TSPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & Mains Exam Syllabus & Pattern

Section

Topics

Section - I

Contemporary Social Issues and Social Problems

Issues of Economic Growth and Justice

Section - II

Dynamics of Indian Politics

Historical and Cultural Heritage of India.

Section - III

Developments in Science and Technology

Education and Human Resource Development

Section

Topics

History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period

(1757 to 1947 A.D.)

• Early Indian Civilizations

• Advent of Islam and its impact on Indian Society

• The Establishment of British Colonial Rule in India

• Anti – British uprisings

• Three Phases of Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-1947

History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana.

• History and culture of Ancient Telangana

• Medeival Telangana and the emergence of composite culture

• The Establishment of Asaf Jahi Dynasty

• Socio-Cultural Awaking in Telangana

• Peoples Movement against the Nizam’s Rule

Geography of India and Telangana

• India – Physical setting, Physiography, Drainage, Climate

• Agriculture and Irrigation

• Geographical extent of Hyderabad State and present Telangana State Physical setting, Relief, Climate, Rivers, Soils, Forest cover and Wild life

• Agriculture

• Industries

• Urbanisation in Telangana State

Section

Topics

Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements

• Indian Society

• Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups

• Social Issues

• Social Issues in Telangana

• Social Movements in Telangana

• Social Policies and Programmes in India and Telangana

Constitution of India

• Evolution of Indian Constitution

• Fundamental Rights

• System of Government

• Judicial System in India

• Federal system

Governance

• Governance and Good Governance

• Governance at State and District levels

• Programmes, Agencies and Institutions working for the development of Urban and Rural Areas

• Debates on Development and Development Processes

• Ethics and Values of Administration

Section

Topics

Indian Economy and Development.

• National Income

• Poverty and Unemployment

• Money and Banking

• Public Finance

• Planning in Indian economy

Telangana Economy

• Telangana economy

• Human resources

• Land reforms

• Agriculture and Allied sectors

• Industry and Service sectors

Development and Environmental Problems

• Environment vs Development

• Natural resources

• Eco systems and Bio-diversity

• Environment pollution and solid waste management

• Global Environment Issues:

Section

Topics

The role and impact of Science and Technology

• Classical and Emerging areas of Science & Technology

• National Policy of Science & Technology

• Space program in India and its applications

• Application of Space Technology in India

• Energy Resources

Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science

• Crop Science in India

• Concept of Biotechnology

• Food bio-technology

• Microbial infections;

• Vaccines

Data Interpretation and Problem Solving

• Data Analysis

• Problems based on Tabular and Diagrammatical Data

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Time and Work, Speed

• Decision Making and Problem Solving

Section

Topics

The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)

• Historical Background

• Hyderabad State in Independent India

• Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956

• Violation of Employment and Service Rules

• Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Course of Movement

Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)

• Court Judgements on Mulki Rules- Jai Andhra Movement and its Consequences

• Rise and Spread of Naxalite Movement, causes and consequences -

• Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Changes in the Political, SocioEconomic and Cultural fabric of Telangana

• Liberalization and Privatisation Policies in 1990’s and their consequences

• Quest for Telangana identity

Towards Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

• Public awakening and Intellectual reaction against discrimination

• Establishment of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001, Political Realignment and

• Electoral Alliances in 2004 and later Phase of Telangana Movement

• Role of Political Parties

• Cultural Revivalism in Telangana, other symbolic expressions in Telangana Movement

• Parliamentary Process; UPA Government’s stand on Telangana

Subjects

Type of Questions

Duration

Marks

General Studies & Mental ability

Objective Type Questions

2:30 Hrs

150

Papers

Subjects

Duration

Marks

Qualifying Test

General English

3 Hrs

150

Paper-I

General Essay

3 Hrs

150

Paper-II

History, Culture, and Geography

3 Hrs

150

Paper-III

Indian Society, Constitution, and Governance

3 Hrs

150

Paper-IV

Economy Development

3 Hrs

150

Paper-V

Science & Technology and Data Interpretation

3 Hrs

150

Paper-VI

Telangana Movement and State Formation

3 Hrs

150

Total Marks

900