The State Government of Tripura recently announced the release of merit lists for five major recruitment examinations, offering hope to job aspirants across the state. However, concerns have been raised regarding the widening gap between the number of government employees retiring annually and the pace of fresh recruitments.
The merit lists released include the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) -I, TET-II, and the Physical Education Teacher exam conducted by the Teachers’ Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT). Additionally, the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) declared merit lists for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical categories.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha congratulated the successful candidates and emphasized the importance of these recruitments in strengthening key departments and enhancing public service delivery. However, data from previous years indicate a growing imbalance in the government workforce. With more than 3,500 to 4,500 state government employees retiring annually and only about 2,000 to 2,500 new recruits each year, there is a significant gap that needs to be addressed.
This shortfall has raised concerns among job seekers and policy observers, who fear that it could lead to manpower shortages in crucial sectors like education, health, engineering services, police, and civil administration. Youth organizations have called on the state government to expedite the recruitment process, fill up backlog vacancies, and launch new employment drives to utilize the potential of qualified but unemployed youths in Tripura.
While the recently announced merit lists are a positive step, experts stress the importance of implementing a comprehensive recruitment policy that aligns new appointments with the rate of retirements. This will ensure continuity in governance and provide opportunities for the growing educated youth population in Tripura.
