TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). This notification is for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) at the Diploma and ITI levels. Interested and eligible candidates can find all relevant details regarding the application timeline, vacancies, and eligibility criteria below. The online application process starts on 17th July 2026, and the last date to apply is 15th August 2026. Candidates can apply via the official TNPSC website
Candidates planning to apply for these technical positions should note the official timeline for the selection process:
| TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Notification 2026 Overview | |
| Event | Official Dates |
| Exam Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Technical Services (CTSE) Diploma / ITI Level Examination 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 15, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | August 19, 2026 (12:01 AM) to August 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Commencement of Written Examination | From September 20, 2026 |
| Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2026 has been announced via Notification No. 06/2026 on 7th July 2026. The recruitment is being held to fill 839 vacancies in different Tamil Nadu Government departments. Candidates with ITI, Diploma or related technical qualifications can apply for various posts. Click the button below to download-
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TNPSC CTSE Apply Online 2026 process will start from 17th July. Interested candidates need to complete the online application before last date to apply online i.e. 15th August 2026. Applicants should keep all required documents ready before filling out the form. Click the button below when active to apply online-
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The commission has announced a total of 839 vacancies across multiple state government departments under this notification. The positions include structural engineering trades, supervisor posts, and instructional profiles:
| TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Vacancy 2026 | ||||
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Department / Organization | Vacancies | Pay Level / Scale |
| 1 | Mines Foreman | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | 5 | Level 15 (EPF) |
| 2 | Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | Transport and Road Safety | 2 | Level 13 |
| 3 | Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare | 12 | Not specified |
| 4 | Assistant Manager | Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd. | 14 | Level 13 (EPF) |
| 5 | Textile Inspector | Textiles | 3 | Level 12 |
| 6 | Junior Technical Assistant | Textiles | 2 | Level 11 |
| 7 | Radio Supervisor | Public Works | 14 | Not specified |
| 8 | Junior Technical Assistant | Handlooms | 1 | Not specified |
| 9 | Draughtsman, Grade-III | Town and Country Planning | 1 | Not specified |
| 10 | Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 | Not specified |
| 11 | Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 129 | Not specified |
| 12 | Junior Draughting Officer | Water Resources – Public Works | 101 | Not specified |
| 13 | Junior Draughting Officer | Highways | 46 | Not specified |
| 14 | Junior Draughting Officer | Forest | 2 | Not specified |
| 15 | Special Overseer | Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare | 12 | Not specified |
| 16 | Junior Training Officer (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 17 | Junior Training Officer (Advanced CNC Machining Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 | Level 11 |
| 18 | Junior Training Officer (Engineering Drawing) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 2 | Level 11 |
| 19 | Junior Training Officer (Electronics Mechanic) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 20 | Junior Training Officer (Electrician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 6 | Level 11 |
| 21 | Junior Training Officer (Fitter) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 17 | Level 11 |
| 22 | Junior Training Officer (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 2 | Level 11 |
| 23 | Junior Training Officer (Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 4 | Level 11 |
| 24 | Junior Training Officer (Machinist) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 5 | Level 11 |
| 25 | Junior Training Officer (Workshop Calculation and Science) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 14 | Level 11 |
| 26 | Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Electric Vehicle) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 2 | Level 11 |
| 27 | Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 9 | Level 11 |
| 28 | Junior Training Officer (Manufacturing Process Control and Automation) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 2 | Level 11 |
| 29 | Junior Training Officer (Refrigeration and Air Condition Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 5 | Level 11 |
| 30 | Junior Training Officer (Sewing Technology) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 31 | Junior Training Officer (Turner) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 5 | Level 11 |
| 32 | Junior Training Officer (Welder) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 8 | Level 11 |
| 33 | Junior Training Officer (Wireman) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 15 | Level 11 |
| 34 | Junior Training Officer (Desktop Publishing Operator) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 | Level 11 |
| 35 | Junior Training Officer (Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 36 | Junior Training Officer (Instrument Mechanic Chemical Plant) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 37 | Junior Training Officer (Marine Engine Fitter) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 | Level 11 |
| 38 | Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Agricultural Machinery) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 39 | Junior Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 3 | Level 11 |
| 40 | Junior Training Officer (Painter General) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 2 | Level 11 |
| 41 | Junior Training Officer (Plumber) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 4 | Level 11 |
| 42 | Junior Training Officer (Remotely Piloted Aircraft / Drone Pilot) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 43 | Junior Training Officer (Technician Power Electronics System) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 44 | Junior Training Officer (Textile Wet Processing Technician) | Employment and Training (Training Wing) | 1 | Level 11 |
| 45 | Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd. | 15 | Level 11 (EPF) |
| 46 | Assistant Agricultural Officer | Agriculture | 110 | Level 10 |
| 47 | Assistant Horticultural Officer | Horticulture and Plantation Crops | 24 | Not specified |
| 48 | Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | Town and Country Planning | 32 | Level 8 |
| 49 | Road Inspector | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 149 | Not specified |
| 50 | Skilled Assistant, Grade-II (Fitter) | Motor Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Not specified |
| 51 | Technical Assistant | Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation | 1 | Not specified |
| 52 | Technician (Operation) | Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Ltd. | 1 | Level 8 (!) |
| 53 | Technician (Electrical) | Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Ltd. | 1 | Not specified |
| 54 | Mine Mate | Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited | 8 | Level 8 (EPF) |
| 55 | Work Inspector | Tamil Nadu Maritime Board | 2 | Level 5 |
| 56 | Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor | Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers’ Cooperative Society Ltd. | 20 | ₹26,500 – ₹84,180 (EPF) |
| Grand Total | 839 | |||
Candidates must fulfill specific criteria to be considered eligible for the recruitment process.
