TPSC Exam Calendar 2026 - Check Tentative Exam Dates for All Posts

The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) releases an annual exam calendar outlining tentative dates for various recruitment examinations conducted throughout the year. The TPSC Exam Calendar 2026 serves as a guideline for candidates preparing for state-level civil services, engineering services, medical services, teaching positions, and other Group A, B, and C posts under the Government of Tripura. This calendar helps aspirants plan their preparation strategy by providing advance notice of examination schedules. TPSC conducts competitive examinations for recruiting officers and staff across various departments of the Tripura state government. The calendar is subject to modifications, and candidates must regularly check the official TPSC website for updates and final notifications for each specific examination.

TPSC Exam Calendar 2026 - Tentative Schedule

Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change. Individual notification dates will be announced separately for each examination.

Typical Vacancy Distribution (Indicative)

The vacancy breakdown varies by specific examination. Below is a typical distribution pattern across TPSC examinations:

Exact vacancies are notified separately for each examination through individual recruitment notifications.

Educational Qualification

Varies by Examination:

• TPSC Combined Competitive Exam: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Engineering Services: B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
• Medical Services: MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS with valid registration
• Education Services: B.Ed/M.Ed with Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant subject
• Sub-Inspector & Police Posts: Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Group C Posts: 10+2 to Graduate level depending on the post

Age Limit

Age Criteria (Typical for most TPSC exams as on 01/01/2026):

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC candidates: 3 years
• PwD candidates: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST-PwD)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms

Age criteria may vary for specific posts; candidates should refer to individual notifications.

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• A citizen of India, OR
• A subject of Nepal, OR
• A subject of Bhutan, OR
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01/01/1962 with intention of permanent settlement, OR
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries with intention of permanent settlement

Preference given to domicile holders of Tripura for state service positions.

How to Apply for TPSC Examinations

1. Visit the official TPSC website at www.tpsc.tripura.gov.in
2. Click on the 'Apply Online' link for the specific examination notification
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify your email and mobile through OTP
5. Login using registration credentials
6. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (20-50 KB, JPG format) and signature (10-20 KB, JPG format)
8. Upload supporting documents (educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile, etc.) as per specifications
9. Review all entered information carefully
10. Proceed to payment section and pay the application fee
11. Pay application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
12. Submit the application form and note down the application/registration number
13. Download and save the application form for future reference
14. Take multiple printouts of the submitted application

Application Fees (Typical / Indicative)

Fee varies by examination; refer to specific notification for exact amount. Payment mode: Online only.

Selection Process for TPSC Examinations

The selection process varies by examination type. Below is the typical structure:

For TPSC Combined Competitive Exam (Civil Services):

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Objective type MCQ-based exam consisting of two papers - General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). Only qualifying in nature; marks not counted for final merit. Qualifying candidates proceed to Mains.

1. Main Examination (Written Test): Descriptive type examination consisting of 4-6 papers covering General Studies, Optional Subject, Essay, and Language papers. Marks obtained in Mains are counted for final merit preparation.

1. Personality Test/Interview: Qualified Mains candidates are called for personality test/interview to assess their suitability for civil services. Interview carries 100-150 marks and is added to Mains score for final merit.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview undergo thorough document verification of educational qualifications, caste certificates, domicile, and other supporting documents.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates must undergo medical fitness test as per government standards before appointment.

For Direct Recruitment Exams (Engineering, Medical, Education Services):

1. Written Examination: Single-stage or two-stage (Prelims + Mains) written examination based on technical/subject knowledge and general awareness.

1. Interview/Skill Test: Qualified candidates appear for interview or practical skill test depending on the nature of post.

1. Document Verification & Medical Test: Final verification before appointment issuance.

Exact selection stages are mentioned in individual exam notifications.

TPSC Exam Pattern (Typical for Combined Competitive Exam)

Preliminary Examination

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: General - 40%, SC/ST/OBC - 35%

Note: Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature with 33% passing marks. Only Paper I marks determine Prelims merit.

Main Examination

Negative Marking in Mains: Not applicable (descriptive papers)

Interview/Personality Test: 100-150 marks

Total Marks: Mains Written (1000-1400) + Interview (100-150)

For other examinations (Engineering, Medical, Teaching services), pattern varies from single-paper MCQ tests to multiple descriptive papers based on technical subjects.

TPSC Examination Syllabus

Syllabus varies significantly by examination. Below is the typical syllabus for TPSC Combined Competitive Examination:

Paper I - General Studies (Prelims)

• Indian History & Culture: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History; Art, Culture and Architecture; Freedom Movement; Post-independence consolidation
• Geography: Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World; Environmental issues and Biodiversity; Disaster Management
• Indian Polity & Governance: Constitutional framework; Political system; Panchayati Raj; Public Policy; Rights issues; Governance mechanisms
• Economic & Social Development: Indian Economy; Planning; Resource utilization; Poverty and unemployment; Social sector initiatives; Human development
• Environmental Ecology & Biodiversity: Ecosystems; Climate change; Conservation; Environmental pollution and degradation
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics; Scientific developments and applications
• Current Affairs: National and International events; Sports; Awards; Books and Authors; Important personalities
• Tripura Specific Topics: History of Tripura; Geography and natural resources; Governance and administration; Economy; Culture and heritage; Current developments

Paper II - CSAT (Prelims)

• Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages
• Logical Reasoning: Analytical ability; Logical reasoning; Problem-solving
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems; Percentages; Ratio and proportion; Average; Profit and loss; Simple and compound interest; Time and work; Data interpretation
• Decision Making: Situational analysis and decision-making ability
• Mental Ability: Coding-decoding; Series completion; Analogy; Classification
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts analysis
• English Language: Basic grammar; Vocabulary; Sentence formation

Mains Examination

General Studies Paper I

• Indian Heritage and Culture
• History and Culture of Tripura
• Modern Indian History from mid-18th century
• Freedom Struggle and post-independence consolidation
• World History - major events and developments
• Indian Society - salient features, diversity
• Role of women and women's organization
• Social empowerment and communal harmony
• Globalization and its impact on Indian society
• Physical Geography - world and India
• Distribution of key natural resources
• Geophysical phenomena - earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity

General Studies Paper II

• Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, features
• Functions and responsibilities of Union and States
• Federal structure; Devolution of powers
• Constitutional bodies and Statutory bodies
• Government policies and interventions
• Development processes and development industry
• Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups
• Bilateral, regional and global groupings
• Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India
• Important International institutions
• Mechanisms, laws, institutions for protection of vulnerable sections
• Issues relating to governance and accountability

General Studies Paper III

• Indian Economy and planning
• Resource mobilization; Growth and development
• Major crops, irrigation systems, agricultural marketing
• Food processing and related industries
• Land reforms in India
• Infrastructure - Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways
• Science and Technology developments and applications
• Achievements of Indians in S&T; Indigenization of technology
• Disaster Management
• Security challenges - internal and external
• Communication networks and cyber security
• Money laundering and its prevention
• Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation

Optional Subjects (Choose One)

Candidates select one optional subject from the list provided by TPSC, which typically includes:

• Agriculture
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce & Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

Each optional subject has detailed syllabus available in the official notification.

Salary Structure for TPSC Selected Candidates (Typical / Indicative)

Salary varies significantly based on the post and pay level. Below is indicative salary for different category posts as per 7th Pay Commission:

For Group A Posts (Civil Services Officers - Deputy Collector, DSP, etc.)

For Group B Posts (Assistant Engineer, Medical Officers, Lecturers)

For Group C Posts (Clerks, Junior Assistants)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension benefits (National Pension Scheme)
• Provident Fund and Gratuity
• Official accommodation or HRA
• Annual increment @ 3% of basic pay

Salary figures are based on Tripura State Government pay scales as per 7th CPC recommendations. DA rates are revised quarterly.

TPSC selected candidates enjoy excellent career progression opportunities within the Tripura State Government services. Officers recruited through Combined Competitive Examination typically start as Deputy Collectors, Deputy Superintendents of Police, or equivalent Group A posts and can rise to positions like District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Divisional Commissioner, and even Chief Secretary through time-bound promotions and departmental assessments. Technical officers (Engineers, Medical Officers, Education Officers) progress through grade promotions based on seniority and performance, with opportunities to reach Director-level and Head of Department positions. Group C employees can be promoted to Group B posts through departmental examinations and seniority, with a structured career path offering financial and hierarchical advancement every 5-7 years.

TPSC releases admit cards for each examination approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date on its official website www.tpsc.tripura.gov.in. Candidates must login to their registered account using application number and date of birth/password to download the admit card, which cannot be obtained offline or through post. The admit card contains crucial information including exam date, time, venue details, reporting time, candidate's photograph, signature, important instructions, and roll number that must be preserved for all subsequent stages of the examination including mains, interview, and document verification.

TPSC declares examination results separately for each stage - Preliminary, Mains, and Final (after interview) - on its official website within 2-3 months of the respective examination. Preliminary results include roll numbers of qualified candidates shortlisted for Mains examination along with cut-off marks category-wise. Mains results display roll numbers of candidates qualified for personality test/interview along with marks obtained. Final merit list is prepared by combining Mains and Interview marks, displaying roll numbers, names, and category of selected candidates in order of merit with reserve lists for each category, published within 1-2 months of interview completion.

TPSC cutoff marks vary significantly based on examination difficulty level, number of vacancies, and category of candidates. For Combined Competitive Examination (Prelims), General category cutoff typically ranges between 85-100 marks out of 150 in Paper I, while SC/ST categories have cutoffs around 70-85 marks and OBC around 80-95 marks. Mains examination cutoffs are generally 45-50% for General category, 40-45% for OBC, and 35-40% for SC/ST candidates out of total Mains marks. Interview performance (carrying 10-15% weightage in final merit) significantly influences final selection, with candidates typically scoring 50-75 marks out of 100-150 interview marks.

TPSC conducts examinations at multiple centres across Tripura and select centres in neighbouring states for candidates' convenience.

Exam Centre Cities

Tripura (Primary): Agartala (multiple centres), Udaipur, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, Ambassa, Khowai, Belonia, Kamalpur, Sonamura, Teliamura, Amarpur, Sabroom

Northeast Region (Select Exams): Guwahati (Assam), Shillong (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), Imphal (Manipur)

East Region (For All-India Level Exams): Kolkata (West Bengal), Siliguri (West Bengal)

Most TPSC examinations are primarily conducted within Tripura state with Agartala being the main examination centre hosting majority of candidates. For large-scale examinations, additional centres in neighbouring state capitals may be activated based on candidate demand and examination logistics.