TNPSC Exam Calendar 2026
Stay ahead of every TNPSC milestone. We track notifications and exam commencements so you can plan revision and mock tests with confidence.
Top upcoming dates
May 20, 2026
CTS (Non-Interview) Notification
All TNPSC exams
June 23, 2026
Group 1 Notification
TNPSC Group 1
July 7, 2026
CTS (Diploma / ITI) Notification
All TNPSC exams
Schedule at a glance
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Complete 2026 timeline
Date
NotificationMay 20, 2026
CTS (Non-Interview) Notification
Combined Technical Services (Non-Interview Posts) notification released.
Date
NotificationJune 23, 2026
Group 1 Notification
Combined Civil Services Examination I notification released.
Date
NotificationJuly 7, 2026
CTS (Diploma / ITI) Notification
Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI Level) notification released.
Date
ExamAugust 3, 2026
CTS (Non-Interview) Exam Begins
Examination begins and runs for 7 days from 3 August 2026.
Date
NotificationAugust 11, 2026
Group 2/2A Notification
Combined Civil Services Examination II notification released.
Date
NotificationAugust 31, 2026
CTS (Interview) Notification
Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts) notification released.
Date
ExamSeptember 6, 2026
Group 1 Exam Day
Examination commences on 6 September 2026.
Date
ExamSeptember 20, 2026
CTS (Diploma / ITI) Exam Begins
Examination begins and runs for 7 days from 20 September 2026.
Date
NotificationOctober 6, 2026
Group 4 Notification
Combined Civil Services Examination IV notification released.
Date
ExamOctober 25, 2026
Group 2/2A Exam Day
Examination commences on 25 October 2026.
Date
ExamNovember 14, 2026
CTS (Interview) Exam Begins
Examination begins and runs for 4 days from 14 November 2026.
Date
ExamDecember 20, 2026
Group 4 Exam Day
Examination commences on 20 December 2026.
| Date | Event | Applies to | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | CTS (Non-Interview) Notification Combined Technical Services (Non-Interview Posts) notification released. | All TNPSC exams | Notification |
| June 23, 2026 | TNPSC Group 1 | Notification | |
| July 7, 2026 | CTS (Diploma / ITI) Notification Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI Level) notification released. | All TNPSC exams | Notification |
| August 3, 2026 | CTS (Non-Interview) Exam Begins Examination begins and runs for 7 days from 3 August 2026. | All TNPSC exams | Exam |
| August 11, 2026 | TNPSC Group 2 & 2A | Notification | |
| August 31, 2026 | CTS (Interview) Notification Combined Technical Services (Interview Posts) notification released. | All TNPSC exams | Notification |
| September 6, 2026 | TNPSC Group 1 | Exam | |
| September 20, 2026 | CTS (Diploma / ITI) Exam Begins Examination begins and runs for 7 days from 20 September 2026. | All TNPSC exams | Exam |
| October 6, 2026 | TNPSC Group 4 & VAO | Notification | |
| October 25, 2026 | TNPSC Group 2 & 2A | Exam | |
| November 14, 2026 | CTS (Interview) Exam Begins Examination begins and runs for 4 days from 14 November 2026. | All TNPSC exams | Exam |
| December 20, 2026 | TNPSC Group 4 & VAO | Exam |