TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Notification 2026 — 839 Vacancies
TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Notification 2026 — 839 Vacancies last date to apply is 15 Aug 2026. Application mode: Online. Exam conducted in OMR mode. Apply online via the official website. Check complete eligibility, vacancy details, syllabus, and exam dates below.
The TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Notification 2026 — 839 Vacancies notification provides complete details including eligibility, vacancy breakdowns, age relaxation for all categories, exam pattern, and the step-by-step application process.
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) Notification 2026 for direct recruitment to 839 vacancies across 56 post categories in Tamil Nadu Government departments, public sector organisations and related bodies. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 17 July 2026 to 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. The recruitment covers technical posts including Assistant Agricultural Officer, Road Inspector, Junior Draughting Officer, Junior Training Officer, Assistant Horticultural Officer, Technical Assistant, Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and other Diploma, ITI, NTC, NAC and post-specific technical roles. Candidates should verify the exact post-wise qualification, age limit, experience requirement and subject-paper eligibility before applying.
TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI 2026 — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 839 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per norms |
| Qualification | Post-specific Diploma, ITI/NTC/NAC, SSLC and recognised technical qualifications |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | OMR |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Apply Last Date | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
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Who Should Apply?
- Diploma holders whose exact engineering or technical discipline matches the qualification prescribed for one or more notified posts.
- ITI-qualified candidates holding the relevant trade qualification required for eligible technical and skilled posts.
- Candidates with a recognised National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the specified trade, where accepted for the chosen post.
- Civil Engineering candidates eligible for posts such as Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer, Junior Draughting Officer and other relevant technical roles, subject to post-specific conditions.
- Mechanical and Automobile candidates whose qualifications match notified posts in vehicle inspection, maintenance, technical training and related disciplines.
- Electrical, Electronics and Electronics & Communication candidates eligible for relevant technical, supervisory or Junior Training Officer posts.
- Agriculture and Horticulture candidates who meet the exact qualifications prescribed for Assistant Agricultural Officer, Assistant Horticultural Officer or other applicable posts.
- Fisheries-qualified candidates whose Diploma or Degree matches the requirements prescribed for fisheries-related posts.
- Textile, Handloom and related technology candidates who satisfy the qualification requirements for notified textile and technical posts.
- Mining-qualified candidates who possess the required Diploma, competency certificate or other mandatory credentials for the relevant mining posts.
- Candidates from Planning, Architecture, Draughtsmanship and related disciplines whose qualifications match the applicable post requirements.
- Candidates from specialised fields such as Robotics, Mechatronics, CNC machining, industrial automation, electric vehicles, refrigeration and air conditioning, marine engineering trades and drone operations, where the exact notified qualification is held.
- Skilled-trade candidates in disciplines such as Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Wireman, Plumber, Diesel Mechanic and other notified trades.
- Candidates who satisfy the post-specific age limit and can claim any applicable relaxation or concession with valid supporting evidence.
- Candidates who possess any required experience, driving licence, competency certificate, trade certificate or professional credential specified for their chosen post.
- Candidates seeking a technical career in Tamil Nadu Government departments, public-sector organisations or other participating bodies covered by the recruitment.
Important: Apply only if your exact qualification, branch, trade, experience, licence and certificate requirements match the eligibility conditions prescribed for the selected post.
Why This Job Matters
- 839 vacancies across 56 post categories make this a major technical recruitment opportunity for Tamil Nadu aspirants in 2026.
- The recruitment creates pathways for candidates who may not fit the conventional general-degree-only recruitment route.
- It offers opportunities for Diploma engineers, ITI candidates, NTC holders, NAC holders and specialised trade-qualified candidates, subject to post-specific eligibility.
- Major vacancy groups include Road Inspector, Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer and Junior Draughting Officer posts.
- The recruitment spans strategically important sectors including roads, rural development, water resources, agriculture, horticulture, transport, fisheries, textiles, mining and technical training.
- Candidates from Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, Textile, Mining, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and other specialised technical disciplines may find relevant post categories.
- Multiple Junior Training Officer posts create opportunities across conventional and emerging trades, subject to the exact qualification prescribed for each discipline.
- Specialised roles extend into areas such as industrial robotics, digital manufacturing, electric vehicles, CNC machining, automation, refrigeration, marine trades and drone operations.
