TNPSC CTS Syllabus 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has started the application process for CTSE Interview posts from 07 September onwards. The candidates who are planning to apply for this examination should start their preparation immediately as the number of vacancies announced by the Commission are 170 only and therefore, the competition will be high. The first step towards preparation is downloading the syllabus and preparing a study plan. The syllabus serves as an important guide during the preparation. The TNPSC CTSE exam consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is common for all the candidates whereas Paper 2 is subject-specific. The exam comprises two stages- Written Examination followed by an Interview.
TNPSC CTS Syllabus 2026 Highlights
The TNPSC Syllabus consists of all the important topics that will be asked in the examination i.e. all probable questions will be asked from the topics provided in the syllabus. Hence, the reading of the syllabus becomes important. Check the highlights in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
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Exam Name
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Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Post)
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Notification No.
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08/2026
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No. of Vacancies
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170
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Exam Mode
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Online CBT
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No. of Papers
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Two
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Official Website
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tnpsc.gov.in
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TNPSC CTS Exam Pattern 2026
The TNPSC CTS examination for Interview Posts includes two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 includes three parts- Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability, while Paper 2 is subject-specific. The following includes the exam pattern for all the posts except Tamil Reporter and English Reporter.
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Subject
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Standard
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No. of Questions
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Max. Marks
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Paper 1
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PART A: Tamil Eligibility Test
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SSLC
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100
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150
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PART B: General Studies
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Degree
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75
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150
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Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability
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SSLC
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25
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Paper 2 Subject Paper
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Degree/ PG Degree
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200
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300
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Total (Part B and Part C of Paper 1 and Paper 2)
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450
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Interview
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60
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Grand Total (Part B and Part C of Paper 1, Paper 2 and Interview)
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510
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Exam Pattern for the Post of Tamil Reporter and English Reporter
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Subject
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Standard
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No. of Questions
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Max. Marks
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Paper 1
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PART A: Tamil Eligibility Test
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SSLC
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100
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150
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PART B: General Studies
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Degree
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75
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150
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Part C: Aptitude and Mental Ability
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SSLC
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25
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Paper 2 Subject Paper
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Diploma
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200
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300
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Total (Part B and Part C of Paper 1 and Paper 2)
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450
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Interview
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60
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Grand Total (Part B and Part C of Paper 1, Paper 2 and Interview)
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510
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TNPSC CTS Paper 1 Syllabus 2026 PDF
The TNPSC CTS Paper 1 is common for all the candidates and it consists of three parts- Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability. The candidates can download the syllabus pdf from here.
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TNPSC CTS Paper 1 Syllabus 2026
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TNPSC CTS Paper 2 Syllabus 2026 PDF
The TNPSC CTS Paper 2 syllabus consists of subject-specific. These subjects are related to the specific posts notified by the TNPSC in the official notification. The candidates can download the post-wise syllabus here.
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Sr No.
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Name of the Post
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Post Code
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Syllabus PDF
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1.
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Port Officer
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3799
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Download PDF
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2.
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Unit Head - Deputy General Manager Cadre
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3389
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Download PDF
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3.
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Assistant General Manager (Finance)
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3373
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Download PDF
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4.
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Deputy Manager (Instrumental)
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3397
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Download PDF
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5.
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Deputy Manager (Safety)
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3399
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Download PDF
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6.
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Financial Advisor cum Company Secretary
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3750
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Download PDF
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7.
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Assistant General Manager (Projects) (Project Management)
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3344
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Download PDF
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8.
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Assistant General Manager (Projects) Infrastructure
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3345
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Download PDF
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9.
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Assistant General Manager (Projects) Investment
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3343
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Download PDF
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10.
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Manager (Accounts)
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3809
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Download PDF
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11.
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Research Assistant
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1694
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Download PDF
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12.
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Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
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1695
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Download PDF
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13.
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Bursar
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3010
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Download PDF
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14.
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Assistant Director of Statistics
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2097
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Download PDF
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15.
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Regional Sthapathi
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3526
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Download PDF
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16.
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English Reporter
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2090
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Download PDF
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17.
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Tamil Reporter
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3336
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Download PDF
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18.
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Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce (Technical)
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1897
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Download PDF
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19.
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Senior Entomologist
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2032
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Download PDF
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20.
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District Library Officer
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3019
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Download PDF
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21.
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Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning
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1778
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Download PDF
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22.
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Senior Officer (Technical)
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3265
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Download PDF
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23.
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Senior Officer (Finance)
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3302
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Download PDF
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24.
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Assistant Director of Textiles
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3594
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Download PDF
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25.
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Psychologist
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1942
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Download PDF
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26.
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Assistant Secretary
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3360
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Download PDF
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27.
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Accounts Officer
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3337
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Download PDF
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28.
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Assistant Manager (General)
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3665
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Download PDF
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29.
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Assistant Manager
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3616
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Download PDF
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30.
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Assistant Manager (Finance)
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3341
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Download PDF
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31.
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System Analyst
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3833
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Download PDF
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