Thousands of recruitment aspirants of different ethnicities, castes and religions in Tripura will have to wait longer to appear for two Health and Family Welfare Department examinations as the Tripura Public Service Commission has deferred the September 6 tests for Food Safety Officer and Medical Officer (Dental) posts.
Key Takeaways:
- TPSC has postponed the September 6 written exams for Food Safety Officer and Medical Officer (Dental) posts.
- The Commission cited “unavoidable circumstances” behind the deferment.
- Candidates must check the official TPSC website for the revised examination schedule.
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has postponed two written recruitment examinations scheduled for September 6, 2026. The decision affects candidates applying for Food Safety Officer and Medical Officer (Dental) posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department.
The announcement came on Saturday, September 5. It follows a road blockade in different parts of Tripura that has disrupted normal movement and caused public inconvenience.
Two Recruitment Exams Deferred
According to a TPSC notification issued on September 5, the Commission has deferred the written examination for the post of Food Safety Officer, Group-B Gazetted.
The examination relates to Advertisement No. 23/2025, dated July 24, 2025.
The Commission has also postponed the written examination for Medical Officer (Dental), Grade-IV of TDS, Group-A Gazetted. The recruitment process relates to Advertisement No. 26/2025, dated August 28, 2025.
Both examinations were scheduled for September 6.
TPSC Cites Unavoidable Circumstances
The Commission said the examinations have been deferred due to “unavoidable circumstances”. The notification did not provide further details about the circumstances.
The development comes as a road blockade continues to affect movement in the state. The disruption has raised concerns over transportation and access to examination centres.
For candidates, the postponement means uncertainty over the next examination date.
Revised Schedule to Be Announced
TPSC Secretary S Mog, IAS, issued the notification on behalf of the Commission.
TPSC said it will publish a revised detailed programme for both written examinations on its official website. Candidates have been advised to regularly check the Commission’s portal for updates.
The Commission has not announced a fresh examination date yet.
Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial dates or social media posts. They should follow only the official TPSC notification for the revised schedule.
What Candidates Need to Know
The postponement does not indicate cancellation of either recruitment examination. Both recruitment processes remain subject to the revised schedule announced by TPSC.
Candidates should continue their preparation while waiting for the new date. They should also keep their examination-related documents ready and monitor official announcements.
The next schedule will determine when the written examinations for the two Health and Family Welfare Department posts will be conducted.
