Directorate of Industries & Commerce · Govt. of Tripura

Tripura Industries & Commerce Recruitment 2026: Extension Officer, Field Assistant & Junior Store Keeper Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Notes

Everything you need on one page: official dates, eligibility, how to apply, exam pattern, the full post-wise syllabus and syllabus-aligned PDF notes.

  • 48 Group-C posts
  • Apply: 04 Nov – 04 Dec 2026
  • Madhyamik / Graduate
Official Notification

Overview & Important Dates

The Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura (Agartala) has issued an advertisement dated 30 October 2026 inviting online applications from permanent residents of Tripura for 48 Group-C (Non-Gazetted) posts on a fixed-pay basis.

48 PostsEO 06 · FA 38 · JSK 04
04 Nov – 04 DecApply online, 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
₹300Fee per application (non-refundable)
To be notifiedExam date, venue & admit card
Recruiting department
Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura, Agartala
Advertisement no. & date
No. F. DI/ESTT/IV-5/99/Part/(2026)/19,798, dated 30 October 2026
Posts notified
Extension Officer (Industry): 06 · Field Assistant: 38 · Junior Store Keeper: 04 (all Group-C, Non-Gazetted)
Total vacancies
48 (may be increased or decreased by the authority)
Terms of appointment
Fixed pay: 75% of Basic Pay under Tripura State Pay Matrix-2018
Residency
Indian nationals with permanent residence in Tripura (PRTC mandatory)
Online application
04-11-2026 to 04-12-2026, up to 5:30 PM
Eligibility cut-off date
Closing date of application (04-12-2026)
Written exam date & venue
Will be notified later on the official portal
Admit card
Will be notified later
Application fee
₹300 per application, all posts (non-refundable)
Official website
recruitment.industriestripura.in
Posts & Eligibility

Vacancy, Qualification, Age Limit & Pay

Category-wise vacancies (including posts reserved for women), qualifications and fixed monthly pay for each post.

Category-Wise Vacancies

Post Total SC / ST / UR Reserved for Women
Extension Officer (Industry) 06 SC 01 · ST 02 · UR 03 01 (UR 01)
Field Assistant 38 SC 07 · ST 14 · UR 17 14 (SC 03 · ST 05 · UR 06)
Junior Store Keeper 04 SC 02 · ST 00 · UR 02 Nil
Grand Total 48 SC 10 · ST 16 · UR 22 15

Qualification & Monthly Pay

Extension Officer (Industry)

  • Essential: full-time Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised University / Deemed University / AICTE-recognised Institute
  • Desirable: not specified for this post
  • Pay: ₹26,025 per month (fixed), 75% of Basic Pay in Pay Level-10

Field Assistant

  • Essential: Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent from a Government-recognised Board / Institution
  • Desirable: knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok
  • Pay: ₹16,050 per month (fixed), 75% of Basic Pay in Pay Level-7

Junior Store Keeper

  • Essential: (i) Madhyamik or equivalent; (ii) knowledge of operating a computer and English typing at a minimum accurate speed of 30 words per minute, with basic computer knowledge
  • Desirable: knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok
  • Pay: ₹16,050 per month (fixed), 75% of Basic Pay in Pay Level-7
About the desirable qualification (Bengali or Kokborok) for Field Assistant & Junior Store Keeper: (i) It will be assessed in the interview / viva voce, with some marks given for it, or the Department may treat it as qualifying in the written test. (ii) For technical or highly skilled posts where local candidates may not be available, the Department may drop this requirement.

Age Limit & Application Fee

Age Limit & Relaxation

  • 18 to 40 years for Unreserved (UR) candidates
  • Upper age relaxed by 5 years (up to 45) for SC, ST, PH and Government servants
  • All conditions must be met on the closing date, 04-12-2026

Fee & In-Service Candidates

  • ₹300 per application for all posts
  • Fee once paid is non-refundable
  • In-service candidates not applying through proper channel must submit a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) on the day of the interview, or their candidature will not be considered for the final merit list
Online Application

How to Apply Online (OTPR Step-by-Step)

Applications are accepted only online between 04-11-2026 and 04-12-2026 (up to 5:30 PM). Follow these steps.

Step 1

Register via OTPR

Visit recruitment.industriestripura.in and complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR). Your OTPR Registration ID is sent to your registered email.

Step 2

Upload Photo & Signature

Log in with your OTPR ID and choose the post(s). Upload only:

  • Passport-size coloured photo (JPG, 4–100 KB)
  • Full signature (JPG, 4–100 KB)

No certificates are uploaded at this stage.

Step 3

Pay ₹300 & Save Receipt

Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹300 per application before 04-12-2026 (5:30 PM). Download and print your confirmation for future reference.

