TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 – The TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 Exam is now postponed. The exam was earlier scheduled to take place on June 06, 2021. Aspirants can check the latest updates on TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 from this article and tnpsc.gov.in. Moreover, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced 537 vacancies for Engineering Services Exam. The selection for these vacancies will be based on written exam, certificate verification and counselling. Get complete details on TNPSC Engineering Service 2021 here.
TNPSC Engineering Services 2021
The TNPSC Engineering Services is also referred as Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Examination. Check the important dates for TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 from the table below.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Start of application | 05 Mar 2021 |
| Last date to apply | 04 Apr 2021 |
| Admit card release date | To be announced |
| TNPSC Exam date | |
| Answer Key release Date | To be announced |
| Result declaration | To be announced |
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TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 Exam Centre
The written exam for Engineering Services will take place at the following centres –
| Chennai | Tirunelveli |
| Madurai | Salem |
| Coimbatore | Thanjavur |
| Trichirappalli |
TNPSC Engineering Services Exam Pattern 2021
To start the preparation for the Engineering Services exam, aspirants must go through the exam pattern first. It will provide a basic idea of the format of the questions asked in the exam. Check out the detailed TNPSC Engineering Services exam pattern below.
- Mode of exam: OMR Test (Offline)
- Language of paper: English and Tamil language except for Paper-I (Diploma Std Code 323,339) will only be in English
- Duration of exam: 03 hours for Paper 1 and 02 hours for Paper 2
- Sections: 02 sections – Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Number of questions: 200 questions in Paper 1 and 100 questions in Paper 2
- Maximum marks:300 marks for Paper 1 and 200 marks for Paper 2
| Papers | Subjects | Marks |
| Paper 1 (200 questions) | Civil Engineering (Code No. 299) Architectural Assistantship (Code No. 323) Handloom Technology /Textile Technology/Textile Manufacture (Code No. 339) | 300 marks |
| Paper 2 (100 questions) | General Studies General Studies (HSC Standard) – 75 Questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) – 25 Questions | 200 marks |
TNPSC Engineering Services Syllabus 2021
The conducting body has released the TNPSC Engineering Services syllabus along with the official notification. Candidates participating this year can check the details TNPSC CESE syllabus 2021 below.
TNPSC Paper 1 Syllabus
Civil Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Structure, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulics, Surveying, Construction materials and construction practise, others.
Architectural Assistantship
- Engineering mechanics, building materials and constructions, history and theory of architecture, environment engineering specification and estimation, site and survey and others.
Handloom Technology/ Textile Technology/ Textile Manufacture
- Fibre properties and man-made fibre spinning, spun yarn formation, fabric formation, textile calculations, fabric structure, chemical processing and others.
General Studies
- General Science, Current Affairs, Geography, Indian Polity, History and culture of India and Tami Nadu, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement an Aptitude and Mental ability test.
TNPSC Engineering Services Admit Card 2021
The TNPSC Engineering Services admit card releases online at tnpsc.gov.in. Aspirants can download the call letter with the help of a login id and password. Before downloading the admit card, make sure to check the details that are available on it. In case of discrepancy immediately contact TNPSC. Moreover, take a clear print out of TNPSC Engineering Service admit card 2021. Aspirants have to carry this print out along with a photo ID to the centre.
TNPSC Engineering Services Answer Key 2021
After the exam, TNPSC releases the Engineering Service answer key online at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. With the help of TNPSC Engineering Services answer key 2021 candidates can calculate the scores for the exam. These scores may vary from the original scores. It is necessary to save & preserve a copy of answer key by the candidates for further clarifications & usage.
TNPSC Engineering Services Qualifying Marks
Candidates have to secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by conducting body to qualify the written test. Check the category wise TNPSC Engineering Services Qualifying Marks below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, BC(OBCM)s, MBCs/DCs and BCMs | 150 marks |
| Others | 200 marks |
TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 Selection Procedure
The selection of candidates for the TNPSC Engineering services recruitment is based on three stages – Written Exam, Verification and Counseling. Know more about the selection procedure below.
