TPSC JE Recruitment 2023

For detailed classification of the PH category, Ex-Service Men & Women Reservation to the post of Junior Engineer, TES, Grade-V(A) & Grade-V(B) under the Public Works Department, Govt. of Tripura, please visit http:/tpsc.tripura.gov.in

Educational Qualification: Junior Engineer, Grade-V (A) Degree

A candidate must have at least a Degree in an appropriate branch of engineering from a recognized University or its equivalent academic qualification.

• Candidates who have obtained a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering are to be considered as equivalent to Electrical Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering are to be considered equivalent to Civil Engineering and Production Engineering is to be considered equivalent to Mechanical Engineering. It is applicable for the instant recruitment of graduate engineers only.
• Candidates who have obtained a degree in Construction Technology and Management are to be considered equivalent to the Civil Engineering branch.

Educational Qualification: Junior Engineer, Grade-V (B), Diploma

A candidate must have a Diploma in an appropriate branch of engineering or its equivalent academic qualification from a recognized institution.

To apply for the aforementioned posts [TES-V(A) & TES-V(B)], the applicant must have a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC). This is in pursuance of the GA (P&T) Department Notification dated 07-07-2023.

Age must not be less than 18 years and more than 40 years as of 24-08-2023 for both above-mentioned posts. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years in the case of ST/SC/ PH candidates and Government servants. Provided that Govt. Employees belonging to ST/SC/ PH category shall not get this relaxation over and above the general relaxation of 5 (five) years available to them.

Selection Procedure:

The selection procedure will be governed as per No.F.6(14)-PWD(E)-2022/13642-91 dated 27-10-2022 and these Rules may be called “Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 2022.

The last date for submission of online applications is 24-08-2023. (up to 5.30 PM). The applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.

Selection Process:

(a) The examination shall have the following three parts namely:

i) Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type) carrying 100 marks. The Preliminary Examination is meant to serve as a screening test only for the purpose of selecting candidates for the Main Examination. The marks obtained in this examination by the candidates will not be considered for final selection. A limited number of candidates, a maximum 05(five) times of the total posts (category-wise) will be selected merit-wise on the basis of the result of the Preliminary Examination, subject to securing minimum qualifying marks (40% for UR & 30% for reserved category candidates). Only those candidates who are declared qualified at the Preliminary Examination will be eligible for admission to the Main Examination.

ii) Main (written) Examination carrying 500 marks. The minimum cut-off marks to qualify for the interview cum Personality test in the main Examination is 40% in aggregate for UR & 30% in aggregate for Reserved Category Candidates. The selected candidates on the basis of the results of the Main (Written) Examination will be allowed to appear in the Interview Cum Personality Test.

iii) An Interview-cum-Personality Test carrying 50 marks.

Written Part of the Examination:

Preliminary Examination: The preliminary examination will consist of only one paper, viz a paper on “General Studies and Engineering Aptitude”. The paper will be of the Objective Type consisting of 100 Multiple-Choice questions. The paper will carry 100 Marks and be of 2 (two) hours duration.

The paper will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge:

1. English Composition – 10 marks
2. General Knowledge & Current Events of Local, National & International Importance – 10 marks.
3. Engineering Aptitude (in a related branch) -80 marks

Total – 100 marks

Note: Negative marking will be as per TPSC norms.

Main Examination:

Compulsory

a) General Studies: 100 marks – 1-hour duration
Optional (Any two of the following papers in the appropriate branch of engineering): 200 marks in each paper- 3 hours’ duration

1. Civil Engineering Paper-1
2. Civil Engineering Paper-II
3. Mechanical Engineering Paper-I
4. Mechanical Engineering paper-II
5. Electrical Engineering Paper-I
6. Electrical Engineering Paper-II

(i). As shown in the above table, General Studies is compulsory for candidates of all Grades of the Service i.e. Grade-1V, Grade-V(A), and Grade-V(B) and their respective equivalent posts in other departments. Civil Engineering papers are compulsory for candidates who apply for posts in the Civil Engineering Branch, Mechanical Engineering papers are compulsory for candidates who apply for posts in the Mechanical Engineering Branch, and Electrical Engineering papers are compulsory for candidates who apply for posts in the Electrical Engineering Branch. Similar restrictions shall apply to all similar ranking posts.

(ii). A Detailed syllabus and group-wise break up of marks for each of the above-mentioned subjects/papers for Grade-1V, Grade-V(A), and Grade-V(B) and respective equivalent posts in other departments have been
given in Schedule-I, Schedule-II & Schedule-III, Schedule-I, Schedule-II & Schedule-IV, and Schedule-I, Schedule-II & Schedule-V respectively to these Rules.

(iii). Qualifying marks for the unreserved category shall be at least 40% in aggregate, and those for the reserve category shall be at least 30% in aggregate.

(iv). In exceptional circumstances categories, the Commission, at its discretion, shall fix the minimum qualifying marks for a paper and the minimum qualifying aggregate marks for all the papers otherwise; Provided that in case a candidate fails to secure the qualifying marks, so fixed in any paper, compulsory or optional, marks in that paper shall not be considered for calculating the aggregate.

(v). Questions in all the papers shall be answered only in English and in no other language.

