TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024: Check Required Age Limit, Qualifications, Physical Standard, and Nationality

TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024 varies for different job posts offered by the exam conducting body. Check details about the required age limit, qualifications, physical standard, and nationality for the TSPSC group 1 exam 2024.

Lakshima SareenUpdated on : Feb 20 2024 13:40 IST

TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024: The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) conducts the Group 1 exam to recruit eligible candidates for various administrative positions in the state government. Group 1 job posts are well-respected, some of them include- Deputy Collector, Assistant Audit Officer, District Panchayat Raj Officer, Assistant Treasury Office, District Registrar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Municipal Commissioner amongst various others.

It is crucial to note that in order to take the TSPSC group 1 exams, interested students must meet the prescribed TSPSC eligibility criteria. The requirements will be based on the candidates’ age, qualifications, and nationality. Ineligible students will be unable to attempt the exam hence understanding and meeting the eligibility requirements is extremely important. Continue reading to understand the detailed TSPSC group 1 eligibility-

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TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility 2024

One of the most prestigious tests in Telangana is the TSPSC Group 1 exam. It draws a significant amount of applicants each year. However, as stated in the article above, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements established by the commission before submitting an application for the TSPSC Group 1 exam. Check below for the in-depth eligibility requirements.

The following table displays the total number of vacancies for different posts, age limit, and scale of pay as per the latest TSPSC Group 1 notification:

Post code No.	Name of the Post	No. of Vacancies	Age as on 01/07/2024 Min. Max.	Scale of Pay Rs.
1	Deputy Collector [Civil Services, (Executive Branch)]	45	18-46	58,850- 1,37,050/-
2	Deputy Superintendent of Police Category - II (Police Service)	115	21-35	58,850- 1,37,050/-
3	Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services)	48	18-46	58,850 – 1,37,050/-
4	Regional Transport Officer (Transport Service)	4	21-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
5	District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services)	7	18-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
6	District Registrar (Registration Services)	6	18-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
7	Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service)	5	18-35	54,220 – 1,33,630/-
8	Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service)	8	18-46	54,220 – 1,33,630/-
9	Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service)	30	21-35	51,320 – 1,27,310/-
10	Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service)	41	18-46	51,320 – 1,27,310/-
11	District Social Welfare Officer / District Scheduled Caste Development Officer (Social Welfare Service)	3	18-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
12	District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service)	5	18-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
13	District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service).	2	18-46	54,220- 1,33,630/-
14	District Employment Officer (Employment Service)	5	18-46	51,320- 1,27,310/-
15	Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services)	20	18-46	51,320- 1,27,310/-
16	Assistant Treasury Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer / Assistant Lecturer in the Training College and School (Treasuries and Accounts Service)	38	18-46	51,320- 1,27,310/-
17	Assistant Audit Officer (State Audit Service)	41	18-46	51,320- 1,27,310/-
18	Mandal Parishad Development Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Service)	140	18-46	51,320- 1,27,310/-
TOTAL		563

TSPSC Group 1 Age Relaxation Benefits

Check the table below to know the prescribed age relaxation benefits-

Candidate’s Category	Age Relaxation
PHC	10 Years
OBC/SC/ST/State Govt Employees	5 Years
ESM/NCC	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 Years + Duration of their service
Telangana State Government Employees	5 Years + Duration of their service

TSPSC Group 1 Qualification

The TSPSC Group 1 exam requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Specified fields or disciplines for graduation have been prescribed by the exam conducting body for different posts. In order to take the exam, candidates who are in their last year of graduation must submit their degree certificate after the documents are verified. To check the required field of study for the selected job post, students are advised to visit the official website.

TSPSC Group 1 Nationality

For candidates to be eligible for the TSPSC Group 1 2023, it is mandatory for them to be Indian citizens. The Telangana State Public Service Commission would not accept applicants of any other nationality.

TSPSC Group 1 Physical Standard

Candidates must meet certain physical requirements in order to apply for some positions under the TSPSC Group 1 exam. For instance, applicants for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-2) must be at least 165 cm tall for males and 150 cm tall for women. Similarly, applicants for the position of District Fire Officer must be at least 167.6 cm tall for males and 152.5 cm tall for women.

TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility: Number of Attempts

The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has not specified any limit on the number of attempts a candidate can make for the Group 1 exam. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam as many times as they want, provided they meet the age limit criteria. Further, even though there are unlimited attempts, It is advised to take the exam only after being completely prepared. Candidates need to keep their age in mind while planning their attempts.

TSPSC Group 1 Eligibility: Conclusion

As discussed in the article, different group 1 job posts will have different eligibility criteria based on qualifications, age, and physical standards. Students are recommended to carefully analyse the requirements for the job position they wish to apply for. If students turn out to be ineligible for the exam, they will fail to register for it. Before registering for the exam, it is advised that applicants carefully read the official notification to make sure they meet all requirements for TSPSC eligibility. Those who meet the requirements can apply for the exam and begin the exam preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the minimum age to apply for the TSPSC Group 1 posts?

The minimum age which is required in order to successfully register for the exam is 18 years. Although this may vary depending on the selected job post.