What is the TSPSC Group 1 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

TSPSC Group 1 Prelims has 1 paper (150Q, 150 marks, 2.5 hours): General Studies covering Indian History & Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and Telangana-specific History, Culture, Geography, and Economy. No negative marking.

What posts are offered through TSPSC Group 1 2027?

TSPSC Group 1 recruits for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Commercial Tax Officer, Treasury Officer, Municipal Commissioner Grade II, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer, and other Group 1 gazetted posts in Telangana government.

What is TSPSC Group 1 officer salary in 2027?

TSPSC Group 1 Deputy Collector starts at ₹67,030-₹1,98,540 per month (Telangana Pay Revision Commission). With DA, HRA (Hyderabad: 24%), and TS government allowances, the effective package is ₹85,000-₹1,10,000 per month for Hyderabad-based postings.

How many TSPSC Group 1 vacancies are expected in 2027?

TSPSC Group 1 2027 is expected to have 500-800 vacancies. TSPSC Group 1 2023 had 503 vacancies while 2022 notification released 575 vacancies. Telangana government has been aggressively recruiting to staff its administrative machinery post-bifurcation.

What Telangana GK topics are important for TSPSC Group 1?

Key Telangana GK topics: Kakatiya Dynasty and Warangal Fort, Telangana movement and statehood (2014), Hyderabad as IT hub, Godavari and Krishna river projects (Kaleshwaram), Pochampally silk weaving, tribal communities (Gond, Lambada), and Telangana government schemes (KCR Kit, Rythu Bandhu, TSRTC).

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TSPSC Group 1 Preparation Guide

TSPSC (Telangana State Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for TSPSC Group 1 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

May 2028

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 18-44 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Telangana History & Culture

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Current Affairs

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Telangana history (Kakatiya, Hyderabad State, Telangana movement) is a significant unique section — cover thoroughly

No negative marking makes it favorable — attempt all 150 questions with smart guesses for uncertain ones

Telangana government schemes (Mission Bhagiratha, Mission Kakatiya, Rythu Bandhu) are current affairs priorities

APPSC Group 1 preparation material overlaps — aspirants can target both TS and AP Group 1 with minor adjustments

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	50	50	50 min
Telangana History & Culture	50	50	50 min
Current Affairs	50	50	50 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

January 2028

Next Exam Date

May 2028

Conducted By

TSPSC (Telangana State Public Service Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions

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