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TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) — Notification No. 06/2026 dated 07.07.2026, Advertisement No. 737 — Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) — 839 Posts across 56 Post Codes / DepartmentsTNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026: Check all important details including eligibility, age limit, total vacancies, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and apply online directly.
Combined Technical Services
Examination — 2026
📢 TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 – Online Application Started
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has activated the online application link for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their application form through the official TNPSC portal. The online application process has started from 17 July 2026 and will remain open till 15 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Status | Started |
| Online Application Start | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Recruiting Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
Interested and eligible candidates should complete the online registration before the last date and carefully verify all details before submitting the application form. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
👇 The direct application link is now active. Scroll down and visit the Important Links section to apply online.
TNPSC invites online applications for 839 posts at Diploma/ITI level across 56 departments — Mines Foreman, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Junior Draughting Officer, Junior Training Officer and more.
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839
Total Posts
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56
Departments
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46
Subject Papers
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₹100
Fee / Paper
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Vacancy Details — 839 Posts
| S.No. | Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mines Foreman | Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd | 5 |
| 2 | Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | Transport & Road Safety | 2 |
| 3 | Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Fisheries & Fishermen Welfare | 12 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager | TN Fisheries Development Corp | 14 |
| 5 | Textile Inspector | Textiles | 3 |
| 6 | Junior Technical Assistant | Textiles | 2 |
| 7 | Radio Supervisor | Public Works Department | 14 |
| 8 | Junior Technical Assistant | Handlooms | 1 |
| 9 | Draughtsman, Grade-III | Town & Country Planning | 1 |
| 10 | Hostel Superintendent cum PTO | Employment & Training | 3 |
| 11 | Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj | 129 |
| 12–14 | Junior Draughting Officer (3 depts) | Water Resources / Highways / Forest | 149 |
| 15 | Special Overseer | Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare | 12 |
| 16–44 | Junior Training Officer (29 trades) | Employment & Training (Training Wing) | ~130 |
| 45 | Technical Assistant | TN Police Housing Corp | 15 |
| 46 | Assistant Agricultural Officer | Agriculture | 110 |
| 47 | Assistant Horticultural Officer | Horticulture & Plantation Crops | 24 |
| 48 | Surveyor cum Assistant Draughtsman | Town & Country Planning | 32 |
| 49 | Road Inspector | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj | 149 |
| 50 | Skilled Assistant Gr-II (Fitter) | Motor Vehicle Maintenance | 2 |
| 51–53 | Technical Assistant / Technician (Operation/Electrical) | Various | 3 |
| 54 | Mine Mate | Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd | 8 |
| 55 | Work Inspector | TN Maritime Board | 2 |
| 56 | Procurement & Quality Control Supervisor | TN Handlooms Weavers' Coop Society | 20 |
| Grand Total | 839 | ||
Salary Overview
Pay for these posts follows the 7th Pay Commission structure and varies by post and department. Senior technical posts such as Mines Foreman and Assistant Manager draw Pay Level 13–15, while the large batch of Junior Training Officer posts across 29 trades is fixed at Pay Level 11. Field-level posts like Assistant Agricultural/Horticultural Officer fall under Level 10, Surveyor cum Assistant Draughtsman under Level 8, and Work Inspector under Level 5. The Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor post, being with a cooperative society, carries a separate consolidated scale of ₹26,500–₹84,180 with EPF benefits rather than the standard Pay Matrix. Several posts also carry Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) coverage instead of the standard pension scheme — candidates should check the post-wise remarks in Annexure VII before applying.