Interview cum personality test

i) The commission shall conduct an Interview-cum personality test of those candidates, who have obtained qualifying marks in the Main (written part) of the examination. The pattern of the Interview-cum- personality test shall be decided by the Commission in accordance with the requirements of the service and the post for which the examination is conducted.

ii) The interview cum personality ‘test shall be used to assess the personal qualities of a candidate, e.g., his intellectual ability, social traits, interest in current affairs, critical power of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, ability for leadership, moral integrity, etc.

ii) In no case shall a candidate be called for an interview cum personality test unless he/she appears in all the papers of the Main examination.
The ratio for calling Candidates for the Interview -Cum-Personality Test provided that he/she secured the minimum cut-off marks in the main exam:

Final Selection and Validity of the Select List

1. Final selection shall be made in order of merit on the basis of the marks obtained by a candidate in aggregate in the Main (written) examination and the marks obtained by him/her in the interview and personality test and following other norms of the TPSC in this regard. If a candidate remains absent in the interview and Personality Test his/her candidature will not be considered for final selection.
2. The Select List recommended by the Commission shall remain valid for a period of 6 months from the date of recommendation, and in no case for more than a period of one year if so extended by the Government in consultation with the Commission.
   The same procedure is to be followed for preparing waiting Lists if there are any. Further, provided that, in the list of recommendations, the merit position of candidates securing equal marks in aggregate and also of the same age will be decided on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the minimum educational qualification prescribed in the Recruitment Rules/ Service Rules.
3. The Ranks of the candidates are not prepared for the candidates beyond the recommendation.
   list & waitlist (if there are any). For a detailed syllabus & scheme of examination, please visit http:/tpsc.tripura.gov.in

Other Important information:

1. Online Application Portal:
(a) Candidates will have to submit their application through Online Application Portal only. The Commission will not entertain any hard-copy applications. Before submission of an online application, read carefully the necessary instructions regarding filling up of online application.

(b) Online Application Portal will be available on the Commission’s website from 25-07-2023 to 24-08-2023 (5.30 PM). Before applying for the post, an applicant shall register. his/her bio-data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s Website viz. https://tpsconline.in or through the link provided at https://tpsc.tripura.gov.in. Once the applicant registers his/her particulars, a User ID is generated and sent to his/her registered mobile number and email ID. Applicants need to apply for the post using the OTPR User ID through the Commission’s website.

(c) Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications. However, if due to unavoidable circumstances, any applicant submits multiple applications then he/she must ensure that the application with the latest Receipt Number is complete in all respects.

(d) In the case of multiple applications, the application with the latest Receipt Number shall only be entertained by the Commission, and the fee paid against one Receipt Number shall not be adjusted against any other Receipt Number.

2. (a) Candidates are not required to upload/submit with their respective applications any certificate in support of their claims regarding Age, Educational Qualifications, Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes, etc.

(b) Applicants must be in possession of the prescribed minimum qualification(s) for the post on the closing date for submission of applications as mentioned in the advertisement. Their admission at all the stages of the examination for which they are admitted will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The Mere issue of an admission certificate to the candidate will not imply that his/her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission. After the publication of the result of the Preliminary Examination, successful candidates will be asked to submit self-attested copies of the relevant documents to the Reception Counter of TPSC or online within a specified time, failing which their candidature will be summarily rejected. On scrutiny of documents, if a candidate is found ineligible as per the terms and conditions of the advertisement (including prescribed recruitment fees) his/her candidature will be rejected. If employed, must apply through the proper channels or attach a “ No Objection Certificate” from his /her employer. If the application is not routed through the proper channel, on the day of the interview candidates will have to submit a ‘no objection’ certificate’ failing which his/her candidature will not be considered for the preparation of the final merit list. In that no-objection certificate, it is to be clearly mentioned that your employer has’ No objection’ if you are considered for recruitment to the post for which you have applied.

(3) Rate of Recruitment Fees:

(a) i) Group-B Gazetted Posts:- Rs. 350/-(Rupees three hundred and fifty) for General Candidates and Rs.250/-(Rupees two hundred & fifty) only for ST/SC/ BPL card holders/ Physically Handicapped Candidates.
ii) Group-C non-Gazetted Posts: – Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred) only for General Candidates and Rs.150/-(Rupees one hundred & fifty) only for ST/SC/ BPL card holders/ Physically Handicapped Candidates.
(b) If a candidate submits an incomplete application in respect of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement and without paying the requisite recruitment fee, his/her candidature will be rejected.
(¢) The recruitment fee so deposited is non-refundable.
(4) The Decision of the Commission as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate at any stage of the selection process shall be final.
(5) The Assessment and evaluation of the answer scripts done by the Commission shall be final and shall not be open to scrutiny by any external authority.

(6) The Examination venue shall be closed 10 minutes before the Scheduled Commencement of the Examination. No candidate shall be allowed entry into the examination venue after the closure of the entry. No functionary has any direction in this regard.

(7) A Preliminary examination is likely to be held on 7th October 2023. Candidates are instructed to visit the Commission’s website from time to time for information regarding the steps of the recruitment process.

(8) Mobile Phones/Electronic Gadgets etc. are banned on the Campus of the Examination Premises/Interview Premises. Any Phone/Electronic Gadget found in possession of any candidate in the Examination Premises/Interview premises shall be confiscated forthwith, and he/she may be debarred from appearing at the Examination/Interview and also for the Examination(S)/ Interview to be conducted by the Commission in future examinations or interviews conducted by the Commission. Violation of such instruction will be dealt with as per Law.

(9) Entry into the Examination hall/Interview Premises with a Jacket, Coat, Pullover & this type of garment will not be allowed.

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