Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) is recruiting for 172 Specialist Medical Officer positions. These are regular positions. The vacancies are for various specialties including Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine, Biochemistry, Anaesthesiology, Radiation Oncology, Transfusion Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Microbiology, Physiology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Psychiatry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatric, and Ophthalmology. The recruitment notification was released on 11/01/2025. The job location is Agartala, Tripura. The application process starts on 10/01/2025 and ends on 04/02/2025. Only permanent residents of Tripura can apply for these posts.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) |
| Post Name | Specialist Medical Officer |
| Advt No. | 02/2025 |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 172 |
| Salary | Level-14 & 15 |
| Applicant Eligible From | Permanent Resident of Tripura |
| Job Location | Tripura |
| Category | Medical |
Post Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Combined category wise post details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopaedics | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 02, Total: 06 |
| 2 | General Medicine | UR: 09 (03 posts reserved for women), SC: 03 (01 post reserved for women), ST: 06 (02 posts reserved for women), Total: 18 |
| 3 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) | UR: 02, SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 04 |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 02, Total: 06 |
| 5 | Biochemistry | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 (Including 01 PH post) |
| 6 | Anaesthesiology | UR: 08 (02 posts reserved for women), SC: 03 (01 post reserved for women), ST: 05 (02 posts reserved for women), Total: 16 |
| 7 | Radiation Oncology | UR: 01, SC: Nil, ST: 01, Total: 02 |
| 8 | Transfusion Medicine (IHBT) | UR: 02, SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 04 |
| 9 | Respiratory Medicine | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 |
| 10 | Microbiology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 (Including 01 PH post) |
| 11 | Physiology | UR: 02, SC: Nil, ST: 01, Total: 03 |
| 12 | Pathology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 02, Total: 06 |
| 13 | Nuclear Medicine | UR: 01, SC: Nil, ST: 01, Total: 02 |
| 14 | Radio-Diagnosis | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 02, Total: 06 |
| 15 | Community Medicine | UR: 04 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 03 (01 post reserved for women), Total: 08 (Including 01 PH post) |
| 16 | Dermatology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 |
| 17 | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 02, Total: 06 |
| 18 | Psychiatry | UR: 02, SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 04 |
| 19 | Anatomy | UR: 02, SC: Nil, ST: 01, Total: 03 |
| 20 | Pharmacology | UR: 02, SC: Nil, ST: 01, Total: 03 |
| 21 | General Surgery | UR: 05 (02 posts reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 03 (01 post reserved for women), Total: 09 |
| 22 | Otorhinolaryngology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 |
| 23 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | UR: 09 (03 posts reserved for women), SC: 03 (01 post reserved for women), ST: 06 (02 posts reserved for women), Total: 18 |
| 24 | Paediatric | UR: 09 (03 posts reserved for women), SC: 03 (01 post reserved for women), ST: 06 (02 posts reserved for women), Total: 18 |
| 25 | Ophthalmology | UR: 03 (01 post reserved for women), SC: 01, ST: 01, Total: 05 |
| Total | UR: 91, SC: 28, ST: 53, Total: 172 | |
Age Eligibility
The age limit for the post of Specialist Medical Officer is 18 to 40 years as of 04/02/2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules. Relaxable by 5 (five) years in case of SC/ST/PH/PWD candidates and Government servants candidates However, the SC/ST/Govt. Servant will not get the further relaxation of 5(five) years over and above relaxation of 5(five) years which they are already entitled to get as SC/ST candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/PH/PWD | 5 years |
| Government Servants | 5 years |
Exam Fee
| General | Rs. 400 |
| ST/SC/BPL/Physically Handicapped | Rs. 350 |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
| Specialist Medical Officer |
Post Graduate Degree/DNB/Post Graduate Diploma in any specialty recognized by NMC for not less than 2 years.
Permanent Registration Certificate of any State Medical Council/ NMC. Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC). Desireable: Knowledge in Bengali or Kok-borok |
Selection Process
| Steps | Selection Process | |
| 1 | Screening by API Score | 85 marks of API Score |
| Interview/ Viva | 15 marks | |
| 2 | Assessment of Domain Knowledge in professional field, Technical knowledge, Practical experience, Interpersonal skill, Presence of Mind & Attitude, IQ etc. (15 marks) | |
| 3 | Final selection will be made in order of merit on the basis of the marks obtained by a candidate (API Score) and by adding the marks obtained in the Interview process (out of 15 marks). | |
How to Apply
- Candidates will have to submit application through Online Application Portal only.
- Online Application Portal will be available on Commissions website from 10/01/2025 to 04/02/2025 (up to 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 Commissions Website viz. tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
- Once applicant registers his/her particulars, a User ID is generated and sent to his/her registered mobile number / email ID.
- Applicants need to apply for the post using the OTPR User ID through the Commissions website.
- In case of multiple applications, the application with latest Receipt Number shall only be entertained by the Commission and fee paid against one Receive Number shall not be adjusted against any other Receipt Number.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 10/01/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 04/02/2025 |
| Last Date for Document Submission | 17/02/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for TPSC Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply is 04/02/2025. -
What is the educational qualification required for Specialist Medical Officer?
Post Graduate Degree/DNB/Post Graduate Diploma in any specialty recognized by NMC for not less than 2 years. Permanent Registration Certificate of any State Medical Council/ NMC. -
What is the age limit for the TPSC Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2025?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 04/02/2025. -
How many vacancies are there in TPSC Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 172 vacancies.