TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) 2026 — Written Examination
78 Written Examination papers from the 2026 TNPSC CTS (Degree Level) 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 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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil ENGIN… (Sub.Code :562) Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil ENGIN… (Sub.Code :562) · 158 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering (Subject Code 562) (tentative key) Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering (Subject Code 562) · 4.2 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture (Sub.Code :491) Agriculture (Sub.Code :491) · 259 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Agriculture (Sub.Code :492) Agriculture (Sub.Code :492) · 141 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture (Subject Code 491) (tentative key) Agriculture (Subject Code 491) · 81 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Agriculture (Subject Code 492) (tentative key) Agriculture (Subject Code 492) · 9.6 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Sub.Code :518) Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Sub.Code :518) · 182 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Subject Code 518) (tentative key) Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Subject Code 518) · 15 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology (Sub.Code :420) Archaeology (Sub.Code :420) · 262 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology (Subject Code 420) (tentative key) Archaeology (Subject Code 420) · 14 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper |
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil ENGIN… (Sub.Code :562)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil ENGIN… (Sub.Code :562) · 158 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering (Subject Code 562) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agricultural, Mechanical, Automobile and Civil Engineering (Subject Code 562) · 4.2 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture (Sub.Code :491)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture (Sub.Code :491) · 259 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Agriculture (Sub.Code :492)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture (Sub.Code :492) · 141 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture (Subject Code 491) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture (Subject Code 491) · 81 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Agriculture (Subject Code 492) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture (Subject Code 492) · 9.6 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Sub.Code :518)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Sub.Code :518) · 182 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Subject Code 518) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany (Subject Code 518) · 15 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology (Sub.Code :420)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Archaeology (Sub.Code :420) · 262 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology (Subject Code 420) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Archaeology (Subject Code 420) · 14 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology (Subject Code 421) (tentative key) Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology (Subject Code 421) · 14 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology-Epigraphy-Heritage Management and Museol (Sub.Code :421) Archaeology-Epigraphy-Heritage Management and Museol (Sub.Code :421) · 258 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Architecture (Sub.Code :401) Architecture (Sub.Code :401) · 150 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Architecture (Subject Code 401) (tentative key) Architecture (Subject Code 401) · 7.4 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Basics of Engineering (Sub.Code :422) Basics of Engineering (Sub.Code :422) · 274 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Basics of Engineering (Subject Code 422) (tentative key) Basics of Engineering (Subject Code 422) · 25 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) · 258 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) · 265 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Business Administration (Subject Code 385) (tentative key) Business Administration (Subject Code 385) · 15 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Business Administration (Subject Code 385) (tentative key) Business Administration (Subject Code 385) · 438 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in | 2026 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper |
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology (Subject Code 421) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Archaeology, Epigraphy, Heritage Management and Museology (Subject Code 421) · 14 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Archaeology-Epigraphy-Heritage Management and Museol (Sub.Code :421)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Archaeology-Epigraphy-Heritage Management and Museol (Sub.Code :421) · 258 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Architecture (Sub.Code :401)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Architecture (Sub.Code :401) · 150 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Architecture (Subject Code 401) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Architecture (Subject Code 401) · 7.4 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Basics of Engineering (Sub.Code :422)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Basics of Engineering (Sub.Code :422) · 274 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Basics of Engineering (Subject Code 422) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Basics of Engineering (Subject Code 422) · 25 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Business Administration (Sub.Code :385)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) · 258 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Business Administration (Sub.Code :385)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Business Administration (Sub.Code :385) · 265 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Non-Interview Posts – Business Administration (Subject Code 385) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Business Administration (Subject Code 385) · 15 MB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in
- TNPSC CTS 2026 – Interview Posts II – Business Administration (Subject Code 385) (tentative key)2026Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Business Administration (Subject Code 385) · 438 KB · Source: tnpsc.gov.in