Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) Diploma/ITI Level Exam Date 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,910 technical vacancies across various departments of the Tamil Nadu government, with the written examinations scheduled to be conducted from 20 January to 27 January 2026.
Candidates who submitted their applications within the prescribed period should visit the commission’s website regularly for the detailed examination timetable, hall ticket and candidate instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Technical Services Examination – Diploma/ITI Level Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,910 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 13 August 2025 |
| Last Date | 12 September 2025 |
| Exam Date | 20 January to 27 January 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination schedule may differ according to the post and subject chosen by the candidate. Applicants must verify the exact date, shift, reporting time and examination centre printed on their hall ticket.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary because the recruitment covers several technical posts. Candidates will be considered only if they meet the post-specific educational and age conditions stated in the detailed notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed SSLC/10th standard and hold a relevant ITI trade certificate, where required for the post.
- For diploma-level positions, applicants must possess a Diploma in the relevant engineering or technical discipline from a recognised institution.
- Certain posts may require apprenticeship training, practical experience, registration with a competent authority or knowledge of Tamil.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Applicants should check the post-wise qualification carefully, as an unrelated ITI trade or diploma may not be accepted.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years, though a higher minimum age may apply to certain posts.
- The upper age limit is normally around 32 years for candidates who do not belong to a reserved category, subject to post-specific rules.
- Age relaxation or no maximum age limit may apply to eligible reserved-category candidates under Tamil Nadu government regulations.
- The date used for calculating age will be the cut-off date specified in the official notification.
Fees
- One-Time Registration fee: ₹150, where applicable.
- Examination fee: ₹100, subject to the conditions in the notification.
- SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, destitute widows and other eligible categories may receive full or limited fee exemption under TNPSC rules.
- Registration and examination fees, once paid, are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection process is expected to include the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates must appear for the prescribed papers, including subject-specific and qualifying components applicable to their post.
- Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates will have to produce original educational, community, age, technical and other supporting certificates.
- Final Selection/Counselling: Appointment will be based on merit, reservation rules, eligibility verification and post preferences, wherever applicable.
Candidates must secure the required minimum marks in each applicable component. Merely appearing for the examination or certificate verification does not guarantee appointment.
How to Apply
The online application window has already closed. The following steps explain the application process and the actions registered candidates should now take:
- Visit the TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in and open the recruitment or examination section.
- Complete or verify the One-Time Registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Select the Combined Technical Services Examination for Diploma/ITI-level posts and review the post-wise eligibility conditions.
- Enter personal, educational, technical qualification and category details carefully before submitting the form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and retain a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
- Registered candidates should now monitor the website for the hall ticket download link and detailed subject-wise timetable.
- After downloading the hall ticket, check the photograph, registration number, examination date, venue and reporting instructions. Any discrepancy should be reported to TNPSC promptly.
Candidates should carry a printed hall ticket and an accepted photo identity document to the examination centre. Electronic devices, study material and prohibited items must not be taken inside the venue.
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FAQs
1. When will the TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI examination be held?
The examination is scheduled to be conducted from 20 January to 27 January 2026, depending on the post and paper.
2. How many vacancies are covered under the recruitment?
The TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI-level recruitment covers 1,910 vacancies in different technical categories.
3. When will the TNPSC CTSE hall ticket be released?
The hall ticket release date is yet to be confirmed. Candidates should check tnpsc.gov.in regularly and download it using their login credentials once available.
