{"id":25651836,"date":"2026-06-26T12:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25651836"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:35:03","slug":"tnpsc-cts-study-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-study-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC CTS Non Interview Posts 2026 Study Materials: Syllabus, Best Books, PYQs &#038; Preparation Strategy"},"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-6a3e8276773e7\" 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-6a3e8276773e7\"  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-study-materials\/#TNPSC_CTS_Non-Interview_Posts_Exam_2026_Highlights\" >TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Exam 2026 Highlights<\/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-study-materials\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Know_This_First\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern \u2014 Know This First<\/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-study-materials\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Syllabus_PDF_Download_%E2%80%94_Topic_by_Topic\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus PDF Download \u2014 Topic by Topic<\/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-study-materials\/#Best_Study_Materials_Books_for_TNPSC_CTS_2026\" >Best Study Materials &amp; Books for TNPSC CTS 2026<\/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-study-materials\/#How_to_Get_TNPSC_CTS_2026_Official_Study_Material_for_Free\" >How to Get TNPSC CTS 2026 Official Study Material for Free<\/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-study-materials\/#TNPSC_CTS_2026_Suggested_Study_Plan_%E2%80%93_3%E2%80%934_Months_Before_Exam\" >TNPSC CTS 2026 Suggested Study Plan &#8211; 3\u20134 Months Before Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-study-materials\/#Why_TNPSC_CTS_2026_Exam_Is_Trending\" >Why TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Is Trending<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (CTS) 2026 \u2014 Notification No.04\/2026, dated 20.05.2026 \u2014 has invited applications for 461 technical vacancies across Assistant Engineer, Assistant Geologist, Librarian, Statistical Investigator, Archaeological Officer, and 40+ other posts. With the online application window closed on 25.06.2026 and the written exam date yet to be announced, this is the right time to lock in your study materials and preparation strategy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Below, we have covered the complete exam pattern, syllabus breakdown, subject-wise best books, and the best study materials for TNPSC CTS 2026\u2014everything you need before you start preparing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_Non-Interview_Posts_Exam_2026_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS Non-Interview Posts Exam 2026 Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\">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<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%94_Know_This_First\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern \u2014 Know This First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Before picking study material, you need to understand exactly what&#8217;s being tested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For all posts other than Translator:<\/strong><\/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\">Paper I (Parts A, B, C combined) duration: 3 hours, Objective type, OMR mode<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Paper II: 3 hours, Objective type, Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Total marks: 450 (Part B + Part C of Paper I, and Paper II)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Others = candidates not belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC\/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">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\">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<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\">Qualifying Marks (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\">Paper I<\/td>\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<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\">Paper I<\/td>\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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">180 (combined with Part C)<\/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<\/td>\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 &amp; 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\">\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<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\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Subject Paper (post-specific)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Degree\/PG<\/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<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<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For the Translator post (Post Code 3106) \u2014 a separate, smaller pattern applies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Paper I is the same (Tamil Eligibility Test + General Studies + Aptitude, total 150 marks for Part A and 150 for Parts B&amp;C), but Paper II is a Descriptive Translation paper (100 marks, 2\u00bd hours) instead of objective CBT. Total marks: 250.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Appearing for both Paper I and Paper II is compulsory \u2014 missing either disqualifies you even if you clear the qualifying marks in the other.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Syllabus_PDF_Download_%E2%80%94_Topic_by_Topic\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus PDF Download \u2014 Topic by Topic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TNPSC CTS 2026 syllabus outlines all the topics you need to prepare for the examination. It includes the complete syllabus for General Studies, Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability, and the relevant subject paper. Download TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus PDF now!