TNPSC uploads answer sheets for Combined Technical Services Examination

chennai: the tamil nadu public service commission (tnpsc) has uploaded the response portions (answer sheets) of candidates who appeared for the combined technical services examination (interview posts) conducted from july 20 to 22, 2025.the computer-based test was held in multiple sessions - forenoon and afternoon - over three days, under notification no. 08/2025.ina release on monday, tnpsc said candidates can download their response portions from the commission's website between august 11 and august 18, 2025. access will be provided through the candidates' one time registration (otr) id upon payment of the prescribed fee.the commission has advised candidates to retain a copy of their response sheets for reference.the combined technical services examination is conducted for various interview-based posts in technical departments of the state government. the test assesses candidates' subject knowledge as well as general aptitude and eligibility criteria relevant to specific posts.tnpsc, which conducts recruitment to state public services, has increasingly moved towards computer-based examinations to improve transparency, speed, and efficiency in the selection process. hosting answer sheets online is part of this effort, allowing candidates to verify their responses before the declaration of final results, said a. shanmuga sundaram, controller of examinations, tnpsc.