TNPSC-Combined Engineering Service(CES)

The TNPSC Combined Engineering Service (CES)exams are conducted to select the candidates for various positions Assistant Engineer, Assistant Electrical Inspector, and so on.

I.Steps/Stages in Selection Process CES:

The TNPSC combined engineering service(CES) consists of two papers and an Interview:
     -in which the candidates have to score in Paper 1, paper 2(part B) and interview(153/510) marks for the reserved category (204/510) marks for the General category

Note: the candidate has to score 40% of 150 which is 60 marks in Paper 2(Part A),
if not the Paper1& Paper(Part B) will not be evaluated

II.Post and Eligibility of Group CES :

Name of the post	Department	Age limit	Educational qualification
Assistant Engineer	Agricultural engineering	Reserved category:21- no age limit Others:21-30 years	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.E. or B.Tech) or possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering (B.Sc.).
Assistant Electrical Inspector	Electrical Inspectorate Service	Reserved category:21- no age limit Others:21-39 years	Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by UGC. – 3 years of working experience in electricity company or Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Water Resources Department PWD	Reserved category:21-no age limit Others:21-30 years	B.E. degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Buildings PWD	Reserved category:21- no age limit Others:21-30 years	B.E. degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)	PWD	Reserved category:21- no age limit Others:21-30 years	B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Please note that candidates who obtain a degree in distance education must have already passed SSLC (10th) and then Higher Secondary (+2). If you get a degree in distance education after passing SSLC (10th exam), you will face disqualification

III-Scale of Pay:

The pay scale of TNPSC Combined Engineering Service: Rs.37,700 -1,38,000

Application Fees:

One-time Registration Fee’s. 150/- (it’s valid for 5 years) and
Exam Fee: Rs.200/-

Important Documents needed for the application:

IV. Certificates to be submitted are the following:

• SSLC/HSC Certificate (Date of Birth Verification)
• Priority Selection for Tamil Medium (PSTM) Certificate (who have studied in Tamil Medium)
• Disability Certificate (for PH candidates)
• No Objection Certificate
• Additional Supporting Documents for Reservation
• Educational Certificates (as specified in the application)
• Community CertificateTypewriting/Shorthand Certificates

NOTE:To select a candidate under the PSTM quota, the authorities require the candidate to have studied in Tamil Medium from SSLC, 12th, and degree.

V. Id and Photographs needed:

• Ensure the photo with a signature is uploaded with dimensions of 165×123 pixels and is below 50 kb in jpg format.
• Upload a scanned copy of the signature with dimensions of 80×125 pixels, keeping it below 20 kb in jpg format.
• Upload the scanned image of the left thumb imprint in jpg format, keeping it below 50 kb.
• Applicants must provide identification documents like Aadhar, driver’s license, PAN card, passport, or voter ID during the application process and bring a physical copy of the uploaded ID along with their exam hall ticket on the exam day

VI. Documents needed for verification after being selected in CES :

• You must submit your SSLC (10th) certificate, your higher secondary (12th) certificate, and your graduation certificate as proof of your educational qualifications for age verification.
• You need to provide a community certificate to specify your community as (SC, ST, OBC, & others).
• Present a valid photo ID such as an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.
• Attach recent colour passport-size photographs as instructed.
• Provide a payment receipt as proof of your application fee payment.
• Complete a self-declaration form stating that you have no criminal history or disciplinary actions.
• Submit any other supporting documents mentioned in the official notice, such as experience certificates if required.
• Include two copies of a conduct certificate with your submission.