Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 Out for 220 Assistant Technical Officer Posts

Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC), Agartala, has come up with a recruitment drive for temporary posts of 220 Assistant Technical Officers Grade B, under the Directorate of Information Technology, Department of Industries & Commerce (IT), Government of Tripura. Eligible graduates from an Engineering or IT background must register themselves through the online application portal from 12th May to 5th June 2026 at the official website of TPSC https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in/.

Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026

It is mandatory for the candidates who are interested in the TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026 to have a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRCT). This rule is applicable as per the GA (P&T) Department Notification released on 7th July 2026. For candidates, we have summarised the important highlights of the recruitment below in the table:

TPSC ATO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The Tripura PSC has released the application dates schedule along with the official notification, which contains information about the date of advertisement, opening of application window, last date to apply for the recruitment, and correction window details. Candidates must keep themselves updated with the application dates provided below:

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Vacancy 2026

TPSC has announced 22 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Technical Officer. The vacancies are distributed across various categories, such as Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, and General. The vacancies also includes 33% reservation for women. Candidates must check the category-wise vacancy from the table given below.

Out of the total 220 vacancies, 9 posts or 4% are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PH), under various sub-categories, such as blindness, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, and multiple disabilities. The vacancy distribution for this category of candidates is given below:

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Notification 2026

The Tripura Public Service Commission has officially released a recruitment notification on 27th April 2026 for Assistant Technical Officer posts on its website https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in under the Advt. No. 02/2026 dated 27/04/2026. The notification will clarify the candidates with the important details of the recruitment, such as the application dates, registration process, selection process, and more. Before deciding to apply for the recruitment, candidates must download the notification below and read it thoroughly.

Tripura PSC ATO Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download 

Tripura TPSC ATO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the specific eligibility conditions as prescribed by the Tripura Public Service Commission. These criteria include educational qualification, age limit, domicile certificate, and language proficiency.

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)

Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years. The maximum limit of candidates from the general categories is 40 years. Those candidates who are from reserved categories will get age relaxation as per the Tripura Govt. rules, which is discussed below:

Tripura PSC Assistant Technical Officer Application Fee 2026

The Tripura Public Service Commission requires candidates to pay a non-refundable application fee for the Assistant Technical Officer recruitment, as per their category. Applications submitted without paying the application fee will not be accepted under any circumstances. The category-wise application fee is given below:

Steps to Apply Online for Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit their applications only through online mode at the TPSC website. New applicants are required to complete the online registration before proceeding with the application form. TPSC doesn’t require candidates to upload any documents during the application process. The steps to apply online are discussed below:

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 selection process for the Assistant Technical Officer posts will be conducted in two stages, to access candidtae’s technical knowledge and overall suitability for the role. Candidates must qualify the written examination, following which the shortlisted candidates will be called for the Interview. The final selection will be based on the combined marks of both these stages. The selection stages for the Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 are:

Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Interview/Personality Test

Tripura PSC Assistant Technical Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for Assistant Technical Officer recruitment is covered through a 170-mark written exam and a 30-mark interview. TPSC will call the written exam-qualified candidates for an interview in a specific ratio. The exam pattern for both stages is discussed below:

Tripura PSC ATO Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam has two papers. The Paper 1 for the General Ability Test covers English, General Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs subjects. Paper 2 includes Job-Oriented Technical subjects and covers topics of Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science & IT.

• 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

Tripura PSC has mentioned the minimum qualifying marks criteria for all those candidates who appear in the written exam. The qualifying marks are mandatory to get shortlisted for the Mains exam and vary with categories, which is explained below:

Documents Required After the Written Examination

TPSC will require the qualified candidates for the written exam to submit self-attested copies of relevant documents either by post or in person to the TNPSC office. The required documents are:

• 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 Details: Candidates have to submit the above documents at the Reception Counter of TPSC or by post to The Secretary, TPSC, Agartala – PIN 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.

In the official notification for Assistant Technical Officer posts, TNPSC has provided details about how candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage, which is discussed below:

TPSC Assistant Technical Officer Salary 2026

Candidates selected through the Tripura PSC ATO Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly salary as per the Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018. The Assistant Technical Officer posts fall under Pay Band 3, with the Pay Scale of Rs. 10,230 – Rs. 34,800, along with the Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800 at Pay Level 13. In addition, employees are also entitled to several allowances, such as DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, and perks as per the Tripura Government rules.