The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has released the official notification Advt No. 21/2025 for the recruitment of TPSC Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Grade-I, Group-B Gazetted under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Tripura. A total of 136 vacancies have been announced.
Online application starts from 5 July 2025 and the last date to apply is 5 August 2025.

📌 TPSC Agriculture Officer 2025 – Key Highlights
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Recruitment Authority | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) |
Post Name | Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Grade-I |
Advt No. | 21/2025 |
Total Vacancies | 136 |
Application Start Date | 5 July 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 5 August 2025 (5:30 PM) |
Mode of Application | Online at tpsc.tripura.gov.in |
Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview |
Exam Mode | OMR Based |
Official Website | tpsc.tripura.gov.in |
🧾 TPSC Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2025 – Category Wise
Category | No. of Posts | Women Reservation |
---|---|---|
UR | 70 | 24 |
SC | 25 | 9 |
ST | 41 | 14 |
Total | 136 | 47 (out of 136) |
📌 PH (7 Posts) and Ex-Servicemen reservations are included as per government rules.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture from a recognized University.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Kokborok (local language) and familiarity with the customs of Tripura.
📚 TPSC Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2025
Paper | Marks | Questions | Type |
---|---|---|---|
MCQ Part I: English & General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | Objective |
MCQ Part II: Agriculture (Technical) | 150 | 150 | Objective |
Personality Test (Interview) | 20 | — | Oral |
Total | 200 | — |
- Duration of Written Exam: 3 Hours
- Mode: OMR based offline exam
- No Negative Marking
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: As per category norms
📘 TPSC Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2025
📖 Part I – English & General Knowledge (30 Marks)
- English (15 Q):
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Prepositions, Synonyms, Antonyms
- General Knowledge (15 Q):
- Indian Constitution, History, Geography, Economy, Science, Current Affairs
🌱 Part II – Agriculture Subject (150 Marks)
- Paper I Topics:
- Soil Science, Crop Production, Water Management, Farming Systems
- Agronomic Principles, National Agriculture Schemes
- Paper II Topics:
- Insect Pests & IPM
- Crop Diseases & Pesticide Management
- Entomology, Forecasting Techniques
- Extension Education & Farm Economics
📌 For full syllabus, refer to the official notification PDF
📝 Selection Criteria for Interview (Shortlisting)
No. of Vacancies | Candidates Shortlisted for Interview |
---|---|
1 Post | Top 5 candidates |
2 Posts | Top 8 candidates |
3+ Posts | 3× number of posts |
Final merit will be based on Written Exam (180 marks) + Interview (20 marks).
📆 Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Notification Released | 2 July 2025 |
Application Start Date | 5 July 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 5 August 2025 |
Exam Date | To be announced |
Admit Card Download | 7–10 days before exam |
🔗 Important Links
❓ FAQs – TPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are released for TPSC Agriculture Officer 2025?
➡️ A total of 136 posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for TPSC AO 2025?
➡️ The last date is 5 August 2025 up to 5:30 PM.
Q3. What is the qualification for TPSC Agriculture Officer?
➡️ Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Q4. What is the selection process?
➡️ Written Exam (OMR-based) followed by Personality Test (Interview).
Q5. Is there any negative marking?
➡️ ❌ No negative marking in the written test.
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