MLA Ranjit Debbarma Writes to TPSC Over Alleged Errors in Excise SI Exam, Seeks Free Corrections and Refund for Aspirants
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, April 27, 2026
A fresh controversy has emerged surrounding the Excise Sub-Inspector recruitment examination conducted under Advertisement No. 11/2025, as Ranjit Debbarma, Member of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, formally raised serious concerns with the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC).
In a written communication addressed to the Chairman of TPSC, D K Chakma, Debbarma highlighted multiple alleged discrepancies in both the question paper and the provisional answer key released by the TPSC. The letter, dated April 27, 2026, has already been received by TPSC on the same day.
According to the complaint, several candidates reported errors in specific questions,
namely Question Nos. 22, 28, and 39, along with incorrect answers in the provisional answer key for Question Nos. 23, 26, 27, 36, 57, and 83. The MLA emphasized that such discrepancies could significantly impact the fairness of the selection process.
Debbarma urged the Commission to undertake immediate scrutiny and corrective measures. Among the key demands, he called for awarding appropriate grace marks to candidates affected by the erroneous questions and disputed answers. He also strongly appealed for correcting the provisional answer key free of cost, noting that candidates are currently required to pay Rs. 100 per question to challenge answers.
Highlighting the socio-economic conditions of candidates in Tripura, especially those belonging to SC and ST communities, the MLA described the fee for objections as unjust and urged the Commission to waive it entirely.
Further intensifying his demands, Debbarma requested that TPSC take action against officials responsible for setting incorrect questions and publishing flawed answer keys. He also demanded a full refund of the objection fees already collected from candidates, terming the situation a clear injustice.
The issue has already drawn public attention, with a local daily reporting on the matter on April 26, 2026, adding to the growing pressure on the Commission.
When contacted for a response, TPSC Chairman D K Chakma stated, “We will look into the matter and inform accordingly.”
The development has sparked concern among aspirants across the state, many of whom are now awaiting a transparent and fair resolution from the Commission to ensure merit-based selection without procedural discrepancies.
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