{"id":25662036,"date":"2026-10-06T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25662036"},"modified":"2026-10-06T16:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:07:33","slug":"tnpsc-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026: Written Exam, Certificate Verification, Interview &#038; Final Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6ac4f043c1efa\" 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-6ac4f043c1efa\"  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-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_2026_Selection_Process\" >TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 Selection Process<\/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-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\" >TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026<\/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-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/#TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_2026_%E2%80%93_Final_Selection_and_Ranking_Procedure\" >TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 &#8211; Final Selection and Ranking Procedure<\/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-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/#Important_Points_About_TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\" >Important Points About TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 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-ctse-interview-posts-selection-process\/#How_to_Prepare_for_the_TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\" >How to Prepare for the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts selection process 2026 has two stages: a written examination (computer based test) and an interview. Between these two stages, shortlisted candidates also go through onscreen certificate verification and physical certificate verification. The final rank is decided by the combined marks of the written exam and the interview.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This is the selection process for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts), Notification No. 8\/2026 (Advertisement No. 741), which has 170 tentative vacancies in 31 posts.<\/p>\n<blockquote dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last date to apply: 6 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The exam date has not been announced yet. TNPSC will publish the paper-wise date and time on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_2026_Selection_Process\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 Selection Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages, including a written examination and an interview, as prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent selection stages based on the applicable recruitment rules.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For complete details about the selection stages and assessment process, candidates can refer to the official notification.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Medium<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Download PDF<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamil<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CTSE-Interview-Posts-Tamil.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CTSE-Interview-Posts-Tamil.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CTSE-Interview-Posts-English.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CTSE-Interview-Posts-English.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25627694\">Download Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Stage<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What happens<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stage 1: Written Examination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability) and Paper II (Subject Paper), both Computer Based Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Onscreen certificate verification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Shortlisted candidates upload and verify their certificates (ratio 1:3 \/ 1:4 or 1:10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Physical certificate verification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Candidates admitted on the basis of written exam marks and reservation rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stage 2: Interview<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>60 marks, to judge suitability for the post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Final selection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Based on the total marks of the written exam (Paper I Part B and Part C, and Paper II) plus the interview, subject to reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Counselling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wherever applicable, based on rank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Appearing for Paper I, Paper II and the Interview is compulsory. Candidates who skip any of them will not be considered for selection, even if they score the minimum qualifying marks.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Stage 1: Written Examination Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Candidates are admitted to the written examination based on the claims made in the online application, and the admission is only provisional.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Exam pattern for all posts except Tamil Reporter and English Reporter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The exam is objective type and conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).<\/li>\n<li>Questions in Part B and Part C of Paper I are set in both English and Tamil.<\/li>\n<li>The Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A) marks are not added to the 450 marks. It is a qualifying test.<\/li>\n<li>The notification does not mention negative marking in the scheme of examination. Read the exam-day instructions in Annexure IV of the notification for any other rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Maximum Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper I, Part A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>3 hours (for Paper I)<\/td>\n<td>150 (qualifying)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper I, Part B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>General Studies<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>75<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>150 (Part B and C together)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper I, Part C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Subject Paper<\/td>\n<td>Degree \/ PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>3 hours<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total (Part B and Part C of Paper I, and Paper II)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>450<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interview<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>60<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Grand total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>510<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Exam pattern for Tamil Reporter and English Reporter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Paper<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Maximum Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I, Part A<\/td>\n<td>Tamil Eligibility Test<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>3 hours<\/td>\n<td>150 (qualifying)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I, Part B<\/td>\n<td>General Studies<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>75<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I, Part C<\/td>\n<td>Aptitude and Mental Ability<\/td>\n<td>SSLC<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Paper