TNPSC CTS Cut-Off and Qualifying Marks

A TNPSC Combined Technical Services cut-off makes sense only when you know the notification, post code, roster category, stage and marks scale. A language threshold determines eligibility for further evaluation under the applicable scheme. A competitive closing score, when released, reflects who progressed or was selected under the applicable rules.

For the 2026 Non-Interview cycle, the official TNPSC selection schedule lists the written result for January 2027 as a planned milestone. Check for updates. A tentative answer key or response sheet can help you review a paper while you wait. Neither shows the final closing mark.

TNPSC CTS qualifying marks and ranking example

These are rules in the Interview Posts notification, with the written minimum applied to the written ranking components out of 450. The notice also addresses eligible Tamil-test exemptions. Compare the applicable official threshold separately from a closing score for the post.

Read a TNPSC CTS list in the correct order

1. Match the notification and post code. Identify the department and subject standard before comparing figures.

2. Match the category and roster. Compare the exact groups specified in the publication.

3. Match the stage and scale. A written score, an interview shortlist and a final merit total have different uses.

4. Check whether a closing mark is printed. A list of ranks or selected registration numbers does not necessarily disclose one.

No complete official competitive closing-mark table across the three 2026 streams was verified for this guide. If an official previous score is available for your precise group, record the notice, post code, category and stage next to the figure before using it.

Set practice targets in two parts

Use the TNPSC CTS exam pattern guide to set a qualifying target for Tamil and a separate target for the scored papers. For the 08/2026 example, avoid adding Tamil marks into the written rank score. Use TNPSC CTS mock practice on Testkart where available and compare fresh tests for the same code and difficulty. Keep an official cut-off benchmark separate from Testkart practice results.