TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More) | NaukariShala

Age Details

Age limits (illustrative)

Others: typically 32 to 47 years; some posts have no upper age limit
SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC-DC/BC(OBCM)/BCM: often up to 34-37 years depending on post
Age concessions for Persons with Benchmark Disability, Ex-Servicemen, and Destitute Widow apply as specified per post
Exact post-wise age limits are in Section 4.1 of the notification

Eligibility

Eligibility by post (summary)

Research Assistant: M.V.Sc. in specified specialisations; SSLC with Tamil; registration as a Veterinary Practitioner
Assistant Director of Statistics: First Class Degree or Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics or related subjects
English Reporter: Bachelor’s degree; Government Technical Examination in Shorthand (English, 180 wpm) and Typewriting (English, senior grade)
Tamil Reporter: Bachelor’s degree; Government Technical Examination in Shorthand (Tamil, 120 wpm) and Typewriting (Tamil, senior grade)
Assistant Manager (General): Postgraduate degree in Statistics or Economics (Second Class or equivalent)
Assistant Manager: Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics / CSE / IT / ECE), Second Class or equivalent
Assistant Manager (Finance): ICAI/ICWA final examination or MBA (Finance)
Manager (Accounts): CA/ICWA final examination
Senior Officer (Finance): CA / ICWA
Port Officer: Nautical degree with Tamil in 10th/12th; Master/Chief Officer certificates
And several other posts with varied qualifications across technical and administrative fields
Post-specific qualifications are detailed in the official notification.

Date Details

Important dates (not fully specified)

Date of Notification: 31-08-2026
Start Date to Apply Online: 07-09-2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 06-10-2026, 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window: 10-10-2026 to 12-10-2026
Written Examination date: Not specified in the notification; will be announced on www.tnpsc.gov.in

Application Fees

Application fees

One Time Registration (OTR) Fee: Rs. 150 (valid for 5 years; required if not already registered)
Examination Fee: Rs. 200 per subject paper
Additional subject paper: Rs. 200 per extra subject paper
Fee exemptions available for eligible categories as per Annexure II of the notification
Mode of payment: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI)
Refund policy: Fees paid are non-refundable; offline payment modes are not accepted

How to Apply

Additional instructions

Admission to the examination, certificate verification, interview, or counselling is provisional and does not confer a right to appointment.
Candidates should choose subject papers only in fields where they hold the required qualification.
Banned items such as mobile phones, calculators, and other communication devices are not allowed in examination halls.
The commission reserves the right to include additional posts with similar eligibility conditions under this notification.
The notification is published in English and Tamil; the English version is final in case of any discrepancy.
Requests for exemption from age limit, qualification, or other eligibility conditions will not be entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)"?

The "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)" is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

How many vacancies are there for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)"?

There are a total of 170 vacancies available for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)".

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The age limit for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)" is between 21 and 50 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

When do applications for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)" start?

Applications for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)" begin on 07/09/26.

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The deadline to apply for "TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)" is 06/10/26.

TNPSC CTSE Interview Posts Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 170 Posts (Research Assistant, Assistant Manager and More)

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