TPSC Selection Process 2024, Prelims, Mains and Interview

TPSC Selection Process 2024

The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) conducts common competitive examination to select interested individuals for various state government departments. The selection process of Tripura Civil Service Exam concludes into three stages: Preliminary exam, Mains Exam and Interview. The information regrading the recruitment process is published into the TPSC Notification. To succeed in the exam, candidates should adhere to the guidelines, understand the exam pattern, and be well-versed with the exam syllabus. The Tripura PSC Prelims exam shall be qualifying paper only. Candidates qualified in the prelims exam will be selected for mains exam, followed by Interview.

To know more about each stages of the TPSC Selection process and some important information regarding exam, read the complete article.

TPSC Selection Process 2024 Overview

Particulars	Details
Name of exam	TPSC 2024
Conducting authority	Tripura Public Service Commission
Frequency	Annual
Mode of application	Online
Mode of Exam	Prelims: Objective Mains: Subjective
Age limit	Minimum- 18 years Maximum- 28 to 35 years
Selection Process	Preliminary Test Mains Test Interview/Personality Test
Qualification	Graduate
Job Location	Tripura
Official Website	https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in/

TPSC Selection Process

The Combined Competitive Recruitment Exam of Tripura Public Service Commission is conducted into three stages. Applicants who are eligible for the exam go for the TPSC Selection process. The first stage is the Prelims exam which is qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam, are allowed for the mains exam. The merit list is prepared based on the marks scored in the mains and interview.

The details of the process are mentioned below:

TPSC Selection Process – Stage 1

The first stage of the selection process for Tripura Civil Service Exam is the Preliminary Exam. The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only for the purpose of selection of candidates for the Main Examination. The marks obtained in this examination by the candidates will not be considered for final selection. A limited number of candidates (according to the vacancy) will be selected merit wise on the basis of the result of Preliminary Examination, subject to securing minimum qualifying marks.

Details of the TPSC CCE Prelims is explained below. Go through every point to be clear about the exam.

TPSC CCE First Stage: Prelims

1. Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type) will be carrying 200 marks.
2. Only those candidates who will be declared qualified at the Preliminary Examination, will be eligible for admission to the Main Examination.
3. The Prelims exam will consists only one paper i.e. General Studies & Engineering Aptitude.
4. The total time duration will be 2½ hours.
5. ¼ marks will be deducted as penalty for every wrong answers.

Tripura PSC Prelims Exam Pattern

S.no	Subject	Maximum Marks
1.	English Composition (HS or +2 level)	30 marks
2.	General Knowledge & Current Events Of Local, National & International Importance.	30 marks
3.	History of Modern India and Indian National Movement for the period 1857 to 1947.	20 marks
4.	Geography of India	20 marks
5.	Geography, History & Culture of Tripura	15 marks
6.	Indian Polity and Economy	25 marks
7.	General Science and Environment	25 marks
8.	General Mental Ability	20 marks
9.	Numerical Ability	15 marks

To get the complete details of the syllabus and exam pattern, click the link

TPSC Exam Pattern and Syllabus

TPSC Selection Process – Stage 2

Second stage of the TPSC CCE selection process is Mains exam. This exam is compulsory. The minimum cut off marks to qualify in main examination is 40% in aggregate for UR & 30% in aggregate for Reserved Category Candidates. The selected candidates on the basis of results of the Main(Written) Examination will be allowed to appear in the Interview Cum Personality Test.

Details of the TPSC CCE Mains is explained below. Go through every point to be clear about the exam.

TPSC CCE Second Stage: Mains

1. The mains exam consists compulsory and optional subject papers.
2. The nature of the mains exam will be subjective type.
3. The mains paper will be of 800 marks.
4. Negative marking of ¼ will be done as penalty for wrong answers in General Studies paper.

Tripura PSC Mains Exam Pattern

S.no	Subject	Subjects/ Paper code	Marks	Time
1.	English Essay & Precis writing	–	100	3 hours
2.	English Composition	–	100	3 hours
3.	Bengali Composition	BCATALTE	100	3 hours
4.	General Knowledge & Current Affairs	–	100	2 hours
5.	The Constitution of India and the Five Years Plan	–	100	3 hours
6.	Optional paper-1		100	3 hours
7.	Optional paper-2		100	3 hours
8.	Optional paper-3		100	3 hours

Check Tripura PSC Eligibility Criteria

TPSC Selection Process – Stage 3

The third stage of Tripura PSC Recruitment is the Interview or Personality Test. Candidates qualifying in the Main (written part) are eligible. The Commission determines the Interview-cum-personality test pattern based on service and post requirements. This aims to assess personal qualities like intellectual ability, social traits, current affairs interest, judgment power, depth of interest, leadership ability, moral integrity, etc. The Interview carries 100 marks.

TPSC Recruitment: Important Points

1. Candidates must submit applications through the Online Application Portal; hard copies will not be accepted.
2. Avoid submitting multiple applications; if unavoidable, ensure the latest application is complete.
3. In case of multiple applications, only the one with the latest Receipt Number will be considered.
4. Examination venue closes 10 minutes before the scheduled start; no entry afterward.
5. Mobile phones/electronic gadgets are prohibited; possession may lead to confiscation and debarment.
6. No interview call without appearing in all Main exam papers.
7. Interview call ratio will be based on minimum Main exam cut-off marks.
8. Final selection will be based on Main exam aggregate and interview marks.
9. Absence in the interview leads to non-consideration for final selection.
10. Similar procedure for preparing a waiting list, if any.
11. Merit positions for equal marks decided based on percentage in minimum educational qualification.
12. Commission’s assessment and evaluation of answer scripts are final and not open to external scrutiny.

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