- Several high-vacancy posts are connected to public infrastructure and essential government functions, including roads, water resources, rural development and agriculture.
- The recruitment covers opportunities across Tamil Nadu Government departments, public-sector organisations and participating bodies, rather than a single narrow department.
- The breadth of the post list allows technically qualified candidates to identify opportunities aligned with their specific branch, trade or professional credential.
- For eligible candidates seeking a long-term technical public-service career in Tamil Nadu, this notification deserves careful post-by-post evaluation rather than a generic application approach.
Key takeaway: This is not a single-post recruitment with one common eligibility rule. The 839 vacancies span 56 distinct post categories, each with post-specific requirements that may differ by qualification, technical branch or trade, age limit, experience, licence, or competency certificate. Candidates should verify eligibility for each selected post before applying.
Who Should NOT Apply
- Candidates who hold a general Diploma or ITI qualification that does not match the exact branch, discipline or trade prescribed for the selected post.
- Candidates applying solely because they meet a broad label such as “Diploma holder” or “ITI holder” without checking the post-specific eligibility conditions.
- Candidates whose engineering branch or technical discipline differs from the qualification accepted for the chosen post, unless an officially recognised equivalent qualification is permitted.
- Candidates who do not possess a mandatory NTC, NAC, Diploma, Degree, trade certificate, competency certificate or other prescribed credential for the selected post.
- Candidates who lack the required professional licence, including a valid driving licence where specifically prescribed.
- Candidates who do not possess the required work experience for posts where experience is a mandatory eligibility condition.
- Candidates intending to select a Paper II subject unrelated to their recognised educational qualification or accepted equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who have not completed the applicable minimum age requirement by the relevant cut-off date.
- Candidates who exceed the post-specific upper-age limit and do not qualify for a valid age concession or relaxation.
- Candidates relying on a reservation, fee exemption, age relaxation, PSTM, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen or other special claim without valid documentary evidence.
- Candidates who cannot produce original or acceptable supporting documents for claims relating to age, educational qualification, community, experience, licence or special-category eligibility when required.
- Candidates who assume that eligibility for one TNPSC CTSE post automatically makes them eligible for all 56 notified post categories.
- Candidates who assume that provisional acceptance of the online application means their eligibility has been finally approved.
- Candidates who assume that admission to the written examination, certificate verification or counselling guarantees appointment.
Important: If your qualification title appears similar but is not an exact match, verify the notification’s equivalence and post-specific eligibility provisions before applying.
TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI 2026 Important Dates
1 Registration & Fee Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Application Begin | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Correction / Editing Window | 18 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 |
2 Exam Schedule
| Exam / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 07 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Application End | 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 19–21 August 2026 |
| Examination Commencement | 20 September 2026 |
| Exam Date Summary | 20.09.2026 |
Full stage-by-stage breakdown with live status badges is in the Exam Timeline section below.
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07 July 2026
TNPSC released Notification No. 06/2026 (Advertisement No. 737) for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level), announcing 839 tentative vacancies.
17 Jul 2026
15 August 2026, 11:59 PM
19–21 August 2026
Candidates may edit permitted application details during the TNPSC correction window. Final changes must be saved and submitted before closure.
20 September 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | ₹150/- (valid for 5 years; not required again if existing OTR is still valid) |
| Examination Fee | ₹100/- (payable at the time of submitting the online application, unless fee exemption is claimed) |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | Full exemption, subject to TNPSC eligibility conditions |
| BC / BCM / MBC / DC | Three free chances; examination fee payable after the permitted free chances are exhausted |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Full exemption, subject to valid eligibility and supporting certificate |
| Destitute Widows | Full exemption, subject to TNPSC eligibility conditions |
| Ex-Servicemen | Two free chances; examination fee payable after the permitted free chances are exhausted |
Vacancy Details
TNPSC has announced 839 tentative vacancies across 56 post categories under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026. The largest vacancy groups include Road Inspector with 149 posts, Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer with 129 posts, Assistant Agricultural Officer with 110 posts and Junior Draughting Officer in Water Resources – Public Works with 101 posts. The recruitment also includes technical opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, highways, public works, transport, textiles, handlooms, mining, maritime services, training institutions and other organisations. Candidates should note that TNPSC has stated that the number and distribution of vacancies may be revised before Physical Certificate Verification or Counselling.
