- PAPER-I – GENERAL ESSAY
- PAPER — II: HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY
- PAPER –III – INDIAN SOCIETY, CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNANCE
- Paper — IV — ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT
- Paper – V– SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND DATA INTERPRETATION
About the exam:
The TSPSC Group 1 examination, conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), follows a two-stage process. The initial stage involves a Preliminary examination comprising a single paper, while the second stage consists of the Main examination. The Main examination consists of six papers covering various subjects, along with a General English paper which is of a qualifying nature. This rigorous examination process is designed to select competent candidates for esteemed positions within the state administration of Telangana.
Scheme of Examination for TSPSC Group 1
Screening Test – Written Examination (Objective Type)
| Subject | No of Questions | Duration Minutes | Maximum Marks |
| Preliminary Test General Studies & Mental ability | 150 Questions | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks |
MAINS – WRITTEN EXAMINATION (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
| General English | Qualifying Nature | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-I General Essay It will have to cover the following topics 1. Contemporary Social issues and Social Problems. 2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justice 3. Dynamics of Indian Politics 4. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India 5. Developments in Science and Technology 6. Education and Human Resource Development.. | – | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II – History, Culture and Geography 1. History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D) 2. History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana 3. Geography of India and Telangana | – | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper –III – Indian Society, Constitution and Governance 1. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements 2. Constitution of India 3. Governance | – | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper –IV – Economy and Development 1. Indian Economy and Development2. Telangana Economy 3. Development and Environmental Problems | – | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper- V – Science & Technology and Data Interpretation 1. The role and impact of Science and Technology 2. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science 3. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving | – | 180 minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-VI – Telangana Movement and State Formation 1. The idea of Telangana (1948-1970) 2. Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990) 3. Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014) | 180 minutes | 150 Marks | |
| TOTAL MARKS | 900 Marks | ||
List of posts under TSPSC Group 1
Deputy Collector [Civil Services (Executive Branch)]Deputy Superintendent of Police Category. II (Police Service)Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services)Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service)District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services)District Registrar (Registration Services) Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service)Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service) Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service) District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service)District Backward Classes welfare Officer including Assistant Director ((District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service))District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service).District Employment Officer (Employment Service)Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services)Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service)Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service)Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) |