The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released an official notification pdf for conducting Combined Technical Services for 654 vacancies of various technical (non-interview posts). Through the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024 PDF, 300 vacancies of Assistant Engineer are released along with some other posts. The online registrations for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 have begun from 26th July 204 at the official website: Candidates who have done their bachelor’s degree in B.E./B.Tech can apply for the released post.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024 Out
Advt no. 690 and notification number 9/2024 have been published on the official website of TNPSC for Assistant Engineer, Assistant Geologist, Chemist, Drugs Inspector, Junior Architect, Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, and some other posts. The direct link to download the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024 PDF is shared below. Click on the link and thoroughly review all the details mentioned in it before proceeding to the application form.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024- Download PDF
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam- Highlights
Candidates who qualify for Papers 1 and 2 of the Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 will be hired for Assistant Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and other disciplines and other released posts. Go through the table below to get to know some of the highlights of TNPSC non-interview posts.
| TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Posts | Assistant Engineer and Other Posts |
| Vacancies | 654 |
| Notification No. | 9/2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 26th July to 24th August 2024 |
| Official Website | |
TNPSC AE Notification 2024- Important Dates
The online registration dates along with exam dates have been released along with the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024 PDF. Also, the application correct window will be opened from 28th to 30th August 2024 (11:59 pm).
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 26th July 2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 26th July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24th August 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window | 28th to 30th August 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| TNPSC Combined Technical Services Paper -I | 26th October 2024 |
| TNPSC Combined Technical Services Paper -II | 14th to 23rd October 2024 (excluding 19th, and 20th October 2024) |
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Vacancy 2024
As mentioned earlier, 654 vacancies are announced for various Technical posts, some of them are for Assistant engineers, some for Assistant Directors, curators, Assistant Managers, etc. The post-wise vacancy distribution is shared below.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Vacancy 2024 for Interview Posts
Candidates can have a look at the post-wise and organization-wise vacancy distribution for TNPSC AE Recruitment 2024 from the table below.
| S. no. | Posts Name | Name of Services/Organization | No. of Vacancies |
| 1 | Assistant Civil Engineer | Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd. | 5 |
| 2 | Assistant Civil Engineer | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority | 1 |
| 3 | Agriculture Officer Extension | Agriculture | 32 |
| 4 | Architectural Assistant/ Planning Assistant | Town and Country Planning | 3 |
| 5 | Assistant Director | Industrial Safety and Wealth | 4 |
| 6 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Water Resources | 115 |
| 7 | Assistant Engineer | Public Works | 45 |
| 8 | Assistant Engineer | Highways | 03 |
| 9 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Public Works | 67 |
| 10 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments | 13 |
| 11 | Assistant Engineer (Industries) | Industries and Commerce | 01 |
| 12 | Assistant Geologist | Agricultural Engineering | 01 |
| 13 | Assistant Geologist | Geology and Mining | 05 |
| 14 | Assistant Geologist | Water Resources | 14 |
| 15 | Assistant Engineer | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | 18 |
| 16 | Chemist | Industries and Commerce | 01 |
| 17 | Drug Inspector | Drugs Control Administration | 15 |
| 18 | Junior Architect | Public Works | 05 |
| 19 | Junior Manager (Finance and Accounts) | Tamil Nadu Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd., | 04 |
| 20 | Curator | Museum | 15 |
| 21 | Research Assistant | Evaluation and Applied Research | 05 |
| 22 | Statistical Inspector | Animal Husbandry | 10 |
| 23 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd., | 5 |
| 24 | Assistant Manager | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd., | 15 |
| 25 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd | 14 |
| 26 | Junior Analyst | Drugs Control Administration | 05 |
| 27 | Translator | Law | 03 |
| 28 | Assistant Librarian | Archives and Historical Research | 01 |
| 29 | Library Assistant Grade I | Archives and Historical Research | 02 |
| 30 | Librarian Grade I | Labor | 1 |
| 31 | Technical Executive (Mechanical) | Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Ltd., | 13 |
| 32 | Executive Surveyor | Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Ltd. | 1 |
| 33 | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 1 | |
| 34 | Deputy Manager (System) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 2 |
| 35 | Deputy Manager (Dairying) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 23 |
| 36 | Secretarial Officer (Legal) | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. | 1 |
| 37 | Foreman (Marine) | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare | 1 |
| 38 | Junior Chemist | 6 | |
| 39 | Deputy Manager (Quality Assurance) | Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. | 12 |
| 40 | X-Ray Analyst | Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Ltd. | 2 |
| 41 | CCR Operator | Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Ltd. | 4 |
| 42 | Assistant Curator (Zoology) | Museum | 1 |
| 43 | Assistant Curator (National Art Gallery) | Museum | 1 |
| 44 | Assistant Curator (Archaeology) | Museum | 1 |
| 45 | Assistant Curator (Botany) | Museum | 1 |
| 46 | Assistant Curator (Anthropology) | Museum | 1 |
| 47 | Assistant Curator (Pudukottai Government Museum) | Museum | 1 |
| 48 | Assistant Tourist Officer (Grade II) | Tourism | 23 |
| 49 | Chemist | Industrial Safety and Health | 1 |
| 50 | Block Health Statistician | Family Welfare | 56 |
| 51 | Store Keeper | 1 | |
| 52 | Assistant Warehouse Manager / Junior Assistant | Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation | 73 |
| Total | 654 | ||
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 Apply Online Link
The apply online link for TNPSC AE Recruitment 2024 has been activated at the official portal of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on 26th July 2024. We have also attached a direct link to fill application form for the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024. Candidates must submit the online form by 24th August 2024 (11:59 pm) as mentioned in TNPSC Combined Technical Services 2024.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024- Click Here to Apply (Link Active)
Steps to Fill out TNPSC AE Application Form 2024
Candidates who are interested in applying for any of the TNPSC non-interview posts must check out the step-by-step procedure mentioned here below.
