{"id":25651383,"date":"2026-06-25T12:48:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25651383"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:24:54","slug":"tnpsc-cts-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, PYQs &#038; Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cf69ff3458\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cf69ff3458\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Selection_Process_for_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Selection Process for Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Syllabus_for_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_PDF_Download\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus for Non-Interview Posts &#8211; PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Recruitment_Details_Here\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Recruitment Details Here!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Online_Application_Dates\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Online Application Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_%E2%80%93_How_Many_Stages_Are_There\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts Selection Process &#8211; How Many Stages Are There?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_Things_to_Remember\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Key Things to Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>TNPSC CTS Selection Process 2026 Explained! Once you&#8217;ve checked your eligibility and submitted your application for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026, the next big question is \u2014 how exactly does TNPSC select candidates? What&#8217;s the exam pattern, how many stages are involved, and how is the final merit list prepared? This blog breaks down the entire selection process and exam scheme exactly as laid out in Notification No. 04\/2026, so you know precisely what to prepare for.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Selection_Process_for_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong> TNPSC CTS 2026 Selection Process for Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates are advised to download the official TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Notification PDF 2026 for complete details on the selection process. The notification explains the examination stages, minimum qualifying requirements, certificate verification procedure, and other recruitment guidelines applicable to each post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts 2026 Notification PDF<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CTSNon-Interview-English-Final_.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CTSNon-Interview-English-Final_.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">TNPSC CTS Notification<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Syllabus_for_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus for Non-Interview Posts &#8211; PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Download the TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Syllabus PDF 2026 to access the latest exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, and post-specific technical topics.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Paper<\/th>\n<th>Subjects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CTS-II-English1_2025.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CTS-II-English1_2025.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CTS-II-English1_2025.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CTS-II-English1_2025.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Recruitment_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 <\/strong><strong>Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Recruitment Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Combined Technical Services Examination TNPSC is conducted to recruit candidates for both:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)<\/li>\n<li class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Combined Technical Services Examination Non Interview Posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Detail<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Advertisement No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">734<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Notification No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">04\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Date of Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">461<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Apply Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpscexams.in\">www.tnpscexams.in<\/a> \/ <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_%E2%80%93_Online_Application_Dates\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 <\/strong><strong>Non-Interview Posts &#8211; Online Application Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date &amp; Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Date<\/td>\n<td>20.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start of Online Application<\/td>\n<td>27.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply Online<\/td>\n<td>25.06.2026, 11:59 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td>29.06.2026 (12:01 AM) to 01.07.2026 (11:59 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>To be announced on TNPSC website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Non-Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_%E2%80%93_How_Many_Stages_Are_There\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 Non-Interview Posts Selection Process &#8211; How Many Stages Are There?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Unlike some TNPSC exams that include interviews, the CTS (Non-Interview Posts) recruitment is a single-stage written examination \u2014 there is no interview round. Here&#8217;s the complete journey from exam to appointment:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Written Examination (Paper I + Paper II)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Onscreen Certificate Verification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling (wherever applicable)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Final Selection \/ Merit List Preparation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Stage<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">What Happens<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Ratio (where applicable)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1. Written Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I (OMR) + Paper II (CBT)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2. Onscreen Certificate Verification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Based on min. qualifying marks + reservation rule<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:3 (General), 1:2 (Reserved)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3. Physical Verification &amp; Counselling (with counselling)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Based on written exam rank<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:3 (General), 1:1.5 (Reserved)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3. Physical Verification (without counselling)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Based on written exam rank<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1:1.2 (All categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4. Final Selection<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total marks (Part B+C of Paper I + Paper II), subject to reservation rule<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Rank-based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through each stage in detail.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>Stage 1: The Written Examination &#8211; TNPSC CTS 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates are admitted to the written exam purely based on the claims made in their online application \u2014 at this stage, TNPSC doesn&#8217;t verify your documents yet. That happens later.