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TGPSC Group 1

Recruitment to Telangana’s Group-I Services in two stages: a Preliminary Test of one objective paper and a Main examination of written papers.

  • 8papers
  • 1,050marks counted
  • 102syllabus lines
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Exam pattern

Stage 1Preliminary examination

1 paper

Paper
Preliminary Test: General Studies & Mental Ability150 questions · 150 marks · 150 minutesObjective type.

Stage 2Main examination

7 papers · 6 papers counted for merit, 900 marks.

Paper
General English (Qualifying Test)Qualifying150 marks · 3 hoursThe Paper on General English is a qualifying one and the standard of this paper is that of Secondary School Certificate. The minimum qualifying marks in this paper are: For the candidates belonging to OCs, Sports men & EWS – should not be less than 40%;BCs - not less than 35%; SCs, STs and PH – not less than 30%. The Marks obtained in this paper are not counted for ranking.
Paper-I: General Essay150 marks · 3 hoursCandidate should write three Essays, selecting one from each Section compulsorily. Each Section contains three Questions. Each Essay carries 50 marks.
Paper-II: History, Culture and Geography150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-III: Indian Society, Constitution and Governance150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-IV: Economy and Development150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-V: Science & Technology and Data Interpretation150 marks · 3 hours
Paper-VI: Telangana Movement and State Formation150 marks · 3 hours

Source: Telangana State Public Service Commission — Notification No. 02/2024, Group-I Services, Annexure-II, pp. 26–35, issued 19 February 2024. Checked against the document on 6 October 2026.

Dates, vacancies and deadlines change with every notification; check the commission’s website before you apply.

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  1. Indian PolityChapters to read36 chapters · 300 flashcards · 1,560 questions
  2. Science and TechnologyChapters to read30 chapters
  3. Telangana MovementChapters to read27 chapters · 100 questions
  4. Indian HistoryChapters to read19 chapters · 1,200 questions
  5. Telangana HistoryChapters to read18 chapters · 2 flashcards · 1,531 questions
  6. Telangana EconomyChapters to read16 chapters · 3 flashcards · 200 questions
  7. Telangana GeographyChapters to read12 chapters · 4 flashcards · 101 questions
  8. EnvironmentQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet3 questions
  9. Indian EconomyQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet2 questions
  10. Indian SocietyQuestions or flashcards only; no chapters yet3 flashcards
  11. Current AffairsNo chapters or practice yet; see the current affairs
  12. Disaster ManagementNo chapters or practice yet
  13. GovernanceNo chapters or practice yet
  14. Indian GeographyNo chapters or practice yet; see the atlas of India
  15. International RelationsNo chapters or practice yet
  16. Telangana SocietyNo chapters or practice yet

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