TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026: Duties, Roles & Responsibilities

The TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts job profile 2026 covers a wide range of technical, professional and managerial roles. The Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) (Notification No. 8/2026, Advertisement No. 741) has 170 tentative vacancies in 31 posts across Tamil Nadu departments, boards and corporations, from Veterinary Assistant Surgeon to Port Officer and Assistant General Manager.

If you are planning to apply, this guide explains what each of these jobs involves day to day: the typical duties, roles and responsibilities, the skills needed, and how the work differs between government departments and corporations.

The TNPSC notification gives the qualification, age limit and pay level of each post, but not the detailed duty list. The duties below are the typical responsibilities of these roles. The exact assignment, place of posting and reporting line are decided by the department or organisation at the time of appointment.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026: Where You Will Work

The 31 posts fall into five broad groups:

Veterinary and Animal Health Posts – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (79 vacancies)

The biggest post in this recruitment, in the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services department. A Veterinary Assistant Surgeon is typically the doctor in charge of animal health care at the field level, such as a veterinary dispensary or hospital.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat sick animals, including cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, poultry and pets.
• Perform minor and major veterinary surgeries and attend to emergencies.
• Conduct vaccination and deworming drives and disease prevention programmes.
• Carry out artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and breeding services in livestock.
• Report and help control outbreaks of animal diseases, and work with senior officers on containment.
• Organise veterinary health camps and extension activities for farmers.
• Advise livestock owners on feeding, housing, breeding and disease management.
• Maintain records and registers, medicine stock and reports for the department.
• Support the implementation of government schemes for livestock development.

Skills needed: clinical and surgical skills, field work ability, communication with farmers, record keeping.

The post requires registration with the Tamil Nadu State Veterinary Council. See the eligibility criteria.

Research Assistant (5 vacancies)

In the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ranipet, which works on veterinary vaccines and disease diagnostics.

Duties:

• Assist in laboratory work: microbiology, pathology, parasitology or biotechnology as per the M.V.Sc. specialisation.
• Support the production and quality testing of veterinary biologicals and vaccines.
• Conduct diagnostic tests on samples and prepare reports.
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment and biosafety practices.
• Take part in research and data collection for disease prevention programmes.

Public Service and Technical Department Posts – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026

Senior Entomologist (13 vacancies)

In the Public Health and Preventive Medicine department. An entomologist works on insects that spread disease, such as mosquitoes.

Duties:

• Conduct vector surveillance, including mosquito collection, identification and density studies.
• Assess insecticide resistance and the effectiveness of control measures.
• Support the control of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and filariasis, working with health officers.
• Carry out laboratory work and field entomological investigations during outbreaks.
• Train field staff on vector control methods and prepare technical reports.
• Advise on environmental management and larval control.

Assistant Director of Statistics (4 vacancies)

In the Economics and Statistics department.

Duties:

• Plan and supervise surveys and data collection.
• Compile, analyse and publish statistical reports and indicators.
• Check the quality and accuracy of data from field offices.
• Provide statistical support for planning and policy decisions.
• Guide field staff and coordinate with other departments on data needs.

Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical) (5 vacancies)

In the Industries and Commerce department.

Duties:

• Provide technical guidance to industries, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.
• Assist in implementing government industrial promotion schemes and incentives.
• Inspect and evaluate industrial units and project proposals.
• Coordinate with banks, industrial estates and other agencies on entrepreneur support.
• Prepare reports and monitor the progress of schemes.

Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning (1 vacancy)

In the Town and Country Planning department.

Duties:

• Scrutinise layouts, building proposals and land use applications.
• Prepare and review master plans, detailed development plans and planning proposals.
• Make site inspections and advise local bodies on planning matters.
• Apply planning laws, regulations and development rules.

Assistant Director of Textiles (1 vacancy)

In the Textiles department.

Duties:

• Provide technical support to the handloom, powerloom and textile sectors.
• Help implement government textile and weaver welfare schemes.
• Inspect units, monitor quality standards and guide on technology adoption.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with weavers’ societies and industry.

District Library Officer (6 vacancies)

In the Public Libraries department.

Duties:

• Manage and supervise the district library network and its staff.
• Oversee book acquisition, cataloguing and library services.
• Promote reading habits, library programmes and digital library services.
• Inspect branch and village libraries and ensure proper maintenance.
• Maintain records, budgets and statistical returns.

Psychologist (1 vacancy)

In the Prisons and Correctional Services department.

Duties:

• Conduct psychological assessments of prisoners.
• Provide counselling and rehabilitation support, and design behavioural intervention programmes.
• Work with prison officials, medical staff and social workers on inmate welfare.
• Maintain confidential case records and prepare reports.

Regional Sthapathi (3 vacancies)

In the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department.

Duties:

• Plan and supervise temple renovation, construction and conservation work following traditional temple architecture (Agama and Silpa norms).
• Prepare drawings, designs and estimates for temple works.
• Guide sculptors and craftsmen and inspect the quality of work.
• Advise the department on traditional architecture and sculpture.

Bursar (1 vacancy)

In Collegiate Education.

Duties:

• Manage the finance, accounts and budget of the college or institution.
• Oversee fee collection, payments and audit matters.
• Handle administrative matters such as procurement and records.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules.

System Analyst (1 vacancy)

In the Adi Dravidar Welfare department.

