TNPSC CESE Exam (Combined Engineering Services) 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Every year, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Engineering Services Exam (CESE) for various posts in the Engineering and Administrative Services department.

Candidates who pass the TNPSC CESE 2022 Exam will be hired as Assistant Engineers, Assistant Electrical Inspectors, Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health, and Junior Architects, among other positions.

Candidates who meet the TNPSC CESE 2022 eligibility criteria can register for the exam.

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TNPSC CESE 2022: An Overview

Aspirants should review some of the most important TNPSC Combined Engineering Services 2022 highlights, which are listed below.

Specifics	Important Details
Conducting Authority	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Level of Exam	State
Frequency of Exam	Once in a year
Examination Mode	Offline
Duration of Exam	Paper-I – 3 Hours Paper-II – 2 Hours
Number of Phases in the Exam	Three – Written Test, Document Verification, Counselling Round
Exam Language	English, Tamil
Post Name	Assistant Electrical Inspector (AEI), Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Assistant Engineer (Civil),Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Junior Architect
Official Website	https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/

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TNPSC CESE Exam Date 2022

The exam schedule for TNPSC CESE 2022 is listed below in a table based on last year’s data for TNPSC CESE exam dates.

Exam related Events	Exam Schedule (Tentative)
Notification	March first week
Beginning of Online Application Process	May First week, 2022
Last Date to submit the application	June First week, 2022
Admit Card Release	July Second week, 2022
TNPSC CESE Exam Date	Second week of August 2022 Paper-I – (From 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM) Paper-II – (From 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM)
Answer Key Release	Third week of September 2022
Result Announcement	Last week of September 2022

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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Application Process 2022

Here you will find all of the information you need to apply online for TNPSC CESE recruitment 2022.

• Step 1: Visit the official website for more information.
• Step 2: Select the “Careers” or “Notifications” column from the drop-down menu.
• Step 3: Look for the notification for the Combined Engineering Service Examination (CESE) 2022 and click on it.
• Step 4: Complete the TNPSC CESE 2022 application form with all the required information.
• Step 5: Upload all the required documents, such as your passport-size photo, signature, certificates, and so on.
• Step 6: Before proceeding to the payment page, review your application form.
• Step 7: Pay the application fees, which are listed according to category.
• Step 8: Press the “Submit” button.
• Step 9: After submitting the application form successfully, applicants should write down their registration number and print a copy of the confirmation page.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay a processing fee to complete the online application process. The registration and exam fees for each category are listed in a table format in the following section.

Category Name	Registration Fee	Examination Fee
General	INR 150	INR 200
SC/ST/Disabled	INR 150	Exempted

Relevant Links
TSPSC Panchayat Secretary	TNPSC Research Assistant	KPSC Assistant Controller
TNPSC Civil Judge	KPSC Group A	TNPSC VAO

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TNPSC CESE 2022 Eligibility Criteria

If a candidate is found to be ineligible for the examination, the candidate’s application may be rejected at any point during the admissions process. Candidates should be familiar with eligibility criteria scenarios before taking any exam so that any important events related to eligibility criteria are not overlooked. Before filling out the application form, applicants should read the TNPSC CESE 2022 Eligibility Criteria.

The age limit, educational requirements, language skills, and physical fitness requirements are all listed below.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for each category of candidate is listed below.

Category Name	Age Limit
General	30 years for all posts 39 years for Assistant Electrical Inspector
SC/ST/Muslim Backward Castes/Widows of all Castes	No Age Limit
Differently Abled (General)	40 years (10-year relaxation)
Ex-servicemen	48 years

Educational Qualifications

In the TNPSC CESE 2022 exam, a total of ten different positions are available, each with its own set of educational requirements. The table below contains a detailed list of educational qualifications.

Name of the Post	Educational Qualification
Assistant Electrical Inspector	Candidates must have earned an Electrical Engineering degree from a UGC-accredited university. Three years of practical work experience in a large electricity company or the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is required.
Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering)	B.E. (Agriculture) or B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) or B.Sc., (Agricultural Engineering)
Junior Architect	A diploma in architecture from the J.J. School of Arts in Architecture or a degree in architecture from any UGC recognized institute.
Assistant Engineer (Civil) in Port Service	B.E. degree in Civil Engineering
Assistant Engineer in Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department	A degree in Civil Engineering from any UGC recognized university
Assistant Engineer, Water Resources	B.E. degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health	A bachelor’s degree in electrical, production, industrial, mechanical, textile, or chemical engineering is required.
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)A degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical EngineeringAssistant Engineer (Civil) BuildingB.E. degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Language Skills

The TNPSC CESE 2022 exam requires candidates to have a good command of the Tamil language.

Physical Fitness

During the appointment process for various posts in TNPSC CESE 2022, candidates must present a physical fitness certificate.

Post Name	Standard of Vision
Assistant Engineer (Agricultural Engineering)	Standard-II
Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health) Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Highways Department)	Standard-II or better
Assistant Engineer(Civil), (Water Resources Department, PWD) Junior Architect Assistant Engineer(Electrical) Assistant Electrical Inspector Assistant Engineer(Civil) (Maritime Board) Assistant Engineer(Civil), (Buildings, PWD) Assistant Engineer (Fisheries)	Standard-III or better

Candidates should be aware that color blindness will disqualify them from all of the positions listed in the table. If they have night blindness, they will be disqualified for the position of Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health.

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TNPSC CESE 2022 Exam Pattern

Written Examination and Interview are both part of the TNPSC CESE 2022 exam.

