TNPSC Combined Tech Services (Diploma/ITI)

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the syllabus and post details for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma / Post Diploma / ITI Level) - Non-Interview Posts.

This is a golden opportunity for candidates with technical backgrounds (Engineering Diploma, ITI, etc.) to secure a government job in prestigious departments like PWD, Highways, TANGEDCO, and Employment & Training without facing an oral interview.

1. Exam Structure Overview

The selection is based purely on written examination marks. The exam structure is divided into two parts:

• Paper I (Subject Paper): Questions based on your specific trade/discipline (Diploma/ITI Standard).
• Paper II (General):
  • Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard).
  • Part B: General Studies (SSLC Standard).

2. Key Job Posts by Stream

The notification covers a massive array of posts. To help you navigate, we have categorized the major vacancies below based on your educational background.

🏗️ Civil Engineering, Surveying & Architecture

• Junior Draughting Officer (JDO): Available in Water Resources, Highways, Public Works, and Rural Development departments.
• Overseer / Special Overseer: Rural Development & Panchayat Raj.
• Surveyor & Field Surveyor: Survey and Land Records, TNHB, Town & Country Planning.
• Road Inspector: Rural Development.
• Town Planning: Planning Assistant & Draughtsman (Town & Country Planning).

⚡ Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

• Technical Assistant (Electrical): Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (formerly TNEB/TANGEDCO) and Housing Board.
• Assistant Tester: Industries and Commerce.
• Electrician / Wireman / Foreman: Various departments including Transport Corp.

⚙️ Mechanical & Automobile Engineering

• Motor Vehicle Inspector (Grade II): Transport and Road Safety.
• Foreman (Grade II) & Junior Foreman: TN Industrial Investment Corp, Magnesite Ltd.
• Technical Assistant: Forensic Science (Gas Plant/AC), TANGEDCO (Mech).
• Junior Tradesman: Diesel Mechanic, Sheet Metal, Fitter, Welder (Transport Corp).

🏭 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) - Instructor Roles

A significant portion of this notification is dedicated to Junior Training Officers (JTO) for Employment and Training departments. If you have an ITI certificate and experience, you can apply for JTO posts in:

• Fitter, Turner, Machinist
• Electrician, Wireman
• Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance (CHNM)
• Fashion Design & Sewing Technology
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) & Auto Body Repair

🌾 Agriculture & Others

• Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO)
• Assistant Horticultural Officer (AHO)
• Printing Technology: Asst Works Manager, Tech Asst.
• Textiles: Handloom/Textile Tech positions.

3. Syllabus Download

The official notification provides specific syllabus PDFs for every trade. Since this is a technical exam, Paper I is the deciding factor.

• For Diploma Holders: Focus on the "T-Series" or "K-Scheme" syllabus basics relevant to your branch.
• For ITI Holders: Revise your NTC/NAC trade theory concepts thoroughly.
• General Studies: Since this is SSLC standard, focus on 10th standard Social Science, Science, and current affairs.

Note: Detailed syllabus PDFs for specific trades (like Civil, Mechanical, ECE, Agriculture, etc.) are available on the official TNPSC website linked in the recruitment table.

4. Why You Should Apply?

1. No Interview: Selection is based solely on written marks.
2. Wide Variety: Whether you studied Textile Tech, Printing, Civil, or Mining, there is likely a post for you.
3. Department Variety: Includes major boards like TANGEDCO, TNHB, TWAD, and core government departments.

Start your preparation today!