II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stenography in Tamil (383) or Stenography in English (378)<\/td>\n<td>Diploma<\/td>\n<td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1\u00bd hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total (Part B and Part C, and Paper II)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interview<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026: Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Component<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Minimum qualifying marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I, Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test)<\/td>\n<td>40% (60 marks out of 150) for all candidates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Part B and Part C of Paper I plus Paper II (450 marks)<\/td>\n<td>135 for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC\/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM; 180 for Others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interview<\/td>\n<td>No minimum qualifying mark is specified in the scheme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Why Part A matters most<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Paper II, and Part B and Part C of Paper I, are evaluated only if you score at least 40% (60 marks) in Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test). A candidate who fails Part A is out of the selection process, regardless of how well the other papers went.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Exemption for differently abled candidates<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Differently abled candidates can claim exemption from writing Part A (Tamil Eligibility Test). You must furnish the details in the online application and upload the disability certificate in the prescribed format. A claim made later will receive no attention.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Paper II: Subject Papers and Subject Codes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Choose only the subject paper in which you hold the required educational qualification. The subject paper for each post is fixed by the notification.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Subject Paper<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Medium of question paper<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Post(s)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (PG Degree)<\/td>\n<td>397<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Research Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Degree)<\/td>\n<td>396<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Veterinary Assistant Surgeon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Associate Company Secretaryship (Final)<\/td>\n<td>473<\/td>\n<td>Final<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary, Assistant Secretary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Basics of Engineering<\/td>\n<td>422<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>Tamil and English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical), Senior Officer (Technical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business Administration, Financial and Cost Accountancy<\/td>\n<td>525<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>AGM (Projects) Investment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chemical, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering<\/td>\n<td>527<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Deputy Manager (Safety), Unit Head \u2013 DGM Cadre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer Science, Information Technology and Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering<\/td>\n<td>554<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>System Analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communication and Mechanical Engineering<\/td>\n<td>566<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering<\/td>\n<td>402<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Deputy Manager (Instrumental)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engineering and Business Administration (Project Management)<\/td>\n<td>475<\/td>\n<td>Degree and PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>AGM (Projects) Project Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engineering and Business Administration (Infrastructure)<\/td>\n<td>474<\/td>\n<td>Degree and PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>AGM (Projects) Infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financial and Cost Accountancy<\/td>\n<td>434<\/td>\n<td>Final<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>AGM (Finance), Assistant Manager (Finance), Accounts Officer, Manager (Accounts), Senior Officer (Finance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Library and Information Science<\/td>\n<td>595<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>District Library Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nautical Science<\/td>\n<td>596<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Port Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\n<td>372<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>Tamil and English<\/td>\n<td>Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public Administration and Business Administration<\/td>\n<td>524<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>Tamil and English<\/td>\n<td>Bursar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Statistics and Economics<\/td>\n<td>564<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Manager (General)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Statistics, Mathematics and Economics<\/td>\n<td>504<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>Tamil and English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Director of Statistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Town Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture<\/td>\n<td>560<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traditional Architecture and Traditional Sculpture<\/td>\n<td>511<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>Tamil<\/td>\n<td>Regional Sthapathi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Textile Technology and Handloom Technology<\/td>\n<td>628<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Director of Textiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoology and Medical Entomology<\/td>\n<td>567<\/td>\n<td>PG Degree<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Senior Entomologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stenography in English<\/td>\n<td>378<\/td>\n<td>Diploma<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>English Reporter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stenography in Tamil<\/td>\n<td>383<\/td>\n<td>Diploma<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Reporter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The detailed syllabus for the written exam is in Annexure III of the notification. The unit-wise distribution of questions is only indicative, and TNPSC can marginally increase or decrease the number of questions in each unit.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Stage 2: Onscreen and Physical Certificate Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Onscreen certificate verification<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>TNPSC draws a list of candidates for onscreen certificate verification based on the minimum qualifying marks and the rule of reservation.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are admitted in the ratio of:\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>1:3 or 1:4 for posts not requiring experience<\/li>\n<li>1:10 for posts requiring experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The experience certificate you upload is verified by a committee formed by the Head of the Department or organisation concerned. The committee can reject the certificate after due process, and its decision is final.