Duties:

• Analyse the department’s needs and design, develop and maintain software systems.
• Manage databases, websites and IT applications for welfare schemes.
• Ensure data security, backups and system performance.
• Support staff with technical issues and train them on IT systems.

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Posts – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026

English Reporter (6 vacancies) and Tamil Reporter (5 vacancies)

These posts need shorthand and typewriting skills (English at 180 wpm, Tamil at 120 wpm).

Duties:

• Take verbatim shorthand notes of the proceedings of the Assembly and its committees.
• Transcribe the proceedings accurately and quickly into the official report.
• Maintain confidentiality of the proceedings and records.
• Work to tight timelines during Assembly sessions.

Skills needed: high-speed shorthand, accurate typing, concentration and language precision.

Finance, Accounts and Company Secretarial Posts – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Job Profile 2026

Senior Officer (Finance) (3 vacancies)

In The Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Appraise loan and investment proposals and assess the financial viability of projects.
• Monitor loan accounts, recovery and repayment.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports and compliance returns.
• Coordinate with borrowers, banks and auditors.

Manager (Accounts) (1 vacancy)

In the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu.

Duties:

• Supervise books of accounts, budgeting and financial statements.
• Handle taxation, audit and statutory compliance.
• Manage payments, receipts and cash flow, and support internal and external audits.

Accounts Officer (2 vacancies)

In the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Maintain accounts, voucher entry, bank reconciliation and bill preparation.
• Prepare budget and estimates, and support internal, statutory and Accountant General audits.
• Ensure compliance with taxation and finance rules.

Assistant Manager (Finance) (1 vacancy) and Assistant General Manager (Finance) (1 vacancy)

In the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu.

Duties:

• Manage the financial planning, accounts and budgeting of the corporation.
• Review project and investment proposals and financial performance.
• Supervise finance staff, funds management and audit responses.
• (AGM level) Take senior responsibility for finance functions and advise the management.

Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary (1 vacancy)

In the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Economic Development Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Advise the management on financial matters and fund management.
• Handle company secretarial work: board and general meetings, minutes and statutory registers.
• Ensure compliance with company law and file required returns.

Assistant Secretary (2 vacancies)

In the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Support the Company Secretary on board meetings, resolutions and records.
• Prepare statutory filings and compliance documents.
• Maintain secretarial records and communicate with shareholders and authorities.

Engineering, Projects and Management Posts in Corporations – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts

Senior Officer (Technical) (10 vacancies) 

In The Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Carry out technical appraisal of industrial projects applying for finance.
• Inspect project sites, assess technology, costs and viability.
• Monitor the progress of assisted projects and report to management.
• Prepare technical evaluation reports.

Assistant Manager (6), Assistant Manager (General) (2) in the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu

Duties:

• Assist in industrial park and project operations and in promoting industrial investment.
• (Assistant Manager) Provide engineering support for infrastructure, utilities and project works.
• (Assistant Manager General) Handle statistics, economics and planning inputs for the corporation’s work.
• Coordinate with industries, contractors and government departments.
• Prepare reports, data and proposals for senior management.

Assistant General Manager (Projects): Project Management (2), Infrastructure (2), Investment (1)

In the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

Duties:

• Plan, appraise and manage infrastructure and industrial projects from proposal to completion.
• Handle contracts, procurement and bid process management (Project Management and Infrastructure roles).
• Monitor cost, quality and timelines, and manage risks.
• (Investment role) Evaluate financial models and business plans for infrastructure and investment projects.
• Lead teams and report to senior management.

Deputy Manager (Instrumental) (2) and Deputy Manager (Safety) (1)

In the Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited (cement plant roles).

Duties:

• (Instrumental) Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control systems in the plant.
• (Instrumental) Plan calibration, preventive maintenance and upgrades.
• (Safety) Carry out safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigation.
• (Safety) Ensure compliance with industrial safety rules and train employees on safety practices.

Unit Head – Deputy General Manager Cadre (1 vacancy)

In the Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited.

Duties:

• Head the operations of a cement plant unit, including production, maintenance and quality.
• Manage plant budgets, manpower and statutory compliance.
• Lead senior managers and report to the corporation’s management.

Port Officer (1 vacancy)

In the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board (pay Level 30, the highest in this recruitment).

Duties:

• Oversee port operations, vessel movements and berth management.
• Enforce maritime safety, navigation and port regulations.
• Handle port dues, documentation and coordination with shipping agencies and authorities.
• Respond to emergencies and marine safety incidents.

Common Skills Needed Across These TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts

Government Department vs Corporation: What Is the Difference?

• Department posts (for example Animal Husbandry, Public Health, Economics and Statistics, Public Libraries) are about public service delivery, field work and implementing government schemes.
• Corporation and board posts (for example the Cements Corporation, Industrial Development Corporation, Industrial Investment Corporation and State Industries Promotion Corporation) are about industrial promotion, finance, projects and plant operations. The notification shows provident fund and gratuity schemes (EPF, EGF, GFTR and others) against these posts.
• The place of posting, transfer rules and promotion path depend on the department or organisation.

Career Growth – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026

Promotion, increments and growth depend on the service rules of the concerned department or organisation. In general, officer cadre posts offer a path to senior officer and head-of-department roles over the years, along with annual increments within the pay level. See the salarydetails for pay levels.

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