TNPSC CTSE Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level), covering 839 vacancies across 56 different posts. This is an Application Open stage recruitment, vide Advertisement No. 737 and Notification No. 06/2026 dated 07.07.2026, with online applications accepted from 17.07.2026 to 15.08.2026. This single notification covers 56 distinct posts spread across more than 20 government departments, boards, and public sector organisations in Tamil Nadu, and this article explains the combined eligibility, vacancy, and exam details.

What is TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 about?

This is a combined recruitment examination conducted by TNPSC for 839 Diploma and ITI level technical posts, including Junior Training Officer, Junior Draughting Officer, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Assistant Agricultural Officer, and others, across Tamil Nadu government departments and corporations. Online applications are open from 17.07.2026 to 15.08.2026 at www.tnpscexams.in, with selection through a single-stage written examination.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
• Post Name: 56 posts including Mines Foreman, Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II, Junior Training Officer (multiple trades), Junior Draughting Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer, and others
• Total Vacancies: 839
• Apply Mode: Online
• Start Date: 17.07.2026
• Last Date: 15.08.2026, 11:59 PM
• Qualification: Post-wise Diploma/ITI (National Trade Certificate)/Degree in the relevant Engineering or allied subject
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years for most posts (21 years for Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Junior Training Officer posts); maximum age varies by post and category

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Notification and Official Website

The direct downloadable notification PDF link is not confirmed from the source material. Candidates should refer to the official TNPSC website for the complete notification and application portal.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Overview

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The exact date and time of the written examination for both Paper I and Paper II will be announced separately on the Commission’s website.

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TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 839 vacancies are available across 56 posts under various Tamil Nadu government departments, boards, and corporations. Key posts and their vacancy counts are listed below; the full post-wise list with post codes is available in the official notification.

The number of vacancies and their distribution are tentative and liable to modification before Physical Certificate Verification/Counselling begins. TNPSC also reserves the right to include additional posts with similar eligibility conditions. Some vacancy figures include backlog vacancies or shortfall vacancies for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, as marked in the official notification.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 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 Diploma, ITI/National Trade Certificate, or a Degree in the relevant engineering or technical subject. A sample of key posts and their qualifications is given below; the complete list of all 56 posts is available in the official notification.

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on the date of notification, and any practical experience required must have been acquired after obtaining the prescribed educational qualification. Candidates should also possess adequate knowledge of Tamil, as defined in the notification.

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TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 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 post: for example, 34 years for Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II, 32 years for Assistant Manager/Radio Supervisor/Mines Foreman, 50 years for Technical Assistant (Post Code 3380), and no maximum age limit for most Junior Training Officer and Junior Draughting Officer posts (subject to the 60-year cap).
• No maximum age limit means the candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2026 or at the time of selection/appointment.

The above age relaxation and maximum age limit details vary considerably by post code; candidates must refer to the detailed age tables (para 4.1.1 and 4.1.2) in the official notification for their specific post.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Level

Most posts are placed under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level rather than a fixed rupee figure. Some sample pay levels are given below; exact in-hand salary figures are Not Announced Yet in the source notification.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 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 Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widow categories can avail fee exemption/concession as per the free-chance rules detailed in the notification (Annexure II).
• Fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI; offline modes such as Demand Draft or Postal Order are not accepted.

TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 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).

• Total marks considered for final selection: 450 (Part B and Part C of Paper I, plus Paper II).
• Minimum qualifying marks in Part A of Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test) is 40% (60 marks); Part B and Part C are evaluated only if this qualifying mark is achieved.
• Differently abled candidates can claim exemption from Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test) by declaring this in the online application.
• Candidates must appear for both Paper I and Paper II; failure to appear for either paper disqualifies the candidate from selection, even with qualifying marks.
• After the written exam, onscreen certificate verification is conducted, followed by physical certificate verification and counselling wherever applicable.
• Final selection is based on total marks scored in Part B and Part C of Paper I plus Paper II, subject to the rule of reservation of appointments.
• Candidates may choose two district centres as preference for the written examination; benchmark disability candidates may choose only one district centre.

Documents Required for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026

Candidates must upload the following documents at the time of submission of the online application, based on their applicable claims:

• 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

How to Apply for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online for TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 from 17.07.2026 to 15.08.2026 by following the steps below.

1. Visit the official application website www.tnpscexams.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) by paying Rs. 150 as registration fee, if not already registered (valid for 5 years).
3. Log in using the OTR User ID and Password, and verify the pre-filled OTR details.
4. Select the desired post(s)/subject paper(s) matching your educational qualification.
5. Fill in the additional details required for this specific recruitment application.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the prescribed examination fee online (Rs. 100 per subject paper), unless fee exemption is claimed.
8. Preview and verify the application carefully before clicking the “SUBMIT” button to finally submit.

Corrections to the submitted application can be made only during the Application Correction Window from 19.08.2026 to 21.08.2026.

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TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Admission to all stages of the examination is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the eligibility conditions; mere admission does not confer any right to appointment.
• Candidates should choose subject paper(s) only in the discipline where they hold the required educational qualification.
• Banned items including mobile phones, electronic devices, calculators, books, and loose sheets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to modification before Physical Certificate Verification/Counselling.
• Candidates not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM with 5 years or more of prior government service are not eligible to apply, even within the age limit.
• Persons with Benchmark Disability are not eligible for Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II and Assistant Manager (Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation) posts.
• The memorandum of admission (Hall Ticket) will be made available only on the Commission’s website and will not be sent by post.
• Any discrepancy between details in the online application and uploaded documents will result in summary rejection of candidature after due process.
• The selection for appointment is purely provisional, subject to the final orders in pending court cases before the Hon’ble High Court of Madras and Madurai Bench.
• The Notification is published in English and Tamil; in case of doubt, the English version is final.

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