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TSPSC Group III — multi-paper objective exam for non-gazetted Group III posts.
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TSPSC Group III — Frequently asked questions
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
21 of 150 questions
Practise these →2024
20 of 150 questions
Practise these →2023
20 of 150 questions
Practise these →2022
20 of 150 questions
Practise these →2021
19 of 150 questions
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TSPSC Group III — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 180 min
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Paper I — General Studies and General Abilities
49 QsPaper II — History, Polity and Society (India and Telangana)
35 QsPaper III — Economy and Development
21 QsLanguage Ability (Telugu, Urdu, English)
15 Qs
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What can I get from TSPSC Group III?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Excellent — Top performers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Personal Secretary to Ministers/Chief Secretary — pay level 8, high responsibility
- •Senior Accountant (Finance Department HQ) — policy-level work exposure
- •Divisional Fire Officer (cadre posts) — supervisory rank, pay level 7
- •Technical Assistant (Planning Department) — research and analytics role
- •Any posting of choice with departmental preference
- •Strong foundation for future Group-I/Group-II attempts
- •Likely recommendation for merit certificate and accelerated increments
Top tier candidates
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (Legislature Secretariat) — premium posting, pay level 5
- •Senior Steno (High Court/Secretariat) — pay level 7, shorthand 100 wpm
- •Junior Accountant (Director of Accounts & Treasuries) — state HQ posting
- •Computer Programmer (NIC/e-governance cells) — technical certification advantage
- •Fire Station Officer (Hyderabad Fire Services) — urban posting, pay level 6
- •First preference in department and location choice
- •Consideration for fast-track career progression
High selection probability
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (Chief Minister's Office/Governor Secretariat) — prestigious postings
- •Senior Typist (Secretariat) — pay level 6, supervisory role potential
- •Junior Accountant (Accountant General office) — audit and accounts work
- •Personal Assistant (Gazetted officer cadre support) — shorthand essential
- •Station Fire Officer (Fire Services) — technical diploma preferred, physical standards apply
- •Choice of preferred district and department likely
Good selection chances
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (Secretariat) — pay level 5, Hyderabad posting likely
- •Revenue Assistant (Revenue Department) — village/mandal level postings
- •Computer Operator (various departments) — basic computer proficiency tested
- •Junior Steno (Secretariat/Commissionerates) — competitive postings
- •Junior Accountant (Panchayat Raj) — district treasury work
- •Strong prospects for preferred department allocation
Moderate selection prospects
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (Commercial Tax/Excise) — pay level 5, state-wide posting
- •Field Assistant (Statistics Department) — involves data collection fieldwork
- •Junior Accountant (Treasury) — pay level 5, accounting background preferred
- •Typist (Secretariat/District offices) — typing speed minimum 30 wpm English
- •Work on interview preparation and document verification readiness
Marginal qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May clear prelims but face tough competition in mains
- •Junior Assistant (Revenue Department) — pay level 5, district postings
- •Junior Steno (various departments) — shorthand proficiency required
- •Bill Collector (GHMC/municipalities) — pay level 4
- •Focus on improving accuracy and speed for better prospects
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The new TSPSC Group 3 Notification 2026 has not yet been released. Candidates are advised to monitor tspsc.gov.in for updates. Based on historical patterns, the exam typically takes place 8-10 months after notification release.
Selected candidates from the Group 3 exam 2024 completed web option submission by October 10, 2025. Document verification is ongoing for provisionally selected candidates.
The final result and provisional selection list for TSPSC Group 3 (Advt. 29/2022) was released on December 18-19, 2025. A total of 1,370 candidates were provisionally selected out of 5,36,400 applicants for 1,365 vacancies.
Important dates
Provisional Selection List (previous cycle)
passedThu, 18 Dec, 2025
1,370 candidates provisionally selected
Notification 2026 (expected)
34 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Not yet released; expected late 2026 based on typical cycle pattern
Application window (expected)
39 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
Usually opens within a week of notification release
📍Written Exam 2027 (expected)
307 days awayThu, 15 Jul, 2027
Exam typically held 8-10 months after notification; 3 papers across 2 days
Syllabus
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Paper I — General Studies and General Abilities
Current Affairs
Regional, national and international current events; international relations.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology fundamentals at HS standard.
