Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE)
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Read the Group 4 articles nowExam pattern
Below is this exam's scheme as the TNPSC scheme of examination page prints it. We have not computed or split anything.
Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)
TNPSC syllabus code: 503
| Paper / subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I · Part ATamil Eligibility TestSSLC standard · Objective · Qualifying | 100 | 150 |
| Paper I · Part BGeneral StudiesDegree standard · Objective · Scoring | 75 | 150one marks cell, as printed |
| Paper I · Part BAptitude and Mental AbilitySSLC standard · Objective · Scoring | 25 | |
| Paper IISubject PaperDegree / PG Degree standard · Objective · Scoring | 200 | 300 |
| Total (Part B of Paper I and Paper II) | not printed | 450 |
| Interview | not printed | 60 |
Source: TNPSC scheme of examination page (read on 25.10.2026)
Combined Technical Services Examination - Degree / PG Degree Level (Non-Interview Posts)
| Paper / subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I · Part ATamil Eligibility TestSSLC standard · Objective · Qualifying | 100 | 150 |
| Paper I · Part BGeneral StudiesDegree standard · Objective · Scoring | 75 | 150one marks cell, as printed |
| Paper I · Part BAptitude and Mental AbilitySSLC standard · Objective · Scoring | 25 | |
| Paper IISubject PaperDegree / PG Degree standard · Objective · Scoring | 200 | 300 |
| Total (Part B of Paper I and Paper II) | not printed | 450 |
Source: TNPSC scheme of examination page (read on 25.10.2026)
Combined Technical Services Examination - Diploma / ITI Level (Non-Interview Posts)
| Paper / subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I · Part ATamil Eligibility TestSSLC standard · Objective · Qualifying | 100 | 150 |
| Paper I · Part BGeneral StudiesSSLC standard · Objective · Scoring | 75 | 150one marks cell, as printed |
| Paper I · Part BAptitude and Mental AbilitySSLC standard · Objective · Scoring | 25 | |
| Paper IISubject PaperDiploma / ITI standard · Objective · Scoring | 200 | 300 |
| Total (Part B of Paper I and Paper II) | not printed | 450 |
Source: TNPSC scheme of examination page (read on 25.10.2026)
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Links checked on 25.10.2026
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