TPSC Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Big Opportunity for Aspirants

The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) conducts recruitment for various government posts in the state. Among them, the Sub Inspector (SI) in Tripura Police is one of the most prestigious and competitive positions.

In 2026, TPSC is expected to release a new recruitment notification for 218 Sub Inspector vacancies. Thousands of candidates from across Tripura will apply for these posts.

Being a Sub Inspector means taking responsibility for maintaining law and order, leading police operations, and ensuring public safety.

📊 TPSC SI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements.

📚 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

✔ Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

Graduates from any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce) are generally eligible.

🎂 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation

• Other categories: As per government rules.

🏃 Physical Standards for TPSC Sub Inspector

Physical fitness is very important for police recruitment.

For Male Candidates

Height:

• ST Candidates: 168 cm

• Others: 170 cm

Chest:

• Normal: 79 cm

• Expanded: 84 cm

For Female Candidates

Height:

• ST Candidates: 158 cm

• Others: 160 cm

Chest measurement usually does not apply to female candidates.

🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates must pass the physical efficiency test to qualify for the next stage.

Male Candidates

• 1600 meter run

• Long jump

• High jump

Female Candidates

• 800 meter run

• Long jump

Candidates who fail in physical tests will not be eligible for the written exam.

📝 TPSC Sub Inspector Written Exam Pattern

The written exam is one of the most important stages of selection.

Subjects Included

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

2. English Language

3. Reasoning Ability

4. Mathematics

5. Tripura State General Knowledge

Exam Type

• Objective Type Questions (MCQ), descriptive type questions

• Two Papers will be conducted based on the notification.

📚 Important Topics for Preparation

Here are some key areas candidates should focus on.

📘 General Knowledge

• Indian History

• Indian Constitution

• Geography of India

• Tripura State History & Culture

📙 Current Affairs

• National news

• International events

• Government schemes

• Sports and awards

📗 Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding

• Series

• Analogies

• Puzzles

📕 Mathematics

• Percentage

• Ratio and Proportion

• Time and Work

• Profit and Loss

• Simplification

🗣️ Interview / Personality Test

Candidates who pass the written exam are called for Interview or Viva Voce.

During the interview, the panel evaluates:

• Personality

• Confidence

• Communication skills

• General awareness

• Decision-making ability

Interview marks play an important role in the final selection.

📋 Selection Process

The TPSC Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 selection process generally includes the following stages:

1️⃣ Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3️⃣ Written Examination
4️⃣ Interview / Personality Test
5️⃣ Final Merit List

Candidates must clear each stage to move forward.