TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 — Written Examination
6 Written Examination papers from the 2023 TNPSC Combined Engineering examination, conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai. Each paper links to its official source. Written Examination: Objective written examination (OMR/CBT).
Written Examination pattern
| 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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – Architectural Assistantship (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 323) (tentative key)2023Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Architectural Assistantship (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 323) · 2.5 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – Civil Engineering (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 299) (tentative key)2023Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Civil Engineering (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 299) · 4.8 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – General Studies (Subject Code 003) (tentative key)2023Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
General Studies (Subject Code 003) · 4.1 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – Mechanical Engineering (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 255) (tentative key)2023Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 255) · 2.5 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – Town & Country Planning (Post Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 325) (tentative key)2023Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Town & Country Planning (Post Diploma Standard) (Subject Code 325) · 2.6 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC Combined Engineering 2023 – Engineering Subordinate Services – All subjects (final answer key)2023Written ExaminationEnglishAnswer Key
All subjects · 339 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in