservation rules.
4. Physical Certificate Verification and Interview: Candidates are shortlisted based on marks obtained, subject to the number of vacancies in each reservation category (two or three times the vacancies, depending on the category size).
5. Interview: Assesses the candidate's personality, bearing, aptitude, general knowledge, and technical knowledge relevant to the post.
6. Final Merit List: Based on the total of marks from Part B and Part C of Paper I, Paper II, and the Interview (maximum 510 marks in total), subject to the rule of reservation of appointments.

Appearance in Paper I, Paper II, and the Interview is compulsory; candidates who miss any of these will not be considered for selection even if they meet the minimum qualifying marks elsewhere.

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How to Apply for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Apply Online can be completed by following the steps below.

1. Visit the official TNPSC application website, www.tnpscexams.in.
2. If not already registered, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by paying the Rs. 150 registration fee. Keep a scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) ready before starting OTR.
3. If already registered, log in to the OTR dashboard directly.
4. Proceed to fill up the online application for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts).
5. Select the subject paper(s) that match the educational/technical qualification you hold for the post(s) you wish to apply for.
6. Upload the required documents and pay the examination fee of Rs. 200 per subject paper (plus Rs. 200 for each additional subject paper) through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI, unless fee exemption is claimed.
7. Review all entries carefully and click the "Submit" button. An application is considered complete only after final submission - merely previewing it is not sufficient.
8. Note the Application Number / Applicant ID generated after successful payment for future reference.
9. Use the Application Correction Window (10.10.2026 to 12.10.2026) if any correction is needed; no changes are allowed after this window closes.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts: Important Instructions

• Admission to the written examination, certificate verification, interview, or counselling is purely provisional and does not confer any right to appointment.
• Candidates should choose subject paper(s) only in the field(s) where they hold the required educational or equivalent qualification.
• Banned items such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and any other communication or storage devices are not allowed inside the examination hall.
• The Commission reserves the right to include additional posts with similar eligibility conditions under this notification.
• The rule of reservation of appointments applies to this recruitment, except that reservation for Destitute Widow and Ex-Servicemen does not apply overall (though certain individual posts do carry these concessions, as noted in the age limit section).
• The notification is published in both English and Tamil; in case of any discrepancy, the English version is treated as final.
• Requests for exemption from age limit, qualification, or other eligibility conditions will not be entertained.

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