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If you are looking for a clear TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts study plan 2026, this 120-day schedule gives you a day-by-day and week-by-week timetable built on the unit-wise syllabus and question weightage of Notification No. 8/2026 (Advertisement No. 741). It covers the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts), which has 170 tentative vacancies in 31 posts.
The plan covers all four things you need to clear: the Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Reasoning, and your Paper II subject, followed by revision, mock tests and interview preparation.
Last date to apply: 6 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The exam date has not been announced. If TNPSC announces a date earlier or later than 120 days from your start, use the “How to adjust the plan” section below.
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Study Plan 2026
| Phase | Days | Weeks | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 and 2: Learn | Days 1 to 84 | Weeks 1 to 12 | Finish the whole syllabus once, with unit tests |
| Phase 3: Revise | Days 85 to 105 | Weeks 13 to 15 | Revise every unit, build short notes, take sectional tests |
| Phase 4: Mock and polish | Days 106 to 119 | Weeks 16 to 17 | Full-length mocks, error analysis, interview practice |
| Final day | Day 120 | Rest and light revision |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 – The Syllabus Behind This Plan
Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (100 questions)
| Unit | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Grammar | 25 |
| II | Vocabulary | 15 |
| III | Writing skills | 15 |
| IV | Technical terms | 10 |
| V | Reading and comprehension | 15 |
| VI | Simple translation | 5 |
| VII | Literature, Tamil scholars and Tamil service | 15 |
Part B: General Studies (75 questions)
| Unit | Topic | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| VI | History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| V | Indian Economy and Development Administration 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 |
Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 questions)
| Block | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Aptitude | Simplification, percentage, HCF, LCM, ratio and proportion, simple interest, compound interest, area, volume, time and work | 15 |
| Reasoning | Logical reasoning, puzzles, dice, visual reasoning, alpha-numeric reasoning, number series | 10 |
Paper II: Your subject paper (200 questions)
Choose the subject paper that matches your qualification. Each subject paper has its own unit list and weightage in Annexure III of the notification, summarised on the study material.
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Paper II needs about 63 days (9 weeks) of focused learning in this plan. Use this simple rule to schedule your own subject:
Days for a unit = number of questions in the unit × 0.3, rounded.
| Questions in the unit | Days to allot |
|---|---|
| 5 | 2 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 30 | 9 |
| 35 | 10 |
| 60 | 18 |
Start with the heaviest units and finish all units by Day 63. Keep the last 2 days as buffer.
Veterinary Science (Code 396), Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (79 vacancies)
| Order | Unit | Questions | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VI Veterinary Microbiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine | 30 | 9 |
| 2 | IX Clinical Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Surgery and Radiology | 30 | 9 |
| 3 | II Livestock Production Management | 20 | 6 |
| 4 | III Animal Nutrition | 20 | 6 |
| 5 | IV Livestock Breeding and Genetics | 20 | 6 |
| 6 | VII Pathology, Parasitology and Pharmacology | 20 | 6 |
| 7 | I General (livestock sector, policies, laws) | 20 | 6 |
| 8 | V Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry | 15 | 5 |
| 9 | X Livestock Products Technology | 15 | 5 |
| 10 | VIII Extension Education | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 200 | 61 (plus 2 buffer days) |
Zoology and Medical Entomology (Code 567), Senior Entomologist (13 vacancies)
Ten units of 20 questions each, so 6 days per unit (60 days) plus a 3-day buffer. Study the entomology core first (Unit V: Medical Entomology; Unit VI: mosquito-borne diseases; Unit VII: ticks, mites and other vectors; Unit VIII: insecticides and vector control programmes), then Units I to IV and IX to X.
Other subjects
Use the same rule for your own paper, whether it is Basics of Engineering (Code 422), Financial and Cost Accountancy (434), Statistics and Economics (564), Library and Information Science (595), Psychology (372), or another paper.
