Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC)
TSPSC Group 2 2026 — Telangana State Services Recruitment
Quick Information
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer, Deputy Tahsildar, Municipal Commissioner Grade III, Mandal Development Officer, Assistant Commercial Tax Officer, and other Group 2 posts |
| Total Vacancies | 596 |
| Salary | Pay Level 7–10 (Telangana revised pay scales) — ₹36,200–₹1,14,800/month basic + DA + HRA + TS state allowances. Deputy Tahsildar/ASO: ~₹50,000–₹65,000/month gross. |
| Organization | Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) |
Application Fee
| General | ₹200 |
| OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | ₹100 |
| Women | ₹100 |
| PH / Divyang | ₹100 |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 9 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
Eligibility
| Age Limit | 18–44 years for most posts. Age relaxation: BC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen as per Telangana Govt rules. Telangana domicile required. |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university. Telugu language proficiency required. |
Selection Process
- 1**Stage 1 — Screening Test (Objective
- 2Qualifying)** | Paper | Marks | Duration | |---|---|---| | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 2.5 hours | No negative marking. Qualifying only — marks not counted in merit. **Stage 2 — Main Exam (Descriptive)** | Paper | Marks | |---|---| | Paper I: Telugu & English Precis
- 3Essay | 150 | | Paper II: GS I — History
- 4Polity
- 5Economy | 150 | | Paper III: GS II — Science
- 6Technology
- 7Current Affairs
- 8Environment | 150 | | Paper IV: GS III — Telangana History
- 9Movement
- 10Economy
- 11Culture | 150 | | **Total** | **600** | **Stage 3 — Interview** 75 marks (for posts that include interview). Some Group 2 posts are non-interview — merit from Main Exam only.
How to Apply
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What is TSPSC Group 2?
TSPSC Group 2 is a combined recruitment for Group 2 and Group 2A posts in Telangana state government services. Conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission, it covers administrative and revenue posts across Telangana's 33 districts.
This exam is highly competitive and attracts over 10 lakh applications in each cycle.
Major Posts
| Post | Department |
|---|---|
| Deputy Tahsildar | Revenue |
| Assistant Section Officer | Secretariat |
| Municipal Commissioner Grade III | CDMA |
| Mandal Development Officer | DRDA |
| Assistant Commercial Tax Officer | Commercial Taxes |
| Cooperative Sub-Registrar | Cooperative |
| Deputy Jail Superintendent | Prisons |
Eligibility
Age Limit
- General: 18–44 years
- BC: Up to 47 years
- SC/ST: Up to 49 years
Telangana domicile required.
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Qualifying)
- 150 marks, MCQ, 2.5 hours — No negative marking
Mains (Descriptive, 600 marks)
| Paper | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Telugu/English Essay, Précis | 150 |
| Paper II | History, Polity, Economy | 150 |
| Paper III | Science, Technology, Environment | 150 |
| Paper IV | Telangana History, Movement, Economy | 150 |
Interview
75 marks (for eligible posts).
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | March 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 9, 2026 |
| Screening Test | July 12, 2026 |
| Mains Exam | October 2026 (expected) |
| Interview | January 2027 (expected) |
Preparation Strategy
Telangana Movement (Paper IV — decisive): Telangana statehood movement (2001–2014), role of KCR and TRS, Nizam era, Hyderabad liberation, Telangana culture and folk arts (Bathukamma, Bonalu). This paper differentiates serious candidates.
Telugu Paper: Essay and précis writing in formal Telugu. Candidates who prepare Telugu comprehensively score significantly higher here.
Science & Technology (Paper III): Biotechnology, space technology, IT, and environmental topics related to Telangana are common — Hyderabad's pharma industry, DRDO, ISRO.
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| TSPSC Website | tspsc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | tspsc.gov.in |