TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024, Paper-wise Exam Pattern Details

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024

The Telangana State Public Service Commission Board has published the TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024 for recruiting eligible candidates for various positions such as 

• Junior Assistant in the Backward Classes Welfare Department, 
• Junior Assistant in the office of Transport Commissioner, 
• Typist in the Home Department, 
• Junior Stenographer in the Intelligence Department, and more. 

Familiarity with the TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus is imperative for candidates as it is the foundation for their preparation. This article outlines the TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern to enhance aspirants’ readiness for the TSPSC Group 3 2024 examination.

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024: Overview

The TSPSC Group 3 Exam 2024 aims to fill various vacancies across different departments under Group-III Services. The TSPSC Group 3 Exam 2024 is scheduled for November 17th and 18th, 2024. The TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus covers the topics of General Studies and General Abilities, History, Polity & Society, Economy & Development. Aspirants can find a comprehensive TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus overview in the table below.

TSPSC Group 3 Selection Process 2024

The selection process for the TSPSC Group 3 exam 2024 involves two stages: 

1. an Offline Written Test and 
2. an Interview. 

Candidates who pass the written test will proceed to the Interview stage. 

The shortlisting for the Interview will be in a ratio of 1:2 relative to the total number of vacancies. Final selection will be based on the combined marks from the written test and interview.

TSPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2024: Written Test

The TSPSC Group 3 Exam is structured into three papers: Papers 1, 2, and 3, each containing 150 questions worth 1 mark each. Each paper has a duration of 150 minutes. The exam will be available in three languages: Urdu, English, and Telugu. Here’s the TSPSC Group 3 Exam Pattern 2024:

Candidates are selected based on their merits and the marks obtained in the examination, culminating in a personal interview.

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus 2024: Detailed

TSPSC Group 3 examination consists of three papers:

1. Paper I  – General Studies and General Abilities
2. Paper – II  – History, Polity, and Society
3. Paper-III – Economy and Development

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus: Paper I

PAPER-I: GENERAL STUDIES AND GENERAL ABILITIES

1. Current Affairs – Regional, National & International.
2. International Relations and Events.
3. General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology.
4. Environmental Issues; Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies.
5. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana State.
6. History and Cultural Heritage of India.
7. Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
8. Policies of Telangana State.
9. Social Exclusion, Rights Issues and Inclusive Policies.
10. Logical Reasoning; Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation.
11. Basic English. (8th Class Standard)

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus: Paper II

PAPER-II: HISTORY, POLITY AND SOCIETY

1. Socio-Cultural History of Telangana and Formation of Telangana State.
2. Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Mudigonda and Vemulawada Chalukyas and their contribution to culture; Social and Religious conditions; Buddhism and Jainism in Ancient Telangana; Growth of Language and Literature, Art and Architecture.
3. The establishment of Kakatiya kingdom and their contribution to socio-cultural development. Growth of Language and Literature under the Kakatiyas; Popular protest against Kakatiyas: Sammakka – Sarakka Revolt; Art, Architecture and Fine Arts. Rachakonda and Deverakonda Velamas, Social and Religious Conditions; Growth of Language and Literature, Socio- Cultural contribution of Qutubshahis – Growth of Language, Literature, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Dance, and Music. Emergence of Composite Culture.
4. Asaf Jahi Dynasty; Nizam-British Relations: Salarjung Reforms and their impact; Socio – Cultural- Religious Conditions under the Nizams: Educational Reforms, Establishment of Osmania University; Growth of Employment and the Rise of Middle Classes.
5. Socio-cultural and Political Awakening in Telangana: Role of Arya Samaj-Andhra Mahasabha; Andhra Saraswatha Parishat, Literary and Library movements, Adi- Hindu movement, Andhra Mahila Sabha and the growth of Women’s movement; Tribal Revolts, Ramji Gond and Kumaram Bheem, -The Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle; Causes and Consequences.
6. Integration of Hyderabad State into Indian Union and formation of Andhra Pradesh. Gentlemen Agreement; Mulki Movement 1952-56; Violation of Safeguards – Regional imbalances – Assertion of Telangana identity; Agitation for Separate Telangana State 1969-70 – Growth of popular protest against discrimination and movements towards the formation of Telangana State 1971-2014.

Overview of the Indian Constitution and Politics.

1. Evolution of the Indian Constitution – Nature and salient features – Preamble.
2. Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of the State Policy – Fundamental Duties.
3. Distinctive Features of the Indian Federalism – Distribution of Legislative, Financial and Administrative Powers between the Union and States.
4. Union and State Government – President – Prime Minister and Council of Ministers; Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers – Powers and Functions.
5. Indian Constitution; Amendment Procedures and Amendment Acts.
6. Rural and Urban Governance with special reference to the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts.
7. Electoral Mechanism: Electoral Laws, Election Commission, Political Parties, Anti defection Law and Electoral Reforms.
8. Judicial System in India – Judicial Review; Judicial Activism; Supreme Court and High Courts.
9. a) Special Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Minorities and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
10. b) National Commissions for the Enforcement – National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Minorities and Human Rights.
11. National Integration issues and challenges: Insurgency; Internal Security; Inter-State Disputes.