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Study Plan 2026 – The 120-Day Week-by-Week Plan
Phase 1 and 2: Learning (Weeks 1 to 12, Days 1 to 84)
| Week | Days | Paper II (about 2 hrs) | General Studies (about 1.5 hrs) | Tamil Part A (about 1 hr) | Aptitude (30 min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 to 7 | Read the syllabus and rank units by weightage. Start the heaviest unit | Unit VI TN history: Tamil society, archaeology, Sangam literature | Unit I Grammar: letters, word types | Number system, simplification |
| 2 | 8 to 14 | Heaviest unit continues | Unit VI: Thirukkural, Tamil literature | Unit I: sandhi, spelling errors | Percentage |
| 3 | 15 to 21 | Next unit | Unit VI: freedom struggle in TN, women in the struggle | Unit I: sentence structure, tenses | Ratio and proportion |
| 4 | 22 to 28 | Next unit | Unit V Economy: planning, NITI Aayog, RBI, fiscal and monetary policy | Unit II Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms | HCF and LCM |
| 5 | 29 to 35 | Next unit | Unit V: Finance Commission, GST, agriculture and industry | Unit II: word usage, correction of usage | Simple interest |
| 6 | 36 to 42 | Next unit | Unit V: TN development, human development indicators, welfare schemes | Unit III Writing skills | Compound interest |
| 7 | 43 to 49 | Next unit | Unit IV Polity: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP | Unit III: sentence formation, tradition-based usage | Time and work |
| 8 | 50 to 56 | Next unit | Unit IV: Union and State executive, legislature, local government | Unit IV Technical terms | Area and volume |
| 9 | 57 to 63 | Last Paper II units and 2 buffer days | Unit IV: judiciary, Lokpal, RTI, consumer protection, human rights | Unit V Comprehension and idioms | Reasoning: number series |
| 10 | 64 to 70 | Second pass: heaviest units | Unit III Indian history: ancient and medieval India | Unit V: comprehension practice | Reasoning: puzzles |
| 11 | 71 to 77 | Second pass: next units | Unit III: national renaissance, national movement, leaders | Unit VI Translation, Unit VII Thirukkural chapters | Reasoning: dice, alpha-numeric |
| 12 | 78 to 84 | Second pass: remaining units | Unit I Science and Unit II Geography (3 days each) | Unit VII: ethical works, Tamil scholars | Reasoning: visual and logical |
Saturday of every week: take the weekly tests. Sunday: revise the week.
Phase 3: Revision (Weeks 13 to 15, Days 85 to 105)
| Week | Days | Focus | Daily plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 85 to 91 | Paper II revision (full syllabus, two quick passes) | Paper II: 3 hours revision plus unit tests. GS: 1 hour revising Units VI and V. Tamil: 1 hour Part A sectional. Aptitude: 30 minutes |
| 14 | 92 to 98 | General Studies and Tamil revision | GS: 2 hours revising Units IV, III, I, II and current affairs. Tamil: 1.5 hours revision of all units. Paper II: 1.5 hours (weak units) |
| 15 | 99 to 105 | All-subject revision with short notes and the error log | Rotate: one subject block each in the morning, noon and evening. Take 2 full-length mocks this week |
Phase 4: Mock Tests and Polish (Weeks 16 to 17, Days 106 to 119)
| Week | Days | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 106 to 112 | Day 106: Paper I full mock. Day 107: error analysis. Day 108: Paper II full mock. Day 109: error analysis. Days 110 to 112: weak-unit revision, Part A sectional, aptitude drills, 2 hours of interview practice |
| 17 | 113 to 119 | Alternate Paper I and Paper II mocks every 2 days, always followed by one full day of analysis and revision of the error log. Revise Tamil technical terms, Thirukkural chapters, Tamil Nadu schemes, formulas and short notes. 1 to 2 hours of mock interview daily |
| Day 120 | Rest. Light revision of short notes for 1 to 2 hours only. Check exam centre, hall ticket and documents |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Study Plan 2026 – Detailed Day-Wise Plan for the First 14 Days
Use this as a template for how to run every week.
| Day | Paper II | General Studies | Tamil | Aptitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study the syllabus, rank units, collect books | Read the GS syllabus | Read Part A syllabus | Take a baseline test (any 20 questions) | Take a baseline mock test of Paper I and note your score |
| 2 | Unit 1, topic 1 | TN history: Tamil society | Grammar: letters | Number system | 10-question quiz |
| 3 | Unit 1, topic 2 | TN history: archaeology | Grammar: word types | Number system | Quiz |
| 4 | Unit 1, topic 3 | TN history: Sangam period | Grammar: parts of speech | Simplification | Quiz |
| 5 | Unit 1, topic 4 | TN history: Sangam literature | Grammar: spelling errors | Simplification | Quiz |
| 6 | Unit 1, topic 5 | Thirukkural: secular nature | Grammar: sandhi | Percentage | Quiz |
| 7 | Weekly tests | Weekly tests | Part A sectional | Aptitude test | Test, analysis, error log |
| 8 | Revise Week 1, then Unit 1, topic 6 | TN history: Thirukkural, values | Grammar: sentence types | Percentage | Quiz |
| 9 | Unit 1, topic 7 | TN history: Tamil literature | Grammar: sandhi, correct usage | Percentage word problems | Quiz |
| 10 | Unit 1, topic 8 | TN history: Tamil literature | Grammar: tenses | Ratio | Quiz |
| 11 | Unit 1, topic 9 | TN history: medieval Tamil Nadu | Grammar: question practice | Ratio and proportion | Quiz |
| 12 | Unit 1 test, then Unit 2 | TN history: revision | Grammar: mixed test | HCF | Quiz |
| 13 | Unit 2, topic 1 | TN history: unit test | Grammar: revision | LCM | Quiz |
| 14 | Weekly tests | Weekly tests | Part A sectional | Aptitude test | Test, analysis, update short notes |
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| Checkpoint | Target |
|---|---|
| End of Week 4 | Paper II: first 2 to 3 heavy units done. Part A grammar done. TN history Unit VI done. Part A sectional score of at least 60% |
| End of Week 8 | Paper II: about 5 to 6 units. GS Units VI, V done, Polity under way. Part A sectional at 70% or more |
| End of Week 12 | First full pass of the entire syllabus complete. Part A sectional at 75% or more. GS unit tests at 65% or more |
| End of Week 15 | Two full mocks taken. All unit tests repeated for weak areas. Short notes complete |
| End of Week 17 | Steady mock scores above your target (suggested: 60% or more of 450) and Part A scores of 100 or more out of 150 |
These are suggested personal targets, not official cut-offs.
TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Study Plan 2026 – Part A Tamil Plan Within the 120 Days
| Weeks | Unit | Questions | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | I Grammar | 25 | Rules, spelling and usage, 30 practice questions a day |
| 4 to 5 | II Vocabulary | 15 | Synonyms, antonyms, correct usage; build a word list |
| 6 to 7 | III Writing skills | 15 | Sentence formation and tradition-based usage |
| 8 | IV Technical terms | 10 | Build and revise a terms list (science, medicine, administration, IT, media) |
| 9 to 10 | V Comprehension | 15 | 3 passages a day, idioms and proverbs |
| 11 | VI Translation, VII Thirukkural | 5, 15 | Terms and notices; learn the listed Thirukkural chapters |
| 12 | VII Literature | 15 | Ethical works, Tamil scholars and Tamil service (textbooks up to SSLC) |
| 13 to 17 | Revision | 100 | Weekly sectional tests, a daily 10 to 20 question warm-up |
General Studies Plan Within the 120 Days – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026
| Weeks | Unit | Questions | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | VI TN history, culture and movements | 20 | Timeline of movements, leaders and literature |
| 4 to 6 | V Economy and TN development | 20 | Concepts plus TN schemes and indicators |
| 7 to 9 | IV Polity | 15 | Articles, bodies, comparison tables |
| 10 to 11 | III Indian history and national movement | 10 | Leaders, events, timelines |
| 12 | I Science and II Geography | 5 and 5 | Quick basics, maps, notes |
| 13 to 17 | Revision | 75 | Unit tests, current affairs, error log |
Current affairs for 30 minutes daily, with focus on Tamil Nadu.
Aptitude and Reasoning Plan Within the 120 Days – TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Number system, simplification, percentage |
| 4 to 6 | Ratio and proportion, HCF and LCM, simple interest |
| 7 to 8 | Compound interest, time and work |
| 9 to 10 | Area and volume, number series |
| 11 to 12 | Puzzles, dice, alpha-numeric reasoning, visual and logical reasoning |
| 13 to 17 | Daily 20-question timed sets, with formulas and tables revised |
TNPSC CTSE Interview Within the 120 Days
| Weeks | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 to 12 | Keep notes on your subject’s practical and field applications as you learn |
| 13 to 15 | Read the notification details of your post and department, prepare your own “about me”, “why this post” and “scenario” answers |
| 16 to 17 | Daily mock interview practice (1 to 2 hours), in Tamil and English, with a friend or mentor. Keep documents ready for verification |
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Enroll Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Is 120 days enough to prepare for TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts?
Yes, if you already have a degree-level base in your subject. The plan gives about 9 weeks to Paper II, 12 weeks for Tamil, General Studies and Aptitude, 3 weeks of revision and 2 weeks of mock tests.
Which subject should I start with?
Start with your heaviest Paper II unit, Tamil grammar (Part A), and Tamil Nadu history (General Studies Unit VI), all in Week 1.
How much time should I give to the Tamil Eligibility Test?
About 1 hour daily, because you need at least 60 out of 150 marks. Otherwise your other papers will not be evaluated.
How do I plan Paper II for my subject?
Rank your units by number of questions, then give each unit about 0.3 days per question, starting with the heaviest.
When should I start taking mock tests?
Take unit tests from Week 1, sectional tests every week, and full-length mocks from Week 15.
