TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2023: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released notification for the Combined Engineering Service Examination (CESE). Under this examination, 1083 candidates will be recruited for the Junior Draughting Officer (JDO), Draughtsman and Foreman posts.
TNPSC has invited the CESE aspirants to apply for the JDO post on 3rd of February and continue applying till 4th of March. The schedule of the JDO recruitment is provided in the article. Applicants looking for the TNPSC CESE Recruitment must read the article and check every detail of the recruitment. Eligible candidates can also start applying for the TNPSC CESE Recruitment.

TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2023
The applicants applying for the TNPSC CESE Recruitment will be selected on the basis of written examination and interview. Interested applicants can also go through the overview which is provided below to simplify the recruitment updates
Name of the recruitment | TNPSC CESE Recruitment |
Concerned authority | Tamil Nadu Public service Commission (TNPSC) |
Notification number | 05/2023 |
Name of the post | Junior Draughting Officer (JDO), Draughtsman and Foreman |
Number of vacancies | 1083 |
Minimum Qualifications | Diploma |
Mode of examination | Online |
Selection process | Written examination and Interview |
Official website | https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ |
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Tamil Nadu CESE Schedule
Activity | Important dates |
Commencement of online application form | 3rd February 2023 |
Last date of online application | 4th March 2023 |
Online application correction window | 9th March 2023 to 11th March 2023 |
Last date for uploading the documents | 14th May 2023 |
Written examination date | 27th May 2023 |
Timing of written examination | Paper 1: 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Paper 2: 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. |
Written examination result | July 2023 |
Document verification or counselling date | August 2023 |
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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Eligibility
Applicants applying for the Combined Engineering Services must check the eligibility of the recruitment and then apply accordingly. To simplify the eligibility criteria for the TNPSC CESE recruitment, we have segregated it into sections. Applicants must read the criteria and start applying for recruitment.
- Applicant should be fluent in the Tamil language.
- Applicants should have the appropriate standard of vision.

Age limit
As of 1st July 2023, the applicant applying for the JDO in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department should not be more than 37 years of age whereas, for the remaining post, the maximum age limit is 32 years. TNPSC has also provided the upper age limit relaxation to the various categories. Applicants can refer to the notification for the upper age limit relaxation.
Educational Qualification
The table shown below provides the educational qualification for the various CESE posts.
Name of the Posts | Educational Qualification |
JDO in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | Diploma in Civil Engineering Note: Preference will be given to the applicant who has a B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering. |
JDO in Highways Department | Diploma in Civil Engineering Note: Preference will be given to the applicant who has completed one year of apprenticeship. |
JDO in Public Works Department | Diploma in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Architectural Assistantship |
Draughtsman (Grade III) | Post Diploma in Town and Country Planning OR 1. Diploma in Civil Engineering 2. Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Experience: Three years of experience in Civil Engineering |
Foreman (Grade II) | Diploma or B.E in Mechanical Engineering |
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TNPSC CESE Vacancies
The total number of vacancies for the JDO, Draughtsman and Foreman is 1083. The segregation of vacancies according to their posts is tabulated in the given table. Applicants should apply for various posts according to their eligibility.
Name of the Posts | Number of vacancies |
JDO in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | 794 |
JDO in Highways Department | 236 |
JDO in Public Works Department | 18 |
Draughtsman (Grade III) | 10 |
Foreman (Grade II) | 25 |
Total | 1083 |
தமிழ்நாடு CESE ஆட்சேர்ப்பு List of documents
Before applying for the JDO posts, applicants should scan the passport-size photograph, signature and the required documents. The size of the scanned document should not be more than 200 KB. The list of documents required in the TNPSC application process is shown in the given image.

TNPSC CESE Recruitment Application Process @ tnpsc.gov.in
Eligible applicants can apply for the CESE recruitment till the 4th of March. Applicants unaware of the application process can follow the given steps to apply for TNPSC recruitment. This will help applicants to successfully apply for the JDO posts.
Step 1: Navigate to the TNPSC official website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in.
Step 2: On the home page, tap on the “One-time registration” button. Enter the required credentials. In a jiffy, you will be provided with a registration id and password.

Step 3: Again on the home page, click on the TNPSC CESE notification. Enter the TNPSC login id and password and fill out the CESE application form.

Step 4: Now, Pay the prescribed TNPSC application form fee.
Step 5: Save the Tamil Nadu recruitment application form and fee receipt for future reference.
TNPSC CESE Application Fees
After submitting the application form, candidates need to deposit Rs 150 as the registration fee and Rs 100 as the examination fee. TNPSC has provided concessions in fees for the various categories. Applicants can check the concessions in the given image and deposit fees accordingly.

தமிழ்நாடு CESE Selection Process
The Tamil Nadu CESE 2023 selection process includes the written examination and document verification. The TNPSC written examination is conducted in two stages consisting of 450 marks. The Tamil Nadu Services written examination will be conducted in English as well as the Tamil language. Candidates need to clear the minimum qualifying marks of the CESE examination. The examination pattern of the TNPSC Combined Engineering services is provided in the given image.

Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for the documentation and then the final merit list of the selected candidates will be updated.
TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2023: Important link
Available | TNPSC CESE Recruitment link |
Official website | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
Download | TNPSC CESE Recruitment Notification Pdf |
Check here | PUONLINE Home Page |
When will the TNPSC CESE 2023 written examination be conduct?
The TNPSC CESE 2023 written examination will be conducted on 27th May 2023.
What is the selection process for the Tamil Nadu CESE recruitment?
The selection process for the Tamil Nadu CESE recruitment consists of a written examination and document verification.
From where can we download the CESE written examination syllabus?
The CESE written examination syllabus is provided in the recruitment notification. Candidates can download the notification from the link section.