About TGPSC (Telangana Public Service Commission)
Formation of Telangana State & Constitution of TSPSC:
- Under the A.P. re-organisation Act 2014, the Telangana State came into existence with effect from the appointed day i.e., 02.06.2014.
- Constitution of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC)
- Section 83(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Re-Organisation Act, 2014 (Central Act.6/2014) provides for constitution of a Public Service Commission in the Successor State of Telangana read as follows.
- 83(2) There shall be constituted a Public Service Commission in accordance with article 315 of Constitution by the successor State of Telangana, and until such Commission is constituted, the Union Public Service Commission may, with the approval of the President, agree to serve the needs of the State of Telangana in terms of clause(4) of that article.
- In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 315(1) of Constitution of India, His Excellency the Governor of Telangana constituted the Public Service Commission for the State of Telangana with immediate effect for making selections to the posts under various categories meant for direct recruitment under its purview in the State of Telangana and for carrying out functions under article 320 of Constitution of India orders issues vide GO Ms No.43, GA(Ser.A) Department, dt. 8.8.2014. Accordingly, the Government of Telangana has formulated and issued Telangana State Public Service Commission Regulations 2014 vide GO Ms.No.44, Genl. Admn. (Ser.A) Dept., dated 08/08/2014.
- In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 316(1) & (2) of the Constitution of India, His Excellence Governor of Telangana is pleased to appoint Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, a well-known academician, journalist and a popular political analyst in Telugu media, as the First Chairman of the newly constituted Telangana State Public Service Commission orders issued vide GO Ms No.169 GA (Ser.A) Department, Dt.17.12.2014.
Important Statutory Functions of the Commission:
- Direct Recruitment: The Commission takes up recruitments to the public services and posts in connections with the affairs of Telangana strictly in accordance with the rules, orders and instructions issued by the Government from time to time governing such recruitments. The Commission as entrusted by the Government takes up recruitments to the posts and services in respect of the Corporations, PSUs, Local Bodies etc., owned by the State Government. The Commission conducts written examinations / oral tests for selection of suitable candidates for the various categories of posts Telangana as per the scheme and syllabus notified for these posts.
- Approval of Statutory Rules relating to State and Subordinate Services: The Commission accords concurrence to the special rules / service rules / adhoc rules amendments proposed by the Government.
- Concurrence for Compassionate Appointments in Special Cases: The Commission accords its concurrence for compassionate appointments in special cases referred by the Government.
- Recruitment by Transfer / Promotion: The Commission accords concurrence where recruitment to a state Service is made either by transfer from a subordinate service, from which such recruitment is normally made, or by promotion from such of the first gazetted categories as are specified in the Third Schedule of the Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 1975 to the next higher gazette category.
- Disciplinary Cases: The Commission is tendering its advice to the Government for the proposals received from the Government on Disciplinary cases involving major penalties.
- Conduct of Departmental Examinations to State Government Employees: The Commission conducts Departmental Tests twice a year i.e., May & November.
- Half Yearly Examinations: The Commission conducts half yearly examinations for All India service officers, in Languages, Law and Revenue Subjects. The examinations are held in the month of September and March every year.
- Temporary Appointments – Concurrence of the Commission. Concurrence of the Commission required for temporary appointments for a period beyond 3 months and for continuation of the same in Government Departments is essential.
TGPSC conducts various state exams in the state:
- Group-I Services
- Group-II Services
- Group-III Services
- Group-IV Services
- Gazetted Category
- Non-Gazetted Category
- Junior Lecturers
- Polytechnic Lecturers
GROUP-1 Services
The Group-1 consists of the Top Grade posts in TGPSC.
Services List:
- Deputy Collector [Civil Services, (Executive Branch)]
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Category – II (Police Service)
- Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services)
- Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service)
- District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services)
- District Registrar (Registration Services)
- Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service)
- Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service)
- Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service)
- Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service)
- District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service)
- District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service)
- District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service).
- District Employment Officer (Employment Service)
- Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services)
- Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service)
- Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service)
- Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service)
ELIGIBILITY:
- He/she is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity rendering him/her unfit for such service;
- His/her character and antecedents are such as to qualify him / her for such service;
- He/she possesses the academic and other qualifications prescribed for the post; and
- He/she is a citizen of India.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree of any recognized University in India
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualifications as specified in the Service Rules of the department. |
| Deputy Collector [Civil Services (Executive Branch)] |
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| Deputy Superintendent of Police Category. II (Police Service) |
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| Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services) |
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| Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service) |
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| District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services) |
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| District Registrar (Registration Services) |
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| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) |
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AGE:
- Minimum Age (18 years), Maximum Age (35 years)
- Age Relaxations: The upper age limit prescribed above is however further relaxable in the following cases:
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Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| 1. | Telangana State Government Employees (Employees of Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible). |
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| 2. | Ex-Servicemen |
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| 3. | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) |
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| 4. | SC/ST/BCs & EWS |
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| 5. | Physically Handicapped persons |
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SCHEME OF Group-1 EXAMINATION
- Written Exam in three languages English, Telugu, Urdu
- Preliminary Test: General Studies & Mental ability (Objective Type) 150 Questions, Duration 150min, Marks -150
- Mains Exam: Consists 7 Papers, Each one Duration is 150min, Maximum marks are 150
General English (Qualifying Test)
Paper-I General Essay: It will have to cover the following topics
- Contemporary Social issues and Social Problems.
