The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, the state agency that recruits staff for government services in Tamil Nadu, holds the Combined Technical Services Examination at the Diploma and ITI level for direct recruitment to technical posts across government departments. The CTSE offers diploma and ITI holders a route into technical positions in the state administration, and this page follows the recruitment from notification to the final selection stage.
TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 Exam Date - Diploma / ITI Level Posts
Posted 03 Oct 2026Updated 03 Oct 202606/2026
Total Vacancies
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Exam Date
11 Oct
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Exam held on 11 Oct 2026
- Notification07 Jul
- Exam Held11 Oct
About TNPSC CTSE (Diploma / ITI Level) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 06/2026
- Job Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Important Details
- The examination is held in five phases.
- Phases 1, 2, 3 and 5 are in CBT mode
- Phase 4 on 15.11.2026 is held by the OMR method in the forenoon session only.
- The press release words the last phase as "22.11.2026 F.N to 24.11.2026 F.N & A.N".
- Candidates should rely on the date and session printed on their own hall ticket.
Exam Schedule
Phase 1
Dates: 11.10.2026 to 15.10.2026
Session: F.N and A.N
Mode: CBT
Phase 2
Dates: 26.10.2026 to 30.10.2026
Session: F.N and A.N
Mode: CBT
Phase 3
Dates: 11.11.2026 to 13.11.2026
Session: F.N and A.N
Mode: CBT
Phase 4
Dates: 15.11.2026
Session: F.N
Mode: OMR method
Phase 5
Dates: 22.11.2026 to 24.11.2026
Session: F.N and A.N (as worded in the press release)
Mode: CBT
| Exam Phase | Dates | Session | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 11.10.2026 to 15.10.2026 | F.N and A.N | CBT |
| Phase 2 | 26.10.2026 to 30.10.2026 | F.N and A.N | CBT |
| Phase 3 | 11.11.2026 to 13.11.2026 | F.N and A.N | CBT |
| Phase 4 | 15.11.2026 | F.N | OMR method |
| Phase 5 | 22.11.2026 to 24.11.2026 | F.N and A.N (as worded in the press release) | CBT |
Hall Ticket Download
- Visit or
- Log in to the One Time Registration (OTR) dashboard
- Enter Application Number and Date of Birth
- Open the hall ticket for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level)
- Download and take a printout
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of CTSE in TNPSC?
CTSE stands for Combined Technical Services Examination. This exam is for the Diploma / ITI level.
Is the TNPSC CTSE exam online or offline?
Most of the exam is in CBT mode. The session on 15.11.2026 forenoon is conducted by the OMR method.
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