🧭 1. Introduction

The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) conducts the Tripura Civil Service (TCS) and Tripura Police Service (TPS) examinations, along with various other recruitment exams for Group A & B posts under the Government of Tripura.

The TPSC 2026 Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is held to recruit officers for administrative and police services. This guide provides the complete TPSC 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, preparation strategy, and official resources based strictly on official notifications.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The TPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 includes three major stages:

Preliminary Examination – Objective type (screening test)
Main Examination – Conventional (descriptive) written papers
Personality Test / Interview

Each stage is compulsory and qualifying in sequence.

📘 3. Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Paper I	General Studies	Objective (MCQ)	200	2.5 hours	Yes (1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer)

The Prelims is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains Examination. Marks from this stage are not considered for final merit.

Main Examination

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	English Essay & Comprehension	Descriptive	100	3 hours
Paper II	General Studies I	Descriptive	100	3 hours
Paper III	General Studies II	Descriptive	100	3 hours
Paper IV	General Studies III	Descriptive	100	3 hours
Paper V	Optional Subject Paper I	Descriptive	100	3 hours
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper II	Descriptive	100	3 hours

Personality Test / Interview

Component	Marks
Viva-Voce / Personality Test	100

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

Preliminary Examination

General Studies:
- Current Events (National & Tripura-specific)
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian History & National Movement
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Economic & Social Development
- Environmental Ecology & Climate Change
- General Science
- Mental Ability & Reasoning

Main Examination

Paper I – English Essay & Comprehension:
- Essay Writing on National or Tripura topics
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension
- Grammar and Vocabulary
Paper II – General Studies I:
- History of Modern India
- Indian National Movement
- Indian & Tripura Geography
Paper III – General Studies II:
- Constitution of India
- Political System & Governance
- Social Justice and Development
Paper IV – General Studies III:
- Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Environmental Issues
- Disaster Management
Optional Subject (Papers V & VI):
- Candidates can choose one optional subject from the official list such as History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, etc.

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

The Prelims is qualifying in nature.
Final merit is calculated based on marks obtained in the Mains (600 marks) and Interview (100 marks).
Tie-breaking rules prioritize Mains performance, then Interview scores.
Minimum qualifying marks for each category are decided by TPSC each year.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

Start with the official syllabus PDF and make concise topic-wise notes.
Tripura-specific focus: Give attention to Tripura’s history, culture, and geography.
Prelims: Practice mock tests with a focus on negative marking and time management.
Mains:
- Write essays regularly (topics on development, governance, NE India).
- Use clear, analytical writing with headings and subpoints.
- Revise GS Papers I–III topics at least twice before the exam.
Optional Subject: Choose one aligned with your graduation discipline or comfort area.
Interview: Stay updated on current affairs and Tripura’s policies.
Avoid mistakes: Ignoring descriptive practice and neglecting local issues are common errors.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🏛️ Official TPSC Website: https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in
📄 Official Syllabus PDF – TCS/TPS Examination: Download Here (Official PDF)
🗂️ Latest Notifications Page: https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in/notifications

🏛️ Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) 2026 Exam – Complete Guide