- The first is the written examination where candidates have to obtain the minimum qualifying marks.
- Thereafter, determined by the performance and rule of reservation, candidates are called for the certificate verification.
- After the verification, the final selection is based on the counselling method.
TNPSC Engineering Services Result 2021
The result for TNPSC Engineering Services releases online at tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates who participate in the exam can check it online. The TNPSC Engineering Services result releases in merit list format. Candidates who qualify the exam can check their application number/ roll number in the merit list. It is mandatory to clear all the stages & to qualify the prescribed examination and test in order to get the appointment letter
TNPSC Engineering Services 2021 Notification
The official body has released notification for the TNPSC Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Examination. Click on the screenshot available below to download the notification.
TNPSC Engineering Services Vacancies 2021
As per the official notification, TNPSC has announced 537 vacancies for the Engineering Services examination. Aspirants can check the distribution of vacancies amongst posts below.
TNPSC Engineering Services Eligibility Criteria 2021
The Tamil Nadu PSC has discussed the minimum eligibility criteria for TNPSC Engineering Services exam. Candidates willing to apply for the TNPSC Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Examination have to fulfil the eligibility criteria first.
Age limit
| Name of the post | Maximum age Other Category | Maximum Age SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all castes |
| Junior Draughting Officer in Highways Department | 30 years | SCs/SC(A)s/STs -33years MBCs/DCs / BCs/BCMs-32years |
| Junior Draughting Officer in Public Works Department | 30 years | 35 years |
| Junior Technical Assistant in Handlooms and Textiles Department | 30 years | No age limit |
| Junior Engineer in Fisheries Department | 30 years | No age limit |
Educational Qualification
| Name of the post | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Draughting Officer in Highways Department | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent Preference will be given to those who have undergone apprenticeship training for 01 years under the government scheme (if other things being equal) |
| Junior Draughting Officer in Public Works Department | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent OR Diploma in Architectural Assistantship |
| Junior Technical Assistant in Handlooms and Textiles Department | Minimum General Educational Qualification AND – Diploma in Handloom Technology obtained from Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem or Varanasi OR – Diploma in Textile Manufacture obtained from Technological Diploma exam board, Madras or State board of Technical Education and Training, TN |
| Junior Engineer in Fisheries Department | Diploma in of Civil Engineering Other things being equal, preference will be given to those who have undergone apprenticeship training for 01 years under the government scheme. |
Physical Fitness
Those who are selected for the appointment to the said posts have to produce certificate of Physical fitness as prescribed below:
Knowledge of Tamil
Aspirants should have adequate knowledge of the Tamil Language on the date of the notification.
TNPSC Engineering Services Application Form 2021
Eligible candidates can submit their application form for TNPSC Engineering services exam online. They can refer to the brief steps shared below to submit TNPSC Engineering Services application form 2021.
- Go to the official website of TNPSC, tnpsc.gov.in.
- Now, register with the One Time registration portal ad pay the fees.
- Thereafter, proceed to submit the TNPSC Engineering services application form.
- enter the required details and pay the requisite exam fee.
- Take a print out of the confirmation letter after fee payment and submitted application form.
Registration and Application Fee
- One time Registration – Rs. 150/-
- Application fee – Rs. 100/-
Mode of Payment
- Online mode – Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card
About TNPSC
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is a state level Commission that is entrusted with the responsibility to conduct various recruitments. It is a successor of Madras Service Commission. The Commission came into existence in 1929. Recently, on year 2012, TNPSC has introduced counselling round. To maintain the transparency in service/ unit allocation, candidates have to go through counselling mode. Thereafter, eligibility candidates are recruited under said posts.
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| Detailed Notification | Download Now |
| Exam Postponed | Check here |
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FAQs
Ans. The written exam for TNPSC Engineering Services stands postponed. The exam was earlier scheduled to take place on June 06, 2021.
Ans. The eligibility criteria for different posts vary. Aspirants must have Diploma in the relevant field to apply for TNPSC CESE exam 2021.
Ans. This year, TNPSC has announced 537 vacancies for Engineering services.
