Official TGPSC Group-IV scheme: two objective papers – General Studies and Secretarial Abilities – 150 marks each (300 marks).
📄 Official source: TGPSC Scheme & Syllabus – Group-IV Services (listed at https://websitenew.tgpsc.gov.in/SyllabusCMS) · Dated: PDF uploaded 27 Nov 2022 (date in file name)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies | 150 | 150 min | 150 |
| II | Secretarial Abilities | 150 | 150 min | 150 |
| Total | 300 |
TGPSC Group 4 Syllabus (Official Text, Paper-wise)
Reproduced from the official document as published. Only page numbers and line breaks have been removed.
SYLLABUS
PAPER-I: GENERAL STUDIES
1. Current affairs.
2. International Relations and Events.
3. General Science in everyday life.
4. Environmental Issues and Disaster Management.
5. Geography and Economy of India and Telangana.
6. Indian Constitution: Salient Features.
7. Indian Political System and Government.
8. Modern Indian History with a focus on Indian National Movement.
9. History of Telangana and Telangana Movement.
10. Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
11. Policies of Telangana State.
PAPER-II: SECRETARIAL ABILITIES
1) Mental Ability. (Verbal and non-verbal)
2) Logical Reasoning.
3) Comprehension.
4) Re-arrangement of sentences with a view to improving analysis of a passage.
5) Numerical and Arithmetical abilities.
Preparation Tips
- Paper II (Secretarial Abilities) is pure practice – solve timed reasoning and arithmetic sets daily.
- Paper I has 11 short units – cover Telangana history, culture and policies thoroughly.
FAQs
What is the TGPSC Group 4 exam pattern?
Paper I General Studies and Paper II Secretarial Abilities – each 150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks; total 300.
What is in Secretarial Abilities?
Mental ability, logical reasoning, comprehension, re-arrangement of sentences and numerical & arithmetical abilities, as listed in the official syllabus.
Does the TGPSC Group 4 syllabus PDF mention negative marking?
No. Check the exam notification.
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