TNPSC CTS Non Interview
TNPSC CTS · 2026
Official resource hub for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts). Explore vacancy breakdowns, educational eligibility across engineering & science streams, exam pattern configurations, and mandatory structural timelines.
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1 total postsEligibility Criteria
Age Limit
21
Min. Age
32
Max. Age
Qualifications Required
- Degree in Engineering
- Post Graduate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree (Science/Commerce/Arts/Law
- Diploma (Depending on specific posts)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SCs, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs | No Maximum Age Limit (Max 60 Years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (Others) | 10 Years Concession (Max 42/44 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others) | Max age limit of 50 Years |
Selection Process
Stage 1
Written Examination (OMR + CBT MCQ Stages)
Stage 2
Onscreen Certificate Verification
Stage 3
Physical Document Verification & Counselling
Exam Pattern
Mode
Hybrid
Questions
300
Total Marks
450
Duration
180 Minutes
Section-wise Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 |
| Paper I Part B: General Studies | 75 | 112.5 |
| Paper I Part C: Aptitude & Mental Ability | 25 | 37.5 |
| Paper II: Technical Subject Paper | 200 | 300 |
| Total | 300 | 450 |
Duration per Stage
Marking Scheme
1.5 Marks per question. No negative marking.
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Level
Level 8 to Level 20
Basic Pay Range
₹19,500 – ₹205,600
Syllabus Overview
Exam features a multi-tiered framework evaluation (p. 19). Paper I contains basic Matriculation standard Tamil proficiency along with Degree-level General Studies questions (p. 20). Paper II evaluates deep specialized discipline domains matching your chosen engineering or post-graduate science specialization
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Key Subjects
Official Resources
Official Website
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Helpline
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TNPSC CTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about eligibility, exam pattern, application, and results.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Part A Tamil Eligibility Test is strictly qualifying; candidates must score a minimum of 40% (60 marks) to enable evaluation of their remaining papers.
Yes, this is a hybrid examination pattern where Paper I is handled offline via OMR sheets and Paper II is administered as a Computer Based Test (CBT)
Ties are resolved sequentially by prioritizing higher educational parameters, followed by chronological senior age advancement, and finally, earlier application submission sequencing