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">P<strong>aper I, Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Questions, SSLC Standard)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Tested in 7 units:<\/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\"><strong>Grammar (\u0b87\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0ba3\u0bae\u0bcd)<\/strong> \u2013 25 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vocabulary (\u0b9a\u0bca\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bbf)<\/strong> \u2013 15 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Writing Skills (\u0b8e\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bcd)<\/strong> \u2013 15 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Technical Terms (\u0b95\u0bb2\u0bc8\u0b9a\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bca\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd)<\/strong> \u2013 10 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Reading Comprehension (\u0bb5\u0bbe\u0b9a\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bcd)<\/strong> \u2013 15 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Simple Translation (\u0b8e\u0bb3\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1)<\/strong> \u2013 5 questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Tamil Literature, Scholars &amp; Tamil Service (\u0b87\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd)<\/strong> \u2013 15 questions, including Thirukkural (20 chapters), Aathichudi, Nalvazhi, and contributions of Tamil scholars<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates who studied in Tamil medium for the prescribed duration may be exempt from this paper as per eligibility rules \u2014 check the notification&#8217;s exemption clause carefully.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-cts-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC CTS 2026 Syllabus PDF &#8211; All Subjects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Paper I, Part B: General Studies (75 Questions, Degree Standard)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This is the standard TNPSC General Studies syllabus, spread across 6 units:<\/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\">Unit<\/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\">Topic<\/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\">Questions<\/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\">I<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Science<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/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\">II<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Geography of India<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/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\">III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture of India &amp; National Movement<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10<\/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\">IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Polity<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/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\">V<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indian Economy &amp; Development Administration in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/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\">VI<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">History, Culture, Heritage &amp; Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Notice how Units V and VI (Tamil Nadu-specific content) carry 40 out of 75 marks \u2014 nearly 53% of General Studies. This is the single biggest scoring opportunity and must not be ignored in favor of only national-level GK.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Paper I, Part C: Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability (25 Questions, SSLC Standard)<\/strong><\/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>Unit I \u2013 Aptitude (15 Qs):<\/strong> Simplification, Percentage, HCF, LCM, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time and Work<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Unit II \u2013 Reasoning (10 Qs):<\/strong> Logical reasoning, Puzzles, Dice, Visual reasoning, Alphanumeric reasoning, Number series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Paper II: Subject Paper (200 Questions, 300 Marks, Degree\/PG Standard)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This is post-specific \u2014 there are 30 different subject papers, each tied to a group of posts. A few examples:<\/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 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\">Code<\/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\">Posts It Applies To<\/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\">Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile &amp; Civil Engineering<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">562<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering)<\/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\">Civil Engineering<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">398<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Engineer (Civil) \u2013 multiple departments, Assistant Manager (Civil)<\/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\">Electrical, Electronics &amp; Communication Engineering<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">514<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Assistant Manager (Electrical)<\/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\">Mechanical, Production &amp; Manufacturing Engineering<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">399<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Assistant Director of Boilers<\/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\">Geology<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">395<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Geologist (all 3 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\">Computer Science, IT, Electrical &amp; Communication Engg<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">554<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">System Manager, Assistant Manager (IT)<\/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\">Library and Information Science<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">594<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Librarian, Assistant Librarian<\/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\">Archaeology<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">420<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Archaeological Officer<\/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\">Statistics, Mathematics &amp; Economics<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">504<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Block Health Statistician, Assistant Statistical Investigator<\/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\">Horticulture<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">493<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Horticultural Officer<\/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\">Town Planning, Civil Engineering &amp; Architecture<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">560<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Architectural\/Planning Assistant<\/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\">Visual Communication<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">477<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Junior Photographer<\/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\">Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology &amp; Philosophy<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">571<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Asst. Superintendent of Approved Schools<\/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\">Business Administration<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">385<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant General Manager \/ Regional Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><em>(Check the official notification&#8217;s Annexure for the full list of all 30 subject papers, language of question paper, and exact post mapping \u2014 some papers are bilingual (Tamil &amp; English), others are English-only.