Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC).
Last Date: 20/08/2025.
Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC), Agartala, has released an employment notification (Advt. No. 21/2025) for the recruitment of 136 posts of Agriculture Officer (AO), TAFS, Grade-I, Group-B Gazetted under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Tripura, on a regular basis. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online.
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025
Agriculture Officer (AO)
No. of posts: 136 [UR: 70, ST: 41 & SC: 25]
Qualification: A Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from recognized University/Institution.
Desirable: (i) Knowledge of Agro-climatic condition of Tripura. (ii) Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok.
Scale of Pay: Rs.10230-34800/- with GP Rs.4800/-
Age limit: 40 years as on 20.08.2025. Upper age is relaxable by 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates.
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
Application Fee: Group-B Gazetted posts Rs.350/- for General candidates and Rs.250/- only for ST/SC/BPL card holders/Physically Handicapped candidates.
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
Evaluation Stages: The selection process will consist of two stages: (i) MCQ Test (ii) Interview/ Personality Test
Marks Distribution:
- MCQ Part I (English & General Knowledge including current affairs): 30 marks
- MCQ Part II (Agriculture): 150 marks
- Interview/Personality Test: 20 marks
- Total: 200 marks
Written Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 180 MCQs
- Each question carries 1 mark
- Total Marks: 180
Duration of Examination: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer
Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying marks will be as per the standing norms of TPSC
Merit List Preparation: Will be prepared as per the 100-point roster system under Government of Tripura norms
Interview Call Ratio: Candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:5 (number of posts : number of qualified candidates)
Question Format:
- Each question will have 4 options (distracters)
- Some questions may include "None of these" as an option if necessary
Interview Requirement: Candidates must appear before the Selection Committee for the interview/personality test
Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on total marks obtained in the written test and interview
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 – Important Events
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Date of Notification |
03.07.2025 |
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Start Date to Apply |
24.07.2025 |
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Last Date to Apply |
20.08.2025 |
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 – How to Apply?
Online Application Only: Candidates must apply only through the Online Application Portal on tpsc.tripura.gov.in. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
OTPR Registration Required: New users must complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to generate a User ID, which will be sent to their registered mobile number/email.
Application Dates: The online application portal will be active from 24-07-2025 to 20-08-2025 (up to 5:30 PM).
Avoid Multiple Applications: If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the latest Application Number will be considered. Fees are non-transferable.
Document Submission (After Exam): Only after the written exam results, shortlisted candidates must submit self-attested copies of relevant documents to TPSC, either in person or by post. Late submissions will be rejected.
TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 – Important Links
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Online Application |
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FAQs of TPSC AO Recruitment 2025
What is the starting date of online application for TPSC AO Recruitment 2025?
The starting date of TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 online application submission is 24th July 2025.
What is the total number of available vacancies of TPSC AO Recruitment 2025?
The total number of vacancies under TPSC Agriculture Officer (AO) is 136.
What is the last date of online application?
The last date of TPSC AO Recruitment 2025 online application submission is 20th August 2025.
