TSPSC Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Telangana)
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) to fill administrative posts in the state. The selection process is carried out in two successive stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
Based on the information provided on the Chahal Academy page for TSPSC, the recruitment process for Group 1 services in Telangana consists of two primary stages: a Preliminary Examination and a Mains Examination.
Stage I: Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary exam is a screening test consisting of one objective-type paper. Marks from this stage are not counted for the final merit list.
| Feature | Details |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Subjects Covered | General Studies and Mental Ability |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. |
Stage II: Mains Examination
The Mains exam consists of a qualifying English paper and six merit-based descriptive papers.
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Total Marks |
| Qualifying | General English (X Class Standard) | 3 Hours | 150 (Qualifying only) |
| Paper I | General Essay | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper II | History, Culture and Geography | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper III | Indian Society, Constitution and Governance | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper IV | Economy and Development | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper V | Science & Technology and Data Interpretation | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper VI | Telangana Movement and State Formation | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Total | 900 Marks |
TSPSC Syllabus
Preliminary Syllabus: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Current Affairs: Regional, National, and International importance.
- International Relations and Events.
- General Science: India’s Achievements in Science and Technology.
- Environmental Issues: Disaster Management (Prevention and Mitigation Strategies).
- Economic and Social Development of India.
- Geography: World Geography, Indian Geography, and Geography of Telangana state.
- History: History and Cultural Heritage of India.
- Polity: Indian Constitution and Polity; Governance and Public Policy in India.
- Telangana Specifics: Policies of Telangana State; Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
- Social Exclusion: Rights issues (Gender, Caste, Tribe, Disability, etc.) and inclusive policies.
- Logical Reasoning: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation.
Mains Syllabus
Qualifying Paper: General English
- Spotting Errors (Spelling, Punctuation).
- Fill in the blanks (Prepositions, Conjunctions, Verb tenses).
- Rewriting sentences (Active/Passive voice, Direct/Reported Speech).
- Usage of Vocabulary and Jumbled sentences.
- Comprehension, Précis Writing, Expansion, and Letter Writing.
Paper I: General Essay
- Candidates must write three essays, selecting one from each section (each section contains three questions).
- Topics: Contemporary Social issues, Economic Growth and Justice, Indian Politics, Historical and Cultural Heritage of India, Science and Technology, Education and Human Resource Development.
Paper II: History, Culture and Geography
- History and Culture of India (with special reference to the Modern Period 1757–1947 A.D.).
- History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana.
- Geography of India and Telangana (Physical setting, Drainage, Agriculture, Mission Kakatiya, SEZs).
Paper III: Indian Society, Constitution and Governance
- Indian Society: Structure, Issues, and Social Movements.
- Constitution of India.
- Governance aspects.
Paper IV: Economy and Development
- Indian Economy and Development.
- Telangana Economy.
- Development and Environmental Problems.
Paper V: Science & Technology and Data Interpretation
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology.
- Modern Trends in Application of Science.
- Data Interpretation and Problem Solving.
Paper VI: Telangana Movement and State Formation
- The Idea of Telangana (1948–1970): Historical background, Mulki rules, and 1969 agitation.
- Mobilisation Phase (1971–1990): Rise of various unions and student organizations.
- Towards Formation of Telangana State (1991–2014): Political developments and the final achievement of statehood.