Overview
Directorate of Information Technology, Dept. of Industries & Commerce (IT), Govt. of Tripura has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), Group-B, Gazetted (220 (including 09 PH posts) vacancies). Eligible candidates with Details can apply online only (via tpsc otpr portal) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Directorate of Information Technology, Dept. of Industries & Commerce (IT), Govt. of Tripura
- Qualification
- Details
- Vacancies
- 220 (including 09 PH posts)
- Advertisement No
- 02/2026 dated 27/04/2026
- Last date to apply
- 05-06-2026 (upto 5:30 PM)
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 27/04/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 12-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 05-06-2026 (upto 5:30 PM) |
| Correction Window (for Online Application) | 7 days from the closing date of application submission |
| Age Calculated As On | 05-06-2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified on TPSC website |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 220 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Technical Officer (Group-B, Gazetted). These are distributed across UR, SC, and ST categories with 33% horizontal reservation for women within each category. Category: No. of Posts | 33% Reservation for Women | Total UR: 114 (Ex-SM-02) | 38 | 220 Nos. including 09 no. of PH post. SC: 38 (Ex-SM-01) | 13 ST: 68 (Ex-SM-01) | 23 PH (Physically Handicapped) Sub-Category Vacancy - Annexure A (Total 09 Posts = 4% of 220) Sl. No.: Sub-Category of PH Post | No. of Posts 1: Blindness and Low Vision | 3 2: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 3: Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy | 2 4: Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; & multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness | 2
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (05-06-2026). The primary mandatory eligibility requirement is possession of a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) in pursuance of GA(P&T) Department Notification dated 07-07-2023 - candidates without PRTC are not eligible to apply. The educational qualification must be from a Government Institute, Government-recognized Institute, or AICTE/UGC-recognized Institute. Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is desirable. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application submission; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Educational Qualification Qualification: Details Option 1 (Engineering Degree): Bachelor of Engineering / Technology (BE/B.Tech) in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) / Electronics / Electronics and Communication / Electronics & Telecommunications - from any Govt. Institute / Govt. recognized institute / AICTE / UGC recognized institute. Option 2 (MCA): Master of Computer Application (MCA) from any Govt. institute / Govt. recognized institute. Mandatory Domicile Requirement: Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) - mandatory for all applicants as per GA(P&T) Department Notification dated 07-07-2023. Desirable: Knowledge in Bengali or Kokborok.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years of age as on 05-06-2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for ST, SC, Physically Handicapped, and Government employee candidates. However, Government Employees belonging to ST/SC/Physically Handicapped category shall not get this additional relaxation over and above the general relaxation of 5 years already available to them. There is no fixed number of attempts for the examination - candidates can apply and appear multiple times as long as they are otherwise eligible and within the prescribed upper age limit for their category. Category: Age Limit General (UR): 18 to 40 years (as on 05-06-2026) ST / SC / Physically Handicapped / Govt. Employees: 5 years relaxation (max 45 years) ST/SC/PH who are also Govt. Employees: Only 5 years total relaxation (no additional relaxation over and above the 5 years)
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the post of Assistant Technical Officer are required to pay a non-refundable recruitment fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the TPSC application portal. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates submitting incomplete applications or applications without the requisite recruitment fee will have their candidature rejected. Candidates are therefore advised to confirm their eligibility and verify all details before making payment. Category: Recruitment Fee General Candidates (UR): Rs. 350/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Fifty only) ST / SC / BPL Card Holders / Physically Handicapped Candidates: Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only)
Syllabus
The Written Examination consists of two papers - Paper I (General Ability Test, 50 marks) and Paper II (Job Oriented Technical Paper, 120 marks). All questions are OMR-based MCQ type, answered in English only. Negative marking will apply as per TPSC norms amended from time to time. The detailed syllabus is reproduced below from Annexure-B and Annexure-C of the official notification (as published in the Tripura Gazette Extraordinary Issue, February 25, 2026). Paper I - General Ability Test (50 Marks, 50 Questions of 1 Mark each) Sl. No.: Topic | Marks 1: English - Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrases & Idioms, Prepositions, Articles, Comprehension, Ordering of words in a sentence, Ordering of sentences, Spotting errors, Appropriate and qualifying words. (OMR MCQ - 15 Questions, 1 mark each) | 15 2: General Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning - Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Qualitative abilities, General Aptitude. (OMR MCQ - 15 Questions, 1 mark each) | 15 3: General Knowledge & Current Affairs - (i) General Knowledge with special reference to Tripura and Northeastern States; (ii) Elementary knowledge of Indian History and Indian Geography; (iii) Current events and problems with special reference to Tripura, India and world. (OMR MCQ - 20 Questions, 1 mark each) | 20 Total: 50 Paper II - Job Oriented Technical Paper (Full Marks: 120, OMR MCQ - 120 Questions of 1 Mark each) Section: Topic | Key Sub-Topics Engineering Mathematics: Section 1: Probability and Stat…
Selection Process