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Study_Materials_Books_for_TNPSC_CTS_2026\"><\/span><strong>Best Study Materials &amp; Books for TNPSC CTS 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">1. Tamil Eligibility Test<\/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\">8th to 10th Std Tamil Nadu State Board Tamil textbooks (Samacheer Kalvi) \u2014 the syllabus is explicitly SSLC standard<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Thirukkural with commentary (focus on the 20 chapters mentioned in the syllabus: \u0b85\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bb2\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bc1\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bcd, \u0b92\u0bb4\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bae\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bc8\u0bae\u0bc8, \u0baa\u0bca\u0bb1\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bc8\u0bae\u0bc8, \u0b88\u0b95\u0bc8, etc.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sura&#8217;s \/ Premier&#8217;s TNPSC Tamil Eligibility Test Guide<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice books for \u0b87\u0bb2\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0ba3\u0bae\u0bcd (Grammar) and \u0bae\u0bca\u0bb4\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1 (Translation) by standard TNPSC publishers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">2. General Studies<\/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\">NCERT textbooks (Class 6\u201312) \u2014 History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tamil Nadu State Board textbooks (6th\u201312th Std, Samacheer Kalvi) \u2014 especially for Tamil Nadu History, Polity, and Economy sections<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (for Unit IV)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Manorama Yearbook \/ Tamil Nadu Yearbook \u2014 current affairs and Tamil Nadu-specific government schemes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spectrum&#8217;s &#8220;A Brief History of Modern India&#8221; \u2014 for Unit III<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard TNPSC General Studies guides by Sura, Pradeep, Sai Bharath, or Vijay Nicole \u2014 these compile TN Board + NCERT content specifically aligned to TNPSC syllabus units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">3. Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability<\/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\">R.S. Aggarwal \u2013 Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Verbal-Non-Verbal Reasoning (covers both units comprehensively)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">TNPSC-specific Aptitude guides by Sura\/Pradeep for exam-pattern practice<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Daily practice apps\/websites for number series, puzzles, and simplification drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">4. Paper II \u2013 Subject Paper (Engineering \/ Science \/ Other Streams)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Since this is degree-level subject knowledge, the best sources are:<\/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\">Your own degree-level textbooks and class notes (Paper II closely mirrors a standard UG\/PG syllabus in your branch)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard reference textbooks for your specific stream:\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\">Civil Engineering: S.S. Bhavikatti, B.C. Punmia (Surveying, Strength of Materials)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mechanical Engineering: R.S. Khurmi (Theory of Machines, Strength of Materials)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Electrical\/Electronics: B.L. Theraja<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Geology: standard GATE Geology \/ UPSC Geologist preparation books<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Library Science: standard LIS textbooks for UGC-NET\/SET aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Previous TNPSC AE \/ CTS question papers for your specific subject code \u2014 extremely useful to gauge difficulty and recurring topics<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">GATE\/UGC-NET preparation material for your discipline works well as supplementary practice, since many Paper II units overlap with these exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_TNPSC_CTS_2026_Official_Study_Material_for_Free\"><\/span><strong>How to Get TNPSC CTS 2026 Official Study Material for Free<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>TNPSC official website (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 download the full notification PDF, which contains the complete syllabus (Annexure III) for both Paper I and all 30 Paper II subject codes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Previous year question papers<\/strong> are published on the TNPSC website under &#8220;Question Papers&#8221; \u2014 extremely useful, since TNPSC often repeats question patterns and Tamil Nadu-specific topics<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>TN Government scheme portals and PIB Tamil Nadu<\/strong> \u2014 for updated current affairs on welfare schemes, useful for GS Unit V<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTS_2026_Suggested_Study_Plan_%E2%80%93_3%E2%80%934_Months_Before_Exam\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTS 2026 Suggested Study Plan &#8211; 3\u20134 Months Before Exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\">Phase<\/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\">Focus<\/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<\/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\">Phase 1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Build basics \u2014 NCERT\/TN Board for GS, R.S. 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