Overview
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of CTSE Interview Posts (170 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
- Qualification
- TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Qualification requirements differ for every post, since the 31 posts belong to different technical and professional fields. Candidates must hold the qualification prescribed for the post on the date of notification (31.08.2026). Some posts also require a minimum number of years of relevant work experience. The table below gives a post-wise summary; candidates should verify the complete wording of the qualification in Section 4.2 of the official notification before applying. Post Name: Qualification (Summary) | Experience Required Research Assistant: M.V.Sc. in specified specialisations; SSLC with Tamil; registration as a Veterinary Practitioner | Not specified Assistant Director of Statistics: First Class Degree or Master's Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics or related subjects | Not specified English Reporter: Bachelor's degree; Government Technical Examination pass in Shorthand (English, 180 wpm) and Typewriting (English, senior grade) | Not specified Tamil Reporter: Bachelor's degree; Government Technical Examination pass in Shorthand (Tamil, 120 wpm) and Typewriting (Tamil, senior grade) | Not specified Assistant Manager (General): Post Graduate degree in Statistics or Economics (Second Class or equivalent) | Not specified Assistant Manager: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics / CSE / IT / ECE), Second Class or equivalent | Not specified Assistant Manager (Finance): Final examination of ICAI/ICWA or MBA (Finance)…
- Vacancies
- 170
- Advertisement No
- 741
- Posted
- 07.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 31.08.2026 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 07.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 10.10.2026 (12:01 AM) to 12.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Written Examination | Not specified in the notification; will be announced later on www.tnpsc.gov.in |
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Eligibility
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Qualification requirements differ for every post, since the 31 posts belong to different technical and professional fields. Candidates must hold the qualification prescribed for the post on the date of notification (31.08.2026). Some posts also require a minimum number of years of relevant work experience. The table below gives a post-wise summary; candidates should verify the complete wording of the qualification in Section 4.2 of the official notification before applying. Post Name: Qualification (Summary) | Experience Required Research Assistant: M.V.Sc. in specified specialisations; SSLC with Tamil; registration as a Veterinary Practitioner | Not specified Assistant Director of Statistics: First Class Degree or Master's Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics or related subjects | Not specified English Reporter: Bachelor's degree; Government Technical Examination pass in Shorthand (English, 180 wpm) and Typewriting (English, senior grade) | Not specified Tamil Reporter: Bachelor's degree; Government Technical Examination pass in Shorthand (Tamil, 120 wpm) and Typewriting (Tamil, senior grade) | Not specified Assistant Manager (General): Post Graduate degree in Statistics or Economics (Second Class or equivalent) | Not specified Assistant Manager: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics / CSE / IT / ECE), Second Class or equivalent | Not specified Assistant Manager (Finance): Final examination of ICAI/ICWA or MBA (Finance)…
Age Limit
The age limit for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts is calculated as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must have completed 21 years of age for all posts. The maximum age limit and age concessions vary by post and by community/reservation category, as summarised below. Category: Maximum Age Pattern (Illustrative) Others (not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM): Ranges from 32 years to 47 years depending on the post; some posts (for example, several Assistant General Manager, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Manager, Senior Officer, Accounts Officer, System Analyst, and similar posts) have no maximum age limit, meaning candidates must not have completed 60 years of age SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC-DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM: Several posts have no maximum age limit (i.e., below 60 years); for Assistant Manager (General), Assistant Manager, and Assistant Manager (Finance) posts, the age limit is 34 years for BC(OBCM)/BCM/MBC-DC and 37 years for SC/SC(A)/ST Age Concession - Persons with Benchmark Disability: Up to 10 years' relaxation where applicable; not applicable (NA) for posts where persons with benchmark disability are not eligible to apply Age Concession - Ex-Servicemen: Concession available for specified posts (for example, up to 50 years for English/Tamil Reporter, Port Officer, and similar posts); does not apply to Ex-Servicemen already recruited to a class, service, or category Age Concession - Destitute Widow: Concession available for a limited set of posts (for example, Port Officer and Assi…
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed on the Pay Matrix Level notified for their post. The notification specifies the following Pay Levels; exact in-hand rupee figures are not given in the notification itself. Post Name: Level of Pay Port Officer: Level 30 Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre: Level 28 (EPF) Assistant General Manager (Finance): Level 27 (GFTR, PFTR, SPF-cum-GSTR) Deputy Manager (Instrumental) / Deputy Manager (Safety) / Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary: Level 25 (EPF) Assistant General Manager (Projects) – Project Management / Infrastructure / Investment: Not explicitly stated in the extracted notification text; candidates should confirm from the official PDF Manager (Accounts): Level 23 (EPF) Research Assistant, Assistant Director of Statistics, Assistant Director of Textiles, Psychologist, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Manager (General), Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager (Finance), System Analyst, and other posts marked Level 22 in the notification: Level 22 (with EPF / GFTR-PFTR-SPF-cum-GSTR / EPF-and-EGF variants as applicable to the specific corporation) Senior Officer (Technical) / Senior Officer (Finance): Level 22 (EPF and EGF) Abbreviations used in the notification: EPF – Employees' Provident Fund; SPF – Special Provident Fund; GFTR – Gratuity Fund Trust Rules; EGF – Employee's Gratuity Fund; PFTR – Provident Fund Trust Rules; GSTR – Gratuity Scheme Trust Rules.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 must pay a One Time Registration (OTR) fee (if not already registered) and an examination fee for each subject paper chosen. Fee Component: Amount One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years from the date of registration; only required if not already registered) Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper Fee for Additional Subject Paper: Rs. 200 for each additional subject paper opted Fee Exemption: Available for eligible special categories, as per Annexure II of the official notification Mode of Payment: Online only - Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI Refund Policy: Fee already paid is not refunded even if a subject paper is later withdrawn Offline payment modes such as Demand Draft or Postal Order are not accepted, and applications with such payment attempts will be rejected.
