Post Name : TNPSC Combined Technical Services
Advt No. : 734, Notification No. 04/ 2026
Posts : 461
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). As per Advertisement no. 734 and Notification no. 04/2026 published on 20.05.2026, TNPSC has invited online application form from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various technical posts in different departments of Tamil Nadu. This is golden opportunity for Engineering, Agriculture, Geology, Science and other technical students for get reputed permanent govt job in the state. This comprehensive guide contains each and every detail about eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, exam pattern and complete list of documents required to fill the online application form without any mistake.
| Form Mode | Job Location |
|---|---|
| Online Form | Tamil Nadu |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2026
www.NewJobVacancy.co.in
Important Dates
- Date of Notification Release: 20.05.2026
- Online Application Start: 27.05.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25.06.2026 till 11:59 PM
- Application Correction Window: 29.06.2026 (12:01 AM) to 01.07.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Date of Examination (Paper – I): To be announced later by TNPSC
- Date of Examination (Paper – II): To be announced later by TNPSC
- Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website.
Application Fees
- One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Candidates must register in the TNPSC OTR portal by paying a standard fee of Rs. 150/-. This registration is valid for five years from the date of registration.
- Examination Fee: An examination fee of Rs. 100/- must be paid during the application process. For every additional subject paper opted, an extra Rs. 100/- must be paid.
- Fee Concession: * Scheduled Castes (SC), SC(A), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disability, and Destitute Widows are fully exempted from the examination fee.
- Backward Classes (BC, BCM, MBC/DC) are eligible for Three Free Chances.
- Ex-Servicemen are eligible for Two Free Chances.
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2026: Age Limits
Age Limits As On 01/07/2026
- Minimum Age : All candidates must have completed at least 21 years of age. (Post Wise)
- Maximum Age for “Others” (Unreserved/General Candidates) : For most Engineering and Scientific posts, the maximum age limit is restricted to 32 years or 34 years. For certain posts like Junior Photographer, the maximum limit is 34 years. (Post Wise)
- Maximum Age for Reserved Categories (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, and BCMs): For the vast majority of the posts (including Assistant Engineer, Agriculture Officer, Drug Inspector, etc.), there is No Maximum Age Limit, meaning candidates from reserved categories can apply up to their retirement age of 60 years. However, for a few specific roles like Assistant Engineer (Mechanical in certain boards) and Assistant General Manager, the upper age limit is relaxed to 50 or 55 years. (Post Wise)
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
Educational Qualification and Technical Qualification
| Post Name | Post Code | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Geologist (Post-09) | 1750 | Master of Science degree in Geology or Master of Science degree in Applied Geology or Master of Science (Technology) in Hydrogeology of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission |
| Assistant Geologist (Post-02) | 1677 | A degree in M.Sc., (Geology) |
| Assistant Geologist (Post-08) | 1863 | Must possess M.Sc., Degree in Geology / Applied Geology from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission |
| Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering (Post-64) | 1667 | (i) B.E. (Agriculture) (or) B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) (or) B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering) (OR) (ii) B.E. (Mechanical) (or) B.E. (Civil) (or) B.Tech. (Automobile Engineering) or B.E. (Production Engineering) or B.E.(Industrial Engineering) (or) B.E. (Civil and Structural Engineering) (or) B.E (Mechanical and Production Engineering) (iii) Candidates possessing the qualification in item (ii) shall be considered only if no candidate with qualification on item (i) is available |
| Agriculture Officer (Extension) (Post-11) | 1678 | (i) A Bachelor degree in Agriculture and, (ii) Must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil |
| Librarian (Post-01) | 1845 | (i) Must possess a degree and, (ii) Must possess B.Lib Science Degree Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to a candidate who has a. Adequate knowledge of French/German; b. Previous experience as Librarian in a Library of a college affiliated to a University or a Research Institute or a well established District Library |
| Assistant Librarian (Post-05) | 2013 | (i) A Bachelor’s degree of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. (ii) A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. |
| Archaeological Officer (Post-10) | 1843 | (i) Must possess Post Graduate degree in Ancient History and Archaeology / Archaeology / History and Archaeology / Epigraphy and Archaeology / History, Archaeology and Manuscriptology awarded by a University recognized by the University Grants Commission; (OR) (ii) (1) Must possess any Post Graduate degree awarded by a University recognized by the University Grants Commission; and (2)(a) Must possess one year Post Graduate diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Epigraphy, Department of Archaeology; (OR) (b) Two years Post Graduate diploma in Archaeology / Epigraphy/ Heritage Management and Museology awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology, Department of Archaeology; (OR) (c) Post Graduate diploma in Archaeology awarded by the Archaeological Survey of India; and (iii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subject in degree level. “Provided that the candidates who have obtained a degree in B.E., (Civil Engineering), a post graduate degree in M.E / M.Tech., must have passed Tamil as one of the subjects in S.S.L.C., Level.” |
