TSPSC (Telangana Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims) — Free Online Mock Test
Telangana state civil services prelims. GS Paper I (150 Q) + CSAT (100 Q). Negative marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
TSPSC exam at a glance
TSPSC full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length TSPSC mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 250-question, 240-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC/TSPSC). |
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| Official website | tspsc.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection (Group 1) — a Preliminary objective test (screening), a descriptive Mains, and an Interview. |
| Frequency | Notified when vacancies arise. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary is a single objective paper — General Studies & Mental Ability — of 150 questions for 150 marks in 2.5 hours, with 1/3 negative marking; it is a screening stage. The Mains has six descriptive papers plus a qualifying General English paper (whose marks do not count toward merit), and there is no negative marking in the Mains. An Interview follows. |
| Score validity | Each recruitment cycle is separate; qualifying applies to that notification. |
| Language | Telugu and English. |
Who is eligible for TSPSC?
A degree from a recognised university; age criteria apply per the notification, with category relaxations.
Last verified July 2026 against TSPSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
TSPSC section breakdown
The TSPSC mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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GS Paper I (150 Q)
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CSAT (100 Q)
TSPSC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: TSPSC penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: TSPSC Prelims (out of 400).
How TSPSC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
TSPSC time strategy
With 250 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 58 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- GS Paper I (150 Q)
- CSAT (100 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
TSPSC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of TSPSC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
GS Paper I (150 Q)
- GK-TS — Culture · 15
- Geography — India · 12
- GK-TS — Geography · 5
- GK-TS — Polity · 5
- GK-TS — Economy · 5
- GK-TS — Rivers · 5
- History — Freedom Movement · 5
- History — Independence · 4
CSAT (100 Q)
- Reading — Vaccines · 6
- Reading — Neural Networks · 5
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 5
- Reading — Photosynthesis · 5
- Reading — Trade History · 4
- Reading — Industrialisation · 4
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Stoicism · 3
TSPSC difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Telangana state civil services prelims. GS Paper I (150 Q) + CSAT (100 Q). Negative marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's TSPSC bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for TSPSC
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what TSPSC really tests
TSPSC Group 1 compresses its Prelims into a single 150-question General Studies & Mental Ability paper with 1/3 negative marking, which raises the stakes on accuracy. Its defining content is Telangana-specific — especially the Telangana movement and the state’s history and geography — which is weighted heavily across both Prelims and the six-paper descriptive Mains.
Preparation tips
- Master Telangana-specific content, including the Telangana movement.
- Build accuracy for the single Prelims paper; 1/3 negative marking punishes guessing.
- Start Mains answer-writing early — there are six descriptive papers.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Under-preparing Telangana-specific content, the core of the exam.
- Guessing freely and losing marks to negative marking in a single decisive paper.
TSPSC study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build the GS base from state-board textbooks and NCERTs
- Study Telangana history, the Telangana movement and geography (heavily weighted)
- Start daily current affairs with a Telangana and national focus
- Solve TSPSC Group 1 previous-year prelims papers and take sectional tests
- Mind the 1/3 negative marking — build accuracy on the single paper
- Practise mental ability and data interpretation
- Practise descriptive answer-writing for the six Mains papers
- Deepen Telangana-specific and GS content
- Prepare for the interview around your background and Telangana affairs
Where TSPSC can take you
A strong TSPSC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Telangana Group 1 services
- Deputy Collector / DSP
- State government posts
- Public administration career
Best books & official prep for TSPSC
- Telangana state-board textbooks + NCERTs — Various
- Telangana movement & state-specific GK — Various
- General Studies & current affairs manual — Various
- TSPSC Group 1 previous-year papers — TSPSC
Official practice: TSPSC publishes the syllabus and notifications; Telangana-specific content (including the Telangana movement) is the highest-yield area, and mind the 1/3 negative marking.
Previous-year papers: TSPSC releases past papers — the closest guide to the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TSPSC exam pattern?
- Telangana Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims contains 250 questions across 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 58 seconds per question).
- Does TSPSC have negative marking?
- Yes — TSPSC carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is TSPSC scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. TSPSC Prelims (out of 400).
- How can I practise TSPSC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length TSPSC mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of TSPSC?
- TSPSC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Telangana state civil services prelims. GS Paper I (150 Q) + CSAT (100 Q). Negative marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the TSPSC exam?
- TSPSC runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in TSPSC?
- TSPSC is split into: GS Paper I (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Telangana state civil services prelims. GS Paper I (150 Q) + CSAT (100 Q). Negative marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during TSPSC?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the TSPSC test adaptive?
- No — TSPSC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many TSPSC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct TSPSC variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 12500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free TSPSC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge TSPSC test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are TSPSC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every TSPSC mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 250-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free TSPSC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's TSPSC mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the TSPSC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. TSPSC mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the TSPSC syllabus?
- The TSPSC syllabus maps to its 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), CSAT (100 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for TSPSC?
- A degree from a recognised university; age criteria apply per the notification, with category relaxations. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic TSPSC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the TSPSC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official TSPSC exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free TSPSC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
- Who conducts TSPSC and which state is it for?
- TSPSC is conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) for recruitment to posts in the Telangana state government. The official exam is held in Telugu and English, and Wrexa Edge's TSPSC mock test gives you free English-medium practice on the exact Telangana exam pattern with instant scoring.
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