TPSC Combined Grade–II Exam
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) conducts the Combined Grade II Exam to recruit eligible candidates into state administrative services, including TCS, TPS, and allied cadres. The selection process involves Preliminary, Main (written), and Interview stages. Aspirants should be updated on the 2025 exam date, detailed syllabus, marking pattern, eligibility criteria, and state-focused content. Optimal preparation requires reference books, structured notes, and consistent practice with past-year papers specific to Tripura.
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Guide
- Register on OTPR Portal: Sign up at tpsc.tripura.gov.in to receive User ID.
- Login & Fill Form: Use credentials to access “Online Recruitment Application”.
- Choose Exam Centres: Options include Agartala, Dharmanagar, Kailasahar, etc.
- Select Posts: Choose Combined Grade–II as per preference.
- Upload Documents: Photo, signature, degree, caste/domicile/PwD certificate.
- Pay Fees: Debit/Credit Card, Net-banking or UPI.
- Submit & Print: Verify entries, submit, and download confirmation receipt.
Key Reference Books
General Studies
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth – Constitutional provisions, Panchayati Raj, Centre–State relations.
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong – River systems, climate, and Tripura-specific terrain.
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh – Recent economic trends, Tripura budget data.
- History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra – Emphasis on North‑East tribal movements.
- Lucent General Science & Technology – Basics and recent developments.
Tripura-Specific Materials
- Tripura State Board Textbooks (X/XII) – Geography, History, Civics.
- Tripura Yearbook (TPSC Publications) – Government schemes, stats, administrative changes.
- Annual Gazette Notifications – Legal amendments, policy shifts.
- TPSC Solved Papers (MYSTUDY247) – 2010–2024 Combined exam solutions and analysis.
Current Affairs & Practice
- Manorama Yearbook – NE India section and national updates.
- Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly) – MCQs and editorials.
- MYSTUDY247 Monthly CA PDF – Tripura govt announcements, budget highlights.
Preparation Strategies & Tips
- Map Syllabus: Cross-check every topic with the official TPSC Combined syllabus.
- Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ Combined exam papers under timed conditions.
- State-Centric Focus: Highlight Tripura data, ministerial roles, schemes (e.g., Sagar, Saharsh).
- Structured Notes: Use Cornell layouts, mind maps, flowcharts for processes and Dept. structures.
- Peer Interaction: Join Tripura aspirants’ groups to discuss current affairs and exam strategies.
- Revision Schedule: Weekly reviews, with priority to Tripura-specific info ahead of exams.
Important for Exams
- Answer Writing: Include crisp intros, concrete Tripura examples, and structured conclusions.
- Time Management: Practice sectional timing for Prelims (MCQ) and Mains (descriptive).
- Revision Graph: Maintain a revision tracker investing more on weak areas (Tripura Governance, Budget figures).
