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TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / ITI Level), Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu157 papers · 2024–2025Verified 12 Oct 2026
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About TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI
This TNPSC examination fills diploma and ITI level technical posts across Tamil Nadu departments, such as Draughtsman, Junior Draughting Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Surveyor, technicians and testers. Candidates write Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude) and a Paper II in the trade or diploma subject named for their post; TNPSC posts the tentative keys and question papers subject by subject.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
Objective written examination (OMR/CBT)
Tamil Eligibility TestGeneral StudiesAptitude and Mental AbilityDiploma/ITI subject paper (civil, mechanical, electrical, automobile, trades and others)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Written Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC)qualifying, minimum 60 marks | 100 | 150 | 3 hours (Paper I) |
| Paper I Part B: General Studies and Aptitude and Mental Ability75 General Studies + 25 Aptitude questions | 100 | 150 | — |
| Paper II: Subject paper (Diploma/ITI)CBT | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
- Part B of Paper I and Paper II: 450 marks
- Minimum qualifying marks: 135 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 180 (others)
Notification 11/2024 (CTSE Diploma/ITI Level) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- 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 CTS Diploma/ITI previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 157 TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI papers from 2024 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI?
TNPSC CTS Diploma/ITI 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 11/2024, Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level)
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