Tripura, 2nd July, 2025: The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has issued an advertisement (Advt. No. 21/2025) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment of Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Gr-I, Group-B Gazetted under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Tripura. The positions are on a regular basis with a pay scale of Rs. 10,230-34,800/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800/- (pay level 13 of Tripura State Pay Matrix, 2018).
A total of 136 posts are available, including reservations for women and Physically Handicapped (PH) categories. The number of posts is subject to change based on the department’s requisition.
Key Details:
- Post Name: Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Gr-I, Group-B Gazetted
- Total Vacancies: 136
- Pay Scale: Rs. 10,230-34,800/- with GP Rs. 4,800/- (Pay Level 13 of Tripura State Pay Matrix, 2018)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized University/Institution.
- Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Agro-climatic conditions of Tripura and knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok.
- Residency: Applicants must possess a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).
- Age Limit: 40 years as on August 20, 2025. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for ST/SC candidates, Government Servants, and other categories as specified by the State Government.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process comprises two stages:
- Written Examination: 180 marks (MCQ-based) with a duration of 3 hours.
- Interview/Personality Test: 20 marks.
Candidates will be called for the Interview/Personality Test based on their written test results. The ratio for calling candidates to the Personality Test is: 5 candidates for 1 vacancy, candidates for 2 vacancies, and 3 times the number of vacancies for 3 or more vacancies. The final selection will be based on merit, combining marks from both the written examination and the Interview/Personality Test.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Portal Availability: July 24, 2025, to August 20, 2025 (up to 5:30 PM)17.
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: August 20, 2025 (up to 5:30 PM).
Application Fees:
- General Candidates: Rs. 350/-
- ST/SC/BPL card holders/Physically Handicapped Candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Recruitment fees are non-refundable.
Candidates are advised to visit the Commission’s website, https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in, for detailed syllabus, scheme of examination (Annexure-A), and further updates. New users must register their bio-data through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the website before applying.
