TSPSC 2020 – Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus

The Telangana State Public Service Commission conducts the state civil service exams for the state of Telangana. There are different cadres of service, namely Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 services. All candidates who are willing to join these services should apply through the online portal.

They must check the eligibility conditions thoroughly before applying for the services. These services are for various administrative departments of the state government of Telangana.

In this article, we provide the complete details about TSPSC 2020 notification, exam dates, online application process, application fee, eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus, cut off marks, results, vacancies, preparation tips, and recommended books for preparation. The official website of the state commission is tspsc.gov.in.

TSPSC 2020 – Exam Dates

TSPSC 2020 Registration 

The mode of applying to the various services of the TSPSC civil services exam 2020 is common. Here are the steps to be followed:

• Visit the official website of TSPSC.
• Click on the notification link that will further lead to the application form.
• Click on Group 1 link for group 1 services and similarly for Group 2, 3, and 4 services, click on respective exam links.
• Enter all application details – compulsory and necessary details.
• Upload scanned a photograph of the candidate together with a scanned signature copy.
• Pay the relevant fees.
• Submit the form after verifying all details.
• Form once submitted cannot be rectified again; hence, the form must be submitted only after cross-checking all details entered in the application form.
• Note down the application id and take a print copy of the submitted application form.

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Application Fee

The application fee for various services is not common and unique to each service. Please find the application fee rates mentioned below:

For Group 1: INR 125 (Application fee) plus INR 120 (Examination fee)

For Group 2: General Fee – INR 120, No fee for SC/ST/OBC/physically disabled candidates and ex-servicemen.

For group 3: General fee – INR 220.

For Group 4: INR 200 (Application fee) plus INR 80 (examination fee).

Mode of fee payment for various civil service group cadre exams of TSPSC 2020:

• ONLINE via net banking/ debit card/ credit card.
• By e-pay method.

TSPSC Eligibility Criteria

For each group, the eligibility conditions vary widely. Candidates must ensure they satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements according to the group they intend to apply. Below, we give a list of eligibility criteria with respect to each group:

Nationality

• All candidates must be citizens of India to apply for Group 1, 2, 3 & 4 services of the TSPSC civil service exam.

Educational Qualifications

• All candidates should have attained a bachelor’s degree in their respective specialization at degree level and also attained minimum qualifying marks to find they eligible for applying to the exam.

Please note: It applies to all groups.

Age Limit for Group 1

• Minimum Age limit: 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 34 years

Age Limit for Group 2

• Minimum Age limit: 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 44 years

Physical standards for Group 2

• Height specifications: Male – 165 cm, female – 152.5 cm
• Chest (for male candidates only): Normal – 81 cm, expanded – 86 cm.

Age Limit for Group 3 & 4

• Minimum Age limit: 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 39 years

Relaxation in Age Limit (Applies for all groups)

• For OBC candidates – 5 years
• For SC/ST candidates – 5 years
• For physically disabled candidates – 10 years

TSPSC Exam Pattern 2020

Each of the groups under the TSPSC civil services exam 2020 follows a unique pattern with different kinds of exam papers. Here we provide the breakdown according to different groups.

For Group 1

• The prelims test consists of 150 marks.
• It is conducted for duration of two hours and 30 minutes.
• The main exam consists of :
• General English paper for 150 marks of 3 hours duration
• Paper 1 – general essay for 150 marks of 3 hours duration
• Paper 2 – general studies paper for 150 marks of 3 hours duration
• Paper 3- general studies paper for 150 marks of 3 hours duration
• Paper 4- general studies paper for 150 marks of 3 hours duration
• Paper 5- general studies paper for 150 marks of 3 hours duration.
• Paper 6 about Telangana state for 150 marks of 3 hours duration.
• Total marks for mains are 900.
• Total interview marks are 100.
• Total marks for mains and interview is 1000.

For Group 2

• Part A – Written Exam consists of 4 papers.
• Written exam total marks – 600
• Each paper carries 150 marks
• Duration of each paper is 2 and half hours
• Only objective type of questions
• Part B – Interview consists of 75 marks.
• Total marks of Group 2 exam – 675.

Group 3

• Exam consists of a written exam only.
• No interview for group 3 cadre.
• Written exam consists of 3 papers
• Each paper is of 2 and half hours duration
• Each paper carries 150 marks.
• Each paper carries 150 questions.

Group 4

• Exam consists of 2 papers only.
• Each paper is of 2 and half hours.
• Each paper is for 150 marks ( of 150 questions)
• Total marks for group 4 cadre is 300 marks.

TSPSC Syllabus 2020

Group 1

Preliminary Exam

• Numerical problems
• Social policies of India
• Art and culture of Telangana
• Indian polity and governance
• Administration and bureaucracy
• Environmental studies
• General science
• Current affairs and general knowledge

Mains Exam

General English

• Language comprehension
• Paragraph writing
• Precise writing
• Fill in blanks
• Rectifying errors

Paper 1 – Essay

• There will be 3 sections in the paper.
• Each section will have internal choices
• Candidates have to select 1 essay from each section, a totally 3 essays from 3 sections.
• Each essay shall carry 50 marks.

