- The Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Tripura (SWSE Tripura) has announced a recruitment drive for the post of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tripura.
- This is a single vacancy under advertisement number F.85(204)-SW/DC/2026/6264.
- The selected candidate will be appointed as a Secretary to the State Government with corresponding salary and allowances.
- The position is for a term of 3 years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, with a maximum of two terms.
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Active Listing
🎓 Graduate
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tripura
Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Government of Tripura
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Tripura (Agartala)
Apply Start
12 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Government of Tripura (SWSE Tripura) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Salary and allowances as admissible to a Secretary to the State Government. For retired Government Servants or employees of funded institutions/autonomous bodies, salary is reduced by the amount of pension and commuted portion of pension. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | At least 20 years of experience in Group 'A' level or equivalent post in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, or senior-level voluntary organizations dealing with disability or social development. |
| Application Fee | • Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Must be a Graduate from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualifications: Recognized Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Law, Management, Human Rights, Rehabilitation, or Education of Persons with Disabilities.
- Experience: At least 20 years of experience in a Group 'A' level or equivalent post in the Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies dealing with disability-related matters, or as a senior-level functionary in a registered State, National, or International voluntary organization working in the field of disability or social development.
- Special Knowledge: Must possess special knowledge or practical experience in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
- Age Limit: Must not have attained the age of 56 years as of January 1 of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications occurs.
- Desirable Qualifications: Recognized Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Law, Management, Human Rights, Rehabilitation, or Education of Persons with Disabilities.
- Experience: At least 20 years of experience in a Group 'A' level or equivalent post in the Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies dealing with disability-related matters, or as a senior-level functionary in a registered State, National, or International voluntary organization working in the field of disability or social development.
- Special Knowledge: Must possess special knowledge or practical experience in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
- Age Limit: Must not have attained the age of 56 years as of January 1 of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications occurs.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates by a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
- Recommendation of a panel of 3 suitable candidates by the committee to the State Government.
- Final selection and appointment by the State Government based on the committee’s recommendations.
- Recommendation of a panel of 3 suitable candidates by the committee to the State Government.
- Final selection and appointment by the State Government based on the committee’s recommendations.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of age proof certificates.
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification documents.
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates.
- Self-attested copies of other claims made in the application.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, department, or organization (if applicable).
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification documents.
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates.
- Self-attested copies of other claims made in the application.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, department, or organization (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tripura post?
The last date to apply is 5 November 2026 by 06:00 PM for email applications or during office hours for postal submissions.
Q.
What is the salary for the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tripura?
The salary and allowances are as admissible to a Secretary to the State Government. For retired Government Servants, salary is adjusted by pension amount.
Q.
Can retired government employees apply for this post?
Yes, retired Government Servants or employees of funded institutions/autonomous bodies can apply, subject to pension adjustment rules and the upper age limit of 65 years.
Q.
What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must not have attained the age of 56 years as of January 1 of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications occurs.
Q.
How is the selection of candidates carried out?
The appointment is made by the State Government based on the recommendation of a Search-cum-Selection Committee, which shortlists and recommends a panel of 3 suitable candidates.