TNPSC CTSE (Interview Posts) 2026
170 posts filled through a written examination followed by an interview, largely in engineering, finance and management cadres of state public sector organisations.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · Notification No. 8/2026 · 2026
21 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 interview posts
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.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 21 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 60 |
| BC (OBCM) | 21 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| BC Muslim | 21 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 21 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 21 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 21 | 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 reserved categories almost every post reads ‘No maximum age limit’, defined in para 4.1.3 as not having completed 60 years. The general ceiling is 32, except for Assistant Director of Industries and Commerce and one other post at 37, Bursar at 59, and the three posts given their own rules here.
“The candidates should have completed the age of 21 years for all the posts. The category wise maximum age limit and age concession details are given below.” — Notification 8/2026 , page 6 · table values 21 re-checked
Age limit — Port Officer (Post Code 3799)
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: Port Officer.
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 21 | 40 | — | 50 | 45 |
| BC (OBCM) | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
| BC Muslim | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 21 | 45 | — | 50 | 45 |
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 reserved-category ceiling for this post is printed as 45, not the usual no-limit statement.
“28. Port Officer 3799 40 50 45” — Notification 8/2026 , page 7 · table values 40, 50, 45 re-checked
Age limit — Assistant General Manager (Finance) (Post Code 3373)
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: Assistant General Manager (Finance).
| Community | Minimum | Maximum | PwBD | Ex-servicemen | Destitute widow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Others | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| BC (OBCM) | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| BC Muslim | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| MBC / Denotified Community | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 21 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
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 flat ceiling of 47 for every category and every concession column.
“Age Concession” — Notification 8/2026 , page 7 · table values 47 re-checked
Educational qualification
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A degree is required for every post, and the discipline is specified post by post — for example a second-class engineering degree for Assistant Manager, or a B.E./B.Tech. for Senior Officer (Technical). The notification divides requirements into posts with and without experience.
Subject matters The degree must be in a specified discipline — check before applying.
“6. Assistant Manager 3616 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical and Electronics / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication Engineering) – (Second Class or its equivalent)” — page 10
Dates & documents
- Notification
- 31 Aug 2026
- Applications
- 7 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 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.
- 31 Aug 2026 Notification Notification No. 08/2026
Change history
All examsNo changes recorded for this exam since tracking began.
Common questions
What is the age limit for TNPSC CTSE (Interview Posts) 2026 (8/2026)?
As on 1 Jul 2026, the minimum age is 21. 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. 8/2026.
When is the TNPSC CTSE (Interview Posts) 2026 exam?
No exam date is published yet. Applications run 7 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Can I apply for TNPSC CTSE (Interview Posts) 2026 with a bachelor’s degree?
A degree is required for every post, and the discipline is specified post by post — for example a second-class engineering degree for Assistant Manager, or a B.E./B.Tech. for Senior Officer (Technical). The notification divides requirements into posts with and without experience. The exact subject of the degree matters for some posts — check the notification before paying the fee.
Sources & verification
- Notification No. 8/2026 — CTSE (Interview Posts) 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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