TNPSC CTSE (Diploma / ITI) 2026
839 posts at diploma and ITI level — Motor Vehicle Inspector, Junior Training Officer, Overseer, Draughtsman, Technical Assistant and trade instructor posts. Written examination, no interview.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · Notification No. 06/2026 · 2026
18 to 32 for the general category ; 60 for SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC and BC.
To be under the general ceiling of 32, the date of birth must be on or after 2 Jul 1994. The limit applies to the rounding of completed years, so a birthday falling on the cut-off date itself is outside it.
Can you apply?
Checked against this notification's own cut-off date (1 Jul 2026).
Age limit — Standard diploma and ITI posts
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 18 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 18 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
For SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DC, BC(OBCM) and BCM candidates the table prints ‘No maximum age limit’ against almost every post, which para 4.1.3 defines as not having completed 60 years. The general-category ceiling is 32.
“The candidates should have completed the age of 18 years for all the posts (except Junior Training Officer Posts in Employment and Training (Training Wing)) and Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II.” — Notification 06/2026 , page 7 · table values 18 re-checked
Age limit — Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade II (Post Code 2119)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 21 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade II.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 21 | 34 | — | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 21 | 37 | — | 50 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
A higher minimum age (21) and a higher ceiling than the rest of the notification; PwBD candidates are expressly excluded.
“Age Concession” — Notification 06/2026 , page 7 · table values 21, 34 re-checked
Age limit — Junior Training Officer (Post Codes 3617 to 3648 and 3773 to 3783)
Calculated as on 1 Aug 2026. A candidate must have completed 21 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Junior Training Officer.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 21 | 37 | 47 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 21 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
These posts are unusual in using a later cut-off date (01.08.2026) than the rest of the notification, so the same candidate can be inside one limit and outside another within a single examination.
“The candidates should have completed 21 years of age as on 01.07.2026 for Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II and as on 01.08.2026 for the post of Junior Training Officer (Post Code: 3617 to 3648 and 3773 to 3783).” — Notification 06/2026 , page 7 · table values 21 re-checked
Age limit — Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor (Post Code 3772)
Calculated as on 1 Jul 2026. A candidate must have completed 18 years by that date, and must not have completed the maximum shown for their community. Applies to: Procurement and Quality Control Supervisor.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 18 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 37 |
| BC (OBCM) | 18 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 37 |
| BC Muslim | 18 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 37 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 18 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 37 |
| Scheduled Caste | 18 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 37 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 18 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 18 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 37 |
The PwBD, ex-servicemen and destitute-widow columns are absolute ceilings printed in the notification, not years added to the community limit. A community ceiling can only be claimed with a valid Tamil Nadu community certificate.
The only reserved-category row in the notification that prints numeric limits instead of ‘No maximum age limit’.
“No maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of age” — Notification 06/2026 , page 11 · table values 34, 44, 37, 47, 55 re-checked
Educational qualification
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Diploma-level technical qualifications by post: Motor Vehicle Inspector requires a three-year diploma in automobile or mechanical engineering plus a driving licence; Overseer and draughtsman posts require a civil engineering diploma; textile posts a textile or handloom diploma; ITI-level Junior Training Officer posts accept SSLC with a degree, diploma or National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
Subject matters The degree must be in a specified discipline — check before applying.
“Must possess a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering recognized by the Department of Technical Education or its equivalent.” — page 12
Other conditions
- Driving licence for Motor Vehicle Inspector
A valid licence authorising the driving of a motorcycle with gear and a light motor vehicle is required in addition to the diploma.
Dates & documents
- Notification
- 7 Jul 2026
- Applications
- 17 Jul 2026 to 15 Aug 2026
- Exam
- Not announced
- Age cut-off
- 1 Jul 2026
- Fee
- ₹100 · ₹100 examination fee. The one-time registration fee is ₹150. Confirm in the notification.
Everything published for this exam
Mirrored from the board dashboard, newest first. Upload dates are the Commission’s.
- 16 Oct 2026 Question Papers Without Tentative Answer keys
- 2 Oct 2026 Hall Ticket Hall ticket for written examination
- 18 Sep 2026 Addendum Addendum for Notification No.06/2026 (ADDENDUM (6A/2026)
- 7 Jul 2026 Notification Notification No. 06/2026
- 7 Jul 2026 Press Release Press release regarding the publication of notification to the posts in Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) (Notification No.06/2026).
Change history
All exams- · published · first logged 5 hours agoVacancies revised Vacancy count revised — 6A/2026
As per Para 3.1 of the Notification No.06/2026, dated 07.07.2026 the number of vacancies for the following posts are revised as follows: S.
Source: Addendum for Notification No.06/2026 (ADDENDUM (6A/2026)
Common questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC CTSE (Diploma / ITI) 2026 (06/2026)?
As on 1 Jul 2026, the minimum age is 18. The maximum is 32 for the general category and 60 for SC/SC(A)/ST. Persons with benchmark disability get up to 42, ex-servicemen 50, and destitute widows 60. Source: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Notification No. 06/2026.
When is the TNPSC CTSE (Diploma / ITI) 2026 exam?
No exam date is published yet. Applications run 17 Jul 2026 to 15 Aug 2026.
Can I apply for TNPSC CTSE (Diploma / ITI) 2026 with a bachelor’s degree?
Diploma-level technical qualifications by post: Motor Vehicle Inspector requires a three-year diploma in automobile or mechanical engineering plus a driving licence; Overseer and draughtsman posts require a civil engineering diploma; textile posts a textile or handloom diploma; ITI-level Junior Training Officer posts accept SSLC with a degree, diploma or National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade. The exact subject of the degree matters for some posts — check the notification before paying the fee.
Sources & verification
- Notification No. 06/2026 — CTSE (Diploma / ITI Level) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · Para 3 (vacancies), para 4.1 (age), para 4.1.3 (definition), para 4.2 (qualifications)
- Board exam dashboard Live dates and document list
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