The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Group 1 is a prestigious state-level examination in Telangana for top administrative posts, including Deputy Collector (DC), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer (CTO), District Panchayat Officer, Assistant Audit Officer, District Tribal Welfare Officer, and Municipal Commissioner. Yearly, tens of thousands of aspirants take this exam, making it a long-term academic and strategic commitment.

If you’re targeting the TGPSC Group 1 exam, this guide offers precise, up-to-date, and reliable information about the exam and a simplified, easy-to-follow preparation strategy.

TGPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern

Note: Marks for all the qualifying papers, i.e., the preliminary and mains (general english) qualifying papers, are not counted for the final merit list.

A. Prelims is qualifying (150 questions – 150 marks; no negative marking)

B. Mains has 1 qualifying English paper + 6 main papers

C. Marks from the remaining six papers (i.e., out of 900 marks) are considered for final selection

TGPSC Group 1 Syllabus

Preliminary Test

This test is meant for short-listing the number of candidates to be admitted to the Written Main Examination (Conventional Type), i.e., consisting of six compulsory papers. It is an objective-type exam comprising General Studies and Mental Ability.

1. Current Affairs – Regional, National & International
2. International Relations and Events
3. General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology
4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies
5. Economic and Social Development of India
6. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state
7. History and Cultural Heritage of India
8. Indian Constitution and Polity
9. Governance and Public Policy in India
10. Policies of Telangana State
11. Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana
12. Social Exclusion: Rights issues such as Gender, Caste, Tribe, Disability etc. and inclusive policies
13. Logical Reasoning: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation

Telangana Group 1 Syllabus (Mains)

Written Examination

The general English paper is for qualifying one, and the standard of this paper is that of S.S.C. (X class standard).

1. Spotting Errors – Spelling; Punctuation
2. Fill in the blanks – Prepositions; Conjunctions; Verb tenses
3. Re-writing sentences – Active and Passive voice; Direct & Reported Speech; Usage of Vocabulary
4. Jumbled sentences
5. Comprehension
6. Précis Writing
7. Expansion
8. Letter Writing

Paper-I: GENERAL ESSAY

Candidates should write three essays, selecting one from each section compulsorily.

Each section contains three questions. Each essay carries 50 marks.

Section-I

1. Contemporary Social Issues and Problems
2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justice

Section-II

1. Dynamics of Indian Politics
2. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India

Section-III

1. Developments in Science and Technology
2. Education and Human Resource Development

Paper-II: History, Culture and Geography

I. History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D.)

II. History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana

III. Geography of India and Telangana

Paper-III: Indian Society, Constitution and Governance

I. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements

II. Constitution of India

III. Governance

Paper-IV: Economy and Development

I. Indian Economy and Development

II. Telangana Economy

III. Development and Environmental Problems

Paper-V: Science & Technology and Data Interpretation

I. The role and impact of Science and Technology

II. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science

III. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving

Paper-VI: Telangana Movement and State Formation

I. The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)

II. Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)

III. Towards Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

Smart Study Plan for TGPSC Group 1

12-Month Study Plan (Ideal for Beginners)

Months 1–3

• Build basics: NCERTs, Telangana history, geography
• Daily GS reading (The Hindu + Telangana Today)
• Begin answer writing (3 answers/week)

Months 4–6

• Complete Prelims GS & Mental Ability basics
• Start Mains-focused notes
• Weekly mock (Prelims)

Months 7–9

• Advanced Mains preparation
• 2 Prelims mocks/week
• Essay practice (1 essay/week)

Months 10–12

• Full-length Mains answer writing
• Improve speed & structure
• Combine revision of Telangana-specific content with national topics

6-Month Fast-Track Plan (Repeaters)

• Months 1–2: Revise static GS & Telangana
• Months 3–4: Full-length mocks + intensive answer writing
• Months 5–6: Dedicated Mains papers practice + interview basics

For Working Professionals (2–3 Hours/Day Plan)

• Weekdays → GS + Telangana notes (1–2 hours)
• Weekends → Full mock + analysis
• Priority: Prelims → then Mains writing

Conclusion

The TGPSC Group 1 exam can be challenging. But with the proper guidance and detailed understanding of the examination, you can ace the exam easily. If all the information in this blog appears too much for you to take in at the moment, an institute like AKS IAS can help you with consistency and thoughtful planning to turn ambitious students into future officers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can a candidate studying in another state also apply for TGPSC?    

Candidates from other states are also eligible to apply, but they will be considered for unreserved vacancies.

What is the maximum age for applying for TGPSC?    

Candidates aged 18 to 44 years are eligible to apply for TGPSC. The following relaxations are provided for various categories:

PH: 10 years

SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years

State Govt. Employee: 5 years maximum based on the length of regular service

Ex-Serviceman: 3 years and the length of service

NCC Instructor: 3 years

Is there negative marking in the TGPSC Group 1 exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the Group 1 exam.