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The TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) 2026 Notification (Advt. No.734, Notification No.04/2026, dated 20.05.2026) has opened up 461 vacancies across 45 technical posts in various Tamil Nadu Government departments and PSUs. Along with eligibility and exam pattern, the TNPSC CTS salary is one of the most searched topics among aspirants — and rightly so, since pay levels here range from Level 8 to Level 20 in the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix, covering Assistant Engineers, Geologists, Librarians, Statistical Investigators, Archaeological Officers, and more. This post breaks down the TNPSC CTS Non Interview Posts 2026 salary structure, in-hand pay, pay level-wise post list, and allowances in detail.
TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus PDF – All Subjects
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Notification PDF
The TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Notification PDF includes the post-wise salary details for all notified vacancies. Most posts fall under the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017, with pay levels ranging from Level 8 to Level 20, offering attractive salaries along with DA, HRA, and other government allowances.
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Exam 2026 Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 734 |
| Notification No. | 04/2026 |
| Date of Notification | 20.05.2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 461 |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.tnpscexams.in / www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Salary – Officially Confirmed Post-wise Pay Level
Levels 8–20 are standard TN Government Pay Matrix levels (basic pay only). These figures are sourced from the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017, and may be revised further by future Pay Commission orders. PSU posts marked “EPF” follow the Employees’ Provident Fund scheme instead of NPS/GPF.
| Pay Level | Basic Pay Range (₹) | Posts Under This Level |
|---|---|---|
| Level 20 | 37,700 – 1,19,500 | Assistant Geologist, Assistant Engineer (Agri. Engg./Highways/Civil/Industries etc.), Agriculture Officer (Extension), Drug Inspector, Horticultural Officer, Assistant Director (Industrial Safety & Health), Junior Assistant Director of Boilers, Junior Architect, Environmental Scientist, Architectural/Planning Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil – TNUHDB), Assistant Engineer (TNPCB) |
| Level 20 (EPF) | 37,700 – 1,19,500 | Assistant Manager (IT/Civil/Electrical) – Electronics Corporation of TN Ltd |
| Level 19 (EPF) | 37,200 – 1,17,800 | Assistant Accounts Officer – TN Medical Services Corporation Ltd |
| Level 18 | 36,900 – 1,16,600 | Archaeological Officer, Research Assistant, Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry/Biology) |
| Level 17 | 36,700 – 1,16,200 | Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) |
| Level 17 (GFTR/PFTR/SPF cum GSTR) | 36,700 – 1,16,200 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – SIPCOT |
| Level 16 | 36,400 – 1,15,300 | System Manager, Translator |
| Level 15 | 36,200 – 1,14,800 | Librarian |
| Level 13 | 35,900 – 1,13,700 | Statistical Assistant |
| Level 13 (EPF) | 35,900 – 1,13,700 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) – TN Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation |
| Level 12 (EPF) | 35,600 – 1,12,800 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – TN Magnesites Ltd |
| Level 11 | 35,400 – 1,12,100 | Assistant Archaeological Officer |
| Level 10 | 20,600 – 65,500 | Assistant Tourist Officer Grade II, Assistant Statistical Investigator, Block Health Statistician |
| Level 9 | 20,000 – 63,600 | Junior Photographer |
| Level 8 | 19,500 – 62,000 | Assistant Librarian |
| Level 8 (EPF) | 19,500 – 62,000 | Assistant Warehouse Manager/Junior Assistant – TN Warehousing Corporation; Junior Chemist – TN Magnesites Ltd |
Special Non-Standard Scale Posts (Outside Regular Pay Matrix)
Two posts in this notification carry non-standard/special pay scales, fixed directly by their respective corporations rather than the State Pay Matrix:
| Post | Organization | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | TN Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) | 39,800 – 1,26,500 |
| Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | TN Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Ltd | 28,480 – 90,570 (EPF) |
TNPSC CTS 2026 Salary in Hand — Estimated Take-Home Pay
Here’s a quick estimate of gross monthly salary (Basic + 60% DA) for the major pay levels, before HRA and other allowances:
| Pay Level | Starting Basic Pay (₹) | DA @ 60% (₹) | Gross Pay (approx., before HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | 19,500 | 11,700 | ~31,200 |
| Level 9 | 20,000 | 12,000 | ~32,000 |
| Level 10 | 20,600 | 12,360 | ~32,960 |
| Level 11 | 35,400 | 21,240 | ~56,640 |
| Level 12 | 35,600 | 21,360 | ~56,960 |
| Level 13 | 35,900 | 21,540 | ~57,440 |
| Level 15 | 36,200 | 21,720 | ~57,920 |
| Level 16 | 36,400 | 21,840 | ~58,240 |
| Level 17 | 36,700 | 22,020 | ~58,720 |
| Level 18 | 36,900 | 22,140 | ~59,040 |
| Level 19 | 37,200 | 22,320 | ~59,520 |
| Level 20 | 37,700 | 22,620 | ~60,320 |
On top of this, employees get HRA (8%–24% of basic pay depending on city classification — Chennai/Coimbatore/Madurai etc. fall in higher slabs), Medical Allowance, and other applicable allowances, while NPS/EPF and Professional Tax are deducted. Actual in-hand salary therefore typically works out ₹5,000–₹15,000 higher than the gross figures above, depending on posting location and allowances.
TNPSC CTS 2026 Salary Structure
Most TNPSC CTS posts (except a few PSU posts) are governed by the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017, which follow a Pay Matrix system similar to the 7th Central Pay Commission. Under this system, each post is assigned a specific Pay Level, with a fixed starting basic pay that increases through annual increments.
The in-hand salary is calculated by adding the Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances, and then deducting contributions such as NPS/PF, Professional Tax, and other statutory deductions.
As of January 2026, the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Tamil Nadu Government employees is 60% of the Basic Pay, revised from 58% following the State Government’s announcement in May 2026. This revised DA is added to the basic pay, significantly increasing the overall gross salary.
Highest & Lowest Paying Posts in TNPSC CTS 2026
- Highest pay level posts (Level 20): Assistant Engineers across multiple departments (Highways, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, etc.), Assistant Geologist, Horticultural Officer, Agriculture Officer (Extension), Drug Inspector — these also carry the highest vacancy count (461 total, with Assistant Engineer roles alone accounting for over 200 posts).
- Highest individual pay scale: Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), TNPDCL — ₹39,800–1,26,500 (non-standard scale, EPF-based).
- Entry-level pay (Level 8): Assistant Librarian, Assistant Warehouse Manager/Junior Assistant, Junior Chemist.
Why TNPSC CTS Salary Is Trending in 2026
A few reasons this topic is generating heavy search interest right now:
- The 2% DA hike (58% → 60%) announced by the TN Government in May 2026 directly increases in-hand pay for all these posts.
- 461 vacancies across engineering, science, and technical departments make this one of the largest TNPSC technical recruitment drives in recent years.
- Posts like Assistant Engineer (multiple branches) dominate the vacancy list, making “TNPSC Assistant Engineer salary” and “TNPSC CTS pay scale” high-traffic search terms among engineering graduates.
- The notification’s online application closed on 25.06.2026, with the Paper-I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability) date to be announced — keeping aspirant search activity high for exam date and salary updates.
