Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026

The TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (CTS) is a major recruitment drive targeting 461 vacancies across multiple state engineering and technical services.

---

📅 Key Dates & Details

• Notification Date: 20.05.2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25.06.2026 (11:59 PM)
• Total Vacancies: 461 posts
• Exam Dates: To be announced later by TNPSC

---

💼 Included Key Posts

This examination recruits for various technical positions, including but not limited to:

• Assistant Geologist (in Geology & Mining Department)
• Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering)
• Agriculture Officer (Extension)
• Drug Inspector
• Horticultural Officer
• Assistant Engineer (various other branches)

---

📝 Scheme of Examination

The exam consists of two main papers:

Paper I: Compulsory Common Paper

1. Tamil Eligibility Test: 100 questions (150 marks). Candidates must score a minimum of 40% (60 marks) to qualify.
2. General Studies & Aptitude: 100 questions (150 marks). Splits into:
   • General Studies (Degree Standard): 75 questions
   • Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard): 25 questions

Paper II: Technical Subject Options (Degree / PG Standard)

Candidates can select one of the following 31 technical subject papers based on their educational qualifications:

1. Agricultural Engineering
2. Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering
3. Agriculture
4. Chemistry, Zoology and Botany
5. Archaeology
6. Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology
7. Architecture
8. Basics of Engineering
9. Business Administration
10. Chemistry (Degree)
11. Civil Engineering
12. Computer Science & IT
13. Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology and Philosophy
14. Dairy Science, Dairy Technology & Food Processing
15. Environmental and Chemical Engineering
16. Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry
17. Evaluation and Applied Research
18. Financial and Cost Accountancy
19. Geology
20. Horticulture
21. Industrial Safety and Health
22. Library and Information Science
23. Mechanical, Production and Manufacturing Engineering
24. Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology
25. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Forensic Science
26. Statistics and Mathematics (PG Degree)
27. Statistics, Mathematics and Economics
28. Town Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture
29. Translation
30. Travel and Tourism
31. Visual Communication