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TNPSC Combined Engineering Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Engineering Services Examination, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu64 papers · 2007–2024Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 202413 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 20236 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 20229 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 20215 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 201910 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 201814 papers
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 20084 papers
About TNPSC Combined Engineering
TNPSC holds the Combined Engineering Services Examination to recruit Assistant Engineers and other degree-level engineers for departments such as Highways, Public Works, Rural Development, Agricultural Engineering and Industries; this page also carries papers of the related Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates write a subject paper in their engineering branch and a common paper with the Tamil Eligibility Test and General Studies; some posts add an interview.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
Objective written examination (OMR/CBT)
- 2
Interview
Interview and records
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical and Electronics EngineeringElectronics and Communication EngineeringAgricultural EngineeringBasics of EngineeringTamil Eligibility TestGeneral Studies
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Written Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Subject paper (degree) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper II Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC)qualifying, minimum 60 marks | 100 | 150 | 3 hours (Paper II) |
| Paper II Part B: General Studies75 General Studies + 25 Aptitude and Mental Ability | 100 | 150 | — |
| Interview and records (interview posts) | — | 60 | — |
- Total 510 marks (interview posts) / 450 (non-interview posts)
- Minimum qualifying: 153 / 135 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 204 / 180 (others)
Notification 23/2023 (CESE) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC Combined Engineering papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2024) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Written Examination, Interview.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download TNPSC Combined Engineering previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 64 TNPSC Combined Engineering papers from 2007 to 2024, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC Combined Engineering?
TNPSC Combined Engineering is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai — official website
- TNPSC Answer Keys (tentative and final)
- TNPSC Question Papers (without key)
- TNPSC Descriptive Question Papers
- TNPSC Previous Question Papers
- TNPSC Notification 23/2023, Combined Engineering Services Examination
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