TSPSC Group 1 Notification 2026: Check Eligibility, Online Form, Syllabus

Ans: No, there is no negative marking in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims and Mains exams. There will be no negative marking for candidates who attempt all questions. However, accuracy still matters if you want to rank high.

Ans: Yes, applications of candidates from other states will be accepted. However, they will be treated under the general category. They may not be entitled to reservation benefits or concessions as per local candidates. Zonal eligibility and domicile, as applicable to the official notification, is recommended to be read for the same.

Ans: TSPSC Group 1 exam is organised in English, Telugu, and Urdu language mediums (the one chosen by the applicant). Some papers, however, such as the English qualifying paper, are written entirely in English. Candidates must exercise caution when selecting a medium using the application's actions.

Ans: There is no prescribed number of TSPSC Group 1 attempts. Contestants can return as long as they remain eligible (in terms of age and level of education). We must prepare well and make the most of every opportunity.

Ans: Aspirants must bring the original and photocopies of their educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, Aadhaar card, and other relevant certificates (if applicable) to the exam centre. TSPSC will announce the documents to be submitted before verification. Failure to submit these documents will result in the disqualification of the candidate.

Ans: Yes, TSPSC has opened a small correction window once the form submission is closed. During this time, candidates will be able to modify the editable fields in the application. But, a few of the fields, such as name, mobile number, category,y are not allowed to make changes.

Ans: Standard books include NCERTs (Class 6–12), Telangana SCERT books, and Laxmikant for Polity. For history, there’s Bipin Chandra and Spectrum; for economics, there’s Ramesh Singh. Read current affairs from newspapers such as The Hindu and monthly magazines like Yojana.

Ans: The Final merit list is drawn up based on the marks secured in the Mains exam only. Prelims is a screening exam, and no marks are awarded for it. The merit list comprises the names of candidates after the Mains and document verification.

Ans: Yes, there is a reservation for differently abled candidates as per government orders in TSPSC. Such candidates should also produce a valid disability certificate in the prescribed format at the time of application and verification of marks.

Ans: TSPSC does not issue a separate “eligibility certificate” for Group 1. Once candidates clear all stages—Prelims, Mains, and Document Verification—their selection is considered final. The result and rank list published by TSPSC remain valid only for that specific recruitment cycle. If a candidate wishes to apply again in future cycles, they must submit a fresh application whenever the new notification is released.