TPSC Prelims (TPSC (Tripura Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies) — Free Online Mock Test
TPSC Preliminary exam practice (Tripura Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Tripura General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
TPSC Prelims exam at a glance
TPSC Prelims key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC). |
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| Official website | tpsc.tripura.gov.in — TPSC ↗ |
| Mode | OMR-based offline objective (pen-and-paper). |
| Frequency | Irregular — the combined exam is held when vacancies arise, with possible multi-year gaps. |
| Scoring & marking | The TPSC exam for Tripura Civil Service Grade-II (TCS) and Tripura Police Service Grade-II (TPS) runs Prelims → Mains → interview. The Prelims is a single objective General Studies paper of 200 marks in 2.5 hours, set at graduate level with a North-East / Tripura component, and carries 1/4 negative marking. The Prelims is a screening stage — its marks are not counted in the final merit. |
| Score validity | Used to shortlist for the Mains of the same cycle. |
| Language | English (with Tripura/North-East GK content). |
Who is eligible for TPSC Prelims?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university; age limits with category relaxations and Tripura domicile rules.
Last verified August 2026 against TPSC — scheme of preliminary examination (TCS/TPS Gr-II). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
TPSC Prelims section breakdown
The TPSC Prelims mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q)
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General Studies (30 Q)
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Current Affairs (18 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
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Reasoning (15 Q)
TPSC Prelims scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: TPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: TPSC Prelims (out of 100).
How TPSC Prelims is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
TPSC Prelims time strategy
With 100 questions in 94 minutes, you have about 56 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q)
- General Studies (30 Q)
- Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Reasoning (15 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
TPSC Prelims topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of TPSC Prelims, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q)
- GK-TR — Geography · 5
- GK-TR — History · 5
- GK-TR — Polity · 3
- GK-TR — Environment · 2
General Studies (30 Q)
- Geography — India · 8
- History — Independence · 2
- History — British Rule · 2
- Geography — Climate · 2
- Economy — Banking · 2
- History — Khilafat · 1
- History — INC · 1
- Geography — History · 1
Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 18
Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Quant — Number System · 9
- Quant — Mensuration · 8
- Quant — Number Series · 5
Reasoning (15 Q)
- Reasoning — Ranking · 4
- Reasoning — Series · 3
- Reasoning — Verbal Logic · 3
- Reasoning — Calendar · 2
- Reasoning — Seating · 1
- Reasoning — Arrangement · 1
- Reasoning — Clock · 1
TPSC Prelims difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
TPSC Preliminary exam practice (Tripura Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Tripura General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's TPSC Prelims bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for TPSC Prelims
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what TPSC Prelims really tests
The TPSC Preliminary for Tripura Civil Service / Police Service Grade-II is a single 200-mark objective General Studies paper (2.5 hours) that screens candidates for the Main exam, with 1/4 negative marking. It includes a distinctive Tripura / North-East GK layer, and Prelims marks don’t count toward the final merit.
Preparation tips
- Anchor GS prep with a dedicated Tripura & North-East current-affairs/GK layer.
- Practise under the 150-minute single-paper OMR condition.
- Factor in the 1/4 negative marking — avoid blind guessing.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming it runs annually and delaying prep — schedules are irregular.
- Ignoring state/North-East-specific GK, which national UPSC prep doesn’t cover.
TPSC Prelims study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- General studies (single paper)
- Tripura & North-East GK / current affairs
- General science & environment
- Mental/numerical ability
- English
- Revision
- 150-minute single-paper OMR pace
- 1/4 negative-marking discipline
- Previous TPSC papers
Where TPSC Prelims can take you
A strong TPSC Prelims result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Tripura services
- State civil services
Best books & official prep for TPSC Prelims
- Official scheme & syllabus — TPSC
Official practice: TPSC publishes the scheme of examination and syllabus on tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
Previous-year papers: TPSC publishes previous papers and schemes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TPSC Prelims exam pattern?
- TPSC (Tripura Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Total duration is 94 minutes (about 56 seconds per question).
- Does TPSC Prelims have negative marking?
- No — TPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is TPSC Prelims scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. TPSC Prelims (out of 100).
- How can I practise TPSC Prelims online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length TPSC Prelims mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of TPSC Prelims?
- TPSC Prelims is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. TPSC Preliminary exam practice (Tripura Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Tripura General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the TPSC Prelims exam?
- TPSC Prelims runs for 94 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in TPSC Prelims?
- TPSC Prelims is split into: Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. TPSC Preliminary exam practice (Tripura Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Tripura General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during TPSC Prelims?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the TPSC Prelims test adaptive?
- No — TPSC Prelims is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many TPSC Prelims mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct TPSC Prelims variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free TPSC Prelims test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge TPSC Prelims test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are TPSC Prelims previous year question–style papers included?
- Every TPSC Prelims mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free TPSC Prelims mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's TPSC Prelims mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the TPSC Prelims mock test on mobile?
- Yes. TPSC Prelims mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the TPSC Prelims syllabus?
- The TPSC Prelims syllabus maps to its 5 sections: Tripura General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for TPSC Prelims?
- Eligibility for TPSC Prelims — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic TPSC Prelims practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the TPSC Prelims exam and how should I prepare?
- Official TPSC Prelims exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free TPSC Prelims mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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