India's Achievements in Science and Technology
Space (ISRO), nuclear, defence, IT, biotech achievements.
Environmental Issues
Climate change, biodiversity, pollution and conservation policy.
Disaster Management
Prevention and mitigation strategies; NDMA framework.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climatic regions, world resources.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and social geography of India.
Geography of Telangana
Physiography, rivers (Krishna, Godavari), climate, resources.
History of India
Ancient, medieval and modern India and freedom struggle.
Cultural Heritage of India
Art, architecture, music, dance, literature and festivals.
Society, Culture, Heritage of Telangana
Folk traditions, Bathukamma, Bonalu, Telangana literature.
Policies of Telangana State
Welfare and development policies of the Telangana government.
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, analytical reasoning.
Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
Tables, charts, graphs and arithmetic data interpretation.
Paper II — History, Polity and Society (India and Telangana)
Ancient and Medieval India
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal periods.
Modern India
British rule, social reform movements and economic impact.
Indian National Movement
1857 revolt, INC, Gandhi, Bose, Quit India and partition.
Ancient and Medieval Telangana
Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Kakatiyas, Bahmanis, Qutub Shahis.
Asaf Jahi Dynasty (Hyderabad State)
Nizam rule, society, economy and Salar Jung reforms.
Telangana Statehood Movement
Mulki agitation 1969, Jai Telangana, KCR-led TRS movement, 2014 formation.
Constitution of India
Preamble, salient features, FR, FD, DPSPs, Parliament, judiciary.
Federalism and Centre-State Relations
Distribution of powers, finance commission, inter-state councils.
Public Administration and Governance
Civil services, RTI, e-governance, public service ethics.
Local Self Government
Panchayati Raj, urban local bodies, 73rd & 74th Amendments.
Telangana Government Structure
Governor, CM, Legislature, secretariat and districts of TG.
Indian Society and Issues
Caste, class, gender, communalism and regionalism in India.
Society of Telangana
Caste, tribes, social structure and reform movements in TG.
Welfare Schemes (India + Telangana)
Central and Telangana welfare schemes for SC, ST, OBC, women, minorities.
Paper III — Economy and Development
Basic Concepts of Economics
National income, GDP, GNP, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy.
Planning in India
Five-Year Plans, NITI Aayog, plan objectives and outcomes.
Sectors of Indian Economy
Agriculture, industry, services — composition and trends.
Banking and Financial System
RBI, commercial banks, NABARD, financial inclusion, GST.
External Sector
Foreign trade, BoP, FDI, WTO and India's position.
Poverty, Employment and Inclusion
Poverty alleviation, MNREGA, employment trends in India.
Agriculture in India
Green revolution, MSP, PDS, agri-credit and reforms.
Industrial Growth in India
Industrial policy, MSMEs, Make in India, PLI scheme.
Economy of Telangana
Sectors, Bhagiratha, Mission Kakatiya, IT corridor.
Telangana Agriculture
Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, irrigation projects (Kaleshwaram).
Telangana Industries and IT
TS-iPASS, T-Hub, life sciences, IT-ITES sector.
Telangana Planning and Development
State plans, finance commission devolution, special priority sectors.
Global Economic Changes
Globalisation, trade wars, currency markets and India's response.
Sustainable Development and Economy
SDGs, green economy, climate finance and renewable energy.
Language Ability (Telugu, Urdu, English)
Telugu Grammar
Sandhi, samasa, alankaram and chhandassu in Telugu.
Telugu Literature
Major Telugu poets and modern Telangana writers.
Urdu Grammar (optional)
Sarf, nahw, idioms in Urdu.
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration.
English Comprehension
Unseen passage with vocabulary and inference questions.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms.