The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) is set to initiate the TSPSC Group 1 recruitment drive to fill prestigious administrative positions, including Deputy Collector, District Registrar, and Deputy Superintendent of Police. The official TSPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon. Aspiring candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria, which remain consistent with previous cycles. Bookmark this page for the latest updates on the 2026 recruitment process.
TSPSC Group 1 Notification 2026
The Telangana State Public Service Commission will publish the comprehensive TSPSC Group 1 Notification 2026 on its official website, www.tspsc.gov.in. This document will detail the eligibility requirements, exam pattern, and selection process. In the meantime, candidates can analyze the previous year's recruitment criteria by reviewing the official PDF linked below.
TSPSC Group 1 Notification (Previous Year) - Download Official PDF
TSPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026
The TSPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 will fill a variety of high-ranking government vacancies in Telangana. The selection process consists of two primary stages: a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination. Consult the overview table below to gain a clear understanding of the entire recruitment lifecycle.
| TSPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Name of Organization | Telangana State Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | TSPSC Group 1 (గ్రూప్ 1) |
| Vacancy | To be announced |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduation |
| Upper Age limit | 35 to 46 years (Vary by posts) |
| Selection Process | Prelims- Mains |
| Job Location | Telangana |
| Official website | https://tspsc.gov.in/ |
TSPSC Group 1 2026- Important Dates
All critical dates for the TSPSC Group 1 Exam 2026, including registration deadlines and exam dates, will be formally announced in the notification PDF. Candidates can track these key milestones using the summary table provided below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | To be announced |
| Apply online starts | To be announced |
| Last date to apply online | To be announced |
| TSPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2026 | -- |
| TSPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Date 2026 | -- |
TSPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2026
The TSPSC will soon issue the official notification containing post-wise vacancy details for the 2026 cycle. By reviewing the previous year's vacancy distribution, candidates can better estimate the number of openings and plan their strategy accordingly.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Deputy Collector [ Civil Services, (Executive Branch)] | 45 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police Category - II (Police Service) | 115 |
| Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services) | 48 |
| Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service) | 04 |
| District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services) | 07 |
| District Registrar (Registration Services) | 06 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) | 05 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service) | 08 |
| Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service) | 30 |
| Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service) | 41 |
| District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service) | 03 |
| District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service) | 05 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service) | 02 |
| District Employment Officer (Employment Service) | 05 |
| Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services) | 20 |
| Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service) | 38 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service) | 41 |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) | 140 |
| Total vacancies | 563 |
TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before submitting an application for the TSPSC Group 1 Exam 2026, candidates must verify their eligibility. Requirements are primarily based on educational qualifications and age limits. Comprehensive details regarding the TSPSC Group 1 eligibility criteria for 2026 are provided below.
Educational Qualification
To qualify for the TSPSC Group 1 services, candidates must possess the mandatory educational credentials required for each specific post. The academic qualification standards for Group 1 positions are summarized below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Deputy Collector [ Civil Services, (Executive Branch)] | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police Category – II (Police Service) | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service) | Must hold a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or equivalent qualification of a university in India |
| District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| District Registrar (Registration Services) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service) | Must possess a Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering of any University in India |
| Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer (Backward Classes Welfare Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| District Employment Officer (Employment Service) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service) | A Degree in Commerce OR Economics OR Mathematics recognized by the University Grants Commission with at least a Second class in the subject. |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India |
Age Limit
Applicants must satisfy the minimum and maximum age requirements stipulated for each post under the TSPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2026. The specific age limit guidelines for all advertised posts are outlined in the table below.
| Post Name | Minimum age | Maximum age |
| Deputy Collector | 18 | 46 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police Category – II | 21 | 35 |
| Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services) | 18 | 46 |
| Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service) | 21 | 46 |
| District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services) | 18 | 46 |
| District Registrar (Registration Services) | 18 | 46 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) | 18 | 35 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service) | 18 | 46 |
| Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service) | 21 | 35 |
| Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service) | 18 | 46 |
| District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service) | 18 | 46 |
| District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer (Backward Classes Welfare Service) | 18 | 46 |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service) | 18 | 46 |
| District Employment Officer (Employment Service) | 18 | 46 |
| Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services) | 18 | 46 |
| Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service) | 18 | 46 |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service | 18 | 46 |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) | 18 | 46 |
TSPSC Group 1 Application Form 2026
A direct application link will be activated by the Telangana State Public Service Commission on the official website at tspsc.gov.in. We will provide a direct link to the registration portal here once it goes live.