- Issues of Economic Growth and Justice
- Dynamics of Indian Politics
- Historical and Cultural Heritage of India
- Developments in Science and Technology
- Education and Human Resource Development.
Paper-II – History, Culture and Geography
- History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D)
- History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana
- Geography of India and Telangana
Paper –III – Indian Society, Constitution and Governance
- Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements
- Constitution of India
- Governance
Paper –IV – Economy and Development
- Indian Economy and Development
- Telangana Economy
- Development and Environmental Problems
Paper- V – Science & Technology and Data Interpretation
- The role and impact of Science and Technology
- Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science
- Data Interpretation and Problem Solving
Paper-VI – Telangana Movement and State Formation
- The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)
- Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)
- Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)
GROUP 2 Services
Posts List:
- Municipal Commissioner Gr.III in Municipal Administration Department
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Commissioner of State Taxes Department
- Naib Tahsildar in Land Administration Department
- Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Department
- Assistant Registrar under the control of Commissioner for Co-operation & Registrar of Co-Operative Societies
- Assistant Labour Officer in Commissioner of Labour Department
- Mandal Panchayat Officer [Extension Officer] in Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department
- Prohibition and Excise Sub Inspector in Prohibition and Excise Department
- Assistant Development Officer in Handlooms and Textiles Department
- Assistant Section Officer in General Administration Department
- Assistant Section Officer in Legislative Secretariat
- Assistant Section Officer in Finance Department
- Assistant Section Officer in Law Department
- Assistant Section Officer in Telangana State Election Commission
- District Probation Officer Gr-II in Juvenile
- Correctional Services & Welfare of Street Children Department
- Assistant BC Development Officer in BC Welfare Department
- Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer/Assistant Tribal Development Officer in Tribal Welfare
- Department
- Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Assistant Scheduled Caste Development Officer in Scheduled Caste Development Department
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must possess the requisite qualifications as detailed below, specified in the relevant Service Rules, indented by the Department, as on the date of Notification.
| Post Code. | Name of the Post | Educational Qualifications as specified in the Service Rules of the department. |
| 01 | Municipal Commissioner Gr.III in Municipal Administration Department |
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| 02 | Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Commissioner of State Taxes Department |
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| 03 | Naib Tahsildar in Land Administration Department |
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| 04 | Sub-Registrar Grade-II in Registration and Stamps Department |
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| 05 | Assistant Registrar under the control of Commissioner for Co-operation & Registrar
of Co-Operative Societies |
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| 06 | Assistant Labour Officer in Commissioner of Labour Department |
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| 07 | Mandal Panchayat Officer [Extension Officer] in Panchayat Raj and Rural
Development Department |
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| 08 | Prohibition and Excise Sub Inspector in Prohibition and Excise Department |
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| 09 | Assistant Development Officer in (Handlooms and Textiles) Department |
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| 10 | Assistant Section Officer in General Administration Department |
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| 11 | Assistant Section Officer in Legislative Secretariat |
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| 12 | Assistant Section Officer in Finance Department |
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| 13 | Assistant Section Officer in Law Department |
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| 14 | Assistant Section Officer in Telangana State Election Commission |
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| 15 | District Probation Officer Gr-
II in Juvenile Correctional Services & Welfare of Street Children Department |
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| 16 | Assistant BC Development Officer in BC Welfare Department |
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| 17 | Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer/ Assistant Tribal Development Officer in Tribal Welfare Department |
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| 18 | Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Assistant Scheduled Caste Development Officer
in Scheduled Caste Development Department |
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AGE:
- The candidates should possess the Minimum 18 years & Maximum 44 years.
- Age Relaxations: The upper age limit prescribed above is however relaxable in the following cases:
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Category of candidates | Relaxation of age permissible |
| 1. | Telangana State Government Employees (Employees of TSRTC, Corporations, Municipalities etc. are not eligible). |
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| 2. | Ex-Service men |
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| 3. | N.C.C. (who have worked as Instructor in N.C.C.) |
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| 4. | SC/ST/BCs & EWS |
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| 5. | Physically Handicapped persons |
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SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF GROUP – II SERVICES
SCHEME OF Group-2 EXAMINATION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Objective Type)
| PAPER | SUBJECT | QUESTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICE) | DURATION (HOURS) | MAXIMUM MARKS |
| Paper- I | GENERAL STUDIES AND GENERAL ABILITIES | 150 | 2 ½ | 150 |
| Paper-II | HISTORY, POLITY AND SOCIETY
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150
(3×50) |
2 ½ | 150 |
| Paper-III | ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT
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150
(3×50) |
2 ½ | 150 |
| Paper-IV | TELANGANA MOVEMENT AND STATE FORMATION
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150
(3×50) |
2 ½ | 150 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 600 | |||
The Written Exam will be conducted in English, Telugu and Urdu