Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 220 Assistant Technical Officer Posts

The last date to submit the online application for TPSC Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) Recruitment 2026 is 05 June 2026 (up to 5:30 PM). The online application portal will open on 12 May 2026, giving candidates approximately 24 days to complete their registration and application submission through the official TPSC website. A 7-day correction window will be available after the closing date for making necessary corrections in the application form.

A total of 220 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Technical Officer, Group-B (Gazetted) under Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 27 April 2026. The vacancies are distributed across categories: 114 for UR (including 2 Ex-Servicemen), 38 for SC (including 1 Ex-Serviceman), and 68 for ST (including 1 Ex-Serviceman), with 33% horizontal reservation for women within each category. Additionally, 9 posts (4% of total) are reserved for Physically Handicapped candidates across four sub-categories.

Candidates must possess either a Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (BE/B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics & Telecommunications from any Government Institute, Government-recognized institute, or AICTE/UGC-recognized institute, OR a Master of Computer Application (MCA) from any Government or Government-recognized institute. The qualification must be obtained on or before the closing date of application submission (05 June 2026), and knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is desirable.

Candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 40 years of age as on 05 June 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for ST, SC, Physically Handicapped, and Government employee candidates, extending their maximum age to 45 years. However, Government Employees belonging to ST/SC/PH categories will receive only 5 years total relaxation and not additional relaxation over and above the general 5-year concession. There is no limit on the number of attempts for this examination.

Yes, possession of a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) is absolutely mandatory for all applicants as per GA(P&T) Department Notification dated 07 July 2023. Candidates without a valid PRTC are not eligible to apply for this recruitment, regardless of their educational qualifications or other criteria. Only bonafide citizens of India holding valid PRTC can submit applications for the Assistant Technical Officer posts.

The application fee for General (UR) category candidates is Rs. 350/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Fifty only), while ST/SC/BPL Card Holders/Physically Handicapped candidates need to pay Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only). The fee must be paid online through the TPSC application portal, and it is non-refundable under any circumstances. Applications submitted without the requisite recruitment fee or with incomplete fee payment will be rejected.

The selection process consists of two successive stages: a Written Examination of 170 marks (OMR-based MCQ format, 3 hours duration) and an Interview/Personality Test of 30 marks. The written exam comprises Paper I (General Ability Test - 50 marks) and Paper II (Job Oriented Technical Paper - 120 marks). Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for interview in a specified ratio (5 candidates for 1 vacancy, 8 for 2 vacancies, and 3 times the number of vacancies for 3 or more posts). The final merit list will be prepared based on combined total marks from both stages.

The Assistant Technical Officer is a Group-B Gazetted post under the Tripura Information Technology Service (ITS) Rules, 2025, with Pay Band-3: Rs. 10,230–34,800/- and Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800/- (Level-13, Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018). This recruitment is being conducted by the Tripura Public Service Commission for the Directorate of Information Technology, Department of Industries & Commerce (IT), Government of Tripura. 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.

Unreserved (UR) category candidates must secure a minimum of 55% marks in each subject (Paper I and Paper II separately) to qualify the written examination. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PH and others) need to obtain a minimum of 45% marks in each subject to qualify. Negative marking will apply as per TPSC norms amended from time to time. All questions in both papers must be answered in English only, and no other language is permitted.

No, candidates are not required to upload supporting documents at the time of online application submission. Documents will be called only after the written examination result is published. However, shortlisted candidates must submit their original documents (age proof, educational qualifications, ST/SC/PH/Ex-SM certificate if applicable, PRTC, and online application form) at the TPSC Reception Counter or by post to The Secretary, TPSC, Agartala, PIN-799001 within the specified time. Non-submission of documents within the prescribed period will result in cancellation of candidature.