The Council of Ministers of the Tripura Cabinet has approved recruitment for 552 vacant government posts across engineering, water resources and veterinary education sectors. It has also removed the mandatory PRTC requirement for government jobs, approved land for Commonwealth Games gold medallist Asmita Dey and cleared four new fire stations.
3 Key Takeaways
- 552 vacancies: Recruitment will cover 310 engineering posts, 185 Junior Pump Operator posts and 57 veterinary faculty positions.
- PRTC rule changed: Candidates will no longer need a PRTC but must show five years of continuous schooling in Tripura between Classes I and XII.
- Major Cabinet approvals: Asmita Dey will receive 2.5 gandas of land in Agartala, while four new fire stations will come up across the state.
Agartala August 12: The Tripura government has opened the way for recruitment to 552 vacant posts in several departments. The Cabinet approved the recruitment proposals at its latest meeting.
Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced the decisions at a press conference at the Secretariat.
The recruitment drive covers engineering, water resources and veterinary education. It includes both technical and academic positions.
The Cabinet has also made a significant change to the eligibility rules for government jobs. Candidates will no longer need a Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) to apply.
Instead, applicants must provide proof of five years of continuous schooling in Tripura between Classes I and XII.
310 Junior Engineer Posts Through TPSC
The largest share of the recruitment drive will cover the Tripura Engineering Service.
A total of 310 Junior Engineer posts will be filled through the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC).
The vacancies fall under Junior Engineer Grade V(A) and Grade V(B).
For Grade V(A), the government has approved:
| Engineering discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil | 169 |
| Mechanical | 8 |
| Electrical | 18 |
| Total | 195 |
Candidates applying for these posts must hold a B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline.
Another 115 vacancies are available under Grade V(B). These include 104 Civil, five Mechanical and six Electrical posts.
Candidates for Grade V(B) must hold a diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
The recruitment will be conducted through TPSC.
185 Junior Pump Operator Posts
The Water Resources Department will also recruit 185 Junior Pump Operators.
The posts fall under the Group-C category. The recruitment process will be conducted through the Joint Recruitment Board of Tripura (JRBT).
Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik examination. They must also have completed ITI training.
The recruitment is expected to provide a major opportunity for technically trained job seekers in the state.
57 Veterinary Faculty Posts Approved
The Cabinet has also cleared recruitment to 57 faculty posts at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.
The vacancies include:
- 17 Professor posts
- 20 Associate Professor posts
- 20 Assistant Professor posts
The recruitment will take place through TPSC.
This decision will help address faculty requirements at the state’s veterinary education institution.
PRTC No Longer Mandatory for Government Jobs
One of the most significant Cabinet decisions concerns the PRTC requirement.
The state government will no longer make PRTC mandatory for recruitment to government jobs in Tripura.
However, candidates must meet a new schooling-based eligibility condition.
They must provide proof of five years of continuous study at any school in Tripura between Class I and Class XII.
According to Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, the decision follows the Tripura High Court’s direction to reconsider the PRTC requirement.
The issue came before the High Court after a Delhi-based person challenged the mandatory PRTC provision for government employment in Tripura.
The new rule shifts the focus from a PRTC document to a candidate’s educational connection with the state.
Land for Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Asmita Dey
The Cabinet also approved a special decision for Tripura’s Commonwealth Games gold medallist Asmita Dey.
The state government will allot her 2.5 gandas of land in Agartala.
The government will also pay ₹33.50 lakh as the allotment premium. The approved amount is ₹33,50,239.
The decision recognises Dey’s achievement at the Commonwealth Games and provides her with state support.
Four New Fire Stations in Tripura
The Cabinet has also approved the establishment of four new fire stations.
They will come up at:
- Boxanagar
- Manubankul
- Garji
- Ganganagar
The new stations are expected to strengthen fire and emergency response services in these areas.
Higher Grants for Ex-Servicemen’s Families
Another Cabinet decision concerns welfare assistance for families of ex-servicemen.
The General Administration (Political) Department provides various grants to eligible families. The Cabinet has now decided to increase the financial assistance under these schemes.
The move is aimed at providing greater financial support to ex-servicemen’s families in Tripura.
Overall, the latest Cabinet decisions combine government recruitment, changes in job eligibility, welfare measures and public infrastructure expansion. The approval of 552 vacancies is likely to be the most significant employment-related decision, while the removal of mandatory PRTC marks a major change in the state’s government recruitment framework.
