CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 – TNPSC
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) · Tamil Nadu
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is conducting recruitment for 839 posts across various technical roles through the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI). Candidates with qualifications such as Diploma or ITI/National Trade Certificate are encouraged to apply. The online application window opens from 17.07.2026 to 15.08.2026.
Vacancies
839 Posts
Closed on
15 Aug 2026
Age limit
18–60 years
Qualification
Diploma
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026 for most posts.
The minimum age is 18 years for all posts except Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Junior Training Officer posts. For Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II, the minimum age is 21 years as on 01.07.2026. For Junior Training Officer posts (Post Codes 3617 to 3648 and 3773 to 3783), the minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Maximum age varies by pos...
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must satisfy the general eligibility conditions prescribed by TNPSC, including citizenship requirements applicable to Tamil Nadu government recruitments. Admission to the examination is purely provisional and subject to verification of eligibility at every stage.
Educational Qualification
Each of the 56 posts has a distinct educational qualification requirement, generally a...
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department/Organisation | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mines Foreman | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | 5 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | Transport and Road Safety | 2 |
| Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare | 12 |
| Assistant Manager | Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited | 14 |
| Textile Inspector | Textiles | 3 |
| Junior Technical Assistant | Textiles / Handlooms | 3 (combined) |
| Radio Supervisor | Public Works Department | 14 |
| Draughtsman, Grade-III | Town and Country Planning | 1 |
| Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 129 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Water Resources – Public Works | 101 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Highways | 46 |
| Junior Draughting Officer | Forest | 2 |
| Special Overseer | Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare | 12 |
| Junior Training Officer (multiple trades) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | ~119 (combined across 29 trade-specific posts) |
| Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd. | 15 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | Agriculture | 110 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | Horticulture and Plantation Crops | 24 |
| Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | Town and Country Planning | 32 |
| Road Inspector | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 149 |
| Skilled Assistant, Grade-II (Fitter) | Motor Vehicle Maintenance | 2 |
| Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation | 1 |
| Technician (Operation) / Technician (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited | 2 (combined) |
| Mine Mate | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | 8 |
| Work Inspector | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board | 2 |
| Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor | Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited | 20 |
Application Fee
The examination fee is Rs. 100 for one subject paper, payable at the time of submitting the online application. For every additional subject paper opted, an additional Rs. 100 must be paid per subject paper. Fee once paid for a subject paper will not be refunded if the candidate later withdraws that subject paper. Candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM, Persons with Benchmark...
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 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 to 21.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | On or before 15.08.2026 (along with application) |
| Exam Date (Paper I and Paper II) | Will be announced later |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not Announced Yet |
| Result Date | Not Announced Yet |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI) is conducted as a single-stage written examination, followed by onscreen certificate verification, physical certificate verification, and counselling (wherever applicable). Paper
Subject
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
Mode
Paper I – Part A
Tamil Eligibility Test
100
150
3 hours
OMR
Paper I – Part B
General Studies
75
150
Paper I...
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 from 17.07.2026 to 15.08.2026 by following the steps below. Visit the official application website www.tnpscexams.in. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) by paying Rs. 150 as registration fee, if not already registered (valid for 5 years). Log in using the OTR User ID and Password, and verify the pre-filled OTR details. Select...
Documents Required
- SSLC / HSC mark sheet for proof of date of birth (or Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Degree mark sheet if DOB is not mentioned)
- Diploma / ITI / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate / Degree / Provisional Certificate / Consolidated Mark Sheet as proof of educational qualification
- Experience certificate, where applicable, in the prescribed format (Annexure V)
- Community Certificate for SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM candidates, issued by the competent authority
- Disability Certificate in the prescribed format for Persons with Benchmark Disability
- Bonafide Certificate/Pension Pay Order and other supporting documents for Ex-Servicemen claims
- Destitute Widow Certificate issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer/Assistant Collector/Sub-Collector, where applicable
- Eye Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital Ophthalmology specialist, for specified posts as listed in the notification
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates already employed in government or quasi-government service
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