SOFED TA and MTS Recruitment 2026

About This Job

SOFED Tripura is recruiting 29 Technical Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff posts for Census 2027 support work in Tripura. If you are a permanent resident of Tripura and have the required computer qualification or 12th pass qualification, you can apply online. The last date is 7 May 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Monthly contract pay is Rs. 20,178 for Technical Assistant and Rs. 12,843 for MTS.

SOFED TA and MTS Recruitment 2026 - 29 Posts

Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SOFED), Tripura has released Recruitment Notification No. 01/2026-27 for outsourced posts on a purely contract basis for 11 months. The posts are linked to Census 2027 work under the District Magistrate & Collector offices in South Tripura and Unakoti Tripura, and the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Government of Tripura. Only Tripura permanent residents should apply because the notification mentions All Tripura Service Liabilities.

Vacancy Breakdown

Combined category breakup:

• Technical Assistant: UR 13, ST 8, SC 4; women reservation is mentioned within several TA category counts.
• Multi-Tasking Staff: UR 3 and ST 1.
• Total: UR 16, ST 9, SC 4, making 29 posts.

Who Can Apply?

Technical Assistant (TA)

• Qualification: Graduate in Computer Science, Information Technology, B.Sc with Diploma in Computer Application, or graduation in any discipline with a minimum 1-year Diploma in Computer Application, depending on the department.
• Experience preference: Web-based application handling, data entry, GIS/mapping tools and good communication skills are preferred.
• Extra preference for some TA posts: Ability to support training and technical troubleshooting is mentioned for Unakoti and Directorate of Economics & Statistics posts.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

• Qualification: Minimum Class 12 pass.
• Computer knowledge: Basic operation of MS Office, email, printing and scanning is required.
• Work skill preference: Clerical support, record keeping and logistics support are important. Prior experience in government or large-scale survey work may get preference for some posts.

Domicile Requirement

• Tripura residence: The notification is for candidates permanently residing in Tripura.
• Service liability: The posts carry All Tripura Service Liabilities.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years for both Technical Assistant and MTS posts.
• Age relaxation: ST, SC and PH candidates get relaxation as per Government norms.
• Minimum age: The notification does not mention a separate minimum age.

Salary

• Technical Assistant: monthly contract pay of Rs. 20,178.
• Multi-Tasking Staff: monthly contract pay of Rs. 12,843.
• Contract period: appointment is for 11 months and may be extended based on performance and departmental requirement.

Application Fee

• Application Processing Fee: Rs. 200.
• Payment mode: pay through the online Payment Gateway.
• Important: keep a copy of the application and fee receipt because the receipt will be treated as the admit document for the written exam or interview.

Selection Process

1. Application Scrutiny: SOFED checks whether your online application, fee payment and documents match the post requirements.
2. Document Verification: Original documents may be verified on a date shared later by SOFED.
3. Written Examination or Interview: Selection will be through written examination/interview on a merit basis as per SOFED norms.
4. Final Appointment: Selected candidates sign an agreement and join on an 11-month contract.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SOFED website at sofed.tripura.gov.in during the application window.
2. Select the relevant post for Technical Assistant or Multi-Tasking Staff under Recruitment Notification No. 01/2026-27.
3. Fill the online application with correct qualification, experience, category and contact details.
4. Pay the Rs. 200 fee through the online Payment Gateway.
5. Submit before 5:30 PM on 7 May 2026. Physical or postal applications are not accepted.
6. Keep copies of the submitted application and payment receipt for the next selection stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 April 2026
• Application Start: 30 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 7 May 2026 up to 5:30 PM
• Written Exam/Interview Date: To be announced
• Document Verification Date: To be announced

• Handle web-based application, data entry and Census 2027 support work as assigned.
• Keep office records, registers, documents and digital files updated.
• Work with MS Office, email, printing, scanning and basic computer operations.
• Follow instructions from the assigned department, agency or PSU under Tripura service liability.
• Assist with GIS/mapping tools, training support or technical troubleshooting for TA posts.
• Manage clerical tasks, record keeping and logistics support for MTS posts.
• Prepare reports, data sheets and support documents when required by the department.