March 26, 20269 min read

Telangana Government Jobs 2026: TSPSC — Group I to IV Services, Police and Teaching Vacancies

Complete guide to Telangana government jobs — TSPSC Group I, II, III, IV exams, TSLPRB Police recruitment, teaching posts, eligibility, salary, zonal reservation system, and how to apply through tspsc.gov.in.

Telangana government jobs TSPSC TSPSC Group I TSPSC Group II Telangana Police recruitment TSLPRB tspsc.gov.in Telangana government jobs 2026

Telangana — India's youngest state (formed in 2014) — has been on a massive government recruitment drive. The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) handles everything from Group I (Deputy Collector level) to Group IV (Junior Stenographer) through a structured group-based examination system. If you're targeting government employment in Telangana, understanding the Group I through IV system is essential. Let's break it down.

How TSPSC Organizes Recruitment

Unlike most state PSCs that name exams after the service (PCS, SSE), TSPSC uses a Group system:

Group	Level	Posts	Qualification
Group I	Senior/Gazetted (Group A)	Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer, District Registrar	Graduation
Group II	Junior/Gazetted (Group B)	Municipal Commissioner, Excise SI, Executive Officer, Tahsildar	Graduation
Group III	Non-Gazetted (Group C)	Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno	Graduation/12th
Group IV	Support Staff (Group D)	Junior Stenographer, Junior Accountant	12th pass

This group structure makes it clear which level you're targeting. Each group has its own exam, pattern, and salary band.

TSPSC Group I — The Premier Exam

Group I is Telangana's equivalent of UPSC Civil Services at the state level.

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	TSPSC
Posts	Deputy Collector, DSP, Commercial Tax Officer (CTO), District Registrar, Deputy Superintendent of Jails
Qualification	Graduation from recognized university
Age Limit	18–44 (General) — Telangana has generous upper limits
Exam Pattern	Prelims → Mains → Interview

Group I Exam Pattern

Prelims:

Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 marks
Paper II: History, Polity, Economy, Geography — 150 questions, 150 marks
Duration: 2.5 hours per paper
Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer

Mains:

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper I	General Essay	150
Paper II	History, Culture & Geography of India and Telangana	150
Paper III	Indian Polity, Constitution, Public Administration	150
Paper IV	Economy, Development, Ecology	150
Paper V	Science & Technology, Data Interpretation	150
Paper VI	Telangana Movement & State Formation	150

Interview: 75 marks Key difference from UPSC: No optional subject in Group I Mains. All papers are GS-based with a strong Telangana focus. Paper VI specifically covers the Telangana Statehood Movement — a unique feature that heavily favours local candidates.

Group I Salary

Post	Pay Level	Monthly In-Hand (approx)
Deputy Collector	Level 13 (₹56,100 starting)	₹70,000 – ₹90,000
DSP	Level 13	₹68,000 – ₹85,000
Commercial Tax Officer	Level 13	₹68,000 – ₹88,000
District Registrar	Level 11–12	₹60,000 – ₹78,000

Telangana follows the Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations. Salaries are competitive with central government equivalents, and Hyderabad posting means access to one of India's fastest-growing cities.

TSPSC Group II

Group II fills junior gazetted positions — a step below Group I but still administrative roles with authority.

Detail	Information
Posts	Municipal Commissioner (Grade II), Excise Sub-Inspector, Executive Officer (Grade II), Extension Officer, Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector
Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	18–44 (General)
Exam Pattern	Single paper — CBT (Computer Based Test)

Group II Exam Pattern

Type: CBT (online) — single session
Questions: 150 objective questions
Duration: 2.5 hours
Marks: 300 (each question = 2 marks)
Sections: GS, Polity, Economy, History & Culture, Geography, Science, Current Affairs, Telangana specific
Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer

Group II is a single-paper exam — no Prelims/Mains distinction. This makes it more accessible but also means one bad day can cost you the entire exam. Preparation needs to be thorough.

Group II Salary

Post	Pay Level	Monthly In-Hand (approx)
Municipal Commissioner (Gr II)	Level 10–11	₹50,000 – ₹65,000
Excise Sub-Inspector	Level 8–9	₹42,000 – ₹55,000
Executive Officer (Gr II)	Level 8–9	₹40,000 – ₹52,000

TSPSC Group III and Group IV

Group III (Junior Assistant, Typist, Steno)

Detail	Information
Qualification	Graduation (for Junior Assistant), 12th (for Typist)
Posts	Junior Assistant, Typist, Senior Typist, Junior Steno
Exam Pattern	CBT — single paper
Salary	Level 6–8 — ₹28,000 – ₹40,000 (in-hand)

Group IV (Junior Stenographer, Junior Accountant)

Detail	Information
Qualification	12th pass
Posts	Junior Stenographer, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant (lower grade)
Exam Pattern	CBT — single paper
Salary	Level 4–6 — ₹22,000 – ₹32,000 (in-hand)

Both Group III and IV exams use the same CBT format — objective questions covering GS, Maths, Reasoning, and English/Telugu.

