TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 — 170 Posts, Apply Online by 06 Oct (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 8/2026 (Advertisement No. 741), dated 31 August 2026, for 170 posts spread across 31 different technical and administrative posts under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) category. TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 spans multiple Tamil Nadu Government departments and public sector undertakings, including the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board, Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, and several others. Candidates holding the specific educational and technical qualification prescribed for their chosen post — ranging from a Bachelor's degree to specialised professional qualifications such as CA/ICWA, B.V.Sc., B.E./B.Tech., or a Master's degree — are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will take up technical, financial, administrative, or managerial roles across the 31 posts, spanning fields as varied as veterinary services, maritime operations, industrial project management, cement plant operations, town planning, statistics, and legislative reporting. The selection process for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 consists of a Computer-Based Written Examination (Paper I covering a Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability; Paper II a Subject Paper specific to the chosen post) followed by Certificate Verification and a personal Interview, with the final merit list based on a combined total of up to 510 marks. Salary for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 follows Pay Matrix Levels ranging from Level 22 up to Level 30 depending on the specific post, offering candidates a wide range of specialised, well-compensated Tamil Nadu Government and PSU career paths. The TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 online application opens on 07 September 2026 and closes on 06 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through www.tnpscexams.in. The last date to apply for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 is 06 October 2026. Application fee is ₹150 for One Time Registration (if not already registered, valid for 5 years) plus ₹200 per subject paper as examination fee, with fee exemptions available for eligible special categories. Candidates must read the complete official TNPSC notification PDF at tnpsc.gov.in before applying, since exact qualification, experience, and age criteria vary considerably across the 31 posts.

Qualification requirements differ for every one of the 31 posts. Representative examples include: Research Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon require an M.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. with SSLC Tamil and Veterinary Practitioner registration; Assistant Director of Statistics requires a First Class Degree/Master's in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics; English Reporter and Tamil Reporter require a Bachelor's degree with Government Technical Examination pass in Shorthand (180/120 wpm respectively) and senior-grade Typewriting; Port Officer requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science with a Certificate of Competency as Master of a foreign-going vessel and prior service as Chief Officer; Assistant Manager (Finance) and Manager (Accounts) require CA/ICWA or an MBA (Finance); Senior Entomologist requires a First/Second Class B.Sc.(Hons.)/M.Sc. in Zoology or Medical Entomology with at least 3 years' laboratory experience; District Library Officer requires a Master's in Library Science plus another Master's degree; System Analyst requires a B.E./B.Tech./MCA with at least 3 years in programming and adequate knowledge of Tamil; and several Assistant General Manager (Projects) posts under Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation require an AICTE-approved Engineering degree with a full-time MBA and 7 years of relevant sector experience. Candidates must verify the complete qualification wording for their specific post in Section 4.2 of the official notification before applying.

Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. Minimum age for all posts is 21 years completed. Maximum age varies considerably by post and reservation category — ranging from 32 to 47 years for the "Others" (unreserved) category, with several posts (including many Assistant General Manager, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Manager, Senior Officer, Accounts Officer, and System Analyst posts) carrying no maximum age limit, meaning candidates must simply be below 60 years. For SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM candidates, several posts likewise carry no maximum age limit, while Assistant Manager (General), Assistant Manager, and Assistant Manager (Finance) posts specifically cap age at 34 years (BC(OBCM)/BCM/MBC-DC) or 37 years (SC/SC(A)/ST). Additional concessions of up to 10 years apply for Persons with Benchmark Disability where the post is open to them, and age concessions for Ex-Servicemen and Destitute Widows apply to a limited, specified set of posts.

• Qualification varies by post — from Bachelor's degree-level posts (Reporters, Port Officer) to specialised professional qualifications (CA/ICWA, B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., B.E./B.Tech., Master's degrees)
• Minimum age 21 years as on 01 July 2026; maximum age 32–47 years (Others category) or no upper limit for several posts, varying by post and reservation category
• Several posts require prior relevant work experience ranging from 1 year (Accounts Officer) to 20 years (Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre, including 5 years in a senior position)
• Candidates must choose subject paper(s) only in the field(s) where they hold the required qualification
• Appearance in Paper I, Paper II, and the Interview is compulsory — missing any stage disqualifies the candidate from selection, even if minimum qualifying marks are met elsewhere in the process
• The rule of reservation of appointments applies to this recruitment; reservation for Destitute Widow and Ex-Servicemen does not apply overall, though specific individual posts carry these concessions

• One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: ₹150 (valid 5 years, only if not already registered)
• Examination Fee: ₹200 per subject paper, plus ₹200 for each additional subject paper opted
• Fee exemptions available for eligible SC/SC(A)/ST/BC/PWD/Destitute Widow/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Annexure II of the official notification
• Fee already paid is not refunded even if a subject paper is later withdrawn

Salary follows Pay Matrix Levels ranging from Level 22 (most Assistant Manager, Research Assistant, System Analyst, and similar posts) up to Level 30 (Port Officer), with intermediate levels including Level 23 (Manager, Accounts), Level 25 (Deputy Manager posts, Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary), Level 27 (Assistant General Manager, Finance), and Level 28 (Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre). Exact in-hand rupee figures for each Pay Level are detailed in the official notification and vary by the specific Provident Fund/Gratuity scheme (EPF/SPF/GFTR/EGF) applicable to each employer.

1. Visit the official TNPSC application website www.tnpscexams.in
2. If not already registered, complete One Time Registration (OTR) by paying the ₹150 registration fee, with a scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) ready
3. If already registered, log in directly to your OTR dashboard
4. Proceed to fill the online application for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)
5. Select the subject paper(s) matching the educational/technical qualification you hold for your chosen post(s)
6. Upload the required documents and pay the examination fee of ₹200 per subject paper (plus ₹200 per additional paper), unless fee exemption applies
7. Review all entries carefully and click "Submit" — an application counts as complete only after final submission, not merely previewing it
8. Note the Application Number/Applicant ID generated after successful payment for future reference
9. Use the Application Correction Window (10 October 2026 to 12 October 2026) if any correction is needed — no changes are permitted after this window closes
10. Regularly check www.tnpsc.gov.in for the announcement of the Written Examination date