{"id":25654722,"date":"2026-07-23T16:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25654722"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:51:53","slug":"tnpsc-exam-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-exam-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC Exam Dates 2026: Complete  Group-wise Exam Schedule &#038; Download Annual Calendar"},"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-6a621537d8640\" 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-6a621537d8640\"  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-exam-dates\/#Important_Update_TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_Revised\" >Important Update: TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date Revised<\/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-exam-dates\/#TNPSC_Exam_Dates_2026_%E2%80%93_Upcoming_Group-wise_Exam_Schedule\" >TNPSC Exam Dates 2026 \u2013 Upcoming Group-wise Exam Schedule<\/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-exam-dates\/#TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_2026_Revised\" >TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 (Revised)<\/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-exam-dates\/#TNPSC_Group_2_Group_2A_Exam_Date_2026\" >TNPSC Group 2 &amp; Group 2A Exam Date 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-exam-dates\/#TNPSC_Group_4_Exam_Date_2026\" >TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2026<\/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-exam-dates\/#TNPSC_Combined_Technical_Services_CTS_Exam_Dates_2026\" >TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Exam Dates 2026<\/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-exam-dates\/#Why_TNPSC_Exam_Dates_2026_Keep_Changing\" >Why TNPSC Exam Dates 2026 Keep Changing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;re preparing for any Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission recruitment exam, knowing the exact TNPSC exam dates 2026 isn&#8217;t optional \u2014 it&#8217;s the foundation of your entire study plan. And this year in particular, dates have been shifting: TNPSC has already postponed one major exam and revised vacancy numbers on another. Stay updated with the TNPSC Exam Dates 2026 through this comprehensive guide. Find the latest exam schedule, notification dates, registration timelines, and important events for all upcoming TNPSC recruitment exams in one place.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-annual-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC Annual Planner 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Update_TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_Revised\"><\/span><strong>Important Update: TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date Revised<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Before anything else \u2014 if you&#8217;re a Group 1 aspirant, note this: TNPSC postponed the Group 1 Preliminary Examination. According to the notification issued on 16 July 2026, the exam originally scheduled for 6 September 2026 has been pushed to 27 September 2026, running from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All other details in Notification No. 05\/2026 \u2014 eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern \u2014 remain unchanged. If you&#8217;ve been studying off an older blog post or PDF that still says &#8220;6th September,&#8221; update your calendar immediately.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Exam_Dates_2026_%E2%80%93_Upcoming_Group-wise_Exam_Schedule\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Exam Dates 2026 \u2013 Upcoming Group-wise Exam Schedule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\">Exam<\/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\">Notification Date<\/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\">Application Window<\/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\">Exam Date<\/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\">Status<\/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\">Group I Services (Combined Civil Services \u2013 I)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23.06.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 Jun \u2013 29 Jul 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>27.09.2026 (revised)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Applications closed, exam upcoming<\/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\">Group II &amp; IIA Services (Combined Civil Services \u2013 II)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11.08.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">TBA<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25.10.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Upcoming<\/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\">Group IV Services (Combined Civil Services \u2013 IV)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">06.10.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">TBA<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20.12.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Upcoming<\/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\">CTS Non-Interview Posts<\/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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Closed<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II: 16 Aug \u2013 12 Sep 2026 \u00b7 Paper I: 19 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Upcoming<\/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\">CTS Diploma\/ITI Level<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">07.07.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ongoing\/Closed<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20.09.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Upcoming<\/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\">CTS Interview Posts (Advt. 19\/2025)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Earlier notification<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Closed<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Held 07\u201308 Mar 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Completed<\/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\">Group 2 &amp; 2A Mains<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Earlier cycle<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Closed<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Held 08 &amp; 22 Feb 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Completed<\/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\">Departmental Exams<\/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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22 May \u2013 02 Jun 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><em>This planner remains tentative overall. Dates for Group 2, Group 4, and CTS Diploma\/ITI stages can still shift, as seen with Group 1.