TSPSC Group 1 — Group-I Services Examination (Prelims)
About this Exam
Group-I Services Examination (Prelims) – TSPSC Practice Test
The Group-I Services Examination (Prelims) is the first stage of recruitment for prestigious Group-I posts in Telangana. Conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), this Preliminary Examination is designed to test your baseline knowledge across current affairs, polity, science, and reasoning. Qualifying Prelims opens the door to the next stages of selection and helps you work toward high-impact administrative careers in Telangana.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| International Relations and Events | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| General Science | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Environment and Disaster Management | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Economic and Social Development of India and Telangana | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Geography of World, India and Telangana | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| History and Cultural Heritage of India and Telangana | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Indian Constitution and Polity | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Governance and Public Policy in Telangana and India | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation | ~15 | ~30 | 10% |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 100% |
No negative marking: attempt confidently while maintaining accuracy and speed. Duration: 150 minutes.
What This Practice Test Covers
- Current Affairs: national and Telangana-relevant developments, schemes, and key appointments
- Polity & Governance: Constitution basics, institutions, public policy, and administrative concepts
- Science, Environment & Geography: core GK, ecology, disasters, and regional geography of India/Telangana
- Reasoning & DI: data interpretation, logical reasoning, and analytical problem-solving
Preparation Tips
Start with a daily 30–40 minute revision of static topics (Polity, Constitution, Geography, History) and pair it with weekly Current Affairs practice. Solve section-wise mock questions to improve accuracy, then switch to mixed sets to build exam temperament. Focus on diagrams/graphs for Data Interpretation and maintain a timed approach to finish 150 questions in 150 minutes. Review mistakes immediately using topic tags, and revise weak areas before taking another test.