DME Tripura Recruitment 2026: Professor & Associate Professor Posts at Agartala Government Dental College
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Tripura has invited applications for 5 faculty posts at Agartala Government Dental College & IGM Hospital: 2 Professor and 3 Associate Professor posts. The engagement is contractual for 11 months, with renewal if your performance is satisfactory. Pay is a consolidated ₹1,92,500 per month for Professor and ₹1,37,500 per month for Associate Professor.
This is an offline process. You send your application in the prescribed format, in hand or as the notification directs, by 10 November 2026, 5 pm, and the interview date will be announced later. Preference goes to Tripura domicile candidates, so read the conditions below before you start. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Tripura government jobs.
What are the Key Highlights of DME Tripura Recruitment 2026?
The Directorate of Medical Education runs medical and dental education for the Government of Tripura. This notification, dated 23 October 2026, fills faculty posts at the state’s dental college attached to IGM Hospital in Agartala. The posts are for subject experts who already have teaching experience, not for fresh graduates.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tripura |
| Institution | Agartala Government Dental College & IGM Hospital |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Engagement | Contractual, 11 months, renewable on satisfactory performance |
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Mode | Offline application, then walk-in interview |
| Last Date | 10 November 2026, 5 pm |
How Many Vacancies are there in DME Tripura Recruitment 2026?
Each post sits in a different discipline, and two seats are reserved for ST candidates. Check the row for your own subject before you decide which post to apply for. Applying for the wrong discipline is a common and avoidable mistake.
| Post | Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 1 (UR) |
| Professor | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | 1 (UR) |
| Associate Professor | Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 1 (ST) |
| Associate Professor | Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge | 1 (ST) |
| Associate Professor | Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry | 1 (UR) |
If no suitable ST or SC candidate is available, a suitable UR candidate will be selected for that seat. The authority also reserves the right to place contractual faculty in any discipline at any time, as the institution needs.
What is the Eligibility for DME Tripura Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor | BDS from an Indian University or equivalent, with a postgraduate qualification or Diplomate of National Board in the concerned subject (as amended by DCI), plus 5 years teaching experience as Reader or Associate Professor in a recognised dental college |
| Associate Professor | Same degree requirement, plus 4 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor or Lecturer in a recognised dental college |
Domicile
The notification invites Indian nationals of Tripura state domicile. The domicile condition may be relaxed only if no suitable state-domicile candidate is available for a post. A PRTC (Permanent Resident Certificate) is mandatory, and this too may be relaxed only in the same situation. So if you are from outside Tripura, you are considered only when no suitable domicile candidate exists. If you are a Tripura resident, keep your PRTC ready, as the notification makes it mandatory.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Professor | 55 years on the date of application |
| Associate Professor | 50 years on the date of application |
| Relaxation | 5 years for ST, SC, PH/PwD and Government in-service candidates |
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Age is counted on the date of application, not on the last date. Without relaxation, you must be within 55 years (Professor) or 50 years (Associate Professor) on the day of application. Work out your age carefully before you spend time on the form.
What is the Salary for DME Tripura Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Consolidated Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,92,500 per month |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,37,500 per month |
The pay is consolidated, which means one fixed amount with no separate allowances listed in the notification. Since this is a contract of 11 months, treat the renewal as a possibility, not a promise: the notification says it will be renewed further subject to satisfactory performance. It also states that TA and DA are not admissible for attending the interview, so plan your travel to Agartala at your own cost. Compare this pay with other post graduate level government jobs before you decide.
What is the Selection Process for DME Tripura 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Academic Performance Index (API) | 50 marks, as calculated by the department |
| Interview / personality test | 50 marks |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
The notification calls this a walk-in interview, but you must first send your application. The interview date will be notified later, and no venue is given yet. Watch the official websites of DME Tripura and the dental college. Half your score comes from the API calculated by the department and half from the interview.
How to Apply for DME Tripura Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collect the prescribed application format from the dental college office on any working day, 11.00 AM to 4.00 PM, or download it from the official websites (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill in the form: personal details, academic record, work experience, achievements, salary, TDS and publications |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of your documents, two sets, with a photograph, a CV and a handwritten, self-attested undertaking |
| 4 | Address it to The Principal, Agartala Government Dental College & IGM Hospital, IGM Hospital Complex, Agartala, West Tripura, Pin 799001 |
| 5 | Submit at the college’s Receipt Section on or before 10 November 2026, 5 pm |
The key documents include your BDS and postgraduate degree certificates, dental council registration (updated), age proof, PRTC, experience certificates, caste certificate (ST/SC) and Form 16 for the last three years. Originals must be produced at the time of selection. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Keep a photocopy of the complete set for yourself. A missing certificate is the easiest way to lose a claim, so tick off every item in the list printed in the form before you hand it in. For similar openings, see our teaching and faculty jobs page.
What are the Important Dates for DME Tripura Recruitment 2026?
There is only one firm date in this notification, so mark it in your calendar today.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 10 November 2026, 5 pm |
| Interview / personality test | To be notified later |
Is there an Application Fee for DME Tripura Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee, so none is stated here. Do not pay anyone on the promise of a seat, and carry nothing except your documents to the college office.
Conditions Candidates Should Not Miss
These lines are easy to skip, yet each one can change your outcome. Read them once more before you submit.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Amendment | The competent authority can amend or cancel the advertisement at any stage |
| Placement | You can be posted to any discipline at any time |
| Late applications | Not entertained after the closing date |
| Travel | No TA/DA for the interview |
| False information | If any information is found false or incorrect at any stage, your candidature is liable to be cancelled |
DME Tripura Essential Links
- Download Detailed Employment Notification PDF (Professor & Associate Professor)
- Visit DME Tripura Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tripura Government Jobs Telegram Channel
This is a time-bound opening and a contract post, so weigh the 11-month term against your current job before applying. If you are a Tripura-domicile dental teacher with the required postgraduate qualification and teaching years, this is a good chance to move into a senior post. Collect the form early, prepare two clean sets of self-attested documents, and submit by 10 November 2026, 5 pm. For more medical and healthcare jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.