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TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview and Non-Interview Posts), Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, ChennaiTamil Nadu343 papers · 2024–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
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About TNPSC CTS (Degree Level)
TNPSC uses the Combined Technical Services Examination to fill degree and post-graduate level technical posts in Tamil Nadu departments, boards and corporations, such as Assistant Engineers, Assistant Directors, Chemists, Curators, Statisticians and Accounts Officers. Notifications are issued separately for interview posts and non-interview posts; both have a common Paper I (Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies and Aptitude) and a post-wise subject paper, and interview posts add an interview.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
Objective written examination (OMR/CBT)
- 2
Interview
Interview and records
Tamil Eligibility TestGeneral StudiesAptitude and Mental AbilitySubject paper (post-wise: engineering, sciences, statistics, accountancy 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 Testqualifying, minimum 60 marks; not counted for ranking | 100 | 150 | 3 hours (Paper I) |
| Paper I Part B: General Studies (degree) and Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC)75 General Studies + 25 Aptitude questions | 100 | 150 | — |
| Paper II: Subject paper (degree/PG degree) | 200 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Interview (interview posts only) | — | 60 | — |
- Part B of Paper I and Paper II: 450 marks; with interview: 510
- Minimum qualifying marks: 135 (SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs), 180 (others)
Notification 07/2024 (CTSE Interview Posts) · official source
Preparing with TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) 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 CTS (Degree Level) previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 343 TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) papers from 2024 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts TNPSC CTS (Degree Level)?
TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) 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 07/2024, Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts)
- TNPSC Notification 09/2024, Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts)
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