Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has written to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha seeking a comprehensive reform of Tripura’s government recruitment system, citing persistent delays, procedural inefficiencies, and the absence of a fixed annual hiring schedule across departments.

In his detailed communication, Barman raised concerns over what he described as slow and inconsistent recruitment practices under bodies such as the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) and the Joint Recruitment Board Tripura (JRBT). He alleged that several cabinet-approved recruitment processes for important posts—including those in civil services, police sub-inspector ranks, revenue and forest departments, teaching positions, and technical cadres—have either been delayed for long periods or not implemented in a timely manner.

Drawing comparisons with national recruitment agencies like UPSC, SSC, and IBPS, as well as states that follow structured hiring calendars, the MLA pointed out that most of these systems complete recruitment cycles within 6–10 months. In contrast, he claimed that Tripura’s recruitment process often stretches to two to three years or even longer, causing difficulties for job seekers and affecting the efficiency of public service delivery.

A key suggestion in his letter is the introduction of a single annual recruitment examination for Group A, B, and C posts. He proposed that TPSC could conduct a consolidated yearly test covering civil services and feeder-level posts across various departments, similar to the UPSC model and systems adopted in states such as Assam, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. He also advocated for reducing or removing interviews for most Group C and D posts, publishing waiting lists, and improving digital systems to speed up results and enhance transparency.

Barman further warned that prolonged recruitment delays are increasing frustration among educated unemployed youth and could lead to wider social and economic issues if not addressed. He urged the state government to ensure timely execution of cabinet-approved recruitment decisions and to enforce strict timelines for completing hiring processes.

The letter concludes with a request to the government to urgently reassess existing recruitment rules and introduce structural changes aimed at making the system faster, more transparent, and more efficient across all departments in Tripura.