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Solving previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts). They show the real question style, difficulty level and the topics that appear most often.
This guide gives the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts previous year question paper PDFs, an analysis of the earlier exam and a method to practise with them. Take full-length mock tests on the Entri app after you finish each paper.
Why Solve TNPSC CTSE Previous Year Question Papers 2026?
- You learn the question pattern and difficulty level.
- You find frequently asked topics and high-weightage units.
- You improve speed and accuracy for the CBT exam.
- You practise time management for a 3-hour paper.
- You find your weak areas before the exam.
- You build confidence.
About TNPSC CTSE (Interview Posts) Exam 2026
According to TNPSC’s press release, the earlier Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) ran under Notification No. 08/2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam name | Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) |
| Notification No. | 8/2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 741 |
| Notification date | 31 August 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 170 (tentative) |
| Number of posts | 31 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Official websites | www.tnpsc.gov.in and www.tnpscexams.in |
| Selection process | Written exam (CBT) + Interview |
| Application fee | ₹200 per subject paper (concessions apply) |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download
| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paper I: Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test) | Available Soon |
| 2025 | Paper I: Parts B & C (General Studies & Aptitude) | Available Soon |
| 2025 | Paper II: [Subject name] | Available Soon |
| 2025 | Paper II: [Subject name] | Available Soon |
Subject-wise Question Papers (Paper II) -TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026
| Subject / Post Group | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 2025 | Available Soon |
| Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | 2025 | Available Soon |
| Statistics | 2025 | Available Soon |
| Finance / Accounts / Commerce | 2025 | Available Soon |
| Library Science | 2025 | Available Soon |
| Other subjects | 2025 | Available Soon |
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Enroll Now!TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Exam Pattern 2026 – For Reference
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC) | 100 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper I Parts B & C: General Studies & Aptitude | 75 + 25 | 150 | |
| Paper II: Subject paper (Degree/PG) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Interview | – | 60 | – |
How to Use TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Previous Year Question Paper Effectively
- Start after finishing one round of the syllabus. Use the papers to test what you have learned.
- Attempt in exam conditions. Set a 3-hour timer and sit in one stretch.
- Don’t check the answer key mid-paper. Evaluate only after finishing.
- Analyse every mistake. Sort them into concept gaps, careless errors and time pressure.
- Note repeated topics. Make a list of topics that appear in more than one year.
- Practise the Tamil eligibility test separately. It is qualifying, and you need at least 40% in it for the rest of your paper to be evaluated.
- Redo the paper after revision. Compare your two scores.
Practise Beyond Previous Papers with the Entri App
Previous papers show you the past. The Entri app gets you ready for the exam itself:
- Full-length TNPSC CTSE mock tests
- Topic-wise quizzes with explanations
- Tamil eligibility test practice
- Daily current affairs
- Performance analysis to find weak areas
Download the Entri app and start practising today.
