# TSPSC Group III Services (TSPSC Group III) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: TS
- Questions: 150 · Total marks: 150 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 180 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: Intermediate (10+2) or Degree from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 1,388
- Note: Working knowledge of Telugu language mandatory; includes posts like Panchayat Secretary, Senior Accountant, Typist
- Official portal: https://tspsc.gov.in (Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-08-14 — Preliminary screening exam / Written test (exam day)
- 2026-08-16 — Expected notification release on tspsc.gov.in
- 2026-08-19 — Preliminary answer keys release
- 2026-08-21 — Application portal opening (tentative)
- 2026-09-03 — Expected notification release window
- 2026-09-18 — Application window (estimated)
- 2026-09-20 — Last date to apply online (tentative)
- 2026-09-23 — Written examination results

## Syllabus outline
### Paper I — General Studies and General Abilities (weight 1)
Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation · Cultural Heritage of India · Current Affairs · Disaster Management · Environmental Issues · General Science · History of India · Indian Geography · Logical Reasoning · India's Achievements in Science and Technology · Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies · Society, Culture, Heritage of Telangana · Geography of Telangana · Policies of Telangana State · World Geography

### Paper II — History, Polity and Society (India and Telangana) (weight 1.4)
Ancient and Medieval India · Asaf Jahi Dynasty (Hyderabad State) · Indian National Movement · Modern India · Ancient and Medieval Telangana · Telangana Statehood Movement · Constitution of India · Federalism and Centre-State Relations · Public Administration and Governance · Local Self Government · Telangana Government Structure · Indian Society and Issues · Society of Telangana · Welfare Schemes (India + Telangana)

### Paper III — Economy and Development (weight 1.2)
Agriculture in India · Banking and Financial System · Global Economic Changes · Basic Concepts of Economics · Sectors of Indian Economy · Industrial Growth in India · Planning in India · Poverty, Employment and Inclusion · Sustainable Development and Economy · Telangana Agriculture · Economy of Telangana · Telangana Industries and IT · Telangana Planning and Development · External Sector

### Language Ability (Telugu, Urdu, English) (weight 1)
English Comprehension · English Grammar · English Vocabulary · Telugu Grammar · Telugu Literature · Urdu Grammar (optional)

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 105-115 marks (70-77%) |
| EWS | 100-110 marks (67-73%) |
| OBC | 95-105 marks (63-70%) |
| SC | 85-95 marks (57-63%) |
| ST | 80-90 marks (53-60%) |
| PwD | 70-80 marks (47-53%) |

**Guidance:**
- General category cutoffs typically exceed OBC by 10-15 marks and SC/ST by 20-30 marks in TSPSC Group III, reflecting high competition for these posts across Telangana state services.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, question paper difficulty, and total applicants; years with higher vacancies may see 5-8 mark reductions across categories.
- Reserved category candidates often secure positions in the "Good selection chances" to "Strong competitive range" bands, while General candidates increasingly need to score in the "Highly competitive tier" for reasonable selection prospects.

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