TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2025 – Notification, Eligibility & Syllabus

TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2025

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2025, aiming to fill 330 Interview Posts across various departments.

TNPSC CTSE 2025



🗓️ Important Dates

TNPSC CTSE 2025


  • Notification Release Date: May 7, 2025

  • Online Application Start Date: May 13, 2025

  • Last Date to Apply: June 11, 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • Application Correction Window: June 15 to June 17, 2025

  • Examination Dates: July 20 to July 23, 2025


🧾 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025):

  • Minimum Age: 21 years

  • Maximum Age: Varies by post and category. For certain categories, there is no maximum age limit.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Deputy Director (Legal): Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 15 years of legal experience.

  • Assistant Director (Statistical Analyst): Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics with Statistics.

  • Manager (Mines): B.E. in Mining Engineering with 15 years of experience and a Manager Certificate.

  • Deputy Manager (Environment): Degree in Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering with a Diploma in Environmental Engineering and 3 years of experience.

  • Assistant Manager (Mines): B.E. in Mining Engineering with a Mines Manager Certificate.

  • Assistant Manager (P&A): MBA / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Labour Welfare / Industrial Relations.

  • Factory Manager (SKD/RKD): B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience.

  • Assistant General Manager (Projects – Infrastructure/Project Management): B.E. in Civil Engineering with 15 years of experience.

  • Assistant Secretary: Any Degree with a Diploma in Cooperative Management.

  • Scientist ‘C’ Grade: Master’s Degree in Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.

  • Chief Sthapathi: Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering with 15 years of experience in traditional architecture.

  • Regional Sthapathi: Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering with 5 years of experience.

  • Assistant Manager (Projects): B.E. in Civil Engineering with 5 years of experience.

  • Assistant Director of Statistics: Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics with Statistics.

  • English Reporter: Any Degree with dictation in English at 120 WPM and typing in English at 45 WPM.

  • Tamil Reporter: Any Degree with dictation in Tamil at 120 WPM and typing in Tamil at 45 WPM.

  • Assistant Director of Town & Country Planning: Master’s Degree in Town Planning or Civil Engineering.

  • Assistant Superintendent (Chemical Wing): M.Sc. in Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Associateship in Chemistry.

  • Assistant Director (Survey & Statistics): Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics with Statistics.

  • Assistant Planner: Degree in Planning / Civil Engineering / Architecture.

  • Psychologist: Master’s Degree in Psychology.

  • Senior Accounts Officer: CA / ICWA.

  • Research Assistant: Master’s Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Statistics.

  • Sociologist: Master’s Degree in Sociology or Social Work.

  • Senior Entomologist: M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology / Entomology / Zoology with specialization.

  • Assistant Director Training / Principal, ITI: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with 5 years of experience.

  • Assistant Director (Technical): B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with 5 years of experience.

  • Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: B.V.Sc. Degree (Registered under Tamil Nadu State Veterinary Council).

  • Assistant Manager (Post Code 3616): CA / CMA / MBA (Finance).

  • Assistant Manager (Post Code 3665): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / MBA / CA / ICWA / ACS.

Language Proficiency:

  • Adequate knowledge of Tamil is mandatory.


📚 Syllabus Overview

Paper I:

  • Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) – 100 questions, 150 marks (qualifying in nature, minimum 60 marks required).

  • Part B: General Studies (Degree Standard) – 75 questions.

  • Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard) – 25 questions.

  • Total for Part B & C: 150 marks. Duration: 3 hours.

Paper II:

  • Subject Paper (Degree/PG Degree/Diploma Standard, depending on the post) – 200 questions, 300 marks. Duration: 3 hours.

  • For Tamil Reporter and English Reporter, Paper II is 1.5 hours for 100 marks.

Note : The examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).


📝 Selection Process

  1. Written Examination:

    • Candidates must appear for both Paper I and Paper II.

  2. Interview:

    • Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview (60 marks).

  3. Final Selection:

    • Based on the total marks obtained in Part B and Part C of Paper I, Paper II, and the Interview, subject to the rule of reservation of appointments.


💰 Application Fee

  • One-Time Registration (OTR): ₹150 (valid for 5 years).

  • Examination Fee: ₹200.

Note : Certain categories are exempted from the examination fee as per TNPSC norms.


🖥️ How to Apply

  1. Visit the TNPSC Official Website.

  2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.

  3. Click on the “Apply Online” section and select the Combined Technical Services Examination 2025 link.

  4. Fill in the application form with accurate details.

  5. Upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines.

  6. Pay the application fee online.

  7. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference

📖 Suggested Books for Preparation

For General Studies:

  • Tamil Nadu State Board Books (6th to 12th Std) – History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science

  • Manual for TNPSC General Studies – McGraw Hill / Sakthi / Arihant

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge (optional)

For Aptitude & Mental Ability:

  • Sura’s Aptitude Book for TNPSC

  • R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude

For Subject Papers:

  • Engineering (Civil/Mech/Electrical/Mining):

    • Textbooks by R.K. Jain, B.C. Punmia, S.K. Garg, or Technical Department textbooks

  • Statistics / Economics:

    • Fundamentals of Statistics – S.C. Gupta

    • Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh

  • Law / Legal Posts:

    • Indian Constitution – D.D. Basu

    • Bare Acts (Indian Penal Code, Civil & Criminal Law)

  • Veterinary Science:

    • Textbooks of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry by G.C. Banerjee

(Refer official syllabus for exact topics before choosing books.)


📄 Official Notification


🔗 Useful Links


This recruitment drive by TNPSC offers a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure technical positions in the Tamil Nadu government sector. Ensure to read the official notification thoroughly and adhere to the application timelines. Stay updated with the latest information and prepare diligently to achieve success in the examination.


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