Opening up excellent employment opportunities for technical job seekers across the state, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Notification 2026. Released on July 7, 2026, this major recruitment advertisement targets a comprehensive count of 839 vacancies strictly reserved for Diploma and ITI-level technical cadres across a wide selection of state government departments and public sector units.
Aspiring technical professionals in Tamil Nadu can download the comprehensive notification ledger from the official portal (tnpsc.gov.in). With the written evaluation schedule officially confirmed to begin on September 20, 2026, candidates are highly encouraged to begin their specialized preparations early.
Important Dates at a Glance
To secure an entry into the recruitment cycle, applicants should carefully note the timeline baseline specified by the commission:
- Official Notification Release Date: July 7, 2026
- Online Application Window Opens: July 17, 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: August 15, 2026
- Written Examination Commencement Date: From September 20, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Department Distribution
The newly launched TNPSC CTSE Diploma ITI Notification 2026 contains a diversified layout of non-interview technical roles across key development departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Highways Department, and State Housing Boards.
The fundamental education eligibility criteria vary dynamically based on the targeted designation:
- ITI Category Posts: Applicants must possess a regular National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the designated engineering trade from a recognized institute.
- Diploma Category Posts: Candidates must hold a regular State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automobile Engineering, matching the specific department vacancy rules.
Scheme of Examination and Selection Matrix
The selection process for these 839 technical posts will rely entirely on a objective-type written examination structure, followed by onscreen document verification.
The paper breakdown follows a strict 300-mark evaluation matrix structured as follows:
TNPSC CTSE Diploma & ITI Level Exam Pattern
| Written Test Components | Total Questions Included | Maximum Marks Baseline | Standard / Level of Questions |
| Paper 1: Core Subject Paper | 200 Questions | 300 Marks | Diploma or ITI trade standard depending on the post. |
| Paper 2 (Part A): Tamil Language Eligibility Test | 100 Questions | 150 Marks | Class 10 SSLC standard (Mandatory 40% qualifying score required). |
| Paper 2 (Part B): General Studies & Aptitude | 100 Questions (75 GS + 25 Aptitude) | 150 Marks | General knowledge baseline alongside basic mental ability tests. |
Candidates who clear the final normalized merit lists will be directed to onscreen and physical certificate verification channels. Given that local registrations for the high-tier TNPSC Group 1 Civil Services are also tracking through the portal this month, technical candidates should avoid the last-minute server rush and complete their OTR fee payments and online forms early.
