# TSPSC Group I Services Prelims (TSPSC Group I) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: TS
- Questions: 150 · Total marks: 150 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.33 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN, TE

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 18–44 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline
- Approximate annual vacancies: 563
- Note: Maximum age varies by post (21-30 for DSP/Jail posts, up to 46 for some positions); Telangana domicile required for reservation benefits; specific posts may require specialized degrees
- Official portal: https://tspsc.gov.in (Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-08-10 — Application deadline
- 2026-08-14 — Preliminary examination hall ticket release
- 2026-08-17 — Application correction window
- 2026-08-19 — Application deadline (expected)
- 2026-08-24 — Group I Preliminary examination (Paper I & II) (exam day)
- 2026-08-27 — Prelims answer key release
- 2026-08-31 — Application portal opens
- 2026-09-09 — Prelims admit card release

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (weight 2)
Disaster Management and Internal Security · Disaster Management - Types and Mitigation · Internal Security Challenges · Geography · Environmental Issues and Ecology · Geography of India · Physical Geography - World and India · Geography of Telangana · Economic Development · Banking, Finance and Monetary Policy · Indian Economy - Basic Concepts and Issues · Economic Planning and Development · Agriculture, Industry and Services Sector · Indian History and Culture · Ancient Indian History · Indian Art and Culture · Medieval Indian History · Modern Indian History and Freedom Struggle · Indian Polity and Governance · Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments · Governance, Transparency and Accountability · Political System and Institutions · Public Policy and Rights Issues · International Relations and Events · Current National and International Events · India and its Neighbors · International Organizations · Science and Technology · Developments in Science and Technology · General Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology · Information Technology and Computers · Space Technology and Applications · Indian Society and Social Development · Social Issues and Social Justice · Social Structure and Diversity · Welfare Schemes and Development Programs

### Telangana Movement and State Formation (weight 1.5)
Economy of Telangana · Agriculture and Water Resources · Economic Development Programs · Industries and IT Sector · Governance in Telangana · Administrative Structure · State Government Schemes and Initiatives · History of Telangana Movement · 1969 Telangana Agitation · Early Struggles (1948-1969) · State Formation in 2014 · Modern Phase (2000-2014) · Telangana Leaders and Movements · Freedom Fighters from Telangana · Modern Movement Leaders · Society and Culture of Telangana · Cultural Heritage and Traditions · Telugu Language and Dialects · Social Structure and Communities

### Mental Ability and Reasoning (weight 1)
Analytical and Logical Reasoning · Deduction and Inference · Logical Reasoning · Puzzles and Arrangements · Decision Making and Problem Solving · Situation Analysis · Critical Thinking · Quantitative Aptitude · Arithmetic · Data Interpretation · Number Systems · Spatial and Abstract Reasoning · Pattern Recognition · Series Completion · Spatial Visualization · Comprehension and Communication · Reading Comprehension · Grammar and Usage · Vocabulary

### Data Analysis and Interpretation (weight 0.8)
Data Analysis and Conclusion · Comparative Analysis · Drawing Inferences · Data Sufficiency · Basic Data Sufficiency · Complex Data Sufficiency · Graphs and Diagrams · Bar Graphs · Line Graphs · Pie Charts · Basic Statistics · Central Tendency · Percentages and Ratios · Tables and Charts · Simple Tables · Complex Tables and Multi-dimensional Data

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General (UR) | 95-102 marks (63-68%) |
| EWS | 90-97 marks (60-65%) |
| OBC | 85-92 marks (57-61%) |
| SC | 75-82 marks (50-55%) |
| ST | 70-77 marks (47-51%) |
| PwD (UR) | 70-75 marks (47-50%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 65-70 marks (43-47%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 60-65 marks (40-43%) |

**Guidance:**

- **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 8-15 marks above OBC, 20-27 marks above SC, and 25-32 marks above ST. EWS cutoffs position 3-5 marks below General consistently.

- **Year-on-year shifts**: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5-8 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count (Group I posts availability), and candidate pool strength. Bumper recruitment cycles raise cutoffs by 3-6%; tougher papers depress them similarly.

- **Qualification vs. selection reality**: These cutoffs represent Prelims qualification thresholds; actual Group I service allocation depends on cumulative Mains+Interview performance, where premium posts demand 75%+ aggregate across stages.

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