In order to be considered for the selection process, candidates must pass both Papers 1 and 2. The TNPSC CESE 2022 final merit list is calculated using the total marks obtained in the written examination and personal interview. The following is an outline of the exam’s format:

Language	Paper 1 – English Paper 2 – Tamil and English
Maximum Marks	Paper 1 – 300 Marks Paper 2 – 200 Marks Personal Interview – 70 Marks
Exam Duration	Paper 1 – 3 Hours Paper 2 – 2 Hours

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TNPSC CESE Exam 2022: Preparation Plan

To be eligible for the TNPSC CESE, you must have a well-thought-out preparation strategy. We’ve laid out a few steps for you to follow as you begin your preparation for the TNPSC CESE exam.

• Step 1: When you begin your preparation, the first step you should take is to go over the syllabus. Examine the syllabus carefully and gather the necessary materials.
• Step 2: Using the previous year’s questions, you can quickly improve your knowledge. While keeping the current syllabus in mind, you can refer to many different question papers.
• Step 3: Read the fundamental technical books. Prepare your notes and, based on the syllabus and previous questions, add value from other standard books and materials.
• Step 4: You can study Lucent’s General Knowledge book for the General Awareness section. It covers a wide range of topics in general knowledge.
• Step 5: Reading newspapers is just as important as following the syllabus when it comes to studying. It not only helps you get good grades on current events, but it also helps you form opinions about the world around you.
• Step 6: Once you’ve mastered the syllabus, begin by taking as many mock tests as you can.

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TNPSC CESE Preparation Books

Applicants are suggested to read the recommended books listed in the table below in order to ace TNPSC CESE 2022.

Book Name	Author’s Name
Comprehensive Agricultural Engineering	Er John Vincent.A, Dr Thilagam J, Er Saranya M, Er John Vincent, Er John Vincent A
Automobile Suspensions	Colin Campbell
Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine	William W. Pulkrabek
Power System Analysis and Design	J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

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TNPSC CESE Admit Card 2022

The admit card will be issued by the concerned authority after the online application process is completed. The TNPSC CESE 2022 admit cards will be available on the TNPSC official website. Aspirants can check and download their admit cards using their credentials. The admit card will include information such as the exam date and location, exam time, exam day instructions, and so on.

Candidates must follow the steps below to obtain their TNPSC CESE Admit Card 2022:

• Visit the TNPSC’s official website.
• To download a hall ticket, go to the link below.
• Fill in the required information.
• Submit the form by clicking the submit button.
• Obtain a copy of the admit card in PDF format.

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TNPSC CESE Answer Key 2022

The concerned authorities will release the provisional TNPSC CESE Answer Key 2022 after the written test is completed. The answer key will be posted on TNPSC’s official website. The answer key is available for candidates to review and download.

Candidates have the opportunity to object to the provisional answer key after it is released. The final answer key will be released as a result of the objections raised against the interim answer key.

Candidates must follow the steps outlined below to check and download the TNPSC CESE Answer Key 2022.

• Visit the TNPSC’s official website.
• Go to the “Recruitment” section and click on the “Questions Paper” link.
• Along with the subject code, the link to the answer key for all subjects will be opened.
• Any subject can be accessed by clicking on the link.
• The TNPSC CESE 2022 answer key for that subject will be shown on in PDF format.
• Check the answer key for all of the answers and download it in PDF format.
• Print a copy of it.

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TNPSC CESE Expected Cut Off Marks

Candidates must achieve the minimum cut-off marks in the written exam in order to be considered for the written test and the document verification round. The official announcement of the cut-off score has yet to be made. The expected TNPSC CESE Cut Off can give candidates an idea of the cut-off marks.

Expected cutoff marks for TNPSC CESE 2022 are listed in the table below.

Category Name	Expected Cut Off Marks
OC (G)	330-350
OC (T)	310-325
OC (W)	315-330
OC (WT)	305-320
BC (G)	320-335
BC (T)	300-315
BC (W)	300-310
BC (WT)	285-300
MBC (G)	310-320
MBC (T)	290-305
MBC (W)	290-300
MBC (WT)	270-285
SC (G)	295-310
SC (T)	285-300
SC (W)	280-295
SC (WT)	270-280
ST (G)	250-265
ST (T)	235-250
BCM (G)	285-300
BCM (T)	270-285
BCM (W)	270-285

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TNPSC CESE Result 2022

The results will only be available on TNPSC’s official website. To advance to the next round of the TNPSC Combined Engineering Service Recruitment 2022 process, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks.

Candidates must follow the steps outlined below to check the TNPSC CESE Result 2022.

• Go to the TNPSC’s official website.
• Select the “Recruitment” option from the drop-down menu.
• Under the “Result” section, click on the link “Latest Result.”
• Go to the link that says “Results.”
• The results will be released in PDF format for all candidates.
• Enter your credentials on the login tab to download the scorecard.
• On the screen, the scorecard will be revealed.
• Take a look at the details and then download it as a PDF.
• Make a copy of it.

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TNPSC CESE Salary Structure 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be paid between INR 35400 and INR 112400 after the TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2022 process is completed. Candidates will receive additional allowances and benefits in addition to their basic pay.

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TNPSC CESE 2022 Vacancy

The details of the vacancy as assigned by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission are listed below. Candidates should be aware that the Public Service Commission has the authority to increase or decrease the number of vacancies for each position.

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TNPSC CESE 2022 FAQs