TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2026

TSPSC Group 1 Overview & Quick Facts

The exam is conducted in offline mode at a state level. Notably, the TSPSC Group 1 exam is available in Urdu, alongside English and Telugu, providing enhanced accessibility to multilingual candidates. The marking scheme allocates 1 mark for 1 question with no negative marking across the objective tier.

Organisation	Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC)
Exam Name	TSPSC Group 1
Category	Syllabus
Exam Level	State-level
Mode of Exam	Offline
Marking Scheme	1 mark for 1 question
Negative Marking	No
Selection Process	Prelims & Mains
Official Website	https://tspsc.gov.in/

TSPSC Group 1 Selection Process

The selection process consists of a two-stage process: Preliminary exam and Mains exam. There is no interview phase for the TSPSC Group 1 recruitment 2026; the Mains examination serves as the final selection stage.

TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam consists of one paper carrying 150 objective-type questions for 1 mark each. The duration of the Prelims exam is 2.5 hours. TSPSC Group 1 Prelims are qualifying in nature and marks will not be included in the merit list.

Papers	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Science & Mental Ability	150	2.5 hours

TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus Topics

• History and Cultural Heritage of India
• Indian Constitution and Polity (Indian Constitution, Polity)
• Governance and Public Policy in India
• Policies of Telangana State
• Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts, and Literature of Telangana
• Social Exclusion (rights issues related to gender, caste, tribe, disability, and inclusive policies)
• Logical Reasoning: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
• Current Affairs (Current Affairs regional, national, and international events and developments)
• International Relations and Events
• General Science (India's achievements in science and technology)
• Environmental Issues (disaster management strategies and prevention techniques)
• Economic and Social Development of India
• World Geography, Indian Geography, and Geography of Telangana State

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The TSPSC Group 1 Mains Exam consists of 6 descriptive papers and a qualifying English language paper. The duration of each Mains paper is 3 hours. General English in Mains is qualifying, questions are as per 10th Standard, and marks will not be added to the merit list.

Papers	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Duration
Qualifying	General English	150	3 hours
Paper 1	General Essay Topics...	150	3 hours
Paper 2	History, Culture, and Geography...	150	3 hours
Paper 3	Indian Society, Constitution, and Governance...	150	3 hours
Paper 4	Economy and Development...	150	3 hours
Paper 5	Science, Technology, and Data Interpretation...	150	3 hours
Paper 6	Telangana Movement and State Formation...	150	3 hours

TSPSC Group 1 Mains General English (Qualifying) Syllabus

• Spotting Errors – Spelling; Punctuation
• Fill in the blanks – Prepositions; Conjunctions; Verb tenses
• Re-writing sentences – Active and Passive voice; Direct & Reported Speech
• Usage of Vocabulary
• Jumbled sentences
• Comprehension
• Précis Writing
• Expansion
• Letter Writing

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper-1 (General Essay) Topics

• Contemporary Social Issues and Social Problems
• Issues of Economic Growth and Justice
• Dynamics of Indian Politics
• Historical and Cultural Heritage of India
• Developments in Science and Technology
• Education and Human Resource Development

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 2 (History, Culture, and Geography) Topics

• Modern Period (1757-1947 AD) history and culture of India
• Telangana culture and history
• Telangana Geography
• Indian Geography

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 3 (Indian Constitution, Society and Governance) Topics

• Indian Society Structure
• Social Movements and Issues
• Constitution of India
• Governance aspects

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 4 (Economy and Development) Topics

• Indian Economy and Development
• Economy of Telangana
• Development and Environment issues

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 5 (Science and Technology and Data Interpretation) Topics

• Science and Technology role and its effects
• Recent trends in Science
• Problem Solving and Interpretation of Data

TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 6 (Telangana Movement and State Formation) Topics

• Telangana Movement
• Mobilization Phase
• Formation of Telangana State

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the syllabus of Group 1 posts in Telangana?

Ans. The complete TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus covering the Prelims (Objective) and Mains (6 Papers + Qualifying Paper) is detailed in this guide.

Q2. In which language TSPSC Group 1 Exam to be conducted?

Ans. Yes, candidates can now take the TSPSC Group 1 exam in Urdu, in addition to English and Telugu.

Q3. Is there any negative marking in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking applied for incorrect answers in the TSPSC Group 1 Prelims exam.

Q4. What is the selection criteria for TSPSC Group 1 Services?

Ans. The selection process consists of two stages: the Preliminary Test and the Mains examination.