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Physical certificate verification and interview<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After onscreen verification, candidates are admitted to the physical certificate verification and interview based on their written exam marks and the rule of reservation:<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Situation<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Candidates called<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacancies in a reservation category (SC, SC(A), ST, MBC\/DC, BC(OBCM), BCM or General Turn) are <strong>5 or above<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2 times<\/strong> the number of vacancies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacancies in a reservation category are <strong>4 or below<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3 times<\/strong> the number of vacancies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Post with a <strong>single cadre strength<\/strong> where reservation does not apply<\/td>\n<td><strong>3 candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Many posts in this recruitment have only 1 or 2 vacancies, so the written exam rank decides whether you reach the interview. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-ctse-interview-posts-vacancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vacancy details<\/a> for the numbers.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Stage 3: The Interview (60 Marks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The interview carries 60 marks.<\/li>\n<li>Its objective is to assess your suitability for the post by judging your personality, bearing, aptitude, general knowledge and technical knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Date and time of the physical certificate verification, interview and counselling are published on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a>. TNPSC also sends SMS and email to the registered mobile number and email ID, but it is not responsible if a message does not reach you due to an incorrect number or a technical issue. Always check the website.<\/li>\n<li>Carry your original certificates for the physical verification. Any discrepancy between your online claims and your documents can lead to rejection after due process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_2026_%E2%80%93_Final_Selection_and_Ranking_Procedure\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts 2026 &#8211; Final Selection and Ranking Procedure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">How the final rank is decided<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The merit (ranking) list is prepared on the total marks of the written exam (Part B and Part C of Paper I, and Paper II, out of 450) plus the interview (out of 60), a total of 510.<\/li>\n<li>The final selection is made subject to the rule of reservation of appointments.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are allowed to take part in counselling (wherever applicable) based on their rank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Tie-breaking rules<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If two or more candidates have equal total marks:<\/p>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The candidate senior in age is placed higher.<\/li>\n<li>If the age is also the same, the candidate with higher marks in the written exam is placed higher.<\/li>\n<li>If the written exam marks are also equal, the candidate who submitted the application earlier (determined from the application number) is placed higher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Reservation rules<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The rule of reservation of appointments applies to this recruitment.<\/li>\n<li>Reservation of appointment for Destitute Widow and Ex-Servicemen does not apply to this recruitment.<\/li>\n<li>For posts with a total cadre strength of one, the rule of reservation does not apply.<\/li>\n<li>Vacancies and their distribution are tentative. If they are revised before the written exam results, the number of candidates selected for the next stages will be revised accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_About_TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>Important Points About TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Admission is provisional at every stage, subject to your satisfying the eligibility conditions. Admission to the exam, certificate verification, interview, counselling or inclusion in the selection list does not give any right to appointment.<\/li>\n<li>TNPSC can reject a candidature at any stage, even after selection, if a wrong claim or a violation of rules is confirmed.<\/li>\n<li>Hall tickets are released on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpscexams.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpscexams.in<\/a> for download. They are not sent by post.<\/li>\n<li>Results, the list of candidates for onscreen certificate verification, and dates are published on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Requests for change of date or time of the exam, certificate verification or interview, relaxation of conditions or minimum marks, or revaluation of answer sheets are not entertained.<\/li>\n<li>During the recruitment, TNPSC does not provide information on selection particulars, including through petitions under the Right to Information Act. The details are disclosed on the website after the selection process is completed.<\/li>\n<li>The selection is provisional, subject to the final orders in court cases pending before the Madras High Court and its Madurai Bench relating to this recruitment.<\/li>\n<li>Banned items such as mobile phones, smart watches, electronic devices, books, notes, mathematical and drawing instruments, log tables and hand bags are not allowed in the exam hall. Violations can lead to invalidation of the answer sheet, debarment or rejection of candidature.<\/li>\n<li>Never trust touts or agents. All TNPSC recruitments are purely merit-based.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_TNPSC_CTSE_Interview_Posts_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Prepare for the TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Selection Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Clear Part A first.<\/strong> Practise Tamil grammar, literature and language questions at SSLC standard, since 60 marks out of 150 are a must.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build Part B and C accuracy.<\/strong> Prepare General Studies at degree standard, plus aptitude and mental ability at SSLC standard. These marks count towards your rank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Master your Paper II subject.<\/strong> Paper II carries 300 of the 450 written marks, so your subject paper decides most of your rank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know the cut-offs.<\/strong> Aim well above 180 out of 450 if you belong to the Others category, and above 135 for the reserved categories, because the real shortlist depends on the vacancies and the competition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare for the interview.<\/strong> Revise your core subject, current affairs of Tamil Nadu and India, and prepare to talk about your education and work experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep documents ready.<\/strong> Organise certificates in advance for onscreen and physical verification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-ctse-interview-posts-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Notification 2026<\/a>, <a 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