The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, the state agency responsible for recruiting staff for government departments in Tamil Nadu, is conducting the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) at the Diploma and ITI level for 856 vacancies. The recruitment covers technical posts in various government departments, with selection based on a written examination followed by certificate verification. This page serves as the central resource for candidates following every stage of this recruitment.
TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026737
Total Vacancies
856
Exam Date
15 Nov
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Aug 2026
Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification07 Jul
- Applications Open17 Jul
- Applications Closed15 Aug
- Exam15 Nov
About TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 737
- Job Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Paper I and Paper II)
Paper I is a common OMR-based paper of 200 questions and 150 marks held on 15 November 2026; Paper II is a subject or trade specific Computer-Based Test of 200 questions and 300 marks held on multiple dates in October and November 2026.
- 2Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates have their certificates verified after the written examination.
Exam Pattern
3 hours for each paperOMR (Paper I) and Computer-Based Test (Paper II)
Paper I: Tamil Eligibility, General Studies and Aptitude
200 questions · 150 marks
Paper II: Subject / Trade Specific
200 questions · 300 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Tamil Eligibility, General Studies and Aptitude | 200 | 150 | — |
| Paper II: Subject / Trade Specific | 200 | 300 | — |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official TNPSC website at www.tnpsc.gov.in
- 2Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user
- 3Log in using your registered User ID and password
- 4Click on the TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Level 2026 application link
- 5Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and communication details
- 6Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents in the specified format
- 7Pay the applicable application fee through an available online payment mode
- 8Review all entered details and submit the application form
- 9Download and print the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per prescribed format
•SSLC / Higher Secondary certificate
•Diploma / ITI / Degree certificate relevant to the applied post
•Community certificate if applicable
•Valid ID proof for OTR and login
Important Details
- The recruitment was originally notified for 839 posts and the vacancy count was revised to 856 through addendum 06A/2026 dated 18 September 2026.
- Paper II is held on different dates depending on the candidate's chosen subject and centre, so candidates must check their individual e-admit card for the exact Paper II date and slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can candidates download the TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI admit card?
The admit card is downloaded from the official TNPSC website under the relevant call letter or admit card section using registered login credentials. The notification does not specify an exact release date, so candidates should check a few days before their exam date.
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