Tripura Industries Department Announces 48 Vacancies Ahead of Civic Poll, Applications Open from November 4

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 30, 2026

Just hours before the announcement of the election schedule for the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in Tripura, the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura, has announced 48 vacancies across three categories of Group-C (Non-Gazetted) posts, inviting online applications from eligible Indian nationals having permanent residence in Tripura.

The recruitment advertisement, issued on October 30, 2026, offers appointments on a fixed-pay basis for the posts of Extension Officer (Industry), Field Assistant and Junior Store Keeper. The announcement comes at a politically significant time, with the State Election Commission expected to announce the civic election schedule shortly.

According to the advertisement, the department has announced six vacancies for Extension Officer (Industry), 38 vacancies for Field Assistant and four vacancies for Junior Store Keeper, taking the total number of posts to 48.

The Extension Officer (Industry), Group-C post has six vacancies, including one reserved for women under the unreserved category. The category-wise distribution is one SC, two ST and three unreserved posts.

The Field Assistant, Group-C (Non-Gazetted) post carries the highest number of vacancies, with 38 posts, including three SC, 14 ST and 17 unreserved vacancies. Of these, three SC, five ST and six unreserved posts have been earmarked for women candidates.

The department has announced four vacancies for Junior Store Keeper, Group-C (Non-Gazetted), comprising two SC and two unreserved posts. No separate women’s reservation has been indicated for this category.

Educational qualifications and eligibility

For Extension Officer (Industry), applicants must possess a full-time Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university, deemed university or an AICTE-recognised institute.

For Field Assistant, candidates must have passed the Madhyamik or an equivalent examination from a government-recognised board or institution. Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok has been prescribed as a desirable qualification.

For Junior Store Keeper, applicants must have passed Madhyamik or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution. Candidates must also possess basic computer knowledge and proficiency in computer typing at a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English. Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is desirable.

The advertisement states that knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok may be assessed during the interview or viva voce, and marks may be awarded accordingly. The concerned administrative department may also decide to treat such knowledge as a qualifying requirement in the written test.

Age limit and monthly remuneration

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 40 years. The upper age limit is relaxable by five years for SC, ST and PH candidates and government servants, as specified in the advertisement.

The selected Extension Officer (Industry) candidates will receive revised fixed monthly remuneration of Rs 26,025, equivalent to 75 per cent of the basic pay under Pay Level-10 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix-2018.

Field Assistants and Junior Store Keepers will receive revised fixed monthly remuneration of Rs 16,050 each, equivalent to 75 per cent of the basic pay under Pay Level-7 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix-2018.

Written examination and selection process

For the Extension Officer (Industry) post, the written examination will consist of one objective-type paper containing 85 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 85 marks. The examination will cover General Knowledge, including India and Tripura, General English, Basic Mathematical Abilities, Aptitude and Job-Oriented Knowledge.

The duration of the examination will be two and a half hours. Negative marking will apply, with one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every incorrect answer.

For Field Assistant and Junior Store Keeper, the selection procedure will be governed by the respective recruitment rules and syllabuses mentioned in the advertisement and accompanying documents.

The recruitment process also includes an interview/viva voce. Candidates remaining absent from the interview will not be considered for final selection. After publication of the written examination results, successful candidates will be required to submit self-attested copies of relevant certificates and documents for verification.

Online application dates and fees

The online application portal will remain open from November 4, 2026, to December 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

Applicants must first complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) through the department's recruitment website. A Registration ID will be generated and sent to the applicant's registered email address. Candidates must subsequently use this ID to apply for the respective post.

The application fee has been fixed at Rs 300 per application for all three categories of posts. The fee is non-refundable. Candidates are not required to upload supporting educational or other certificates during the online application process, except a recent passport-size colour photograph and a scanned image of their signature in JPG format.

The department has clarified that candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions on the closing date of application. Admission to the written examination will be provisional and will not constitute final confirmation of eligibility.

The examination date, time and venue will be notified separately. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the written examination or interview.

Candidates have been advised to regularly visit https://recruitment.industriest​ripura.in for recruitment-related updates and notifications.

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