The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC), Agartala, has released the written examination programme for two posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura: Food Safety Officer, Group-B (Gazetted) and Medical Officer (Dental), Grade-IV of TDS, Group-A (Gazetted). Both exams are scheduled on the same day, 6th September 2026 (Sunday), but at different times. This article covers the official exam date, timing, subject, venue list, roll number-wise centre allotment, and exam-day rules exactly as stated in the TPSC notices.
TPSC Exam Schedule 2026 – Quick Overview
TPSC Exam Schedule 2026 – Important Dates
- Food Safety Officer notification date: 24.07.2025
- Medical Officer (Dental) notification date: 28.08.2025
- Written exam date (both posts): 6th September 2026 (Sunday)
- Provisional Admission Certificate availability: at least 7 (seven) days before the exam, on the candidate’s Registration ID
- Provisional Answer Key release: within 1 (one) month of completion of the exam, on the TPSC website
TPSC Exam Schedule 2026 – Download Link
The TPSC Exam Schedule 2026 has been released for the Food Safety Officer (Group-B) and Medical Officer (Dental) Grade-IV (Group-A) recruitment examinations under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Tripura. Both written exams will be conducted on 6 September 2026 in Agartala, with provisional admission certificates available at least seven days before the examination through the candidate login portal.
Food Safety Officer – Exam Centre and Venue List (Agartala)
Candidates for the Food Safety Officer post will sit for the exam between 11:00 AM and 01:00 PM at one of the following Agartala venues, based on roll number:
Medical Officer (Dental) – Exam Venue
Candidates for the Medical Officer (Dental) post will sit for the exam between 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM at:
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Both exams follow the same rules as stated by TPSC:
- Each question has four alternative answers.
- For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate marks more than one answer to a question, it will be treated as a wrong answer and penalized accordingly, even if one of the marked answers is correct.
- If a question is left blank (unanswered), there is no penalty.
- Answers must be encoded on the OMR Answer Sheet using a black ball point pen only.
Facilities for Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour will be allowed to persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Candidates who need a scribe must inform the Commission at least 7 (seven) days prior to the exam, as per the conditions in Government of India Office Memorandum F.No.34-02/2015-DD-III dated 29th August 2018.
- If a candidate fails to submit this request at least 7 days in advance, the Commission will not be able to arrange a scribe.
How to Check Exam Venue/ Admission Certificate
The Provisional Admission Certificate for both exams will be available in the candidate’s Registration ID at least 7 (seven) days before the exam date.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
- Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned inside the Examination Premises/Interview Premises.
- Any phone or electronic gadget found with a candidate will be confiscated, and the candidate may be debarred from that exam/interview and future TPSC exams/interviews. Violation will be dealt with as per law.
- Entry into the exam hall with a face mask, jacket, coat, cap, muffler, scarf, pullover, or similar garments is not allowed (as specified for the Medical Officer (Dental) exam; the Food Safety Officer notice states the same restriction without bold emphasis).