TNPSC Combined Technical Services Exam (Non-Interview Posts) 2026
Notification No. 4B/2026 | Date: 16.07.2026 | Vacancies for Pharmacy & Forensic Science
Short Information
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released an Addendum for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts). This update provides the revised examination schedule and the distribution of vacancies for various technical posts. Most importantly for Pharmacy students, the exam date for Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, and Microbiology (Subject Code 516) has been confirmed. Additionally, revised vacancies for the Junior Scientific Officer in the Forensic Science Department have been announced.
Important Dates (Examination Schedule)
| Subject Name | Subject Code | Exam Date | Examination Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology | 516 | 17.08.2026 | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry | 557 | 17.08.2026 | 02.30 PM to 05.30 PM |
| Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology and Philosophy | 571 | 19.08.2026 | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Forensic Science | 575 | 08.09.2026 | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Basics of Engineering | 422 | 11.09.2026 | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies & Aptitude | 503 | 19.09.2026 | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
Revised Vacancy Details – Post Wise
| Post Name | Post Code | Department | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Scientific Officer | 1767 | Forensic Science Department | 37 |
| Assistant Tourist Officer, Grade II | 3111 | Tourism Department | 05 |
| Assistant Statistical Investigator | 1824 | Economics and Statistics | 14 |
| Junior Architect | 1860 | Public Works Department | 11 |
| Assistant Engineer | 3269 | TN Pollution Control Board | 02 |
Junior Scientific Officer (Forensic Science) Distribution
Group Wise Vacancies (Total 37 Posts)
| Category Distribution | No. of Vacancies | Subject Group Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| GT(G) / GT(G)(PSTM) / GT(W) / GT(W)(PSTM) | 11 | Chemistry: 29 Vacancies Biology: 05 Vacancies Physics: 03 Vacancies |
| BC(OBCM)(G) / BC(OBCM)(PSTM) / BC(OBCM)(W) | 11 | |
| MBC/DC(G) / MBC/DC(PSTM) / MBC/DC(W) | 07 | |
| SC(G) / SC(W) / SC(A)(W) | 07 | |
| BC(M)(W) | 01 |
Withdrawn Posts (Important Notice)
| Post Name | Post Code | Organization | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 3611 | Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited | WITHDRAWN (NIL) |
| Junior Chemist | 3609 | Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited | WITHDRAWN (NIL) |
Total Vacancy Summary
| Notification Ref | Release Date | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Main Notification No. 4/2026 | 20.05.2026 | 461 |
| Addendum 4A/2026 | 11.06.2026 | 15 |
| Addendum 4B/2026 (Current) | 16.07.2026 | 32 |
| GRAND TOTAL VACANCIES | 508 | |
How to Apply & Document Submission
- Equivalence of Qualification: Candidates claiming equivalence must upload a copy of the Government Order (G.O.) during document verification. Refer to www.tnsche.tn.gov.in.
- Criminal/Disciplinary Cases: Candidates with pending cases must upload a copy of the FIR or Memorandum of Charges.
- Court Orders: If convicted or acquitted, relevant Court Orders/Release Orders must be uploaded in the online application.
- Failure to upload required documents will result in rejection of candidature.
Important Links for Candidates
| Description | Action Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Addendum PDF (4B/2026) | Download PDF |
| Official TNPSC Website | Visit Website |
