Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
TSPSC Group-I is the highest administrative recruitment test in the State of Telangana. Interviews have been officially abolished, making final selection completely dependent on the 900-mark written Mains examination to ensure pure merit and transparency.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 900 Marks (Mains Written Exam only - No Interview)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 Questions (Current Affairs, Telangana Movement, Science) | 150 Marks | 2.5 Hours |
| Mains: General English (Qualifying) | Comprehension, Grammar, Letter Writing | 150 Marks (Qualifying only) | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper I: General Essay | Contemporary issues, Indian Economy, Telangana Culture | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper II: History, Culture & Geography | Indian & Telangana History & Geography | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper III: Indian Society, Constitution & Governance | Society, Constitution & Governance in India | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper IV: Economy & Development | Indian & Telangana Economy & Development issues | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper V: Science & Technology & Data Interpretation | S&T, Environmental issues, Data Analysis | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Mains Paper VI: Telangana Movement & State Formation | Idea of Telangana, Mobilisational Phase, Towards Formation | 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
Prelims: +1 mark for correct response. Mains: 6 papers of 150 marks each determine the final merit rank out of 900 marks (No oral interview).
Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking in Prelims
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims cutoff hovers between 90 and 105 marks out of 150 depending on category and reservation.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an interview stage in TSPSC Group 1?
No, the Government of Telangana has completely abolished the oral interview (Personality Test) for Group-1 services. Selection is based purely on the marks obtained in the 6 descriptive Mains papers (900 marks total).
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