Documents Needed After the Written Exam

Shortlisted candidates submit self-attested copies of these documents for verification:

Document Requirement
Age proof Date of Birth Certificate or Madhyamik (Class 10) Admit Card
Educational qualifications Mark sheets and pass certificates from Madhyamik onwards (graduation degree & mark sheets for Extension Officer; computer/typing certificates for Junior Store Keeper)
Domicile proof Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC)
Category proof Valid SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen certificate from the competent authority (if applicable)
Experience & NOC Experience certificate(s) with designation, nature of work, joining and end date (if any); NOC for in-service government employees on the day of the interview
Selection Process

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection for all three posts is a written exam, then document verification and an interview / personality test (attendance is compulsory). The marking scheme differs between the graduate post and the Madhyamik-level posts.

Feature Extension Officer (Industry) Field Assistant Junior Store Keeper
Recruitment rules & syllabus notice F.No. DI/ESTT/1-39/2024 dated 07-12-2025 F.No. DI/ESTT/1-6/2024/Part/ dated 18-03-2026 F.No. DI/ESTT/1-2/2003 dated 18-03-2026
Written papers Single paper (5 sections) Two papers (Paper-I & Paper-II) Two papers (Paper-I & Paper-II)
Question format Objective type, 85 MCQs Paper-I: English/Bengali (40) + job-oriented OMR MCQ (30); Paper-II: OMR MCQ (100) Paper-I: descriptive English (40) + grammar OMR MCQ (30); Paper-II: OMR MCQ (100)
Written marks 85 170 (70 + 100) 170 (70 + 100)
Duration 2½ hours (150 min) 2 hours per paper 2 hours per paper
Negative marking Yes: ¼ (0.25) mark per wrong answer Not mentioned in official notification/syllabus Not mentioned in official notification/syllabus
Interview 15 marks (interview cum personality test) 30 marks (personal qualities, intellectual ability, current affairs) 30 marks (personal qualities, intellectual ability, current affairs)
Grand total 100 marks (85 + 15) 200 marks (170 + 30) 200 marks (170 + 30)
Official Syllabus

Full Syllabus for Extension Officer, Field Assistant & Junior Store Keeper

The complete topic-by-topic official syllabus for all three posts.

Extension Officer (Industry) Syllabus

100 marks: written MCQ exam of 85 questions / 85 marks in 2½ hours (¼ mark deducted per wrong answer), then a 15-mark interview cum personality test.

Covered in: All 3 Posts Notes

Section 1
General Knowledge: World, India, Tripura
20 marks

  • Current affairs: national & international events, government policies and initiatives, awards and honours, sports, science & technology
  • History: ancient, medieval and modern India; freedom struggle; key world events; industrial revolution and its impact
  • Geography: physical features (rivers, mountains, climate, resources), political boundaries, environmental issues and conservation
  • Indian polity & governance: Constitution (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles), Parliament, Judiciary, Executive; Centre, State and Local Government
  • Culture & heritage: Indian art, architecture, dance, music, literature and languages; festivals and traditions with focus on Tripura

Section 2
General English
15 marks

  • Comprehension: reading and answering factual and inferential questions
  • Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, word meanings and usage
  • Grammar: parts of speech, sentence structure and tenses, subject-verb agreement
  • Writing skills: principles of formal and informal letters, essay writing on current topics, precis writing (tested as MCQs)
  • Language proficiency: idioms and phrases, error spotting and sentence correction

Section 3
Basic Mathematical Abilities
15 marks

  • Arithmetic: basic operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit, loss and discount
  • Algebra: linear and quadratic equations, simplification and factorisation
  • Geometry: basic shapes, properties and theorems; perimeter, area and volume
  • Data interpretation: tables, graphs and charts
  • Time & work, speed & distance

Section 4
Aptitude
15 marks

  • Logical reasoning: analytical reasoning, series completion
  • Verbal reasoning: analogies, classification, statement-assumption and conclusion
  • Non-verbal reasoning: figure-based reasoning, pattern recognition
  • Problem solving: critical thinking and decision making
  • Situational judgement: real-life workplace scenarios and the best course of action

Section 5
Job Oriented Knowledge
20 marks

  • Department of Industries & Commerce: role of an Extension Officer, industrial promotion and policy implementation, technology adoption, liaison between industries and government
  • Central schemes: MOVCD-NER, Startup India, Make in India, Stand-Up India, PMEGP
  • Tripura schemes: Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme 2022; Tripura IT/ITeS Policy & Roadmap 2017
  • Entrepreneurship development: basic concepts, government support and funding, MSME development
  • Economic development: role of MSMEs, financial schemes and subsidies, skill development
  • Current trends: digital economy and e-commerce, emerging sectors and Industry 4.0, startups, incubators and accelerators

Stage 2
Interview cum Personality Test
15 marks

Assessment of personality, general awareness and suitability for the post.

