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This guide gives you the complete TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts study material 2026 from start to finish: the official syllabus structure, unit-wise weightage for every paper, what to read for each part, how to use previous papers and mock tests, and what to study for the interview. It is based on Annexure III (Syllabus) of Notification No. 8/2026 (Advertisement No. 741) for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts), which has 170 tentative vacancies in 31 posts.
Last date to apply: 6 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The exam date has not been announced. Use this guide with the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Preparation Tips 2026 for your study plan and with the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026 for the exam pattern.
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Study Material 2026: What You Need to Study
| Component | Standard | Questions | What to study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I, Part A | SSLC | 100 | Tamil Eligibility Test (qualifying, minimum 60 marks of 150) |
| Paper I, Part B | Degree | 75 | General Studies: science, geography, history, polity, economy, Tamil Nadu |
| Paper I, Part C | SSLC | 25 | Aptitude (15) and Reasoning (10) |
| Paper II | Degree / PG Degree | 200 | Your subject paper (300 marks) |
| Interview | 60 marks: subject, personality, current affairs |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 – The Basic Study Kit
- The official notification (PDF) with Annexure III syllabus. Download it from www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- Samacheer Kalvi textbooks (Tamil Nadu State Board) for Tamil, History, Geography, Civics, Economics and Maths. These are widely used by TNPSC aspirants.
- Your own degree or PG textbooks and class notes for Paper II.
- Daily current affairs (Tamil Nadu and India).
- Previous year question papers and mock tests for practice.
- A notebook for short notes and an error log.
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| Unit | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Grammar (இலக்கணம்): letters, word types, spelling and sandhi errors | 25 |
| II | Vocabulary (சொல்லகராதி): synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, correction of colloquial usage | 15 |
| III | Writing skills (எழுதும் திறன்): sentence formation, tradition-based usage (gender, number, tense), punctuation | 15 |
| IV | Technical terms (கலைச்சொற்கள்) in science, medicine, administration, technology, media, IT | 10 |
| V | Reading and comprehension (வாசித்தல்): newspaper, editorials, idioms, proverbs, document content | 15 |
| VI | Simple translation: English to Tamil terms, notices, letters | 5 |
| VII | Literature, Tamil scholars and Tamil service | 15 |
What to read
| Unit | Study material |
|---|---|
| I, II, III | Samacheer Kalvi Tamil textbooks (classes 6 to 10) for grammar and usage, plus a good Tamil grammar guide and previous question papers |
| IV | A list of Tamil technical terms for science, medicine, administration, IT and media. Build it yourself from Tamil Nadu Government glossaries and your own notes |
| V | Tamil newspaper editorials, government news items and comprehension passages. Practise 3 passages a day |
| VI | Common English to Tamil term lists (pendrive, printer, computer, keyboard and similar), plus letters, notices and orders |
| VII | Textbooks up to SSLC standard, as the notification says. Cover the 20 Thirukkural chapters listed, the ethical works (Naaladiyar, Naanmanikadigai, Pazhamozhi Naanooru, Muthumozhikanchi, Thirikadugam, Inna Naarpathu, Sirupanchamoolam, Elathi, Avvaiyar’s songs), the antiquity and greatness of Tamil, the Dravidian language family and Tamil scholars and writers listed in the syllabus |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 – Part B Study Material: General Studies (Degree Standard)
Unit-wise weightage
| Unit | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| V | Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| VI | History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| IV | Indian Polity | 15 |
| III | History, Culture of India and the Indian National Movement | 10 |
| I | General Science | 5 |
| II | Geography of India | 5 |
What to read for each unit
| Unit | Topics from the syllabus | Study material |
|---|---|---|
| V: Economy and TN development (20) | Planning, NITI Aayog, RBI, fiscal and monetary policy, Finance Commission, GST, agriculture and industry, rural welfare programmes, human development indicators of Tamil Nadu, social reform and economic development, reservation policy, welfare schemes, education and health systems, geography and growth of Tamil Nadu, e-Governance | Samacheer Kalvi Economics textbooks, Tamil Nadu Government economic and policy documents (for example the state’s Economic Appraisal and department policy notes), a standard Indian Economy book, and daily news on state schemes |
| VI: TN history and movements (20) | Tamil society, archaeology, Sangam to contemporary literature, Thirukkural (secular nature, universal values, philosophy), Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle, women in the struggle, Justice Party, rationalism, Self-Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, Periyar and Anna | Samacheer Kalvi History textbooks (Tamil Nadu focus), Tamil literature history chapters, and a timeline of 19th and 20th century movements |
| IV: Polity (15) | Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, DPSP, executive, legislature, local government, Panchayat Raj, federalism, elections, judiciary, Lokpal and Lok Ayukta, RTI, consumer protection, human rights, women’s empowerment | Samacheer Kalvi Civics textbooks and a standard Indian Polity book (for example M. Laxmikanth, a commonly used reference) |
| III: Indian history (10) | Indus Valley to Marathas, Vijayanagara and Bahmani, South Indian history, national renaissance, Congress, leaders (Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.C., Nehru, Kamarajar, Gandhi, Azad, Periyar, Rajaji, Bose, Tagore and others), Satyagraha, Partition, Indian culture | Samacheer Kalvi History textbooks and a standard Modern India book |
| I: General Science (5) | Physics, chemistry, life science, health, environment, science and technology, current affairs | Samacheer Kalvi Science textbooks (classes 6 to 10), plus a short note on recent science and technology news |
| II: Geography of India (5) | Physical features, monsoon, rivers, soils, minerals, forests, agriculture, transport, population, disasters, pollution, climate change, green energy | Samacheer Kalvi Geography textbooks and an India map practice book |
Current affairs are named in the syllabus of Units I, II, IV and V. Follow a daily newspaper and a monthly current affairs compilation, with extra focus on Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 – Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests
- TNPSC website (www.tnpsc.gov.in): the official place for the notification, syllabus, announcements and any available previous question papers.
- Previous papers of similar TNPSC technical and combined subject exams: use them to learn the style of Tamil, General Studies and aptitude questions.
- Topic-wise tests: take a short test after each unit.
- Full-length mock tests in CBT format: practise Paper I (200 questions in 3 hours) and Paper II (200 questions in 3 hours) on a computer.
- Error log: record every mistake, the reason and the correct concept, and revise it every week.
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| What to prepare | Material |
|---|---|
| Your core subject | Degree or PG notes, plus practical and field examples |
| The post and department | The notification (qualification, pay level), the department website and the job profile |
| Tamil Nadu and India current affairs | Daily news, government schemes related to your department |
| Your application | Your own certificates, project work, internship or experience |
| Communication | Mock interviews in Tamil and English |
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