| Post (examples) | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Mines Foreman, Assistant Manager, Junior Draughting Officer (some) | Level 15 / 13 (EPF) |
| Junior Training Officer (all trades) | Level 11 |
| Assistant Agricultural/Horticultural Officer | Level 10 |
| Surveyor cum Assistant Draughtsman | Level 8 |
| Technician (Operation/Electrical), Mine Mate | Level 8 (EPF) |
| Work Inspector | Level 5 |
| Procurement & Quality Control Supervisor | ₹26,500–₹84,180 (EPF) |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Questions | Marks | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Part A) | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 150 | OMR |
| Paper I (Part B) | General Studies | SSLC | 75 | (within 150) | OMR |
| Paper I (Part C) | Aptitude & Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | (within 150) | OMR |
| Paper II | Subject Paper (46 options) | Diploma/ITI | 200 | 300 | CBT |
| Total (Part B+C of Paper I + Paper II) | 450 | ||||
Reservation of Appointments
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) | 3% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 26.5% |
| Backward Class Muslim (BC-M) | 3.5% |
| Most Backward Class/DC (MBC/DC) | 20% |
| Women (of all vacancies) | 30% min. |
| PwBD | 1% each category |
Sample Trade/Subject Papers (46 total)
| Subject Paper | Code | Linked Post(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 443 | Junior Draughting Officer, Work Inspector, Technical Assistant |
| Automobile & Mechanical Engineering | 512 | Motor Vehicle Inspector Gr-II |
| Trade: Fitter | 436 | JTO (Fitter) |
| Trade: Electrician | 438 | JTO (Electrician), Technician (Electrical) |
| Trade: Welder | 440 | JTO (Welder) |
| Agriculture | 431 | Assistant Agricultural Officer |
| Horticulture | 432 | Assistant Horticultural Officer |
| Mining Engineering | 605 | Mines Foreman |
| Fisheries Technology | 589 | Sub-Inspector of Fisheries, Assistant Manager |
| Physical Education | 603 | Hostel Superintendent cum PTO |
| Printing Technology | 484 | Technical Assistant (TNTBESC) |
| + 35 more trade/subject codes — see full list in notification Para 6.1 | ||
Post-wise Eligibility (Key Posts)
| Mines Foreman | Diploma in Mining Engineering + Mines Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by DGMS, Dhanbad. |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector, Gr-II | Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering (3-year) + valid driving licence for motorcycle with gear and LMV. |
| Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Diploma in Fisheries Technology & Navigation Technology, OR B.Sc with Zoology, OR B.F.Sc. degree (60:40 ratio between B.F.Sc. holders and others). |
| Radio Supervisor | Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering recognized by the Department of Technical Education. |
| Draughtsman, Gr-III | Post Diploma in Town & Country Planning, OR Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architectural Assistantship + 3 years' experience. |
| Junior Draughting Officer (all depts) | Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architectural Assistantship from SBTE Tamil Nadu or equivalent (varies slightly by department — check Para 4.2). |
| Junior Training Officer (any trade) | SSLC pass + one of: Degree/Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline, OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in the matching trade. |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | Higher Secondary + 2-year Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized Tamil Nadu institution. Higher qualifications (degree) do NOT substitute for this diploma. |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | Higher Secondary + 2-year Diploma in Horticulture from TNAU/Gandhigram/Annamalai University-approved institutions. Diploma is mandatory, not substitutable. |
| Surveyor cum Asst. Draughtsman | Draughtsmanship (Civil) course, OR Army Trade Draughtsman certificate, OR NTC in Draughtsman (Civil)/Surveyor trade, OR Diploma in Civil Engineering. |
| Road Inspector | ITI Certificate in Civil Draughtsmanship from a recognized institute (preference to Diploma in Civil Engineering holders). |
| Skilled Assistant Gr-II (Fitter) | SSLC pass + ITI Certificate with NTC in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) or Diesel Mechanic + National Apprenticeship Certificate. |
| Mine Mate | SSLC + Mine Mate's Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by DGMS, Dhanbad. |
| Procurement & QC Supervisor | Diploma in Handloom Technology or Diploma in Textile Technology. |
Note: This table covers key/representative posts only. Full post-wise qualification details for all 56 posts are in Para 4.2 of the official notification.
⚠ Caution to Candidates
TNPSC cautions candidates against touts and agents making false promises of securing jobs through unfair means. Apply only through www.tnpscexams.in. All recruitment is purely merit-based.
Apply Online — Before 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM
Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform first, then apply for this examination.
Visit tnpscexams.in →This article summarizes TNPSC Notification No. 06/2026 (Advertisement No. 737) dated 07.07.2026 for informational purposes. Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to revision before Physical Certificate Verification/Counselling. Candidates must verify all details against the official notification and website (www.tnpsc.gov.in) before applying.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | 06/2026 |
| Notification Date | 07.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 19.08.2026 (12:01 AM) – 21.08.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date (Paper I & II) | Will be announced later |
| Exam Mode | Paper I: OMR (Objective) · Paper II: CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹View Down In Table |
| SC / ST | ₹View Down In Table |
| Age Limit | |
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| Minimum Age | View Down In Table Years |
| Maximum Age | View Down In Table Years |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
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| ₹26,500–₹84,180 with EPF benefits |
| Important Links | |
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| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| One Time Registration + Application | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026?
Please check the official notification for the last date. Visit Bharat Job Find daily for updates.
Q2. What is the total vacancy in TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 2026?
Vacancy details are mentioned in the official notification. Check the details above or visit the official website.
Q3. What is the age limit for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026?
The age limit for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 is minimum View Down In Table years and maximum View Down In Table years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026?
The application fee for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 is ₹View Down In Table for General/OBC candidates and ₹View Down In Table for SC/ST candidates. Payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Q5. How to apply online for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 2026?
To apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026: 1) Visit the official website using the Apply Online link above. 2) Register with your email and mobile number. 3) Fill the application form with correct details. 4) Upload your photo and signature. 5) Pay the application fee. 6) Submit and take a printout for reference.
Q6. What is the salary for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026?
The salary for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 is ₹26,500–₹84,180 with EPF benefits. This is as per the 7th Pay Commission norms along with DA, HRA and other allowances.