| Post Name | Department | Salary | Salary Range | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mines Foreman | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | — | Level 15 (EPF) | 5 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | Transport and Road Safety | — | Level 13 | 2 |
| Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare | — | As per notification | 12 |
| Assistant Manager | Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited | — | Level 13 (EPF) | 14 |
| Textile Inspector | Textiles | — | Level 12 | 3 |
| Junior Technical Assistant | Textiles | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Radio Supervisor | Public Works Department | — | Level 11 | 14 |
| Junior Technical Assistant | Handlooms | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Draughtsman, Grade-III | Town and Country Planning | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 3 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | — | Level 11 | 129 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Water Resources – Public Works | — | Level 11 | 101 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Highways | — | Level 11 | 46 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Forest | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Special Overseer | Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare | — | Level 11 | 12 |
| Junior Training Officer (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Advanced CNC Machining Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 3 |
| Junior Training Officer (Engineering Drawing) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 6 |
| Junior Training Officer (Electronics Mechanic) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Electrician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 6 |
| Junior Training Officer (Fitter) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 17 |
| Junior Training Officer (ICT System Maintenance) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Junior Training Officer (Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 4 |
| Junior Training Officer (Machinist) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 5 |
| Junior Training Officer (Workshop Calculation and Science) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 14 |
| Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Electric Vehicle) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 9 |
| Junior Training Officer (Manufacturing Process Control and Automation) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Junior Training Officer (Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 5 |
| Junior Training Officer (Sewing Technology) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Turner) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 5 |
| Junior Training Officer (Welder) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 8 |
| Junior Training Officer (Wireman) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 15 |
| Junior Training Officer (Desktop Publishing Operator) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 3 |
| Junior Training Officer (Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer [Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)] | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Marine Engine Fitter) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 3 |
| Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Agricultural Machinery) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 3 |
| Junior Training Officer [Painter (General)] | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 2 |
| Junior Training Officer (Plumber) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 4 |
| Junior Training Officer [Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drone Pilot)] | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Technician Power Electronics System) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Junior Training Officer (Textile Wet Processing Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | — | Level 11 | 1 |
| Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd. | — | Level 11 (EPF) | 15 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | Agriculture | — | Level 10 | 110 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | Horticulture and Plantation Crops | — | Level 10 | 24 |
| Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | Town and Country Planning | — | Level 8 | 32 |
| Road Inspector | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | — | Level 8 | 149 |
| Skilled Assistant, Grade-II (Fitter) | Motor Vehicle Maintenance | — | Level 8 | 2 |
| Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation | — | Level 8 | 1 |
| Technician (Operation) | Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited | — | Level 8 | 1 |
| Technician (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited | — | Level 8 | 1 |
| Mine Mate | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | — | Level 8 (EPF) | 8 |
| Work Inspector | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board | — | Level 5 | 2 |
| Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor | Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers’ Cooperative Society Limited | — | ₹26,500–₹84,180 (EPF) | 20 |
| Major Vacancy Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Road Inspector | 149 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | 129 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | 110 |
| Junior Draughting Officer — Water Resources / PWD | 101 |
| Junior Draughting Officer — Highways | 46 |
| Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | 32 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | 24 |
| Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor | 20 |
| Other Notified Posts | 228 |
| Total | 839 |
Note: The final number of vacancies may undergo change after getting firm numbers from Cadre Controlling Authorities.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age eligibility is post-specific. As a general rule, candidates should have completed 18 years of age for the notified posts, except Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Junior Training Officer posts. Candidates for Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II should have completed 21 years as on 01 July 2026. Candidates for Junior Training Officer posts under the specified post codes should have completed 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
For candidates in the “Others” category, maximum age limits vary by post and include 32, 34 or 37 years for different posts. The notification provides separate concessions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen and Destitute Widows where applicable.
For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM candidates, many notified posts carry no maximum age limit subject to the notification conditions. TNPSC clarifies that “no maximum age limit” means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01 July 2026 or at the time of selection or appointment.
