TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam 2024: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the final results for the Combined Engineering Services Examination (CESE) 2024. The candidates who appeared for the same can visit the official website i.e. tnpsc.gov.in. to check the results for the same. 

The candidates may note that they will require their login credentials such as registration number and date of birth to view or download their results. The Commission conducted the physical certificate verification and oral tests for candidates shortlisted from the written exam on 28 and 29 August 2024 in two shifts. 

The minimum qualifying marks for the written exam were 228 out of 500 for general category candidates and 171 out of 500 for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The selection process for the same involved a written exam comprising two papers-
  • Paper I will display subject-specific questions (300 marks) 
  • Paper II will focus on general studies and mental ability (200 marks). 
  • Candidates who passed the written exam progressed to document verification.
After verifying original documents such as educational certificates and caste certificates (if applicable), shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an oral test. The interview, worth 70 marks, assessed the candidates' personality, technical expertise, and communication skills.

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined scores from the written exam (500 marks) and interview (70 marks). The candidates who successfully pass the same will receive appointment orders and be assigned to departments such as Public Works, Highways, and Rural Development.