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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has revised the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026 recruitment to 856 vacancies. The original Notification No. 06/2026 advertised 839 vacancies across 56 technical post categories, and 17 additional vacancies were subsequently added through Addendum No. 06A/2026 dated 18 September 2026. The recruitment covers Diploma, ITI and other post-specific technical qualifications for various Tamil Nadu Government departments and organisations. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has revised the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Leve...
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TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 – Diploma / ITI Level
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has conducted recruitment for various technical posts through the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) under Advertisement No. 737 and Notification No. 06/2026. The revised vacancy position is 856 posts.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) |
| Advertisement No. | 737 |
| Notification No. | 06/2026 |
| Revised Vacancy | 856 Posts |
| Original Vacancy | 839 Posts |
| Additional Vacancy | 17 Posts |
| Post Categories | 56 Technical Post Categories |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Current Stage | Examination / Recruitment Process |
Vacancy Update
| Update | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Original Notification No. 06/2026 | 839 |
| Addendum No. 06A/2026 dated 18 September 2026 | +17 |
| Revised Total | 856 |
Major Posts Included
The recruitment covers a wide range of technical, engineering, agriculture, drafting, inspection, training and supervisory posts. Major posts reported under the original recruitment include:
- Road Inspector
- Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer
- Assistant Agricultural Officer
- Junior Draughting Officer – Water Resources
- Junior Training Officer in various trades
- Junior Draughting Officer – Highways
- Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II
- Sub-Inspector of Fisheries
- Assistant Manager and other technical posts
- Technical Assistant and other department-specific posts
Selected Vacancy Highlights
| Road Inspector | 149 |
| Overseer / Junior Draughting Officer | 129 |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer | 110 |
| Junior Draughting Officer – Water Resources | 101 |
| Junior Training Officer – Various Trades | 127 |
| Junior Draughting Officer – Highways | 46 |
Educational Qualification
Qualification is post-specific. Candidates are required to possess the educational or technical qualification prescribed against the individual post. Depending on the post, eligibility may include ITI, Diploma, SSLC, HSC, Degree or another specified technical qualification.
ITI candidates must possess the relevant trade qualification where prescribed, while Diploma candidates must have the relevant technical diploma from a recognized institution wherever required.
Age Limit
The age requirement varies according to the individual post. Candidates should check the specific post code and corresponding age condition in Notification No. 06/2026 and its addenda before relying on a particular age limit.
Application Fee
Application and examination fee conditions are governed by TNPSC rules and the individual notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for applicable fee, exemptions and registration requirements.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Onscreen / Physical Certificate Verification, wherever applicable
- Counselling / selection according to the post and applicable TNPSC rules
This Diploma / ITI Level recruitment is a technical-services examination and does not follow a conventional interview-based selection for the advertised non-interview posts.
Examination Schedule
| Notification Date | 7 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | 19 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Vacancy Addendum | 18 September 2026 |
| Revised Vacancy | 856 |
| Paper-II Examination | October–November 2026 as per post-wise schedule |
| Common Paper-I | 15 November 2026 |
Current Recruitment Status
The original application window has closed. The vacancy has subsequently been revised from 839 to 856 through the September 2026 addendum. Candidates who had already applied should follow the TNPSC website and their hall-ticket information for the examination schedule and subsequent certificate-verification process.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment was available from 17 July 2026 to 15 August 2026. No fresh application is required merely because 17 additional vacancies were subsequently added through the addendum.
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FAQs
How many vacancies are now available?
The revised total is 856 vacancies. The original notification contained 839 vacancies and 17 additional vacancies were added through Addendum No. 06A/2026.
What is the qualification?
Qualification is post-specific and may include Diploma, ITI, SSLC, HSC, Degree or another prescribed technical qualification.
Is the application window still open?
No. The original online application period ended on 15 August 2026.
When is the examination?
Paper-II is scheduled on multiple dates in October and November 2026, while the common Paper-I is scheduled for 15 November 2026.
Were new vacancies added after the application deadline?
Yes. 17 additional vacancies were added through the September 18, 2026 addendum, taking the total from 839 to 856.
Conclusion
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level) 2026 now covers 856 technical vacancies across 56 post categories. The recruitment is particularly relevant to candidates holding ITI, Diploma and other prescribed technical qualifications. The application stage is closed and the recruitment has moved to the examination stage.