Written merit stage
Written Examination
Two Higher Secondary (+2)-standard papers: English and General Knowledge & Current Affairs.
- 2 papers
- 200 marks
- 2 hours each
Syllabus-aligned guide Built for focused preparation
Tripura Secretariat Service recruitment
L.D. Asstt.-cum-Typist
Understand the TPSC written examination and computer type test for L.D. Asstt.-cum-Typist, Grade VI, with the complete published syllabus and a focused preparation plan.
Exam structure
Know the route before you practise.
Treat every paper and qualifying stage according to its notified role, format, and marks weight.
Computer skill stage
Type Test
Candidates qualifying the written stage are called for a computer type test. The published recruitment required accurate typing at 40 words per minute.
- 50 marks
- Computer typing
- 40 wpm
Detailed syllabus
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English syllabus
A two-hour paper combining conventional writing with OMR-based objective English.
Descriptive EnglishReport Writing or Essay, translation into English from Bengali, and Summary / Precis Writing.40 marks
Objective EnglishAppropriate prepositions and articles, correction of sentences, common phrases, synonyms, and antonyms.60 marks
GK & Current Affairs
A two-hour OMR-based objective paper testing general awareness at Higher Secondary (+2) standard.
General Knowledge & Current AffairsMatters of common experience and current events and problems, with special reference to India and the world, together with elementary knowledge of Indian History and Indian Geography.100 marks
Structured for readability
Use the expandable papers and topics to build a focused preparation plan.
Preparation approach
Turn the syllabus into repeatable practice.
Cover, practise, review errors, and repeat under the actual paper format.
01Build conventional English accuracy
Practise reports or essays, Bengali-to-English translation, and precis writing under a strict 40-mark time budget.
02Secure objective English marks
Revise grammar and usage systematically, then drill articles, prepositions, sentence correction, phrases, synonyms, and antonyms.
03Connect GK with current affairs
Cover Indian History and Geography alongside a daily current-affairs routine, using timed OMR practice to improve recall and decision speed.
04Type accurately every day
Build accuracy first and progress toward a repeatable 40 words per minute on a computer. Confirm the current type-test format and scoring from the applicable notice.
Common questions
Important points at a glance.
Concise answers to help organise your preparation.
The published 2021 recruitment used 200 marks from the Written Examination and 50 marks from the Type Test, for a 250-mark aggregate.
There are two papers carrying 100 marks each. Each paper has a duration of two hours.
English carries 40 marks for conventional writing and 60 marks for OMR-based objective questions.
Advertisement No. 05/2021 stated accurate computer typing at 40 words per minute as a qualification. The exact current type-test instructions must be checked in the applicable recruitment notice.
Not necessarily. This guide is based on the published 2021 TPSC advertisement; the latest official advertisement and any amendment are final for a current cycle.
L.D. Asstt. preparation