- Go to the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) i.e.
- On the homepage of the screen find “Combined Technical Services Examination Non-Interview Posts” under the “What’s New” section and click on it.
- Tap on the “Apply Online” button from the next page and then go to the “One Time Registration & Dashboard” button.
- Click on “New User Registration” and then create a login ID and enter the captcha code.
- Now, come back to the login portal, and log in using your Login ID and Password, and answer the numerical given on the screen.
- The application form for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 is displayed on the screen.
- Start filling out all the important details and then upload a photograph and signature along with other documents.
- In the next step, pay the application fees through online payment mode.
- Now, finally, submit the online form here.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Application Fees 2024
While applying for Assistant Engineer and other non-interview posts, general category candidates are required to pay the examination fee of Rs. 100/-. On the other, candidates belonging to reserved categories are exempted from paying the application fees for the Combined Technical Services exam 2024.
| Categories | Application Fees |
| General/Unreserved | Rs. 100/- |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC) | Exempted |
TNPSC Assistant Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2024
In the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024, authorities have mentioned the age limit and minimum qualifications that are required to become eligible for various technical posts. Check out the eligibility parameters in detail below.
Note:- Candidates must have knowledge of the Tamil Language, and they must have passed the SSLC/HSC examination or have a Degree in Tamil as one of the languages or studied the High School Course in Tamil Medium.
Age Limit (As on 1st July 2024)
For the TNPSC non-interview posts, the minimum age limit is 21 years. But those who wish to apply for Foreman (Marine) posts must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit varies as per the posts, candidates can check out the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Notification 2024 to know the upper age limit.
Note:- Candidate’s date of birth will be cross-checked from their SSLC certificate or HSC mark sheet issued by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education and Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education respectively.
Educational Qualifications
Here, below we have mentioned the minimum educational qualifications required for Assistant Engineer posts specific to each discipline i.e. Civil/Electrical/Industries, etc.
| Posts Name | Qualifications |
| Assistant Civil Engineer | (i)Must possess a B.E degree in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering; or Must have passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations under the Civil Engineering Branch (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone one year of apprenticeship training under the Government of India scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship scheme (iii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to release Emergency commissioned officers, released short-service commissioned officers or other Ex-servicemen released from the Armed Forces |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the Tamil Nadu Government or equivalent |
| Assistant Engineer | (i)Must possess a B.E degree in Civil Engineering or Must have passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) in the Civil Engineering Branch, and he/she should furnish evidence of having undergone practical training in surveying for not less than one year. (ii) Other things being equal preference shall be given for appointment to a person who has undergone one year of apprenticeship under the Government of India Scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Must possess a B.E./ B.Tech Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institution |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | (i)Must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering; or A pass in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations with Electrical Engineering as a subject (ii) Other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone one year of Apprenticeship training under the Government of India scheme or one-year training under the Government of Tamil Nadu Special Apprenticeship Training Scheme. |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or its equivalent awarded by an institute recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education. |
| Assistant Engineer (Industries) | Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree in any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or Institution recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education. |
Note:- To know the educational qualifications for other posts, refer to the official notification for TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 shared above.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) will be conducted as a single-stage selection process Written Examination. The written exam will consist of 02 compulsory papers. The final selection of candiadtes will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the Examination Part B of Paper I and Paper II.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Pattern 2024
All candidates who will appear in the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) have to be aware of the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Pattern to prepare effectively for the exam. Candidates can check exam patterns for Translator posts and other posts from the article.
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Pattern 2024 for Translator Post
- Paper 1 consists of objective-type questions and Paper 2 consists of Descriptive type questions.
- Paper II and Part B of Paper I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A of Paper I.
- The questions in Part B of Paper I will be set both in English and Tamil.
| Paper | Part | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I | Part A Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 | 03 hours |
| Part B (i) General Studies | 75 | 150 | ||
| (ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 25 | |||
| Paper II | Translation | – | 300 | 03 hours |
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Pattern 2024 for Other Post
- Paper 1 will be held in OMR mode and Paper 2 will be held in Computer Based Mode.
- Paper II and Part B of Paper I will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A of Paper I.
- The questions in Part B of Paper I will be set both in English and Tamil.
| Paper | Part | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I | Part A Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 150 | 03 hours |
| Part B (i) General Studies | 75 | 150 | ||
| (ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test | 25 | |||
| Paper II | Subject Paper | 200 | 300 | 03 hours |
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam Centers 2024
The Combined Technical Services Exam 2024 for various non-interview posts will be conducted at 38 examination centers, and the complete list of all these exam centers is shared below.
- Ariyalur
- Chengalpattu
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Chidambaram
- Dharmapuri
- Dindigul
- Erode
- Kallakurichi
- Kancheepuram
- Nagercoil
- Karur
- Krishnagiri
- Madurai
- Mayiladuthurai
- Nagapattinam
- Namakkal
- Perambalur
- Pudukkottai
- Ramanathapuram
- Ranipet
- Salem
- Karaikudi
- Tenkasi
- Thanjavur
- The Nilgiris
- Theni
- Thiruvallur
- Thiruvannamalai
- Thiruvarur
- Thoothukudi
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
- Tirupathur
- Tiruppur
- Vellore
- Villupuram
- Virudhunagar