Paper 2 – General Studies 1

• History of India
• Geography of India
• Cultural heritage ( in particular Telangana state)

Paper 3 – General Studies 2

• Indian constitution
• Socio economic developments of India
• Social movements in India

Paper 4 – General Studies 3

• Environmental issues and solutions
• Development of Telangana state

Paper 5 – General Studies 4

• Science and technology
• Application of technology
• Data interpretation and similar problems

Paper 6 – Telangana state-related

• Formation and development of the state

Group 2 

Paper 1

• General studies
• Reasoning
• general ability

Paper 2

• History and Indian polity
• Overview of our constitution
• Social structure and issues

Paper 3

• Economic issues challenges and development of India
• Changes in the economic scene of the country

Paper 4

• Mobilization period of Telangana state
• Formation and development of the state

Group 3

Paper 1

• Current affairs of national and international level
• History of India
• Socio-cultural development of India and the state
• Logical reasoning and numerical problems
• General English

Paper 2

• History of Telangana
• Socio-cultural evolution of Telangana
• Social structure and policies of the state

Paper 3

• Indian economy
• Development of Indian economy
• Progress and policies of the country

Group 4

For paper 1 – General knowledge

• Current affairs
• International relations
• Constitution of India
• Geography of India
• History of India
• Art and culture of the country and the state in particular

For paper 2 – Secretarial abilities

• Logical reasoning
• Analytical thinking
• Verbal and non verbal sections
• Passage rearrangement

TSPSC Vacancies

The exact number of positions vacant for the positions mentioned below is bound to vary every year. Also, the cadres and posts can vary; we are giving the indicative list of the number of posts under each group.

Group 1

• Deputy Collector post
• Deputy Superintendent of Police post
• Deputy Superintendent of Jails officer
• District Registrar officer, District Employment Officer
• RTO officer
• MPDO officer
• Commercial Tax Officer
• Municipal Commissioner Grade-II officer
• Law Secretary/ Administrative Officer
• Divisional Fire Officer
• Assistant Treasury Officer
• District BC Welfare officer
• Deputy Registrar officer
• District Social Welfare Officer
• District Panchayat Raj Officer
• Assistant Audit Officer
• Assistant Prohibition and Excise Superintendent officer

Group 2

• Municipal Commissioner Gr-III officer 
• Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in the commercial tax department 
• Sub-Registrar Gr-II in registar sub-services department
• Extension Officer in Panchayat raj service 
• Prohibition and Excise Sub Inspector in the excise department 

Group 3

• Senior accountant
• Auditor
• Assistant section officer
• Typist cum assistant
• Law secretariat
• Typist in legislature subdivision
• Junior assistant
• Junior accountant in treasury
• Junior accountant in government life insurance

Group 4

• Junior assistants
• Junior Accountants
• Junior stenographers
• Typists
• Assistant typists 

TSPSC Cut Off

• The state commission shall decide the exact cut off marks for each exam (under each group).
• Also, the cut off marks shall be displayed after the results are announced.
• The cut off marks are bound to vary each year.
• Also, the cut off marks are significantly dependant on the category of the candidate. It is different for SC/ST/OBC categories, general merit candidates, PWD, etc.  

TSPSC Results

The results of each group can be checked in a common way explained here. Candidates can look for updates on the official website and follow these steps to check the result when the result link has been activated:

• Log into the official site.
• Go to the link that is activated with the results of the respective exam (Groups 1/2/3/4)
• Enter candidate registration number and date of birth.
• Result shall be displayed.
• Download the result.
• Print copy/ save a copy for later use.

Preparation tips for TSPSC 2020 civil service exams

• Online mock tests are a must as this will provide a supportive form of strength for the candidate and aid him in his preparation.
• Deep analysis and understanding of every topic prescribed in the syllabus are essential.
• Greater focus should be put on learning state details like history, art, and cultural aspects, etc.
• Greater interest should also be given to the state-center relationship and other related aspects.
• Do visit government websites that will help candidates become aware about the latest schemes and offerings.
• General knowledge and current affairs should be dealt with in detail.
• Must solve previous year question papers.
• Generally, there is no negative marking, so be reasonable and fair with your answering scheme.
• Answering questions and completing the paper in time is essential. So perform good practice beforehand.
• Follow a definite pattern of studying and refer to standard books.

Recommended books 

The best recommended books for TSPSC exams are given below. These books can be commonly referred for all group exams. The list is indicative, and candidates may refer many more standard reference books:

• Book on History of Telangana by Dr. Sunkireddy Narayana
• G C Leong’s physical geography
• NCERT books (6th to 12th standard) on Indian polity
• NIOS textbooks
• Current affairs by Lucent publications
• Eenadu and Namaste Telangana newspapers
• R S Agarwal’s Aptitude and reasoning
• NCERT books on economics
• Telugu academy G K Book
• Wren and Martin English grammar book
• Nava Telangana magazine

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