The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) is recruiting Junior Engineers in Electrical Engineering for the Rural Development Department under Advt. No. 03/2026, dated 7 May 2026. The Preliminary exam is on Sunday, 7 February 2027, as per the TPSC tentative schedule. Applications closed on 12 June 2026. This guide covers the pattern, the syllabus and how to plan the months before the exam.
The short version
- 8 posts: 5 Junior Engineer Grade-I (Degree, Group-B gazetted) and 3 Grade-II (Diploma, Group-C non-gazetted).
- Preliminary exam: 100 marks, 2 hours, OMR. It only screens. The marks are not counted in the final merit.
- Main exam: 500 marks. General Studies 100, Electrical Engineering Paper I 200, Paper II 200.
- Interview: 50 marks. Final merit is Main marks plus interview marks.
- Pay: Grade-I Rs. 47,600 (Level 13). Grade-II Rs. 34,700 (Level 10), plus allowances.
Eligibility
- Grade-I: a degree in Electrical Engineering. Grade-II: a diploma in the Electrical branch of engineering.
- A Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC). Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is desirable.
- Age 18 to 40 on 12 June 2026. Five years of relaxation for ST, SC, persons with disabilities and government servants.
- Fee for Grade-I: Rs. 350 general, Rs. 250 for ST, SC, BPL and PH. Grade-II: Rs. 200 and Rs. 150. Non-refundable.
Exam pattern
| Stage | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary exam | 100 | 2 hours, MCQ on OMR. English composition 10, GK and current events 10, Engineering Aptitude (Electrical) 80. |
| Main: General Studies | 100 | 1 hour. |
| Main: Electrical Engineering Paper I | 200 | 3 hours. |
| Main: Electrical Engineering Paper II | 200 | 3 hours. |
| Interview | 50 | Interview-cum-personality test. |
NoteThe Prelims only screen candidates. Up to 5 times the posts, category-wise, go to the Mains, with at least 40% for UR and 30% for reserved categories. Negative marking is stated as per TPSC norms, so read the admit card instructions.
Syllabus
Preliminary exam (100 marks)
- English composition: 10 marks.
- General knowledge and current events of local, national and international importance: 10 marks.
- Engineering aptitude in Electrical Engineering: 80 marks. This is where the Prelims is decided.
Main: General Studies (100 marks, 1 hour)
- Comprehension of a passage: 20 marks.
- Usage and corrections: 10 marks.
- Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases): 10 marks.
- General knowledge of India and Tripura, history and topography: 20 marks.
- Current affairs, with a scientific angle for an educated person: 20 marks.
- Mental ability: 20 marks.
Main: Electrical Engineering Papers I and II (200 marks each, 3 hours each)
Each paper has three kinds of questions: 15 questions of 6 marks with answers up to 40 words (90 marks), 40 MCQs of 2 marks each (80 marks), and 5 numerical questions of 6 marks each (30 marks). Short written answers carry nearly half of each paper, so practise writing, not only MCQs.
A simple plan for the months ahead
- Now to December: revise core Electrical Engineering from your degree or diploma books, one subject at a time, with numerical practice.
- December to January: Prelims-style MCQs on engineering aptitude, plus English and Tripura GK in small daily blocks.
- January: full Prelims mocks in 2 hours, and check the admit card and exam centre.
- After the Prelims: start Mains answer writing in 40 words, and General Studies from the list above.
Frequently asked questions
When is the TPSC JE Electrical Prelims?
Sunday, 7 February 2027, as per the TPSC tentative schedule of 19 June 2026. TPSC may reschedule in unavoidable circumstances, so watch tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
Do Prelims marks count in the final merit?
No. Final merit is the Main marks plus the interview marks.
How many posts are there by category?
8 posts in all: UR 5, SC 1, ST 2. Grade-I has 3 UR, 1 SC and 1 ST. Grade-II has 2 UR and 1 ST. One post in each grade is for blindness and low vision.
Is a diploma holder eligible?
Yes, for the 3 Grade-II posts. Grade-I needs a degree in Electrical Engineering.