TSPSC Group 1 Selection Process 2026
Selection for TSPSC Group 1 services involves a rigorous two-stage process consisting of a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination. The Prelims act as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains. Those who qualify through the merit-based Main examination will be invited for certificate verification.
Stage 1- Preliminary Examination
Stage 2- Main Examination
TSPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The TSPSC Group 1 Exam 2026 consists of two distinct stages: Prelims and Mains. The Preliminary Exam features 150 objective-type questions, with a duration of 2.5 hours. The Main Examination comprises six descriptive papers plus a qualifying English language paper, with 3 hours allotted for each paper. Success in the Mains is mandatory for final selection.
The detailed TSPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern 2026 for all stages is provided below:
| Stages | Papers | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Prelims | Paper 1 | General Science, Mental Ability | 150 | 2.5 hours |
| Mains | Paper 1 | General Essay | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | History Culture Geography | 150 | 3 hours | |
| Paper 3 | Indian Society Constitution Governance | 150 | 3 hours | |
| Paper 4 | Economy and Development | 150 | 3 hours | |
| Paper 5 | Science and Technology, Data Interpretation | 150 | 3 hours | |
| Paper 6 | Telangana Movement and State Formation | 150 | 3 hours | |
| Total Marks | 900 | - | ||
TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2026
To excel in the TSPSC Group 1 exam, candidates must thoroughly understand the TSPSC Group 1 syllabus for both the Prelims and Mains. Review the topics listed below to jumpstart your 2026 exam preparation.
TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus
The TSPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination focuses on General Science and Mental Ability topics.
- Current Affairs
- International Relations
- General Science
- Environment and Disaster Management
- Economic and Social Development
- Geography of World
- India and Telangana Indian History and Cultural Heritage
- Indian Constitution
- Polity Governance
- Public Policy
- Telangana State Policies
- Telangana Heritage
- Arts and Literature
- Social Exclusion based on Caste, Tribe, Gender, Disability
- Analytical Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus for Prelims & Mains - Click Here
TSPSC Group 1 Salary 2026
TSPSC provides a competitive salary package for candidates selected for Group 1 Services. Please refer to the post-wise salary breakdown provided in the table below.
| TSPSC Group 1 Salary 2026 | |
| Posts | Salary |
| Deputy Collector [ Civil Services, (Executive Branch)] | Rs. 58,850- 1,37,050/- |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police Category - II (Police Service) | Rs. 58,850- 1,37,050/- |
| Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services) | Rs. 58,850- 1,37,050/- |
| Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| District Registrar (Registration Services) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Assistant Director (Social Welfare) including District Social Welfare Officer (Social Welfare Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service) | Rs. 54,220- 1,33,630/- |
| District Employment Officer (Employment Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
| Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service) | Rs. 51,320- 1,27,310/- |
TSPSC Group 1 2026 Admit Card
The TSPSC will release the Group 1 Admit Card 2026 on the official portal approximately 10 to 15 days prior to the examination. The admit card is a mandatory document required for entry into the examination hall.
Steps to download the TSPSC Group 1 2026 Admit Card are detailed below.
- Visit the TSPSC official website https://www.tspsc.gov.in/
- On the homepage, look for the Know Your Hall ticket number.
- Click on the TSPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket, and fill in your login details.
- The TSPSC Group 1 2026 Admit Card appears on your screen.
- Download your TSPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket and take copies of it.
TSPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers - Click to Check
TSPSC Group 1 2026: FAQs
Ans. The TSPSC will announce the registration dates for the 2026 recruitment cycle shortly.
Ans. Candidates will be selected through a two-stage process consisting of a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination.
Ans. The post-wise salary structure for TSPSC Group 1 roles is outlined in the article above.
Ans. Detailed vacancy counts for 2026 will be released soon via the official TSPSC notification.
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