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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the official TNPSC TCS notification 2025 which contains complete details of the TNPSC Combined Technical Services syllabus & exam pattern. The TNPSC Combined Technical Services syllabus and exam pattern play a surplus role in cracking the examination. The aspiring candidate must be well versed in the syllabus so that they can clear the combined upper subordinate service examination with ease. Candidates looking for Job opportunities through TNPSC CTS recruitment 2025 can check the syllabus and exam pattern form here.
All the essential information regarding the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Syllabus and Exam Pattern, marking scheme, books for preparation, and preparation strategy is given in detail in this article, along with some FAQs.
The candidate must know the TNPSC Combined Technical Services exam pattern to ace the recruitment examination. TNPSC CTS selection process for non-interview posts includes a written exam and document verification, while that for interview posts includes a written exam, interview, and document verification. The details of the exam pattern are as follows:
Paper |
Standard |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Others* |
|||||
Paper I |
SSLC |
100 |
3 hours |
150 |
60 |
60 |
Part A Tamil Eligibility Test |
||||||
Part B (i) General Studies |
Degree |
75 |
150 |
135 |
180 |
|
(ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
SSLC |
25 |
||||
Paper II Subject Paper |
Degree / PG Degree |
200 |
3 hours |
300 |
||
Total (Part B of Paper-I and Paper-II) |
450 |
|||||
*Others - Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Paper |
Standard |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Others* |
|||||
Paper I |
SSLC |
100 |
3 hours |
150 |
60 |
60 |
Part A Tamil Eligibility Test |
||||||
Part B (i) General Studies |
75 |
150 |
135 |
180 |
||
(ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
25 |
|||||
Paper II Subject Paper |
Diploma/ITI |
200 |
3 hours |
300 |
||
Total (Part B of Paper-I and Paper-II) |
450 |
|||||
*Others - Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
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Paper |
Standard |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Others* |
|||||
Paper I |
SSLC |
100 |
3 hours |
150 |
60 |
60 |
Part A Tamil Eligibility Test |
||||||
Part B (i) General Studies |
Degree |
75 |
150 |
135 |
180 |
|
(ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
SSLC |
25 |
||||
Paper II Subject Paper |
Degree / PG Degree |
200 |
3 hours |
300 |
||
Total (Part B of Paper-I and Paper-II) |
450 |
|||||
*Others - Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Paper |
Standard |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
Others* |
|||||
Paper I |
SSLC |
100 |
3 hours |
150 |
60 |
60 |
Part A Tamil Eligibility Test |
||||||
Part B (i) General Studies |
Degree |
75 |
150 |
135 |
180 |
|
(ii) Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
SSLC |
25 |
||||
Paper II Translation |
Degree |
- |
3 hours |
300 |
||
Total (Part B of Paper-I and Paper-II) |
450 |
|||||
*Others - Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs |
The selection of the candidates is going to be based on the performance of the candidates in a prelims exam, a mains written exam, and an interview. Hence, it is always advisable to study and prepare only those topics that are helpful in scoring marks equal to the TNPSC Combined Technical Services cut off marks. To obtain the most current and accurate information regarding the syllabus for the post, it is recommended to visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission or consult the official job notification to be provided by the authority. This will ensure you have the most up-to-date and accurate information for your preparation. However, the detailed and official syllabus for the examination will be shared soon by the authorities.
Topic |
Subtopics |
General Studies |
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Physical Geography |
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World Geography |
|
Political System in India |
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Economic Planning |
|
Major Economic Schemes and Policies |
|
Famous Personalities |
Topic |
Subtopics |
Aptitude & Mental Ability |
|
Series Completion |
|
Mirror Images |
|
Embedded Figures |
|
Paper Folding and Cutting |
|
Pattern Completion |
|
Logical Deduction |
|
Logical Sequences |
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Last updated: Jun 8, 2025
-> TNPSC CTS notification 2025 out for 615 vacancies (Non-interview posts).
-> TNPSC combined technical services examination exam for non-interview posts will be conducted from August 4 to 10.
-> TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2025 notification for Interview posts has been released at the official website.
-> Candidates can apply for TNPSC CTS recruitment 2025 from May 13.
-> TNPSC CTS recruitment 2025 exam will be conducted from July 20 to 23 (For interview posts).
-> The last date to apply for TNPSC Combined Technical Services recruitment 2025 is June 11.
-> A total of 330 vacancies are announced through TNPSC CTS recruitment 2025
-> The selection process includes a written exam, personal interview and document verification.
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