The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC), Agartala, has released the Examination Programme for the Preliminary Examination for recruitment to the post of Personal Assistant, Grade-II (PA-II) of the Tripura Government Stenographers’ Service (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) under the GA (P&T) Department, Government of Tripura, vide Advertisement No. 25/2025 dated 08.08.2025. The Preliminary Examination will be held on 30 August 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 6 examination centres in Agartala. The paper is General Studies in MCQ/OMR format with 1/4th negative marking. The Provisional Admission Certificate (Admit Card) will be available at least 7 days before the examination through the candidate’s Registration ID on the official TPSC website tpsc.tripura.gov.in. The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of a three-stage selection process for 100 permanent vacancies (UR-42, SC-12, ST-46, PH-4) carrying a pay scale of Level-9 (Rs. 5,700-24,000 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800, PB-2, pre-revised) in the Tripura State Pay Matrix.
Important Note: Five critical points candidates must check before entering the examination hall on 30 August 2026. First, the Provisional Admission Certificate is available via your Registration ID on tpsc.tripura.gov.in – it will be uploaded at least 7 days before the exam date; candidates must download and print it immediately and not rely on physical dispatch. Second, there is 1/4th negative marking in the Preliminary Examination – one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer; a blank/unanswered question carries no penalty, so do not guess randomly. Third, candidates must use only Black Ball Point Pen to encode answers on the OMR Answer Sheet – no other pen or pencil is permitted for OMR marking. Fourth, mobile phones, electronic gadgets, Face Masks, Jackets, Coats, Caps, Mufflers, Scarves, Pullovers, and similar garments are strictly banned inside the examination hall/premises; any electronic device found will be confiscated and the candidate may be debarred. Fifth, candidates with benchmark disabilities requiring a Scribe must inform the Commission at least 7 days before the commencement of the examination – failure to do so means TPSC will not be able to arrange a scribe.
Overview – TPSC PA-II Preliminary Exam 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC), Agartala |
| Post | Personal Assistant, Grade-II (PA-II) |
| Service | Tripura Government Stenographers’ Service (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) |
| Department | GA (P&T) Department, Government of Tripura |
| Advertisement No. | 25/2025 dated 08.08.2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 (UR-42, SC-12, ST-46, PH-4) |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary Examination (Stage 1 of 3) |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Exam Date | 30 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Time | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based (MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | Yes – 1/4th mark per wrong answer |
| Admit Card (Provisional Admission Certificate) | Available via Registration ID at least 7 days before exam |
| Exam Centres | 6 centres in Agartala |
| Official Website | tpsc.tripura.gov.in |
TPSC PA-II Preliminary Exam 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 25/2025 Release Date | 08 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 August 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 23 September 2025 (5:30 PM) |
| Exam Programme Released | 28 July 2026 |
| Provisional Admission Certificate Available | At least 7 days before 30 August 2026 (by approximately 23 August 2026) – check tpsc.tripura.gov.in |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 30 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Preliminary Examination Time | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Provisional Answer Key Upload | Within 1 month of exam completion (approximately by 30 September 2026) |
| Type Writing and Shorthand Test | To be notified after Preliminary Exam result |
| Main Examination | To be notified after Type Writing and Shorthand Test |
Examination Centre Details – Roll Number Wise
All examination centres are located in Agartala, Tripura.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Venue | Roll Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shishubihar H.S. School, Agartala | 10001 to 10400 |
| 2 | Bani Vidyapith Girl’s H.S. School, Agartala | 10401 to 10700 |
| 3 | Bodhjung H.S School, Agartala | 10701 to 11000 |
| 4 | M.T.B. Girls’ H.S School, Agartala | 11001 to 11400 |
| 5 | Umakanta Academy English Medium, Agartala | 11401 to 11700 |
| 6 | Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan H S School, Agartala | 11701 and above |
Candidates must report to their allotted centre as per their Roll Number range. The specific exam hall and seat number will be indicated on the Provisional Admission Certificate.
How to Download the TPSC PA-II Admit Card 2026 (Provisional Admission Certificate)
- Visit the official TPSC website: tpsc.tripura.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Advertisement” section or the “Admit Card/Exam Programme” link on the homepage.
- Click the link for “Provisional Admission Certificate – PA-II (Advt. No. 25/2025) Preliminary Examination.”
