The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026 for a total of 839 vacancies across 56 technical posts. Applications are accepted online from 17 July 2026 to 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM. The selection will be through a single‑stage written examination.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name |
56 posts including Mines Foreman, Motor Vehicle Inspector (Grade‑II), Junior Training Officer, Junior Draughting Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer, etc. |
| Total Vacancies |
839 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
17.07.2026 |
| Last Date |
15.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website |
www.tnpsc.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) for the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Examination at the Diploma/ITI level. The posts are spread across more than 20 government departments, boards, and public sector undertakings in Tamil Nadu.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Department / Organisation |
Total Vacancies |
| Mines Foreman |
Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited |
5 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade‑II |
Transport and Road Safety |
2 |
| Sub‑Inspector of Fisheries |
Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare |
12 |
| Assistant Manager |
Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited |
14 |
| Textile Inspector |
Textiles |
3 |
| Junior Technical Assistant |
Textiles / Handlooms |
3 |
| Radio Supervisor |
Public Works Department |
14 |
| Draughtsman, Grade‑III |
Town and Country Planning |
1 |
| Hostel Superintendent cum Physical Training Officer |
Employment and Training (Training Wing) |
3 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer |
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj |
129 |
| Junior Draughting Officer (Water Resources – Public Works) |
Water Resources – Public Works |
101 |
| Junior Draughting Officer (Highways) |
Highways |
46 |
| Junior Draughting Officer (Forest) |
Forest |
2 |
| Special Overseer |
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare |
12 |
| Junior Training Officer (multiple trades) |
Employment and Training (Training Wing) |
~119 |
| Technical Assistant |
Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd. |
15 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer |
Agriculture |
110 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer |
Horticulture and Plantation Crops |
24 |
| Surveyor Cum Assistant Draughtsman |
Town and Country Planning |
32 |
| Road Inspector |
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj |
149 |
| Skilled Assistant, Grade‑II (Fitter) |
Motor Vehicle Maintenance |
2 |
| Technical Assistant (TN Textbook & Educational Services Corp.) |
Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation |
1 |
| Technician (Operation) / Technician (Electrical) |
Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Limited |
2 |
| Mine Mate |
Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited |
8 |
| Work Inspector |
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board |
2 |
| Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor |
Tamil Nadu Handlooms Weavers’ Cooperative Society Limited |
20 |
| Total |
– |
839 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years for most posts.
- Minimum age: 21 years for Motor Vehicle Inspector (Grade‑II) and Junior Training Officer posts.
- Maximum age varies by post and category as per TNPSC norms.
Educational Qualification
Each post has a specific requirement, generally one of the following:
- Diploma in the relevant engineering/technical discipline.
- ITI/National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade.
- Degree in the relevant engineering or allied subject where specified.
- For certain posts (e.g., Junior Training Officer) an SSLC pass plus a relevant Diploma/NTC/Degree is required.
- Detailed post‑wise qualifications are listed in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Date of Notification |
07.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
17.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date |
15.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window |
19.08.2026, 12:01 AM to 21.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
On or before 15.08.2026 (along with application) |
| Exam Date (Paper I & Paper II) |
Will be announced later |
| Admit Card Release Date |
Not Announced Yet |
| Result Date |
Not Announced Yet |
Selection Process
- Online application submission.
- Payment of application fee.
- Single‑stage written examination (Paper I & Paper II).
- Result declaration and subsequent document verification.
- Final merit list and appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TNPSC portal at www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Online Application” section for the “CTS Diploma/ITI Recruitment 2026”.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number to obtain a login ID.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and employment details.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.) as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee (details provided on the portal) through the available online payment modes.
- Review the application thoroughly and click “Submit”.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date is 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
- How many vacancies are there in total?
There are 839 vacancies across 56 posts.
- Which qualification is required for the Mines Foreman post?
A Diploma in Mining Engineering with a Mines Foreman Certificate of Competency (Restricted) issued by the Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad.
- Is there a correction window for the application?
Yes. Corrections can be made from 19 August 2026, 12:01 AM to 21 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Where can I find the official notification PDF?
The official notification is available on the TNPSC website under the “Notifications” section for this recruitment.