III. Social Structure, Issues and Public Policies.

1. Indian Social Structure: Salient Features of Indian society: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Ethnicity, Religion and Women.
2. Social Issues: Inequality and Exclusion: Casteism, Communalism, Regionalism, Violence against Women, Child Labour, Human trafficking, Disability, Aged and Third / Trans-Gender Issues.
3. Social Movements: Peasant Movement, Tribal movement, Backward Classes Movement, Dalit Movement, Environmental Movement, Women’s Movement, Regional Autonomy Movement, Human Rights / Civil Rights Movement.
4. Social Policies and Welfare Programmes: Affirmative Policies for SCs, STs, OBC, Women, Minorities, Labour, Disabled and Children; Welfare Programmes: Employment, Poverty Alleviation Programmes; Rural and Urban, Women and Child Welfare, Tribal Welfare.
5. Society in Telangana: Socio- Cultural Features and Issues in Telangana; Vetti, Jogini, Devadasi System, Child Labour, Girl Child, Flourosis, Migration, Farmer’s; Artisanal and Service Communities in Distress.

TSPSC Group 3 Syllabus: Paper III

PAPER-III: ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges
2. Demography: Demographic Features of Indian Population – Size and Growth Rate of Population – Demographic Dividend – Sectoral Distribution of Population – Population Policies of India
3. National Income: Concepts & Components of National Income – Measurement Methods – National Income Estimates in India and its Trends – Sectoral Contribution – Per Capita Income
4. Primary and Secondary Sectors: Agriculture and Allied Sectors – Contribution to National Income – Cropping Pattern – Agricultural Production and Productivity – Green Revelation – Irrigation – Agricultural Finance and Marketing – Agricultural Pricing – Agricultural Subsidies and Food Security – Agricultural Labour – Growth and Performance of Allied Sectors
5. Industry and Services Sectors: Growth and Structure of Industry in India – Contribution to National Income –Industrial Policies – Large Scale Industries – MSMEs – Industrial Finance – Contribution of Services Sector to National Income – Importance of Services Sector – Sub Sectors of Services – Economic Infrastructure – India’s Foreign Trade
6. Planning, NITI Aayog and Public Finance: Objectives of India’s Five Year Plans – Targets, Achievements and Failures of Five Year Plans – NITI Aayog – Budget in India – Concepts of Budget Deficits – FRBM – Recent Union Budgets – Public Revenue, Public Expenditure and Public Debt – Finance Commissions

Economy and Development of Telangana

1. Structure and Growth of Telangana Economy: Telangana Economy in Undivided Andhra Pradesh (1956-2014) – State Finances (Dhar Commission, Wanchu Committee, Lalit Committee, Bhargava Committee) – Land Reforms – Growth and Development of Telangana Economy Since 2014 – Sectoral Contribution to State Income – Per Capita Income
2. Demography and HRD: Size and Growth Rate of Population – Demographic Features of Telangana Economy – Age Structure of Population – Demographic Dividend.
3. Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Importance of Agriculture – Trends in Growth Rate of Agriculture – Contribution of Agriculture and Allied Sectors to GSDP/GSVA – Land Use and Land Holdings Pattern – Cropping Pattern – Irrigation – Growth and Development of Allied Sectors – Agricultural Policies and Programmes
4. Industry and Service Sectors: Structure and Growth of Industry – Contribution of Industry to GSDP/GSVA – MSME – Industrial Policies – Components, Structure and Growth of Services Sector – Its Contribution to GSDP/GSVA – Social and Economic Infrastructure
5. State Finances, Budget and Welfare Policies: State Revenue, Expenditure and Debt – State Budgets – Welfare Policies of the State

III. Issues of Development and Change

1. Growth and Development: Concepts of Growth and Development – Characteristics of Development and Underdevelopment – Measurement of Economic Growth and Development – Human Development – Human Development Indices – Human Development Reports
2. Social Development: Social Infrastructure – Health and Education – Social Sector – Social Inequalities – Caste – Gender – Religion – Social Transformation – Social Security
3. Poverty and Unemployment: Concepts of Poverty – Measurement of Poverty – Income Inequalities – Concepts of Unemployment – Poverty, Unemployment and Welfare Programmes
4. Regional Inequalities: Urbanization – Migration – Land Acquisition – Resettlement and Rehabilitation
5. Environment and Sustainable Development: Concepts of Environment – Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development – Types of Pollution – Pollution Control – Effects of Environment – Environmental Policies of India