Candidates must check the exact row applicable to their chosen post before submitting the application.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC / DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM | No maximum age limit for many notified posts; verify post-specific row |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Generally up to 10 years above applicable maximum where notified; post-specific conditions apply |
| Ex-Servicemen | Post-specific upper limits/concessions apply; commonly up to 50 or 55 in specified rows |
| Destitute Widows | No maximum age limit for many posts; post-specific conditions apply |
| Special eligible former temporary technical personnel | Special one-time relaxation for specified Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer cases under cited Government Order |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Mines Foreman | Diploma in Mining Engineering with Mines Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by DGMS, Dhanbad. |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | Minimum General Educational Qualification; three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised authority; and valid driving licence authorising motorcycle with gear and light motor vehicle. |
| Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Diploma in Fisheries Technology and Navigation Technology; or B.Sc. with Zoology as main subject; or B.F.Sc., subject to notification conditions. |
| Assistant Manager | Diploma in Fisheries Technology and Navigation Technology; or B.Sc. with Zoology as main subject; or B.F.Sc., subject to notification conditions. |
| Textile Inspector | Minimum General Educational Qualification plus Diploma in Textile Technology, Handloom Technology, Handloom and Textile Technology or Textile Manufacture. |
| Junior Technical Assistant - Textiles | Minimum General Educational Qualification plus relevant Diploma in Textile / Handloom-related discipline specified in the notice. |
| Radio Supervisor | Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering recognised by the Department of Technical Education or equivalent. |
| Draughtsman, Grade-III | Post Diploma in Town and Country Planning; or Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Assistantship with at least three years’ relevant civil engineering experience. |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Diploma in Civil Engineering; preference, other things equal, for recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. |
| Junior Draughting Officer - Water Resources / PWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering or Architectural Assistantship, subject to recognised-equivalence conditions. |
| Junior Draughting Officer - Highways | Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the State Board of Technical Education. |
| Special Overseer | Diploma in Civil Engineering; preference as specified in the notification. |
| Junior Training Officer posts | Generally SSLC or equivalent plus the relevant recognised Degree, Diploma, NTC or NAC specified for the particular trade. |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | Enter exact post-specific qualification from the official qualification table before publication. |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | Enter exact post-specific qualification from the official qualification table before publicatio |
| Road Inspector | Enter exact post-specific qualification from the official qualification table / relevant annexure before publication. |
Selection Process
Written Exam (Paper I + relevant Paper II) → Certificate Verification → Counselling / Final Selection
The TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Level 2026 recruitment uses a written examination followed by post-examination eligibility and document-based stages as applicable under the notification. Candidates must choose the relevant Paper II subject paper based on the educational qualification or equivalent qualification under which they are eligible.
Paper I covers the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude and Mental Ability. Paper II is the relevant technical or trade subject paper selected according to the candidate’s eligible qualification. TNPSC will announce the paper-wise examination dates separately on its official website.
Admission at every stage is provisional. Candidates may be required to undergo certificate verification and counselling or other applicable post-specific stages before final appointment. Mere appearance in the written examination or inclusion in an intermediate stage does not create a right to appointment.
Stage 1: Written Examination — Paper I
- Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability
Stage 2: Written Examination — Paper II
- Post-relevant technical or trade subject paper chosen according to eligible qualification
Stage 3: Certificate Verification
- Verification of eligibility, qualification and supporting claims for shortlisted candidates
Stage 4: Counselling / Final Selection
- Applicable recruitment-stage process based on merit, eligibility and notified rules
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Level 2026 written examination consists of Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I covers the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude and Mental Ability under Subject Code 501.
Paper II is a technical or trade-specific subject paper. Available disciplines include Agriculture, Automobile and Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering, Fisheries Technology / Fisheries Science / Navigation Engineering, Handloom and Textile disciplines, Horticulture, Mining Engineering, Physical Education, Printing Technology, Town and Country Planning, and numerous ITI/trade subjects.
Trade papers include Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician, Plumber, Wireman, Welder, Drone Pilot, Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technician and other notified subjects.
Candidates should choose only the subject paper or papers for which they possess the required educational or equivalent qualification. TNPSC will announce the exact paper-wise examination dates separately.
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TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI 2026 Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates preparing for TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI Level should practise previous TNPSC technical-services papers relevant to their chosen Paper II discipline, together with General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability questions. Because Paper II is qualification-specific, preparation material should match the exact subject code selected in the application. Avoid relying on a generic “CTSE syllabus” alone; prioritise the official subject syllabus and previous papers for your engineering branch, diploma discipline or ITI trade.
Expert Tip
Before 15 August, compare your selected post code, Paper II subject, qualification branch, date of birth and reservation claims against the official PDF. Use the correction window only for permitted edits, and always complete the final save and submit action.
