Source: Telangana Public Service Commission (tgpsc.gov.in). Exam patterns are revised periodically — please confirm the pattern and marks with the latest official TGPSC/TSPSC notification before applying.
| Paper | Subject | No.of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge and Secretarial Abilities | 150 (General Knowledge 75 + Secretarial Abilities 75) | 150 | 150 |
General Knowledge:
1) Current affairs: International, National, Regional
2) General Science: science in everyday life and Environmental Issues and Disaster
Management.3) Geography and Economy of India and Telangana.
4) Indian Constitution - Salient Features, Indian Political System , Government, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development
5) Modern Indian History with a focus on Indian National Movement.
6) History of Telangana and Telangana Movement.
7) Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
8) Policies of Telangana State.
9) Ethics, Sensitivity to Gender and weaker sections, social awareness
Secretarial Abilities:
1) Basic English (8th Standard)
2) Mental Ability. (verbal and non-verbal).
3) Logical Reasoning
4) Numerical abilities
5) Arithmetical abilities