Total: 85 (written) + 15 (interview) = 100 marks

Field Assistant Syllabus

200 marks: Paper-I (70) + Paper-II (100), 2 hours each, then a 30-mark interview.

Covered in: both notes packages

Paper-I · 2 hours
English (Subject)
70 marks

  • Part A (40 marks): knowledge of English/Bengali
  • Part B (30 marks): job-oriented questions (OMR-based MCQ)

Paper-II · 2 hours
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
100 marks

  • Matters of common experience, current events and problems with special reference to India and Tripura
  • Elementary knowledge of Indian & Tripura history, Indian geography, and current affairs of India & Tripura (OMR-based MCQ)

Stage 2
Interview
30 marks

Personal qualities such as intellectual ability and interest in current affairs, plus assessment of desirable Bengali/Kokborok knowledge as per the notification.

Total: Paper-I (70) + Paper-II (100) + Interview (30) = 200 marks

Junior Store Keeper Syllabus

200 marks: Paper-I (70) + Paper-II (100), 2 hours each, then a 30-mark interview.

Covered in: both notes packages

Paper-I · 2 hours
English
70 marks

  • Part A, descriptive (40 marks): report writing or essay, translation from Bengali into English, summary / precis writing
  • Part B, OMR MCQ (30 marks): prepositions and articles, correction of sentences, common phrases, synonyms & antonyms

Paper-II · 2 hours
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
100 marks

  • Matters of common experience, current events and problems with special reference to India and the World
  • Elementary knowledge of Indian history, Indian geography and the Constitution of India (OMR-based MCQ)

Stage 2
Interview
30 marks

Personal qualities such as intellectual ability and interest in current affairs.

Total: Paper-I (70) + Paper-II (100) + Interview (30) = 200 marks

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Every topic above, including the 20-mark Job Oriented Knowledge schemes, descriptive English formats and Tripura History & GK, is organised chapter by chapter in our 2026 PDF notes.

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Study Material

Complete PDF Notes for Extension Officer, Field Assistant & Junior Store Keeper

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Madhyamik-level posts

Field Assistant + Junior Store Keeper 2026 – Complete PDF Notes

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  • Field Assistant syllabus: Paper-I and Paper-II
  • Junior Store Keeper syllabus: Paper-I (descriptive English & grammar) and Paper-II
  • GK & current affairs with focus on India and Tripura
  • Tripura History & GK
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Tripura-focused GK and history for Paper-II and the Extension Officer GK section.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the online application dates and official website for Tripura Industries & Commerce Recruitment 2026?

The online application portal is open from 04-11-2026 to 04-12-2026 (up to 5:30 PM) on recruitment.industriestripura.in. You must first complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to get a Registration ID, then apply for the post.

How many vacancies are there for Extension Officer, Field Assistant and Junior Store Keeper?

A total of 48 Group-C (Non-Gazetted) vacancies: 06 for Extension Officer (Industry), 38 for Field Assistant and 04 for Junior Store Keeper. The authority may increase or decrease the number of vacancies.

Can a graduate apply for all three posts?

Yes, if you meet each post’s requirements on the closing date (04-12-2026). A graduate already holds the Madhyamik qualification needed for Field Assistant. For Junior Store Keeper you also need computer knowledge and a typing speed of at least 30 words per minute in English. The application fee is ₹300 per application.

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

For Extension Officer (Industry), one-fourth (0.25) of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the 85-mark MCQ paper. For Field Assistant and Junior Store Keeper, the official notification and syllabus do not mention negative marking.

Do I need to upload mark sheets, PRTC or caste certificate while applying online?

No. As per Point 05(b) of the notification, you upload only a scanned passport-size coloured photograph and a scanned full signature in JPG format (each between 4 KB and 100 KB). All certificates (PRTC, age proof, mark sheets, SC/ST/PH certificate, NOC) are verified after the written exam result.

Is PRTC mandatory?

Yes. Applications are invited from Indian nationals with permanent residence in Tripura, and the Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) is required at document verification.

Why does the notification mention “Syllabus of the post of Field Assistant” under Junior Store Keeper?

In Point 03 of the advertisement, the file number cited (F.No. DI/ESTT/1-2/2003 dated 18-03-2026) belongs to the Junior Store Keeper recruitment rules, though the text repeats the words “post of Field Assistant”. The official syllabus attachment gives a separate exam scheme for Junior Store Keeper, with descriptive English in Paper-I and Constitution of India in Paper-II.

When will the exam date and admit card be announced?

As per Point 04(e) of the notification dated 30 October 2026, the date, time and venue of the written exam will be notified later on recruitment.industriestripura.in.

Which study notes package should I buy?

If you are applying only for Field Assistant and/or Junior Store Keeper, choose the FA + JSK Notes for ₹299. If you are a graduate also applying for Extension Officer (Industry), choose the All 3 Posts Notes for ₹349.

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