The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 2026 under the Combined Tactical Services Examination (CTSE), announcing a total of 839 vacancies aimed at candidates holding diploma and industrial training institute qualifications. The notification, published on the commission's official website at tnpsc.gov.in, marks one of the most significant recruitment drives undertaken by the body in recent years, offering employment opportunities across multiple departments of the Tamil Nadu state government.
The 839 positions are spread across various subordinate service groups and operational roles that require technical and vocational qualifications at the diploma and ITI level. Candidates who have completed recognized diplomas in engineering and technology, as well as those holding ITI trade certificates approved by the National Council for Vocational Training, are eligible to apply. The commission has specified that the educational qualifications must be obtained from institutions acknowledged by appropriate statutory bodies in India.
The application process is entirely online, with candidates required to register on the TNPSC portal, fill in personal and academic details, upload the necessary documents including photographs and signatures, and pay the prescribed examination fee through available digital payment modes. The commission has urged aspirants to complete their registrations well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties that often plague high-traffic government recruitment portals.
Selection for these posts will be based on a written examination followed by document verification, in accordance with TNPSC's standard recruitment procedure. The commission is expected to release the detailed exam schedule, admit card dates, and further procedural guidelines in due course. Interested candidates are advised to regularly check the official TNPSC website for updated notifications and circulars regarding the examination timeline and any additional eligibility conditions.