Selection Process
Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II) and Interview
How to Apply
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Apply Online can be completed by following the steps below. • Visit the official TNPSC application website, www.tnpscexams.in. • If not already registered, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by paying the Rs. 150 registration fee. Keep a scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) ready before starting OTR. • If already registered, log in to the OTR dashboard directly. • Proceed to fill up the online application for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts). • Select the subject paper(s) that match the educational/technical qualification you hold for the post(s) you wish to apply for. • Upload the required documents and pay the examination fee of Rs. 200 per subject paper (plus Rs. 200 for each additional subject paper) through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI, unless fee exemption is claimed. • Review all entries carefully and click the "Submit" button. An application is considered complete only after final submission - merely previewing it is not sufficient. • Note the Application Number / Applicant ID generated after successful payment for future reference. • Use the Application Correction Window (10.10.2026 to 12.10.2026) if any correction is needed; no changes are allowed after this window closes.
Important Instructions
• Admission to the written examination, certificate verification, interview, or counselling is purely provisional and does not confer any right to appointment. • Candidates should choose subject paper(s) only in the field(s) where they hold the required educational or equivalent qualification. • Banned items such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and any other communication or storage devices are not allowed inside the examination hall. • The Commission reserves the right to include additional posts with similar eligibility conditions under this notification. • The rule of reservation of appointments applies to this recruitment, except that reservation for Destitute Widow and Ex-Servicemen does not apply overall (though certain individual posts do carry these concessions, as noted in the age limit section). • The notification is published in both English and Tamil; in case of any discrepancy, the English version is treated as final. • Requests for exemption from age limit, qualification, or other eligibility conditions will not be entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More Posts?
Date of Notification: 31.08.2026; Start Date to Apply Online: 07.09.2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 06.10.2026, 11:59 PM; Application Correction Window: 10.10.2026 (12:01 AM) to 12.10.2026 (11:59 PM); Date of Written Examination: Not specified in the notification; will be announced later on www.tnpsc.gov.in
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 must pay a One Time Registration (OTR) fee (if not already registered) and an examination fee for each subject paper chosen. Fee Component: Amount One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years from the date of registration; only required if not already registered) Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper Fee for Additional Subject Paper: Rs. 200 for each additional subject paper opted Fee Exemption: Available for eligible special categories, as per Annexure II of the official notification Mode of Payment: Online only - Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI Refund Policy: Fee already paid is not refunded even if a subject paper is later withdrawn Offline payment modes such as Demand Draft or Postal Order are not accepted, and applications with such payment attempts will be rejected.
What is the age limit?
The age limit for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts is calculated as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must have completed 21 years of age for all posts. The maximum age limit and age concessions vary by post and by community/reservation category, as summarised below. Category: Maximum Age Pattern (Illustrative) Others (not belonging to SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM): Ranges from 32 years to 47 years depending on the post; some posts (for example, several Assistant General Manager, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Manager, Senior Officer, Accounts Officer, System Analyst, and similar posts) have no maximum age limit, meaning candidates must not have completed 60 years of age SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC-DC / BC(OBCM) / BCM: Several posts have no maximum age limit (i.e., below 60 years); for Assistant Manager (General), Assistant Manager, and Assistant Manager (Finance) posts, the age limit is 34 years for BC(…
What is the selection process?
Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II) and Interview