TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026 | Freshers/ Experienced | 76 Posts | Any Degree | Tamil Nadu | Last Date: 20th January 2026
Company: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is a department of the government of Tamil Nadu that is responsible for governing the recruitment of personnel into the state’s public service. It is the successor of the Madras Service Commission, which came into being under an Act of the Madras Legislature in 1929 and was the first Provincial Public Service Commission in India.

Official Website: www.tnpsc.gov.in
Positions: Accounts Officer/ Assistant Director/ Assistant Manager/ Senior Accounts Officer/ Manager/ Deputy Manager
Exam Type: TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam
Total Vacancies: 76 Posts
Job Location: Tamil Nadu
Experience: Freshers/ Experienced
Salary: Pay Level 22 – 26
Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026:
Educational Qualifications:
Posts without Experience:
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) (Post Code 3202):
- A degree of M.Sc in Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics.
Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who possesses the M.Sc degree in Agricultural Extension.
Assistant Manager (Accounts) (Post Code 3335):
- Should have qualified CA/ ICWA course i.e. must have passed the Final Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost Accountants of India (or) its equivalent qualification.
Accounts Officer Class III (Post Code 2093):
- Must have passed the Final Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants / Cost Accountants.
Manager Grade – III (Finance) (Post Code 3301):
- CA/ ICWA.
Senior Officer (Finance) (Post Code 3302):
- CA/ ICWA.
Senior Officer (Legal) (Post Code 3312):
- BL/ LLB Degree from a Law College recognized by University Grants Commission.
Posts with Experience:
Senior Accounts Officer (Post Code 3535):
- Must be either Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant with 2 years of experience.
Assistant Manager (Legal) (Post Code 3259):
- Must possess a degree in Law awarded by a recognized University (B.L.).
- Must have sound knowledge of Corporate Laws, Labour Laws, and experience on the original side in City
- Civil Courts or Mofussil courts for a period not less than five (5) years and must have good knowledge and practice in Motor Accidents Claims / Tribunal, Labour Courts, etc.
- Other things being equal, preference shall be given to candidates possessing Post-Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws / Social Science.
Manager (Marketing) (Post Code 3394):
- MBA (Marketing) from a recognized University / Institute.
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of Marketing preferably in Cement Industry with
- 5 years of service in middle managerial position.
Manager (Mechanical) (Post Code 3390):
- BE/ B.Tech Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute.
- Experience: 15 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant).
Deputy Manager (Mechanical) (Post Code 3395):
- BE/ B.Tech Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University / Institute.
- Experience: 10 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant).
Deputy Manager (Materials) (Post Code 3400):
- BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical) from a recognised University/ Institute + Diploma in Materials Management.
- Experience: 10 years in the field of materials inventory.
Assistant Manager (Materials) (Post Code 3401):
- BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical) from a recognised University/ Institute + Diploma in Materials Management.
- Experience: 5 years in the field of materials inventory.
Deputy Manager (Electrical) (Post Code 3396):
- BE/ B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University / Institute.
- Experience: 10 years (in one million ton capacity Cement Plant).
Age Limit:
- The candidates should have completed the age of 21 years for all the posts as on 1st July 2025.
Note: For the category-wise maximum age limit and age concession details, refer to the official notification.
Selection Process for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026:
- The Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) comprises of two stages (i) Written Examination and (ii) Interview.
- The candidates shall be admitted to the written examination, based on the claims made in the online application.
- Appearance in Paper I, Paper II and the Interview is compulsory. Candidates who have not appeared either for Paper I, Paper II and Interview, will not be considered for selection, even if they secure the minimum qualifying marks.
- The Paper II, Part B and Part C of Paper I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A of Paper I.
- The questions in Part B and Part C of Paper I will be set both in English and Tamil.
Scheme of Examination:
| Paper / Part | Subject | Standard | No. of questions | Duration | Maximum marks | Minimum qualifying marks (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs) | Minimum qualifying marks (Others*) | Type of exam | Mode of exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Part A | Tamil Eligibility Test | SSLC | 100 | 3 hours | 150 | 60 | 60 | Objective | CBT |
| Paper I – Part B | General Studies | Degree | 75 | ||||||
| Paper I – Part C | Aptitude and Mental Ability | SSLC | 25 | 150 | 135 | 180 | |||
| Paper II | Subject Paper | Degree / PG | 200 | 3 hours | 300 | ||||
| Total (Part B & C of Paper I + Paper II) | 450 | ||||||||
Application Fees:
- One-Time Registration Fee: Rs. 150/-
- Examination fee: Rs. 200/-
- Fee Concession:
- Ex-Servicemen – Two free chances.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability: Full exemption
- For SC(A), SC, ST and DW Applicants: Full exemption
- For BC, BCM, MBC and DC Applicants: Three Free Chances
Mode of Payment:
- Fee can be paid online through Net Banking/Credit card/Debit card/UPI
How to Apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 20th January 2026. Candidates must register at the One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
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Important Dates for TNPSC Jobs:
- Date of Notification: 22nd December 2025
- Last date and time for submission of online application: 20th January 2026.
- Application Correction Window period: 24th – 26th January 2026.
- Date and Time of Examination:
- Paper – I & Paper – II: 7th March 2026 & 8th March 2026













