The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released recruitment notification for Combined Technical Services Examination 2025 (CTSE-2025), announcing 1,910 vacancies across 32+ state departments. With applications open from June 13 to July 12, 2025, here’s your complete roadmap to securing one of these prestigious technical positions. The online application window for TNPSC CTSE 2025 opened on June 13, 2025, and the deadline for submitting applications is July 12, 2025.
TNPSC CTSE Recruitment 2025
| Recruiting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,910 |
| Application Dates | 13 June – 12 July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Certificate Verification, Interview |
| Official Portal | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Engineering Roles:
- Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (60%+ aggregate)
- ITI Alternative: NCVT-certified trades (Fitter, Electrician) + 3 years experience
- Non-Engineering Roles:
- Diploma in Agriculture/Fisheries + TNPSC technical certification
Age Limit (as of 01/07/2025)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 | 32 |
| OBC/MBC | 21 | 35 |
| SC/ST | 21 | 37 |
| PwBD | Additional 10-year relaxation |
Application Process
- Registration (tnpsc.gov.in):
- Click “CTSE-2025” Create profile with mobile/Aadhaar
- Form Filling:
- Select preferred department Upload:
- Photo (200x230px, <50KB)
- Signature (140x60px, <30KB)
- Diploma/ITI certificates (PDF, <1MB)
- Select preferred department Upload:
- Fee Payment:CategoryFeeGeneral₹250SC/ST/PwBDExemptPayment Mode: Net banking/UPI
- Final Submission:
- Verify details Submit Print confirmation
- Correction Window: July 15-17, 2025.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Two-Tier Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (October 2025):
- Subjects: Technical Aptitude (70%) + General Tamil (30%)
- Format: 100 MCQs, 150 marks, 3 hours
- Qualifying Cutoff: 40% (30% for reserved categories)
- Mains Exam (January 2026):Paper Topics Marks Domain Knowledge, Technical Case Studies, Tamil Language
Important Dates
| Online Start | 13 June 2025 |
| Last Date | 12 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Prelims Admit Card | 20 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | 12 October 2025 |
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
FAQs
Q1: Can BE/B.Tech graduates apply?
*No. Only diploma/ITI holders eligible as per CTSE-2025 guidelines.
Q2: Is physical fitness required?
Yes. Medical test for PWD/Highways roles post-selection.
Q3: How many attempts allowed?
*General: 4 | OBC: 6 | SC/ST: No limit.
Q4: Will posting be district-specific?
Yes. Option to choose preferred district during application.