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_1_Exam_Date_2026_Revised\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 (Revised)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Combined Civil Services Examination \u2013 I (Group I Services) is the flagship TNPSC exam, and here&#8217;s where it currently stands:<\/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 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Notification released:<\/strong> 23 June 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Application window:<\/strong> 30 June \u2013 29 July 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Original Prelims date:<\/strong> 6 September 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Revised Prelims date:<\/strong> 27 September 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vacancies notified:<\/strong> 26 posts under Group I Services<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Selection stages:<\/strong> Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The three-week postponement gives candidates extra runway for revision \u2014 use it wisely rather than treating it as a reason to slow down. Current affairs coverage, in particular, benefits from every extra week, since TNPSC Group 1 draws heavily on recent Tamil Nadu government schemes and national events.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_2_Group_2A_Exam_Date_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 2 &amp; Group 2A Exam Date 2026<\/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 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Notification date:<\/strong> 11 August 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Exam commencement:<\/strong> 25 October 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Exam days:<\/strong> 1 (Prelims)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 2 covers interview-based posts, while Group 2A covers non-interview posts \u2014 both fall under the same combined notification and exam date. The Mains stage for the <em>previous<\/em> Group 2\/2A cycle was already conducted on 8 and 22 February 2026, filling 645 vacancies, so this October date refers to the fresh 2026-27 recruitment cycle.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Group_4_Exam_Date_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Group 4 Exam Date 2026<\/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 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Notification date:<\/strong> 6 October 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Exam commencement:<\/strong> 20 December 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Exam days:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Group 4 traditionally receives the highest volume of applications of any TNPSC exam due to its comparatively simpler syllabus and large vacancy count, so expect heavy server traffic during both the application window and hall ticket download phase closer to December.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Combined_Technical_Services_CTS_Exam_Dates_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Exam Dates 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">CTS recruitment is split across three categories, and there&#8217;s a fresh update worth flagging for Non-Interview post aspirants:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\">CTS Category<\/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\">Notification<\/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\">Exam Date<\/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\">Non-Interview Posts<\/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<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paper II (subject-wise): 16 Aug \u2013 12 Sep 2026 \u00b7 Paper I (Tamil + GS + Aptitude): 19 Sep 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\">Diploma \/ ITI Level<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">07.07.2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20.09.2026<\/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\">Interview Posts (Advt. 19\/2025)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Earlier cycle<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Held 07\u201308 March 2026 (completed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Latest CTS Non-Interview update:<\/strong> Via Addendum 4A\/2026 and Addendum 4B\/2026, TNPSC increased the total vacancies for CTS Non-Interview from 461 to 508. However, two posts \u2014 Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) and Junior Chemist under Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited (Post Codes 3611 and 3609) \u2014 have been fully withdrawn, with vacancies reduced to nil for those specific posts. If you applied under either of these post codes, check the addendum directly on tnpsc.gov.in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_TNPSC_Exam_Dates_2026_Keep_Changing\"><\/span><strong>Why TNPSC Exam Dates 2026 Keep Changing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC&#8217;s own Annual Planner explicitly states that all dates are tentative and subject to addition, deletion, or modification. This isn&#8217;t a flaw in the system \u2014 recruitment bodies routinely adjust exam dates based on administrative, logistical, or legal factors. The Group 1 postponement this year is a good example: a three-week shift announced barely seven weeks before the original date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Here&#8217;s how to stay ahead of these changes instead of getting blindsided:<\/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 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Don&#8217;t rely on saved PDFs <\/strong>\u2014 always cross-check the date against tnpsc.gov.in directly before finalizing travel, leave, or last-mile revision plans.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Follow the official &#8220;Announcements&#8221; section<\/strong> on the TNPSC website rather than third-party aggregators for time-critical updates.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Set a recurring monthly reminder<\/strong> to check the Annual Planner page, especially in the 4\u20136 weeks leading up to any exam you&#8217;re appearing for.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Watch for addendums<\/strong> \u2014 vacancy and post-code changes (like the CTS Non-Interview update) are published separately from the main notification and are easy to miss.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Treat a postponement as bonus prep time<\/strong>, not a reason to lose momentum \u2014 extra weeks matter most for current affairs and Mains answer-writing practice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All exam dates listed above reflect the most recent official notifications and addendums available as of 23 July 2026. 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