Recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer, TES, Gr-V(A) Degree (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical), Group-B Gazetted and Junior Engineer, TES Gr-V(B), Diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) Group-C Non Gazetted.

Online applications are invited from bonafide citizens of India for recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer, TES, Gr-V(A) Degree (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical), Group-B Gazetted and Junior Engineer, TES Gr-V(B), Diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) Group-C Non Gazetted under Public Works Department through the Combined Competitive Examination Rules-2022.

Distribution of post:-

Distribution of Post reserved for Women candidates:-

For detailed classification of PH category , Ex-Service Men(Annexure-A), GA(P&T) Memorandum regarding age relaxation dated 11.07.2022 & Women Reservation (Annexure-B) to the post of Junior Engineer, TES, Grade-V (A) & Grade-V(B) under the Public Works Department, Govt. of Tripura, Please visit www.tpsc.tripura.gov.in.

Educational Qualification: Junior Engineer, Grade-V(A) Degree 

A candidate must have at least a Degree in an appropriate branch of engineering from a recognized University or its equivalent academic qualification.

Educational Qualification: Junior Engineer, Grade-V(B), Diploma

A candidate must have a Diploma in an appropriate branch of engineering or its equivalent academic qualification from a recognized institution.

Age-Must not be less than 18 years and more than 40 years as on 26-12-2022 Upper Age limit is relaxable by 5 years in case of ST/SC/ PH candidates and Government Servant. Provided that Govt. Employees belonging to ST/SC/ PH category shall not get this relaxation over and above the general relaxation of 5 (five) years available to them. As per GA(P&T) Department Memo No.F.23(11)-GA(P&T)/2022 dated 11.07.2022 to relax 02(two) years in upper age limit for all categories of candidates against the entry of age limit due to Covid Pandemic situation. 

The last date of submission of online application is 26-12-2022(upto 5.30 PM). The application(s) received after the closing date will not be entertained.

Selection Process:

(a) The examination shall have the following three parts namely:

i) Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type) carrying 100 marks. The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only for the purpose of selection of candidates for the Main Examination. The marks obtained in this examination by the candidates will not be considered for final selection. A limited number of candidates, maximum 05(five) times of total posts (category wise) will be selected merit wise on the basis of the result of Preliminary Examination, subject to securing minimum qualifying marks (40% for UR & 30% for reserved category candidates). Only those candidates who will be declared qualified at the Preliminary Examination will be eligible for admission to the Main Examination.

ii) Main (written) Examination carrying 500 marks. The minimum cut off marks to qualify in main Examination is 40% in aggregate for UR & 30% in aggregate for Reserved Category Candidates. The selected candidates on the basis of results of the Main(Written) Examination will be allowed to appear in the Interview Cum Personality Test.

iii) An Interview-cum-Personality Test carrying 50 marks.

Preliminary Examination: The preliminary examination will consist of only one paper viz a paper on “General Studies & Engineering Aptitude”. The paper will be of an Objective Type consisting of 100 Multiple Choice questions. The paper will carry 100 Marks and will be of 2(two) hours duration.

The paper will include questions covering the following field of knowledge: 

i) English Composition - 10 marks 

ii) General Knowledge & Current events of Local, National & international Importance -10 marks. 

iii) Engineering Aptitude (in related branch) -80 marks 

                                                              Total - 100 marks 

          Negative marking will be as per TPSC norms.

Main Examination:

Compulsory

a) General Studies         

    100 marks                1 hour duration 

b) Optional (Any two of the following papers in the appropriate branch of engineering) 

    200 marks in each paper        3 hours duration 

a) Civil Engineering Paper-I 

b) Civil Engineering Paper-II 

c) Mechanical Engineering Paper-I 

d) Mechanical Engineering paper-II 

e) Electrical Engineering Paper-I 

f) Electrical Engineering Paper-II

Interview cum personality test :-

i) The commission shall conduct an Interview-cum personality test of those candidates, who have obtained qualifying marks in the Main (written part) of the examination. The pattern of the Interview-cum- personality test shall be decided by the Commission in accordance with the requirement of the service and the post for which the examination is conducted.

ii) The interview cum personality test shall be to assess the personal qualities of a candidate e.g. his intellectual ability, social traits, interest in current affairs, critical power of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for leadership, moral integrity etc. 

iii) In no case shall a candidate be called for interview cum personality test unless he/she appears in all the papers of the Main examination. 

Ratio for calling of Candidates for Interview-Cum-Personality Test provided that he/she secured minimum cut off marks in the main exam:

iv) Final selection shall be made in order of merit on the basis of the marks obtained by a candidate in aggregate in the Main (written) examination and the marks obtained by him/her in the interview cum personality test and following other norms of the TPSC in this regard. If a candidate remains absent in interview cum Personality Test his/her candidature will not be considered for final selection. 

The same procedure is to be followed for preparing waiting List, if there be any. 

Further, provided that, in the list of recommendation, merit position of candidates securing equal marks in aggregate and also of the same age will be decided on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the minimum educational qualification prescribed in Recruitment Rules/ Service Rules. 

(v) Ranks of the candidates are not prepared for the candidates beyond the recommendation list & wait list (if there be any).

For detailed syllabus & scheme of examination please click here 

 Other Important information:

1. Online Application Portal: 

(a) Candidates will have to submit application through Online Application Portal only. The Commission will not entertain any hard copy application. Before submission of online application, read carefully the necessary instructions regarding filling up of online application. 

(b) Online Application Portal will be available on Commission’s website from 26-11-2022 to 26-12- 2022 (5.30 PM). Before applying for the post, an applicant shall register his/her bio- data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s Website viz. www.tpsconline.in or through the link provided in www.tpsc.tripura.gov.in. Once applicant registers his/her particulars, a User ID is generated and sent to his/her registered mobile number and email ID. Applicants need to apply for the post using the OTPR User ID through Commission’s website.

(3) Rate of Recruitment Fees: 

(a) i) Group-B Gazetted posts:-Rs. 350/-(Rupees three hundred and fifty) for General Candidates and Rs.250/-(Rupees two hundred & fifty) only for ST/SC/ BPL card holders/Physically Handicapped Candidates. 

ii) Group-C non-Gazetted Posts: - Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred) only for General Candidates and Rs.150/-(Rupees one hundred & fifty) only for ST/SC/ BPL card holders/Physically Handicapped Candidates 

(b) SC/ST Candidates of other States (not recognized by the Govt. of Tripura) should apply for unreserved vacancy as general candidate along with recruitment fee prescribed for general candidates. Recruitment fee so deposited, is non-refundable. 

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