The academic requirements vary depending on the specific code of the post applied for:
Diploma Level Posts: A regular or lateral entry Diploma in the relevant discipline of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.) from a recognized institution.
ITI Level Posts: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the specified technical trade.
Tamil Language Proficiency: Candidates must have studied Tamil as one of their structural subjects in SSLC/HSC, or must clear the Second Class Language Test conducted by the commission.
The maximum age limit varies according to the specific category and job profiles, with regular age concessions applied for PwBD and other reserved groups as per government directives.
| Age Limit | ||||||
| S. No. | Name of the Post | Post Code | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (Should not have completed) | Age Concession for PwBD | Age Concession for Ex-Servicemen |
| 1 | Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II | 2119 | 21 Years | 34 Years | Not Applicable | As per rules |
| 2 | Assistant Manager | 3789 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Not Applicable | As per rules |
| 3 | Radio Supervisor | 1748 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 4 | Mines Foreman | 3803 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 5 | Sub-Inspector of Fisheries | 1760 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 6 | Textile Inspector | 3676 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 7 | Junior Technical Assistant (Handlooms) | 3375 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 8 | Junior Technical Assistant (Textiles) | 1853 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 9 | Draughtsman, Grade-III | 2114 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 10 | Junior Draughting Officer (Highways) | 3115 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 11 | Technical Assistant (TNP Housing Corp.) | 3380 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 12 | Assistant Agricultural Officer | 3101 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 13 | Assistant Horticultural Officer | 3104 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 14 | Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman | 3234 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 15 | Technical Assistant (Textbook Corp.) | 3381 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 16 | Technician (Operation) | 3329 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 17 | Technician (Electrical) | 3327 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 18 | Mine Mate | 3748 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 19 | Skilled Assistant, Grade-II (Fitter) | 3800 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 20 | Work Inspector | 3821 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 21 | Junior Draughting Officer (Water Resources) | 3120 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 32 Years* |
| 22 | Junior Draughting Officer (Forest) | 3650 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Up to 42 Years | Up to 32 Years* |
| 23 | Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer (RDPR) | (Refer Annexure VII) | 18 Years | 37 Years | Up to 47 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 24 | Road Inspector (RDPR) | (Refer Annexure VII) | 18 Years | 37 Years | Up to 47 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 25 | Special Overseer | 3376 | 18 Years | 37 Years | Up to 47 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 26 | Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer | 1731 | 18 Years | 37 Years | Up to 47 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 27 | All Junior Training Officer Posts (Post Codes: 3617 to 3648 and 3773 to 3783)** | 3617…3783 | 21 Years (as on 01.08.2026) | 32 Years (as on 01.08.2026) | Up to 42 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 28 | Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor | 3772 | 18 Years | 37 Years | Up to 47 Years | Up to 50 Years |
| 29 | Assistant Manager | 3789 | 18 Years | 32 Years | Not Applicable | As per rules |
Eligible applicants can submit their application forms using the official digital portal by following these steps:
1.Complete One Time Registration (OTR):
Visit the official website at tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in. If you are a new user, register your profile on the OTR platform and pay the registration fee of ₹150.
2.Select the CTSE Application Link:
Log in using your secure OTR credentials and click on the application link for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026.
3.Provide Details and Upload Documents:
Fill in your personal, academic, and technical qualification details. Upload required documents, certificates, photographs, and signatures in the prescribed format.
4.Pay Examination Fee and Submit:
Pay the standard examination fee of ₹100 through online banking methods. Review all entries carefully before final submission, and print the confirmation page for your records.
The objective assessment is conducted as an OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) divided into two distinct parts:
Paper I (Objective Type): Consists of the mandatory Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability Test.
Paper II (Subject Paper): Focuses specifically on technical subjects mapping to the Diploma or ITI level standard of the selected field.
The TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Selection Process 2026 consists of a written examination followed by certificate verification and counselling. Candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.
The recruitment includes a single-stage objective-type written examination consisting of two papers:
Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, and Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
Paper II: Subject Paper based on the relevant Diploma/ITI syllabus
Candidates must secure at least 40% marks (60 out of 150) in Paper I (Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test). Only then will Paper I (Part B & C) and Paper II be evaluated.
Candidates shortlisted based on their written examination performance and reservation rules will be called for certificate verification.
Onscreen Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must upload any missing or required documents within the prescribed time.
Physical Certificate Verification & Counselling: Candidates must produce original certificates for verification. Final allotment of posts will be made through counselling based on merit rank, reservation, and post preference.