| Assistant Archaeological Officer (Post-10) | 1842 | (i) Must possess any Post Graduate degree awarded by a university recognized by the University Grants Commission including Post Graduate degree awarded by the Tamil University, Thanjavur, and (ii) (a) Must possess one year Post Graduate diploma in Epigraphy and Archaeology awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Epigraphy, Department of Archaeology (OR) (b) Two years Post Graduate diploma in Archaeology / Epigraphy / Heritage Management and Museology awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology, Department of Archaeology (iii) Must have passed Tamil as one of the subjects in degree level “Provided that the candidates who have obtained a degree in B.E., (Civil Engineering), a post graduate degree in M.E or M.Tech., must have passed Tamil as one of the subjects in S.S.L.C., Level.” |
| System Manager (Post-01) | 3664 | (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E.,) or Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) with Computer Science and Engineering or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering as main subject or a Post Graduate degree in Computer Applications (MCA) or Computer Science or Information Technology as main subject from any University or Institution recognized: (ii) Candidates with Master Degree in Computer Application should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Mathematics from any recognized University; and (iii) Must have studied Under Graduate/Post Graduate Degree, as the case may be, after completion of SSLC and Higher Secondary Course |
| Assistant Manager (IT) (Post-04) | 3810 | (i) Must have a B.E., or B.Tech., degree with overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in any of the following subjects: (a) Computer Science and Engineering,(b) Computer Engineering,(c) Information Technology,(d) Electronics and Communication Engineering,(e) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.E. or B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Cloud Computing / Cloud Engineering will be treated as equivalent to the above courses). (ii) Must have an overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in: (a) Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) (Class 10) or equivalent (b) Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (class 12) or Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) or equivalent |
| Drug Inspector (Post-09) | 1972 | Must possess a degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its grant |
| Research Assistant (Post-02) | 1861 | Must possess a first class Post-Graduate degree inEconomics or Econometrics or Statistics or Business Administration or Mathematics or Social work or Sociology orAnthropology or Agricultural Economics or Public Administration |
| Block Health Statistician (Post-62) | 2010 | A degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics from any University or Institution, recognized by the University Grants Commission |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator (Post-13) | 1824 | Must hold a Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics |
| Horticultural Officer (Post-17) | 3001 | Must possess B.Sc., Horticulture. |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) (Post-01) | 1900 | Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree of any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or Institution recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education |
| Junior Architect (Post-05) | 1860 | Must possess a degree in Architecture of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission and should be a registered member of the Council of Architecture |
| Translator (Post-02) | 3106 | (i) Must possess a degree in Law awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission and recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of enrolment as an Advocate and, (ii) Proficiency in Tamil, (iii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to the persons with previous experience in translation of Deeds, Agreements, Bill, Acts, Rules or Orders from English to Tamil |
| Junior Assistant Director of Boilers (Post-02) | 3008 | Must possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a pass in Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers, India with Mechanical Engineering as the subject |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post-14) | 3656 | (i) Must possess the B.E degree in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering; or Must have passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations under Civil Engineering Branch (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone one year of apprenticeship training under the Government of India scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship scheme (iii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to released Emergency commissioned officers, released short service commissioned officers or other Exservicemen released from the Armed Forces |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post-02) | 3368 | Must possess B.E/B.Tech Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institution |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post-01) | 3230 | Must possesses a degree in Engineering (Civil) of any University recognized by the State Government or any other equivalent qualification (OR) Must have passed section A and B of A.M.I.E (India) Examination with the following; (i) A Pass in H.Sc. Examination, (ii) Must have passed Geology under Section B as onoptional or additional subject |
| Assistant Engineer (Post-50) | 1660 | (i) Must possess a B.E degree in Civil Engineering (OR)Must have passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering Branch, and he should furnish evidence of having undergone practical training in surveying for a period of not less than one year. (ii) Other things being equal preference shall be given for appointment to a person who has undergone one year of apprenticeship under the Government of India Scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme |
| Assistant Engineer (Post-38) | 1661 | (i) Must possess a degree in Civil Engineering from aUniversity recognized by the University GrantsCommission |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Post-33) | 1656 | (i) Must possess the B.E degree in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering; (OR) Must have passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations under Civil Engineering Branch. (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone one year of apprenticeship training under the Government of India scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme. (iii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to released Emergency Commissioned Officers, released short service Commissioned Officers or other Exservicemen released from the Armed Forces |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) (Post-02) | 3811 | (i) Must have a B.E., or B.Tech., degree with overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering. (ii) Must have an overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in: (a) Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) (Class 10) or equivalent (b) Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (class 12) or Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) or equivalent |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) (Post-02) | 3812 | (i) Must have a B.E., or B.Tech., degree with overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (ii) Must have an overall first class or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in: (a) Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) (Class 10) or equivalent (b) Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) (class 12) or Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) or equivalent |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (Post-33) | 1656 | (i) Must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering; (OR) A pass in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations with Electrical Engineering as a subject. (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone one year Apprenticeship training under the Government of India scheme or one year training under the Government of Tamil Nadu Special Apprenticeship Training Scheme |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post-03) | 3611 | B.E., Mechanical Engineering |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post-01) | 3268 | (i) A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. (ii) Other things being equal, preference will be given to the candidates who have completed the apprenticeship training in erstwhile Tamil Nadu Electricity Board / Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation / Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited. |
| Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant (Post-01) | 3388 | A degree in Agriculture or in Science of any recognized University with Chemistry, Botany or Zoology as a major or Ancillary subject |
| Deputy Manager (Dairying) (Post-02) | 3279 | Must possess Degree with IDD / NDD or Post Graduate Degree in Dairy Science or B.Tech in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Food Processing from any approved institutions |
| Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant (Post-03) | 2108 | Must possess a Degree of Master of Town Planning or its equivalent; (OR) Associate Membership of the Institute of Town Planners of India or Institute of Architects of India; (OR) A Degree in Civil Engineering; (OR) A Degree in Architecture; (OR) An A.M.I.E (Civil) (i.e.,) Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post-10) | 3798 | Any UG Degree with MBA in Marketing/Finance/Human Resource |
| Junior Photographer (Post-23) | 3805 | A pass in B.SC degree in Visual Communication |
| Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) (Post-02) | 2078 | (i) A Master’s degree in Criminology or Forensic Science; (OR) (ii) B.A. degree in Psychology or in Philosophy with Psychology as one of the subjects of study (iii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates who have had training in correctional work in any School of Social Work or Experience in the education of children or experience in management of Children’ s Homes especially of Juvenile delinquents |
| Statistical Assistant (Post-01) | 3125 | A Master degree in Mathematics or Statistics with working knowledge of computer statistical tools |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) (Post-03) | 1664 | A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Textile Technology or Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering |
| Junior Chemist (Post-03) | 3609 | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Assistant Engineer (Post-01) | 3269 | Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or M.Tech. Environmental Science and Technology or M.Tech. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical or M.E. Environmental Management awarded by Anna University with a basic qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering |
| Environmental Scientist (Post-04) | 3606 | Master’s Degree in Science in any one of the following discipline: a. Chemistry, b. Biology, c. Zoology, d. Environmental Chemistry, e. Environmental Science, f. Environmental Toxicology, g. Microbiology, h. Marine Biology, i. Bio-Chemistry, j. Analytical Chemistry, k. Applied Chemistry, l. Botany |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II (Post-04) | 3111 | (i) Degree in Travel and Tourism or any Degree with Diploma in Tourism (ii) Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu or its equivalent; and (iii) Proficiency in English and Tamil Languages i.e. must have studied both Tamil and English as one of the subjects at SSLC or HSC level |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Post-06) | 1767 | M.Sc. (Forensic Science) degree and a degree in the relevant subject or M.Sc. degree in the relevant subject. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (Post-01) | 3814 | (i) A Degree of any University or Institution recognized by UGC for the purpose of its grant. and (ii) Must have passed an Intermediate Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India/Institute of Cost Accounts of India. |
TNPSC Combined Technical Services: Exam Pattern
The Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) is conducted purely as a single-stage Written Examination. It consists of two major papers:
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- Paper – I (Objective Type – OMR / CBT based):
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) – 100 Questions for 150 Marks. This part is a mandatory qualifying test, and candidates must secure at least 40% (60 marks) for their subsequent papers to be evaluated.
