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TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts Vacancy Announced! The TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) Notification No. 04/2026 has announced a total of 461 vacancies spread across 45 distinct posts in various Tamil Nadu Government departments and public sector corporations. If you’re trying to figure out exactly which posts are open, how many vacancies exist in each, and which department or pay level they belong to, this blog breaks it all down clearly from the official notification.
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Recruitment PDF
Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the official TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Notification PDF 2026 before applying. The notification contains complete vacancy details, post-wise and category-wise reservation breakups, eligibility criteria, pay scales, selection process, exam pattern, and important instructions issued by TNPSC.
Download TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Notification 2026 PDF
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Syllabus PDF Download
Candidates should download the TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Syllabus PDF 2026 to understand the latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and post-specific technical syllabus.
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TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Recruitment Details
The TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (CTS) is conducted to recruit candidates for various technical posts in Tamil Nadu Government departments through two categories: Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts.
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Exam 2026 Overview
| 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 Total Vacancy 2026
- Total Vacancies: 461
- Total Posts: 45
- Vacancies span across Pay Levels 8 to 20 in the Tamil Nadu Pay Matrix, plus a few posts under EPF-based pay structures in corporations
- Departments range from core engineering wings (Highways, Water Resources, Rural Development) to specialized services (Forensic Science, Archaeology, Drug Control) and state-run corporations (TANGEDCO, Electronics Corporation, Magnesite Limited, etc.)
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Complete Post-Wise Vacancy List
Below is the full list of posts along with post code, department, and number of vacancies, exactly as published in the notification:
Total Vacancies: 461
| S.No | Post Name | Post Code | Department / Organization | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Geologist | 1863 | Geology and Mining | 8 | — |
| 2 | Assistant Geologist | 1677 | Agricultural Engineering | 2 | — |
| 3 | Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) | 1667 | — | 64 | — |
| 4 | Agriculture Officer (Extension) | 1678 | Agriculture | 11 | — |
| 5 | Drug Inspector | 1972 | Drug Control Administration | 9* | — |
| 6 | Horticultural Officer | 3001 | Horticulture | 17*# | Level 20 |
| 7 | Assistant Engineer | 1661 | Highways | 38 | — |
| 8 | Assistant Director (Industrial Safety and Health) | 1664 | Industrial Safety and Health | 3 | — |
| 9 | Junior Assistant Director of Boilers | 3008 | Public Works | 2 | — |
| 10 | Junior Architect | 1860 | — | 5* | — |
| 11 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3656 | — | 14 | — |
| 12 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1657 | — | 13 | — |
| 13 | Assistant Engineer | 1660 | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 50 | — |
| 14 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1656 | Water Resources | 33 | — |
| 15 | Assistant Geologist | 1750 | — | 9 | Level 20 |
| 16 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3230 | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board | 1** | — |
| 17 | Assistant Engineer | 3269 | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 1 | — |
| 18 | Environmental Scientist | 3606 | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board | 4 | — |
| 19 | Architectural Assistant / Planning Assistant | 2108 | Town and Country Planning | 3 | — |
| 20 | Assistant Engineer (Industries) | 1900 | Industries and Commerce | 1$ | — |
| 21 | Assistant Manager (IT) | 3810 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 4 | Level 20 (EPF) |
| 22 | Assistant Manager (Civil) | 3811 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 2 | Level 20 (EPF) |
| 23 | Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 3812 | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited | 2 | — |
| 24 | Assistant Accounts Officer | 3814 | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited | 1 | Level 19 (EPF) |
| 25 | Archaeological Officer | 1843 | Archaeology | 10 | — |
| 26 | Research Assistant | 1861 | Evaluation and Applied Research | 2 | Level 18 |
| 27 | Junior Scientific Officer | 1767 | Forensic Science | 6 (Chemistry-4, Biology-2) | Level 18 |
| 28 | Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools (Men & Women) | 2078 | Child Welfare and Special Services | 2 (Men-1, Women-1) | Level 17 |
| 29 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 3368 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu | 2 | Level 17 (GFTR, PFTR, SPF cum GSTR) |
| 30 | System Manager | 3664 | Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection | 1 | Level 16 |
| 31 | Translator | 3106 | Law | 2 | — |
| 32 | Librarian | 1845 | Agriculture | 1 | Level 15 |
| 33 | Statistical Assistant | 3125 | Food Safety and Drug Administration | 1 | Level 13 |
| 34 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) | 3279 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited | 2** | Level 13 (EPF) |
| 35 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3611 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 | Level 12 (EPF) |
| 36 | Assistant Archaeological Officer | 1842 | Archaeology | 10 | Level 11 |
| 37 | Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | 3111 | Tourism | 4 | — |
