TPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 60 Agriculture Officer Posts (TAFS Grade-I) – Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

The PDF from Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) Advt. No. 21/2025 provides detailed notification for the recruitment of Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Grade-I (Group-B Gazetted) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Tripura.
Post Details:
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Post Name: Agriculture Officer, TAFS, Grade-I
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Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
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Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
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UR: 34
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SC: 10
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ST: 16
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PH (Horizontal reservation): 02
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Advt. No: 21/2025
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Category: Group-B Gazetted
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Service Cadre: Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Service (TAFS), Grade-I
???? Important Dates:
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Start of Online Application: 9th July 2025
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Last Date to Apply Online: 9th August 2025 (till 5:30 PM)
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Admit Card Release Date: To be notified later
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Date of Written Examination: Tentatively in October 2025
Educational Qualification:
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Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized University.
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Desirable:
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Knowledge of Agro-climatic condition of Tripura.
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Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok.
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Age Limit (as on 09-08-2025):
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Upper Age Limit: 40 years
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Relaxation:
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SC/ST/PH/Government servants: 5 years relaxation
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Pay Scale:
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Pay Level: Level-13 of Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018
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Basic Pay: ₹47,600/- per month + admissible allowances
Application Fee:
Category | Amount |
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General Candidates | ₹350/- |
SC/ST/BPL/PWD | ₹250/- |
Fees must be paid via online mode only.
Selection Process:
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Written Examination (MCQ based – 180 marks)
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Agriculture-related subjects: 150 marks
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 30 marks
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Duration: 3 hours
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Interview/Personality Test: 20 marks
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Final Merit: Based on total marks from written test + interview
How to Apply:
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Visit the TPSC Official Website
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Click on "Online Recruitment System (ORS)".
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Register using your valid email and mobile number.
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Log in and fill the form with personal, academic, and experience details.
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Upload passport photo and signature in required format.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit and take printout of the final application.
Key Instructions:
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Candidates must carefully fill out all details, as no correction window will be provided after submission.
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Read and follow the instructions on the official advertisement PDF.
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Admit Card will be released only on the TPSC website – no separate SMS/email will be sent.