Last Updated: 11 May 2026
The Telangana State Public Service Commission Group-1 — the apex civil services exam in Telangana — notified 563 vacancies in 2026, including Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, RTO and DTO posts. With 4.3 lakh applicants competing for 563 posts (1:760 ratio), TSPSC Group-1 has become the toughest state services examination in South India.
TSPSC Group-1 2027 — Quick Snapshot
| Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, CTO, RTO, DRO, ACB Inspector + 12 others |
| Total Vacancies (2026) | 563 |
| Stages | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Notification | Tentative Sep 2027 |
| Mode | Online (Prelims), Offline (Mains) |
| Language | English + Telugu (Mains) |
Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Age: 18-44 years (as on 1 July 2027); upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from recognised university.
- Physical fitness: As prescribed for DSP/RTO posts.
Prelims Pattern (Screening Test)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 MCQs | 150 | 150 min |
Mains Pattern (6 Papers)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Essay | 150 |
| II | History, Culture & Geography | 150 |
| III | Indian Society, Constitution & Governance | 150 |
| IV | Economy & Development of Telangana | 150 |
| V | Science & Technology + Data Interpretation | 150 |
| VI | Telangana Movement and State Formation | 150 |
| Interview | 100 | |
| Total | 1000 |
Telangana-Specific Topics (High-Weightage)
- Telangana Movement (1948-2014): Mulki Rules, Gentleman’s Agreement, 1969 Agitation, JAC, KCR’s TRS.
- Bhakti and Sufi traditions in Deccan: Veerashaivism, Lingayatism.
- Kakatiya dynasty: Rudrama Devi, Ganpathidev, art and architecture.
- Asaf Jahi rule: Hyderabad State, Salar Jung reforms.
- Telugu literature: Pothana, Vemana, Kaloji Narayana Rao, C. Narayana Reddy.
- Geography: Krishna-Godavari delta, Pranahita, KLIS, Mission Bhagiratha.
- Economy: T-Hub, Mission Kakatiya, RythuBandhu, Rythu Bima, TS-iPASS.
- Cultural festivals: Bonalu, Bathukamma, Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara.
12-Month Preparation Strategy
| Phase | Months | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 1-3 | NCERT 6-12 + Lakshmikant + Spectrum + Telangana history basics |
| GS Build-up | 4-6 | Mrunal Eco, Ramesh Singh, Shankar Geography, current affairs |
| Telangana Focus | 7-9 | TSPSC official books, K. Hampamma Telugu Sahityam, Telangana Movement |
| Prelims Cram + Mains writing | 10-11 | PYQs + Mock Prelims + Essay practice |
| Final Revision | 12 | Notes + revision + interview prep |
Recommended Books
- History (Telangana): History of the Andhras by K. Satyanarayana; TSCERT Class 9-12 Telangana history
- Polity: M. Laxmikanth + State governance — Telangana State Profile
- Economy: Ramesh Singh + Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook
- Telangana Movement: The Telangana People’s Struggle and Its Lessons
- Geography: G.C. Leong + Telangana Geography by TSCERT
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FAQ
Is Telugu mandatory for TSPSC Group-1?
For Prelims: No (English option available). For Mains: Choice of English or Telugu medium.
How many attempts allowed?
No attempt limit, but age cap of 44 (with relaxations).
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Cut-off (2024 Prelims, Gen)?
Approximately 94/150 — varies by category.
Practice Quiz
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