- Part B: General Studies (Degree Standard) – 75 Questions.
- Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) – 25 Questions.
- Note: Part B and Part C together carry 150 Marks. The total duration for Paper I is 3 Hours.
- Paper – II (Subject Paper):
- This paper focuses on the core technical subject (e.g., Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Geology, Computer Science, etc.) chosen by the candidate.
- It consists of 200 Questions carrying 300 Marks.
- The duration is 3 Hours and it will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Final Selection: The final ranking and merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Part B and Part C of Paper-I, combined with the marks from Paper-II (Total out of 450 Marks). Part A marks are solely for qualifying purposes and will not be added to the final ranking.
How to Apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit the official TNPSC application portal at
www.tnpscexams.in. - Step 2: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing your Aadhaar details, SSLC marks, personal information, and uploading your photograph and signature. Pay the Rs. 150/- registration fee if you are registering for the first time.
- Step 3: Log in using your new created User ID and Password. Search for “Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026” and click on the “APPLY” button.
- Step 4: Verify your pre-filled OTR details. Fill in the specific application details, choose your preferred examination centers (you can select up to two districts), and select your Subject Paper carefully.
- Step 5: Securely upload all the required educational, community, and special category documents in the specified file dimensions.
- Step 6: Preview your application carefully before the final submission. Once satisfied, proceed to pay the examination fee of Rs. 100/- via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
- Step 7: Submit the application and download the final acknowledgment receipt for your records and future reference.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | 27/05/2026 |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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TNPSC Combined Technical Services: Documents Required to Apply Online
Many candidates face rejection during the online application process due to incorrect or missing documents. To successfully complete your OTR and the online application for the TNPSC Technical Services Exam, ensure you have scanned copies of the following documents ready in the exact specified formats:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (Strict Rule): The photograph must be in color, taken against a white background, and strictly taken on or after the date of notification (20.05.2026). Crucially, the candidate’s name and the date of photography must be printed clearly at the bottom of the photograph. The file size should be between 20 KB and 50 KB (saved as “Photograph.jpg”).
- Scanned Signature: A clear signature using a blue or black ink pen inside a box of 6.0 x 2.0 cm on white paper. The file size must be between 10 KB and 20 KB (saved as “Signature.jpg”).
- Educational Certificates: You must upload your SSLC (10th) mark sheet, HSC (12th) mark sheet, and your Diploma, Degree, or PG Degree consolidated mark sheets or Provisional Certificates.
- Aadhaar Card: Linking your Aadhaar number with the One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for authentication purposes.
- Community Certificate: Candidates claiming reservation must upload their valid community certificate issued by the competent authority in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Tahsildar, RDO, or Sub-Collector). The certificate must include the candidate’s father’s or mother’s name.
- PSTM Certificate (If Applicable): If you are claiming the ‘Person Studied in Tamil Medium’ (PSTM) reservation, you must upload the official PSTM certificates reflecting your studies from 1st Standard up to the prescribed educational qualification.
- Eye Fitness Certificate (If Applicable): Candidates applying for certain sensitive posts like Junior Scientific Officer, Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Drug Inspector, and Agriculture Officer must upload an Eye Fitness Certificate obtained from an Ophthalmologist in a Government Hospital in the prescribed format.
- Special Reservation Certificates: Disability Certificate (for PwBD), Destitute Widow Certificate, or Ex-Servicemen Bonafide Certificate are required only for candidates claiming these specific special reservations.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates who are already employed in Government or Public Sector Units must upload an NOC or an undertaking stating that they have officially informed their employer.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application and successfully pay the examination fee is 25.06.2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q2. Are final-year college students eligible to apply for this TNPSC recruitment?
Ans: Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification or its equivalent on or before the date of notification (20.05.2026). If the final results were officially published on or before this date, they can apply using a provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet.
Q3. Do I need to upload a regular passport photo for the TNPSC application?
Ans: No. Your passport-size photograph must be taken on or after the date of notification (20.05.2026), and it is mandatory that your full name and the exact date of photography are clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.