TNPSC Recruitment 2025-26 — Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts)
Recruiting Authority: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) — the state government’s main recruiting agency for various civil service positions.
Notification No.: 19/2025
Post Name: Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) — includes Assistant Manager, Manager and other posts.
Total Vacancies: 76 Posts across multiple departments.
Application Mode: Online on TNPSC portal (tnpsc.gov.in / tnpscexams.in).
Apply Start: 22 Dec 2025
Last Date: 20 Jan 2026 (by 11:59 pm)
Exam Dates: 07 & 08 Mar 2026 (Written Exam)
Vacancy & Post Details (76 Posts)
The TNPSC Combined Technical Services (CTS) Recruitment 2025-26 includes the following Managerial and Assistant Manager level posts among others:
Post Dept / Organization Vacancies
Assistant Manager (Accounts) SETC / MTC / TNSTCs 8
Assistant Manager (Legal) TNSTC Coimbatore 3
Assistant Manager (Materials) Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation 1
Manager (Mechanical) Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation 1
Manager (Marketing) Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation 1
Senior Officer (Finance) TNIIC (Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation) 21
Senior Accounts Officer Chennai Metro Water Board 1
Manager Grade-III (Finance) TNIIC 1
Deputy Managers (Various) Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation (Electrical/Mechanical/Materials) 3
Accounts Officer Class III Treasuries & Accounts ~8
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension) Agriculture Dept. ~26
Senior Officer (Legal) TNIIC 1
Total — 76
This drive includes technical and management level recruitment through a competitive Combined Technical Services exam with interview.
Eligibility Criteria (General)
Educational Qualification: Varies by post —
Assistant Manager / Manager Posts: Relevant degree or professional qualification (accounts, law, engineering, materials, etc.).
Agriculture / Accounts / Finance Posts: Postgraduate or professional credentials as specified in the official PDF.
Language Requirement: Knowledge of Tamil is mandatory (SSLC or equivalent with Tamil or requirement to pass a language test).
Age Limits:
Minimum: 21 years as of 01 Jul 2025
Maximum: Post-wise limits (e.g., 32–34 years) for general category; relaxations for SC/ST/MBC/OBC candidates.
Selection Process
The selection for these posts is through the Combined Technical Services Examination comprising:
Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II) – objective/subject based.
Interview (Personality Test) – for final ranking and selection.
Document Verification.
Final ranking is based on combined marks of written exam and interview.
Important Dates
Stage Date
Notification Release 22 Dec 2025
Application Open 22 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply 20 Jan 2026
Correction Window 24-26 Jan 2026
Examination Dates 07 & 08 Mar 2026
How to Apply
One-Time Registration (OTR): Create/update your profile on the TNPSC portal: tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in.
Online Application: Select Notification No. 19/2025 – CTS and fill in personal, educational and experience details.
Upload Documents: Photo, signature, educational certificates and proof of age/category.
Pay Fee (if applicable): As per category guidelines.
Submit & Print: Save/print your confirmation for future reference.
Key Highlights
76 vacancies across managerial, technical and allied roles including Assistant Manager & Manager positions.
Recruitment through Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) 2025-26.
Online applications open from 22 Dec 2025 to 20 Jan 2026.
Exam scheduled for 07 & 08 Mar 2026.