Tripura Public Service Commission Calls 220 Assistant Technical Officers for the State IT Service
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has released Advt. No. 02/2026 for 220 Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) posts under the Tripura Information Technology Service (ITS) Rules, 2025, in the Department of Industries and Commerce (Information Technology), Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura. The post is Group-B (Gazetted) in Pay Level-13 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix, 2018 — Pay Band-3 ₹10,230–₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,800.
This is one of the largest IT-stream state Group-B intakes from the North-East this cycle. The online application window opens on 12 May 2026 and closes on 5 June 2026 at 5:30 PM. Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC) of Tripura is mandatory. If you are a B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / ECE / E&TC, or hold an MCA, this is the strongest Tripura government job opening this year. At GovtJobsAlert.in we explain the vacancy split, eligibility, exam pattern and how to apply step-by-step below.
Key Highlights — TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Recruitment 2026
The Assistant Technical Officer is a Group-B Gazetted post placed at Level-13 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix, with strong career mobility within the state IT service. The role spans e-governance, infrastructure, software solutions and digital service delivery for the Tripura government.
- Post Name: Assistant Technical Officer (Group-B, Gazetted)
- Total Vacancies: 220
- Pay Level: Level-13 (Pay Band-3 ₹10,230–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800)
- Department: Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura
- Last Date to Apply: 5 June 2026 (5:30 PM)
Vacancy Breakdown — TPSC ATO 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 114 (incl. 2 Ex-SM) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 38 (incl. 1 Ex-SM) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 68 (incl. 1 Ex-SM) |
| Total | 220 |
Horizontal reservations (within total): 33% for women — UR 38, SC 13, ST 23 (74 posts in total) — and 9 PwBD posts (~4% per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act). PRTC of Tripura is mandatory.
Eligibility Criteria — TPSC ATO 2026
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold one of the following from a Government / Government-recognised / AICTE / UGC institute:
- Bachelor of Engineering / Technology (BE / B.Tech) in Computer Science or Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics & Telecommunications
- OR Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Knowledge of Bengali or Kok-borok is desirable. PRTC of Tripura is mandatory as per GA(P&T) Department Notification dated 07.07.2023. If you are a computer / IT graduate, this is a directly relevant state government opening.
Age Limit (As on 5 June 2026)
Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for ST / SC / Physically Handicapped / Government employee candidates. Government employees belonging to ST / SC / PH category do not get this relaxation in addition to the general 5-year relaxation.
Experience
This is a fresher-friendly role — no prior work experience is mandated.
What is the Salary for TPSC ATO 2026?
The Assistant Technical Officer is placed at Level-13 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix:
- Pay Band: ₹10,230 – ₹34,800 (Pay Band-3)
- Grade Pay: ₹4,800
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical, Travel as per Tripura State Government rules
- Group: B (Gazetted)
- Service: Tripura Information Technology Service (ITS) Rules, 2025
Group-B Gazetted status comes with administrative authority, Class-I-style perks and a structured promotion ladder — a significant career outcome for a fresher engineering graduate.
What is the Selection Process for TPSC ATO 2026?
The selection is two-stage with a clear weightage on the technical written examination:
- Written Examination (170 marks total, 3 hours, MCQ-based) — answered in English only. Paper-I — General Ability Test (50 marks, 50 questions, 180 minutes): English (15), General Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (15), General Knowledge & Current Affairs with Tripura / Northeast / India focus (20). Paper-II — Technical / Job-Oriented Subjects (120 marks, 120 OMR-based MCQs).
- Interview / Personality Test (30 marks) — only candidates clearing the written cut-off
- Document Verification — submitted in person or by post after written exam result
Qualifying marks: minimum 55% in each subject for unreserved candidates and 45% for reserved categories. Candidates are called for interview at a ratio of 3 times the vacancies (or 5 / 8 candidates for 1 / 2 vacancies respectively). Negative marking applies on MCQs as per TPSC norms. Final selection is on combined merit of written + interview. Browse our exam syllabus section for related state PSC patterns.
How to Apply Online for TPSC ATO 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the TPSC portal. Hard-copy applications are not accepted. Document submission happens after the written examination.
- New users must complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the TPSC website to generate a User ID
- Login with the OTPR User ID and apply for Advt. No. 02/2026
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and category information
- Pay the recruitment fee online (₹350 General / ₹250 SC / ST / PwBD / BPL)
- Submit the application before 5 June 2026 (5:30 PM)
- The correction window opens for 7 days after the closing date
Note: Documents are NOT to be uploaded with the online application. Successful candidates submit self-attested documents (age proof, all educational certificates from Madhyamik onwards, ST / SC / PH / Ex-SM certificate, PRTC) after the written exam result, in person at the TPSC Reception Counter or by post to The Secretary, TPSC, Agartala – 799001.
Important Dates — TPSC ATO 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 12 May 2026 |
| Online Application End | 5 June 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 5 June 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 12 June 2026 (7 days after closing) |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees — TPSC ATO 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹350 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / BPL | ₹250 |
Payment is online via the TPSC portal. The fee is non-refundable.
Essential Links — TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online via TPSC Portal
- Visit Tripura Public Service Commission Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tripura Telegram Channel
If you are a CS / IT / Electronics engineer with a PRTC of Tripura, this 220-post Group-B Gazetted intake is the headline state IT service opening this cycle. Build your General Ability + Technical preparation now, complete the OTPR registration on the TPSC portal early, and submit your application well before 5 June 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Tripura government jobs and state PSC alerts.