- Enter your Registration ID (created during the OTPR application process) along with any other required credentials.
- Your Provisional Admission Certificate will be displayed on screen.
- Download and print the Provisional Admission Certificate on A4 white paper. Check all details – name, roll number, exam centre, date, and time – carefully.
- Report any error or discrepancy to TPSC at the earliest.
- Carry the printed Provisional Admission Certificate along with a valid original photo ID to the examination centre on 30 August 2026. The certificate alone is not sufficient – a valid photo ID must accompany it.
Exam Pattern – Preliminary Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage | Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Screening) |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Question Type | Objective – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Answer Marking | OMR Answer Sheet using Black Ball Point Pen only |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th (0.25) mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Blank Answer | No penalty – unattempted questions carry zero marks |
| Multiple Answers | Treated as Wrong Answer – attracts same 1/4th penalty |
Important marking rules:
- There are four alternatives for every question.
- Marking more than one answer for a single question is treated as a wrong answer – even if one of the selected options is correct.
- Leaving a question blank carries no penalty.
- All answers must be encoded on the OMR sheet with Black Ball Point Pen only – pencil or other pens are not accepted.
Complete Selection Process – Three Stages
| Stage | Type | Marks | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination | OMR-based MCQ (General Studies) | Screening | Shortlisting for Stage 2 |
| Stage 2 – Type Writing and Shorthand Writing/Transcription Test | Skill test (English Typing: 40 WPM; Shorthand: 100 WPM) | Qualifying | Must pass to proceed to Stage 3 |
| Stage 3 – Main Examination | Conventional/Descriptive (3 papers) | 250 marks | Final merit determination |
Main Examination (Stage 3) – Paper structure:
- Paper-I: English – 100 marks
- Paper-II: Bengali or Alternative English – 50 marks
- Paper-III: General Knowledge and Current Affairs – 100 marks
- Total: 250 marks
Final Selection: Based on total marks obtained in the Main Examination (250 marks) and the Type Writing and Shorthand Writing/Transcription Test combined. Preliminary Examination marks are used for screening only and are not counted in the final merit.
Provisional Answer Key: The Provisional Answer Key of the Preliminary Examination will be uploaded on the TPSC website within 1 month of completion of the examination.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 42 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 46 |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 4 |
| Total | 100 |
Pay Scale
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-9 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix |
| Pay Scale (Pre-revised) | Rs. 5,700 – 24,000 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800 (PB-2) |
| Post Type | Permanent, Group-C, Non-Gazetted |
Eligibility (for Reference – Application Stage Closed)
Educational Qualification:
- Passed Higher Secondary (H.S. +2) or equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University with a minimum of 35% marks in average; OR
- Passed Madhyamik examination with a Stenography Course from any ITI with 35% marks in Madhyamik
- Must have a computer knowledge certificate from a recognised institution (minimum 3 months)
- Proficiency in English Typing at 40 WPM and Shorthand (Dictation) at 100 WPM
Age Limit (as on 23 September 2025): 18 to 40 years. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Government Servants.
Domicile: Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) is mandatory.
Important Instructions for the Examination
- Black Ball Point Pen only must be used for encoding answers on the OMR Answer Sheet. No other pen or pencil is allowed for OMR marking.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and all other electronic/communication gadgets are strictly banned inside the examination hall and premises. Any such device found will be confiscated and the candidate may be debarred from this and future TPSC examinations.
- Face Masks, Jackets, Coats, Caps, Mufflers, Scarves, Pullovers, and similar garments are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- PwBD candidates (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour (i.e. 30 minutes for the 90-minute paper).
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities requiring a Scribe must inform TPSC at least 7 days before the exam as per GoI OM No. F.No.34-02/2015-DD-III dated 29 August 2018. Failure to do so means TPSC will be unable to arrange a scribe.
- The Provisional Admission Certificate will be available at least 7 days before the exam via the candidate’s Registration ID on tpsc.tripura.gov.in – check the website regularly.
- Report to the examination centre well before the start time (11:00 AM). Entry may not be permitted after the examination begins.
- Entry into the examination hall is with Face Authentication – candidates must be prepared for this process.