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern \u2013 Posts Other Than Translator<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The exam consists of two papers:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Paper I (Common Paper)<\/strong> \u2014 3 hours, OMR-based Objective Type<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(included in Part B+C total)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Paper II \u2014 Subject Paper<\/strong> \u2014 3 hours, Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Subject Paper (specific to post)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree \/ PG Degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">200<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Total Marks (Part B + Part C of Paper I + Paper II): 450 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Minimum Qualifying Marks &#8211; TNPSC CTS 2026<\/h4>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Part<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs\/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Others<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part A (Tamil Eligibility)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Part B (General Studies)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">135<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II (Subject Paper)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Part B and Part C of Paper I, along with Paper II, will be evaluated only if the candidate secures the minimum qualifying mark of 40% (i.e., 60 marks) in Part A of Paper I. If you don&#8217;t clear Part A, the rest of your paper simply won&#8217;t be evaluated \u2014 no matter how well you&#8217;ve done.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern \u2013 Translator Post (Different Pattern)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The Translator post (Post Code 3106) has a slightly different scheme since Paper II is descriptive in nature:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I, Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I, Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Studies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(combined)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper I, Part C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SSLC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Translation<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Descriptive<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2\u00bd hours<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Total Marks for Translator Post: 250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Minimum qualifying marks: 60 for SC\/SC(A)\/ST\/MBC\/DC\/BC(OBCM)\/BCM and 60 for Others in Part A; 75\/100 respectively for Part B &amp; C combined.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">TNPSC CTS 2026 &#8211; Language of Question Papers<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Part B and Part C of Paper I are set in both English and Tamil<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Paper II (Subject Papers) \u2014 language varies by subject; many are in English only, while subjects like Agriculture, Business Administration, Statistics-Mathematics-Economics, Horticulture, Civil Engineering, and others are offered in both Tamil and English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Exemption for Differently Abled Candidates<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Differently abled candidates can avail exemption from writing Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test) in Paper I. However, this has to be claimed at the time of online application itself \u2014 subsequent claims will not be entertained. You&#8217;ll need to upload a Certificate of Disability in the format prescribed in Annexure II.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern &#8211; Paper II Subject Papers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Paper II is a subject-specific paper corresponding to the post you&#8217;ve applied for. For example:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Geology (Code 395)<\/strong> \u2192 Assistant Geologist posts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Civil Engineering (Code 398)<\/strong> \u2192 Multiple Assistant Engineer (Civil) posts across departments<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Electronics &amp; Communication Engineering (Code 554)<\/strong> \u2192 System Manager, Assistant Manager (IT)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Business Administration (Code 385)<\/strong> \u2192 Assistant General Manager \/ Regional Manager<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Statistics, Mathematics and Economics (Code 504)<\/strong> \u2192 Block Health Statistician, Assistant Statistical Investigator<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology and Philosophy (Code 571)<\/strong> \u2192 Assistant Superintendent of Approved Schools<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Forensic Science (Code 575)<\/strong> \u2192 Junior Scientific Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">There are 30 different subject paper codes in total covering all 45 posts \u2014 make sure you&#8217;re preparing for the exact subject code linked to your target post, since the syllabus differs significantly between, say, Architecture and Dairy Technology.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>Stage 2: Onscreen Certificate Verification &#8211; TNPSC CTS 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This is an important \u2014 and often less-talked-about \u2014 stage unique to TNPSC&#8217;s modern selection process.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Before candidates are admitted to physical certificate verification and counselling, TNPSC conducts an Onscreen Certificate Verification.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">TNPSC prepares a list of candidates to be called for onscreen verification based on:\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The minimum qualifying marks secured in the written exam<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The rule of reservation of appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The ratio for calling candidates to onscreen verification is:\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1:3 for General category<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1:2 for all reserved categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">So, for instance, if there&#8217;s 1 vacancy in the General category, TNPSC will call 3 times that number of candidates (based on rank) for onscreen verification.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>Stage 3: Physical Certificate Verification and Counselling &#8211; TNPSC CTS 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">After onscreen verification, and based on marks obtained in the written exam, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage \u2014 physical verification, and counselling wherever applicable.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">For Posts Requiring Counselling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>General category:<\/strong> 1:3 ratio<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>All reserved categories:<\/strong> 1:1.5 ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">For Posts NOT Requiring Counselling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>All categories:<\/strong> 1:1.2 ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Special Case \u2014 Single Cadre Strength Posts<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">For posts where the total cadre strength is just one, and where the rule of reservation doesn&#8217;t apply, TNPSC will call 3 candidates (based on written exam marks) to physical certificate verification \/ counselling, regardless of category.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>Stage 4: Final Selection and Merit List &#8211; TNPSC CTS 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The final selection is based on the total marks obtained by the candidate in:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Part B and Part C of Paper I, plus<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Paper II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">&#8230;all subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. 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