TSLPRB — Telangana Police Recruitment

Telangana police recruitment is handled by TSLPRB (Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board), not TSPSC.

Post	Qualification	Physical Standard (Male)	Salary (approx)
Police Constable (Civil)	12th pass	Height: 5'6" (General), 5'4" (ST)	₹26,000 – ₹32,000
Police Constable (AR)	12th pass	Height: 5'6"	₹26,000 – ₹32,000
Sub-Inspector (Civil)	Graduation	Height: 5'6"	₹42,000 – ₹52,000
SI (IT & Communications)	B.Tech/B.E. in relevant branch	Height: 5'6"	₹44,000 – ₹55,000

TSLPRB conducts large-scale recruitment — the 2022 cycle alone had 17,000+ constable and SI vacancies. The selection process: Written Test (CBT) → Physical Measurement Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Document Verification → Medical.

TSPSC Teacher Recruitment

TSPSC also recruits teachers for Telangana government schools:

Post	Qualification	Salary (approx in-hand)
School Assistant (SA)	Graduation in subject + B.Ed + TET	₹40,000 – ₹55,000
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)	Post-graduation + B.Ed	₹48,000 – ₹65,000
SGT (Secondary Grade Teacher)	D.Ed/B.Ed + TET	₹32,000 – ₹45,000
Language Pandit	Graduation in language + B.Ed	₹36,000 – ₹48,000
PET (Physical Education Teacher)	B.P.Ed	₹35,000 – ₹45,000

Teacher recruitment in Telangana has been significant post-state formation — the government has been filling thousands of vacancies to strengthen the education system.

Zonal Reservation System (Local/Non-Local)

Telangana uses a zonal system for reservation in government recruitment:

The state is divided into zones based on districts
Local candidates (those who studied for a certain period in the zone) get preference within their zone
Non-local candidates from other zones within Telangana can also apply but compete in a smaller quota
Open competition seats are available for all Telangana residents

This zonal system means your place of schooling matters for reservation purposes. Candidates who studied in Hyderabad zone have access to Hyderabad-based posts through local preference.

Category Reservation

Category	Reservation
SC	15%
ST	6%
BC-A	7%
BC-B	10%
BC-C	1%
BC-D	7%
BC-E	4%
EWS	10%

Telangana has a detailed backward class categorization (BC-A through BC-E) with separate percentages for each sub-category. Total BC reservation is 29%.

Telangana Domicile Requirement

For TSPSC exams, candidates must be residents of Telangana. The domicile is generally established by:

Being born in Telangana (post-2014 formation), OR
Having studied in Telangana for a prescribed period (usually 4 years between Class IV and XII), OR
Parents being residents of Telangana

Post-bifurcation (2014), the domicile rules have been clearly defined. Candidates from Andhra Pradesh cannot apply for Telangana state government posts and vice versa.

Why Telangana is Attractive for Government Jobs

Hyderabad posting possibility — India's tech capital with excellent infrastructure
Competitive salaries — Telangana PRC salaries are among the better state-level pay packages
Active recruitment — as a young state, Telangana has been filling vacancies aggressively
Generous age limits — 44 years for general category is remarkably high
CBT-based exams — modern examination system, quicker results

Preparation Tips

For Group I: Focus on Telangana Movement history (from 1948 to 2014), Telangana geography, economy, and culture. Paper VI on Telangana Movement is unique — study the Gentlemen's Agreement, Jai Telangana movement, Sri Krishna Committee, and state formation.
For Group II/III/IV: Standard GS + aptitude preparation. Telugu/English section is important. Previous TSPSC papers are available on tspsc.gov.in.
For Police: TSLPRB papers are moderate difficulty. Physical preparation needs serious commitment.

Track all Telangana government notifications at SarkariNaukriHub — TSPSC and TSLPRB updates are covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for TSPSC Group I? The upper age limit is 44 years for general category — one of the most generous in any state PSC exam. With SC/ST relaxation, it goes even higher. This means even candidates in their late 30s and early 40s can attempt Group I. Is Telugu mandatory for TSPSC exams? Telugu is not always mandatory as a qualifying language, but Telugu/Urdu sections appear in most exams. Group I Mains can be written in English or Telugu. For Group II/III/IV, bilingual question papers are provided. Can Andhra Pradesh residents apply for TSPSC? No. Post-bifurcation, TSPSC recruitment is exclusively for Telangana residents. AP candidates must apply through APPSC for Andhra Pradesh government posts. How many vacancies does TSPSC release annually? TSPSC has been releasing large notifications — Group I typically has 500–1,000 posts, Group II can have 1,000–2,000 posts, and Group III/IV combined can exceed 5,000 posts per cycle. Add TSLPRB police recruitment (5,000–17,000 per cycle) and the total is substantial.