TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) – II Recruitment 2026 | Notification No.19/2025

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released Advertisement No.728 / Notification No.19/2025 dated 22 December 2025 for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) – II. Online applications are invited for 76 vacancies across multiple departments in Tamil Nadu Government and State PSUs.

This recruitment is conducted for engineering, finance, legal, agriculture, accounts, marketing, and managerial posts through a written examination followed by an interview.


? TNPSC CTS (Interview Posts) – II 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date22 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online20 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026
Paper I Examination07 & 08 March 2026
Paper II ExaminationAs per subject (date announced later)

? Name of Examination

Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) – II


? Posts & Vacancies (Total: 76 Posts)

Major posts included in this TNPSC recruitment:

  • Accounts Officer (Class III)
  • Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension)
  • Assistant Manager (Accounts / Legal / Materials)
  • Senior Accounts Officer
  • Senior Officer (Finance / Legal)
  • Manager (Finance / Mechanical / Marketing)
  • Deputy Manager (Electrical / Mechanical / Materials)

? Vacancies include backlog and shortfall posts and are subject to change.

Key Highlights

Qualification: BE B.Tech, Any Graduate, other


? Pay Scale/Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Levels 22 to 26, with additional benefits under:

  • EPF / EGF
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
  • Government allowances as per TNPSC norms

? Educational Qualification (Post-wise Highlights)

  • CA / ICWA – Accounts & Finance posts
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture Extension / Economics) – Assistant Director of Agriculture
  • B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical) – Engineering posts
  • LLB / BL – Legal posts
  • MBA (Marketing) – Manager (Marketing)
  • Relevant Experience required for Manager / Deputy Manager posts

? Candidates must possess qualifications on or before 22.12.2025.


? Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age:
    • Others: 32–34 years (post-wise)
    • SC / ST / BC / MBC / BCM: No maximum age limit
  • Age relaxations applicable as per TNPSC rules

? Selection Process

  1. Written Examination (CBT Mode)
  2. Onscreen Certificate Verification
  3. Interview
  4. Final Merit List & Counselling

? Final selection will be based on Written Exam + Interview marks.


? Exam Pattern (Summary)

Paper I

  • Tamil Eligibility Test
  • General Studies
  • Aptitude & Mental Ability
    Total Marks: 150

Paper II (Subject Paper)

  • Degree / PG level (post-wise)
  • 200 Questions | 300 Marks

Interview

  • 60 Marks

Grand Total: 510 Marks


? How to Apply Online

  1. Visit www.tnpscexams.in
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) (if not registered)
  3. Login and apply for CTS Interview Posts – II
  4. Upload photo, signature & documents
  5. Pay examination fee and submit application
  6. Download Official Notification here

? Application correction allowed only from 24–26 January 2026.


? Important Instructions

  • Mobile phones, smart watches, electronic devices are strictly prohibited in exam hall
  • Selection is purely merit-based
  • TNPSC warns candidates against agents and fake job promises

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