Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released Notification No. 06/2026 for Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level). Online applications are invited for 839 vacancies in various technical posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 July 2026 to 15 August 2026.
Eligible Candidates must check the complete details regarding Post-wise Vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process and the online application process for the TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Recruitment 2026 provided below.
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Organization |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
839 Posts |
| Post Name |
Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) |
| Job Type |
State Government Jobs |
| Qualification |
Diploma, ITI |
| Selection Process |
Written Examination (Paper I & II) + Certificate Verification + Counselling |
| Job Location |
Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date |
15 August 2026 (upto 11:59 PM) |
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Training Officer (Various Trades) | Employment and Training | 100+ | Level-11 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Rural Development | 129 | Level-11 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Water Resources / Highways | 147 | Level-11 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | Agriculture Department | 110 | Level-10 |
| Road Inspector | Rural Development | 149 | Level-8 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | Horticulture | 24 | Level-10 |
| Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | Town & Country Planning | 32 | Level-8 |
| Sub-Inspector of Fisheries / Assistant Manager | Fisheries | 26 | Level-11 / 13 |
| Mines Foreman | Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd | 5 | Level-15 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II | Transport Department | 2 | Level-13 |
| Other Technical Posts (Technician, Mine Mate, Work Inspector, etc.) | Various Departments | 115 | Level-5 to Level-11 |
| Total Vacancies | 839 Posts | ||
Educational Qualification:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Training Officer | SSLC + ITI / Diploma / Degree in relevant trade |
| Junior Draughting Officer / Overseer | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | HSC + 2-year Diploma in Agriculture |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | HSC + 2-year Diploma in Horticulture |
| Road Inspector / Surveyor | ITI / Diploma in Civil / Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Mines Foreman | Diploma in Mining + Mines Foreman Certificate |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector | Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical + Valid Driving Licence |
Age Limit:
- General Category: Maximum 37 years
- BC / BCM / MBC / DC: Maximum 37 years
- SC / SCA / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Destitute Widow / PwBD: No Upper Age Limit
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Tamil Eligibility Test + General Studies + Aptitude & Mental Ability | 100 | 150 | 3 Hours | OMR |
| Paper-II | Subject Paper (Diploma / ITI Standard) | 200 | 300 | 3 Hours | CBT |
| Total | 450 | — | — | ||
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Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II)
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Onscreen Certificate Verification
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Physical Certificate Verification
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Counselling
- Examination Fee: ₹100
- Additional Subject Paper Fee: ₹100 per paper
- Fee exemption available as per government norms.
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Date of Notification |
07 July 2026 |
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Online Application Starts |
17 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
15 August 2026 (upto 11:59 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
19.08.2026 to 21.08.2026 |
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Eligible candidates must apply only through Online Mode.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official TNPSC website www.tnpsc.gov.in.
➢ Step 2: Click on the link for Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level).
➢ Step 3: Register / Login using One Time Registration (OTR).
➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully and select the posts.
➢ Step 5: Upload required documents and pay the examination fee.
➢ Step 6: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Total 839 vacancies in various technical posts.
Diploma or ITI in the relevant trade / discipline from a recognized institution.
Last date for online application is 15 August 2026 upto 11:59 PM.
Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II) + Certificate Verification + Counselling.
Yes, ₹100 as examination fee + ₹100 for each additional subject paper.