How to Apply for TNPSC CTSE Diploma / ITI 2026
- 1
Visit the TNPSC online examination portal.
- 2
Complete One Time Registration if you are not already registered. TNPSC states that OTR requires a ₹150 registration fee and remains valid for five years.
- 3
Log in using your registered user ID and password.
- 4
Locate the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026 and select the application option.
- 5
Choose the post or posts for which you satisfy the exact eligibility conditions.
- 6
Select only the relevant Paper II subject paper or papers corresponding to your eligible educational qualification.
- 7
Enter personal, educational, reservation, experience and other required details carefully.
- 8
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents for claims made in the application.
- 9
Pay the applicable examination fee unless a valid fee exemption is claimed.
- 10
Preview the completed application and verify every entry before final submission.
- 11
Submit the application no later than 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- 12
Save the submitted application details for future reference.
- 13
If necessary, use the Application Correction Window from 19 August 2026 at 12:01 AM to 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Complete application before: 15 Aug 2026 at 23:59 PM
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Correction Window — What Can & Cannot Be Edited
The TNPSC Application Correction Window will remain open from 19 August 2026 at 12:01 AM to 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. During this period, candidates can edit permitted details in the online application. After the correction window closes, no further modification is allowed.
Candidates must finally save and submit the edited application. If changes are made but not finally saved and submitted, TNPSC will consider the details from the application submitted before editing. If an edited claim creates an examination-fee liability, the prescribed fee must be paid online. Candidates should download or retain the corrected application for reference.
The correction window should not be treated as a substitute for careful initial submission. TNPSC processes the application based on the finally furnished details, and requests for later modification are not entertained.
Documents Required
Keep scanned copies (JPG/PDF) of all documents ready before starting the application.
Important Tips for Candidates
- Match your exact qualification to the exact post code before applying.
- Choose only subject papers corresponding to your eligible educational qualification.
- Do not wait until 15 August 2026; submit early to avoid portal congestion.
- Check every claim in the application preview before final submission.
- Use the 19–21 August correction window if an editable detail needs correction.
- Keep proof ready for age, qualification, community, PSTM, disability, ex-servicemen and other claims, where applicable.
- Track TNPSC separately for Paper I and Paper II examination dates; they are not yet announced.
- Do not assume all 839 vacancies share the same age limit, salary or qualification.
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Important Links
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🇮🇳 தமிழ் சுருக்கம் / Regional Summary
தமிழ்நாடு அரசுப் பணியாளர் தேர்வாணையம் (TNPSC), ஒருங்கிணைந்த தொழில்நுட்பப் பணிகள் தேர்வு (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026 அறிவிப்பை வெளியிட்டுள்ளது. மொத்தம் 56 வகையான பதவிகளில் 839 காலிப்பணியிடங்கள் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. ஆன்லைன் விண்ணப்பம் 17 ஜூலை 2026 முதல் தொடங்குகிறது. விண்ணப்பிக்க கடைசி நாள் 15 ஆகஸ்ட் 2026 இரவு 11:59 மணி. விண்ணப்பத் திருத்தச் சாளரம் 19 ஆகஸ்ட் 2026 அதிகாலை 12:01 மணி முதல் 21 ஆகஸ்ட் 2026 இரவு 11:59 மணி வரை திறந்திருக்கும். Diploma, ITI, NTC, NAC, Engineering மற்றும் பதவிக்கேற்ற தொழில்நுட்பத் தகுதி பெற்றவர்கள் தங்களுக்கான சரியான Post Code, கல்வித் தகுதி, வயது வரம்பு மற்றும் Paper II பாடத்தை அதிகாரப்பூர்வ அறிவிப்பில் சரிபார்த்து விண்ணப்பிக்க வேண்டும். தேர்வு தேதிகள் TNPSC மூலம் பின்னர் அறிவிக்கப்படும்.
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Frequently Asked Questions
TNPSC has announced 839 tentative vacancies across 56 post categories under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026.
The online application process starts on 17 July 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 15 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The correction window is open from 19 August 2026 at 12:01 AM to 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Yes. Candidates must complete TNPSC One Time Registration before submitting the examination application if they are not already registered. The notification states a ₹150 OTR fee with five-year validity.
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