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TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025: Applications are invited for direct recruitment to various posts in Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) for 1910 vacancies across multiple departments. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post from 13th June to 12th July 2025. There are a total of 1,910 vacancies. Candidates have to go through the selection process as mentioned in the TNPSC notification for this post. In this article, you will get all the detailed information about this recruitment. However, we always recommend that you read the official notification carefully before applying.
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 13.06.2025 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 12.07.2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 16.07.2025 to 18.07.2025 |
| Paper I Examination Date | 31.08.2025 (Forenoon) |
| Paper II Examination Date | 07.09.2025 and 11.09.2025 to 15.09.2025 |
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Total Vacancies | 1910 | Across all departments and posts |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) - TANGEDCO | 656 | Level 5 (₹21,100-67,100) |
| Junior Training Officer (Various Trades) | Approx. 500 | Multiple trades under Employment Dept. |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer | 50 | Level 10 (CPS) |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | 26 | Level 10 (CPS) |
| Junior Draughting Officer (Highways) | 41 | |
| Technical Assistant (Civil) - TN Housing Board | 35 | |
| Surveyor - TN Housing Board | 10 | Level 11 (CPS) |
| Junior Tradesman (Various Trades) | Approx. 100 | Under TNSTC divisions |
| Other Technical Posts | Approx. 500 | Distributed across multiple departments |
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may be modified. Includes backlog vacancies and shortfall vacancies for SC/ST categories.
Abbreviations: CPS - Contributory Pension Scheme, EPF - Employees' Provident Fund
TNPSC CTS Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Minimum: 18 years for most posts (21 years for Junior Training Officer posts)
- Maximum varies by post and category (32-47 years for general candidates)
- Age relaxation for reserved categories as per norms
- Educational Qualification:
- Diploma/ITI in relevant engineering/technical field
- Specific qualifications vary by post (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
- Degree holders in relevant fields also eligible for some posts
- Knowledge of Tamil: Must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil
TNPSC CTS Recruitment - Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude
- Paper II: Subject Paper (Technical)
- Onscreen Certificate Verification
- Physical Certificate Verification
- Counselling (for applicable posts)
- Final Merit List: Based on marks in Paper I (Part B & C) and Paper II
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TNPSC CTS Recruitment - Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Tamil Eligibility Test (Part A) General Studies (Part B) Aptitude and Mental Ability (Part C) |
100 (Part A) 75 (Part B) 25 (Part C) |
150 (Part A) 150 (Part B) 50 (Part C) |
3 hours |
| Paper II | Subject Paper (Technical) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
TNPSC CTS Recruitment - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only at tnpscexams.in
- Steps:
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- Login using OTR credentials
- Fill application form for the examination
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (₹100) unless exempted
- Submit application before deadline
- Documents Required:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of age (SSLC/HSC mark sheet)
- Tamil knowledge proof
- Recent passport size photograph
- Application Fee: ₹100 (Exemption for SC/ST/BC/Destitute Widow/PwD)
TNPSC CTS Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
Additional Notes
- Candidates must carefully choose the subject paper(s) based on their educational qualification
- Paper I is qualifying in nature (minimum 40% required in Part A)
- Paper II will be evaluated only if candidate qualifies in Paper I
- Differently abled candidates can avail exemption from Tamil Eligibility Test
- Merit list prepared based on marks in Paper I (Part B & C) and Paper II
- Reservation rules apply as per Government norms
- Banned items include mobile phones, electronic devices, books, etc. in examination hall
