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Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha addressed growing tension over state hiring on September 17. He insists the government is juggling new recruitment against the needs of current staff and retirees. Financial limits dictate the pace. The state must pay Dearness Allowance to employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners while hunting for fresh talent.
Saha rejected claims that vacancies sit empty due to government negligence. He noted the state has already generated 21,000 to 22,000 jobs, with a major portion landing in the education sector. New hires arrive through regular, contractual, and outsourced channels.
TET aspirants remain restless. The Chief Minister urged them to stop protesting and wait for available openings. He remains firm on the path forward. "I have instructed my department. TET aspirants should stay away from unnecessary activities. We are keeping a close watch on the matter, and they will get opportunities. It is not that they will get jobs only by launching movements," Saha said.
The administration relies heavily on public sector work. Saha asked job seekers to recognize the state's tight budget before hitting the streets. He maintains that despite these pressures, the gap in compensation remains small. The government will continue to protect existing interests while building new roles as cash flow allows.
Updated at 18th September 2026 at 2:04am
TET qualified candidates have turned up the heat, issuing a one-week deadline for the government to finalize their appointments. The group announced they will march toward the Chief Minister's residence on September 24 if their demands remain unmet. These aspirants claim they have spent over a year waiting for action and accuse the administration of dodging their attempts to meet for talks.
The group reports that 1,856 candidates cleared the exam out of roughly 40,000 who sat for it. They allege the Teachers Recruitment Board of Tripura is stalling the process by forcing simple disputes into the courts instead of using its own authority to settle them. According to the aspirants, the board has lost legal battles regarding contested test questions and degree eligibility, further bottlenecking the hiring pipeline.
Saha defended his stance by noting that the state must ensure all hires are legally sound to prevent future challenges. He maintained that appointments follow eligibility standards rather than the pressure of street demonstrations.
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