Required Documents at the Examination Centre
- Printed Provisional Admission Certificate (downloaded from tpsc.tripura.gov.in via Registration ID)
- Valid original photo ID proof – Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport
- Black Ball Point Pen (mandatory for OMR marking)
- PwBD certificate and scribe letter (if applicable – scribe request must have been submitted at least 7 days prior)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| TPSC PA-II Exam Programme PDF (Dated 28.07.2026) | Click Here |
| TPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| TPSC Advertisement Page | Click Here |
TPSC PA-II Preliminary Exam 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When is the TPSC PA-II Preliminary Examination 2026?
✅ The Preliminary Examination for Personal Assistant, Grade-II (PA-II) under Advertisement No. 25/2025 is scheduled on 30 August 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 6 centres in Agartala. The exam programme was released by the Controller of Examinations, TPSC, on 28 July 2026.
Q2. When will the TPSC PA-II Admit Card (Provisional Admission Certificate) be available?
✅ The Provisional Admission Certificate will be available at least 7 days before the examination – by approximately 23 August 2026 – through the candidate’s Registration ID on the official TPSC website tpsc.tripura.gov.in. Candidates must check the website regularly and download it as soon as it becomes available.
Q3. How do I download the TPSC PA-II Provisional Admission Certificate?
✅ Visit tpsc.tripura.gov.in, navigate to the Admit Card/Exam Programme section, and enter your Registration ID (generated during the OTPR online application) to access and download the Provisional Admission Certificate.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the TPSC PA-II Preliminary Exam?
✅ Yes – 1/4th negative marking applies. For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. Blank/unattempted questions carry no penalty. If you mark more than one answer for a question, it is treated as wrong and attracts the same penalty.
Q5. What pen should I use for the OMR Answer Sheet?
✅ Black Ball Point Pen only. All answers must be encoded on the OMR Answer Sheet using Black Ball Point Pen exclusively. Pencil, blue pen, or any other instrument is not permitted for OMR marking.
Q6. Which examination centre should I report to?
✅ Your examination centre is determined by your Roll Number. Check the table: Roll Nos. 10001-10400 (Shishubihar H.S. School), 10401-10700 (Bani Vidyapith Girl’s H.S. School), 10701-11000 (Bodhjung H.S School), 11001-11400 (M.T.B. Girls’ H.S School), 11401-11700 (Umakanta Academy English Medium), 11701 and above (Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan H.S. School). The exact hall will be on your Provisional Admission Certificate.
Q7. Are mobile phones allowed in the exam hall?
✅ No – strictly banned. Mobile phones, smart devices, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and all electronic/communication gadgets are banned in the examination premises. Gadgets found will be confiscated and the candidate may be debarred from all TPSC examinations.
Q8. What is the benefit available for PwBD candidates?
✅ Candidates with benchmark disabilities will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour – meaning an additional 30 minutes for the 90-minute Preliminary Examination. Candidates requiring a scribe must inform TPSC at least 7 days before the examination.
Q9. When will the Provisional Answer Key be released?
✅ The Provisional Answer Key of the Preliminary Examination will be uploaded on the TPSC website (tpsc.tripura.gov.in) within 1 month of completion of the examination – approximately by 30 September 2026.
Q10. What is the complete selection process for TPSC PA-II?
✅ Three stages: Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (OMR MCQ, General Studies, screening only); Stage 2 – Type Writing and Shorthand Writing/Transcription Test (qualifying: English Typing 40 WPM, Shorthand 100 WPM); Stage 3 – Main Examination (conventional, 250 marks: English 100 + Bengali/Alt. English 50 + GK and Current Affairs 100). Final merit is based on Main Examination and Type Writing/Shorthand Test marks combined. Preliminary Exam marks are not counted in the final merit.
Disclaimer
The information about the examination programme (exam date 30 August 2026, time 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, centre-wise roll number allocations, negative marking rules, PwBD compensatory time, scribe notice, admit card availability timeline, and provisional answer key timeline) is sourced directly from the official TPSC Examination Programme document for PA-II (Advt. No. 25/2025) dated 28 July 2026, signed by the Controller of Examinations, Tripura Public Service Commission. The recruitment details (100 vacancies, category-wise breakdown, pay scale at Level-9, eligibility, application fee, and three-stage selection process) are sourced from the official TPSC Advertisement No. 25/2025 published on tpsc.tripura.gov.in in August 2025. Candidates are advised to verify the current Provisional Admission Certificate link and any updates or corrigenda directly on tpsc.tripura.gov.in before the examination date.