The selection process for TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages - a Written Examination of 170 marks (MCQ-based, 3 hours) and an Interview/Personality Test of 30 marks. Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the Interview/Personality Test in the ratio as specified below. No candidate will be called for the personality test unless he/she appears in the written examination. The final merit list and selection will be based on the combined total marks (written + interview), prepared in order of merit. If a candidate remains absent in the interview/personality test, his/her candidature will not be considered for final selection. The selection list recommended by the Commission remains valid for 6 months from the date of recommendation, extendable up to 1 year in consultation with the Government. Stage 1 - Written Examination Paper: Subject | Type | Marks | Duration Paper I: General Ability Test | OMR Based MCQ | 50 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) Paper II: Job Oriented Subjects - Technical Paper | OMR Based MCQ | 120 Grand Total (Written): 170 Stage 2 - Interview / Personality Test: 30 Marks Shortlisting Ratio for Interview (Category-wise) Number of Vacancies (Category-wise): Number of Candidates to be Called for Personality Test 1 (one): 5 (five) candidates 2 (two): 8 (eight) candidates 3 (three) and above: 3 (three) times the number of vacancies Qualifying Marks Category: Minimum Qualifying Marks Unreserved (UR): Minimum 55% in each s…
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the TPSC Online Application Portal, accessible on the official website https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 12-05-2026 to 05-06-2026 (5:30 PM). New users (first-time applicants) must complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the TPSC website before applying - a User ID will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number/email ID upon successful registration. Existing OTPR users can directly apply using their User ID. Candidates should avoid submitting multiple applications; if done unavoidably, only the application with the latest Application Number will be considered valid, and fee paid against other application numbers will not be adjusted. After the closing date, a 7-day correction window will be available for making corrections in the application form - no changes are allowed after this window closes. Candidates are not required to upload supporting documents at the time of online application; documents will be called after the written examination result is published. Documents to be Submitted After Written Examination (on being called): • Age proof - Birth Certificate or Admit Card of Madhyamik examination • Educational qualifications (Madhyamik onwards) - marksheets and certificates • ST / SC / PH / Ex-SM certificate (if applicable) • Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) • Online application form …
Important Instructions
• Only bonafide citizens of India with valid PRTC are eligible to apply. • Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application. • No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only. • Recruitment fee is non-refundable; incomplete applications without fee will be rejected. • Government employees must produce NOC at the time of interview if application not routed through Proper Channel. • Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned inside examination/interview premises. • Examination venue closed 10 minutes before scheduled commencement - latecomers not allowed. • Candidates are advised to visit https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in regularly for updates on recruitment steps. • Questions in all papers to be answered in English only - no other language permitted. • Negative marking on MCQ questions will apply as per TPSC norms. • For any eligibility-related enquiry, candidates should approach the concerned Government Department - the Commission will not entertain such representations. • All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 220 Assistant Technical Officer Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 27/04/2026; Opening of Online Application Portal: 12-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application Submission: 05-06-2026 (upto 5:30 PM); Correction Window (for Online Application): 7 days from the closing date of application submission; Age Calculated As On: 05-06-2026; Written Examination Date: To be notified on TPSC website
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for the post of Assistant Technical Officer are required to pay a non-refundable recruitment fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the TPSC application portal. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates submitting incomplete applications or applications without the requisite recruitment fee will have their candidature rejected. Candidates are therefore advised to confirm their eligibility and verify all details before making payment. Category: Recruitment Fee General Candidates (UR): Rs. 350/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Fifty only) ST / SC / BPL Card Holders / Physically Handicapped Candidates: Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only)
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years of age as on 05-06-2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for ST, SC, Physically Handicapped, and Government employee candidates. However, Government Employees belonging to ST/SC/Physically Handicapped category shall not get this additional relaxation over and above the general relaxation of 5 years already available to them. There is no fixed number of attempts for the examination - candidates can apply and appear multiple times as long as they are otherwise eligible and within the prescribed upper age limit for their category. Category: Age Limit General (UR): 18 to 40 years (as on 05-06-2026) ST / SC / Physically Handicapped / Govt. Employees: 5 years relaxation (max 45 years) ST/SC/PH who are also Govt. Employees: Only 5 years total relaxation (no additional relaxation over and above the 5 years)
What is the selection process?
The selection process for TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages - a Written Examination of 170 marks (MCQ-based, 3 hours) and an Interview/Personality Test of 30 marks. Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the Interview/Personality Test in the ratio as specified below. No candidate will be called for the personality test unless he/she appears in the written examination. The final merit list and selection will be based on the combined total marks (written + interview), prepared in order of merit. If a candidate remains absent in the interview/personality test, his/her candidature will not be considered for final selection. The selection list recommended by the Commission remains valid for 6 months from the date of recommendation, extendable up to 1 year in consultation with the Government. Stage 1 - Written Examination Paper: Subje…