| 38 | Assistant Statistical Investigator | 1824 | Economics and Statistics | 13 | Level 10 |
| 39 | Block Health Statistician | 2010 | Family Welfare | 62*@ | — |
| 40 | Junior Photographer | 3805 | Tamil Development and Information | 23 | Level 09 |
| 41 | Assistant Librarian | 2013 | Legal Studies | 5 | Level 08 |
| 42 | Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | 3388 | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited | 1$ | Level 08 (EPF) |
| 43 | Junior Chemist | 3609 | Tamil Nadu Magnesites Limited | 3 | — |
| 44 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3268 | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited | 1** | Level 1$$ (Rs.39800–126500) |
| 45 | Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager | 3798 | Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited | 10^# | Rs.28480–90570$$ (EPF) |
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Notes on the Vacancy Markings
You’ll notice symbols next to some vacancy numbers in the official notification — here’s what they mean:
- * Including backlog vacancies
- ** Only backlog vacancies
- @ Vacancies for reservation for outstanding sportspersons are deducted wherever applicable
- $ Only shortfall vacancy
- # Including shortfall vacancies
- ^ Selected candidates for Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post Code 3798) should be ready to be posted anywhere in India
- $$ The rule of reservation of appointment to Ex-servicemen and Destitute Widow will not apply for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Post Code 3268) in Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, and Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager (Post Code 3798) in Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Department-Wise Vacancy Details
To make this easier to understand at a glance, here’s how the vacancies break down by major recruiting bodies:
- Highways Department: 38 vacancies (Assistant Engineer)
- Rural Development & Panchayat Raj: 50 vacancies (Assistant Engineer) — the single largest vacancy count in this notification
- Water Resources Department: 33 vacancies (Assistant Engineer Civil)
- Agricultural Engineering: 64 vacancies (Assistant Engineer) — second largest
- Family Welfare: 62 vacancies (Block Health Statistician)
- Tamil Development and Information: 23 vacancies (Junior Photographer)
- Archaeology Department: 20 vacancies combined (Archaeological Officer – 10, Assistant Archaeological Officer – 10)
- Economics and Statistics: 13 vacancies (Assistant Statistical Investigator)
- Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited: 10 vacancies (AGM/Regional Manager)
- Horticulture Department: 17 vacancies (Horticultural Officer)
- Agriculture Department: 11 vacancies (Agriculture Officer Extension)
These five departments alone — Rural Development, Agricultural Engineering, Family Welfare, Water Resources, and Highways — account for roughly half of all vacancies in this notification, making engineering and statistics-related qualifications particularly valuable for this recruitment cycle.
Important Notes on TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Vacancy Numbers
The notification clearly states a few important points that every applicant should keep in mind:
- Vacancies are tentative. The number and distribution of vacancies are subject to modification before the commencement of physical certificate verification / counselling. If vacancies are revised, the number of candidates selected for subsequent stages will also be revised accordingly.
- Additional posts may be included. TNPSC reserves the right to include additional posts with different nomenclature but similar eligibility conditions as announced in this notification.
- Single-vacancy posts have no reservation rule. For posts where the total cadre strength is just one (such as several of the PSU corporation posts marked with *), the rule of reservation of appointment does not apply.
- Detailed post-wise distribution of vacancies (including category-wise breakup for SC/ST/MBC/BC/Women etc.) is available in Annexure VI of the official notification — candidates should refer to it for category-specific vacancy numbers relevant to them.
TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 – Which Posts Should You Target?
If you’re deciding which post to apply for, here’s a quick way to think about it:
- Engineering graduates (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Agricultural): This notification is heavily weighted toward engineering posts — Assistant Engineer roles alone account for over 200 vacancies combined across Highways, Water Resources, Rural Development, Agricultural Engineering, and various PSUs.
- Science postgraduates (Geology, Forensic Science, Environmental Science): Niche but well-paying posts like Assistant Geologist, Junior Scientific Officer, and Environmental Scientist are available with relatively fewer applicants competing per seat.
- Commerce/Statistics graduates: Assistant Statistical Investigator, Block Health Statistician, Statistical Assistant, and Assistant Accounts Officer offer solid opportunities with 60+ combined vacancies.
- Arts/Humanities graduates: Translator, Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Archaeological Officer, and Assistant Tourist Officer cater to non-technical backgrounds with specific qualifications.
How to Apply for TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026?
- Visit the official TNPSC website and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Log in using your registered User ID and Password.
- Click on TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 under the active notifications section.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Verify all the entered information carefully before submission.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
The online application window is open from 27 May 2026 to 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute server issues and ensure successful submission of their TNPSC CTS application form.
