TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 220 Assistant Technical Officer Vacancies

The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has initiated a major recruitment drive for 220 temporary Assistant Technical Officer (Grade B) positions under the Directorate of Information Technology, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura. Qualified graduates with an Engineering or IT background can submit their applications through the official TPSC portal at https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in/ between 12th May and 5th June 2026.

Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026

Prospective applicants for the TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026 must hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) to be eligible, as mandated by the GA (P&T) Department notification dated 7th July 2026. Below is a summary of the critical details regarding this recruitment cycle:

TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

TPSC has released a comprehensive schedule accompanying the official notification, detailing the advertisement date, the start and end dates for the application window, and the correction period. Candidates are advised to monitor the important dates listed below to ensure timely submission:

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Vacancy 2026

TPSC has announced 220 total vacancies for the Assistant Technical Officer post. These positions are distributed across various categories, including SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and General, with a mandatory 33% reservation for female candidates. Please refer to the table below for a detailed category-wise breakdown.

Of the 220 total vacancies, approximately 4% (9 posts) are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PH). This reservation covers several sub-categories, including blindness, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, and multiple impairments. The detailed vacancy distribution for PH candidates is provided in the following section.

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Notification 2026

The Tripura Public Service Commission officially released the recruitment notification on 27th April 2026 (Advt. No. 02/2026) for Assistant Technical Officer positions via their official website, https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in. The notification serves as the primary source for information regarding registration steps, selection criteria, and exam guidelines. We strongly recommend downloading and thoroughly reviewing the document before initiating your application.

Download Official Tripura PSC ATO Notification 2026 PDF 

Tripura TPSC ATO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants for the Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 must strictly adhere to the eligibility criteria defined by the Commission. These requirements encompass specific educational qualifications, age limitations, residency documentation (domicile), and language proficiency standards.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications from a Govt./AICTE//UGC recognised Institute:
  (a) Candidates must have completed a BE/B. Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Electronics, Electronics & Communication, and Electronics & Telecommunication, or
  (b) Candidates should have done graduation in Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
• Candidates should have a Tripura domicile certificate.
• Applicants should also know the Koborok or Bengali language.

Age Limit (as on 05/06/2026)

The age limit for candidates is set at 18 to 40 years for the general category. Candidates from reserved categories are eligible for age relaxations as per standard Tripura Government policies, the details of which are outlined in the table below.

Tripura PSC Assistant Technical Officer Application Fee 2026

To complete the application process for the Assistant Technical Officer post, candidates must pay a non-refundable examination fee based on their respective categories. Please note that applications without the required fee payment will be summarily rejected. The fee structure is provided below.

Steps to Apply Online for Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the official TPSC online portal. New users must register first before attempting to fill out the application form. Please note that document uploading is not required during the initial application phase. Refer to the step-by-step guide below to apply.

1. First, visit the official website of TPSC https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
2. Scroll down the homepage and go to the “Online Application” section and select it.
3. In the next window, look for a link titled “Assistant Technical Officer, Grade B” and click on it.
4. Then, complete the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR), which is applicable only for new users.
5. After successful registration, you will receive your User ID via your registered mobile number and email ID.
6. Log in using your generated OTPR User ID on the TPSC portal.
7. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, category, and communication details.
8. Pay the application fee as given for your category using any online payment mode.
9. Review your application form thoroughly and then submit your application.
10. Download and print the application confirmation form for the future.

Tripura TPSC ATO Selection Process 2026

The TPSC selection process for Assistant Technical Officers is designed to evaluate both technical proficiency and professional aptitude through a two-stage process. Shortlisted candidates from the written examination will be invited for a final personal interview. Final selections will be based on the cumulative scores of both stages, structured as follows:

Stage 1: Written Competitive Examination
Stage 2: Personal Interview and Personality Test

Tripura PSC Assistant Technical Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The assessment framework consists of a 170-mark written examination and a 30-mark interview. The Commission will invite candidates for the interview round based on a defined ratio relative to their performance in the written test. Full details on the exam pattern are provided below.

Tripura PSC ATO Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 assesses General Ability, including English, logical reasoning, and current affairs. Paper 2 focuses on job-specific technical competencies, including Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Technology.

• The exam will be conducted in offline mode.
• The question paper will contain only objective-type questions.
• The total marks combining both papers are 170.
• The duration of the written exam is 3 hours.
• The language of the question paper will be in English only.
• Each question in both papers will carry 1 mark.
• TPSC will specify the negative marking for the written exam later on.

TPSC ATO Written Exam Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

TPSC has established minimum qualifying marks that candidates must achieve in the written exam to be considered for further selection. These benchmarks are mandatory and vary by category, as detailed in the following table.

Documents Required After the Written Examination

Post-written examination, candidates who qualify will be required to submit self-attested copies of their academic and identity documents to the TPSC office either in person or via postal mail. Required documents include:

• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Madhyamik Admit Card)
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (from Madhyamik onwards)
• Category Certificate (ST / SC / PH / Ex-SM), if applicable
• Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC)
• Duly filled out the online application form.

Submission Address: Documents should be submitted at the Reception Counter of TPSC or mailed to: The Secretary, Tripura Public Service Commission, Agartala – 799001.

Tripura PSC ATO Interview Pattern 2026

• The total marks of the Interview are 30.
• The interview will assess the candidate’s intellectual ability, social traits, communication skills, interest in current affairs, critical power of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for leadership, moral integrity, etc.
• If a candidate is absent from the interview, he/she will be disqualified from the final selection.

The official notification provides specific guidelines on the shortlisting methodology used by TPSC to determine which candidates will proceed to the interview stage, as outlined below.

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Salary 2026

Successful candidates will be compensated according to the Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018. The Assistant Technical Officer position is designated as Pay Band 3, with a scale of Rs. 10,230 to Rs. 34,800 plus a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800 (Pay Level 13). Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, and medical allowances as per state government regulations.