Exam Pattern Salary Eligibility Syllabus and Selection Process of Tripura Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam

The Tripura Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (TCS CCE) is conducted by the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) for recruitment to various posts in the Tripura Civil Services. Here’s a detailed guide on the exam pattern, salary, eligibility, syllabus and selection process of TCS CCE:

Exam Pattern: TCS CCE is conducted in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: The preliminary exam consists of two papers – Paper I and Paper II. Both papers are objective-type and carry 200 marks each. Paper I covers general studies, while Paper II covers aptitude tests.

2. Main Examination: Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the main examination. The main exam consists of six papers, out of which four are compulsory and two are optional. The four compulsory papers are General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies-III and English. Each paper carries 250 marks. The optional papers carry 250 marks each.

3. Personality Test: Candidates who clear the main exam are called for a personality test, which carries 100 marks.

Salary: The salary of candidates who clear TCS CCE varies according to the post they are recruited for. The basic pay for the post of Tripura Civil Service Grade-II is Rs. 15,600-39,100/- with grade pay of Rs. 5,400/-. For Tripura Police Service Grade-II, it is Rs. 9,570-30,000/- with grade pay of Rs. 4,800/-.

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for TCS CCE are as follows:

1. Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

2. Age: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 01.01.2022.

3. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Syllabus: The syllabus for TCS CCE is as follows:

1. Preliminary Examination: Paper I covers topics like Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Indian History, Geography and Current Events. Paper II covers topics like Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation and General Mental Ability.

2. Main Examination: The syllabus for General Studies-I covers Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian History, Geography, Current Affairs and Environment. General Studies-II covers Science and Technology, Environment, Disaster Management and Ethics. General Studies-III covers Governance, Public Policy, Social Justice, International Relations and Indian Constitution. The syllabus for English covers Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension and Grammar. The optional papers cover subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Law, Commerce and Accountancy, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Engineering.

Selection Process: The selection process for TCS CCE is as follows:

1. Preliminary Examination: Candidates who clear the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the main examination.

2. Main Examination: Candidates who clear the main exam are called for a personality test.

3. Personality Test: Candidates who clear the personality test are recommended for appointment based on their performance in the main examination and personality test.

In conclusion, TCS CCE is a highly competitive examination and candidates need to prepare thoroughly to crack it. A good understanding of the syllabus, coupled with consistent and dedicated preparation, can help candidates clear the exam and secure a prestigious position in the Tripura Civil Services.