Telangana Public Service Commission has extended online applications for the September 2026 Half-Yearly Examinations and Language Tests for eligible All India Services and State officers.
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Overview
| Commission | Telangana Public Service Commission |
| Examination | Half-Yearly Examinations and Language Tests—September 2026 Term |
| Notification | Notification No. 03/2026 dated 27 July 2026 |
| Eligible Group | Eligible All India Services and State officers covered by the applicable service rules |
| Application Mode | Online through the TGPSC Half-Yearly Examination portal |
| Extended Deadline | 11 September 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Exam Period | 28 September to 1 October 2026 |
Important Dates
| Detailed Notification Issued | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Applications Started | 30 July 2026 |
| Legal-Syllabus Addendum | 6 August 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline | 29 August 2026 |
| Extended Application Deadline | 11 September 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Examinations Start | 28 September 2026 |
| Examinations End | 1 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
This notification does not advertise vacancies. It covers compulsory or service-related Half-Yearly Examinations and Language Tests for eligible officers.
Salary
No salary is attached to this examination. The pay, service benefits, probation or promotion consequences of passing a test are governed by the officer’s applicable service rules.
Age Limit
The notification does not prescribe a general minimum or maximum age limit. Eligibility depends on the officer’s service, cadre, department and the rules governing the selected test or paper.
Qualification
- Applicants must be officers eligible for the selected Half-Yearly Examination or Language Test under the applicable service rules.
- The notification covers tests intended for eligible All India Services and State officers.
- Applicants should select only those tests and paper codes prescribed or permitted for their service, department or cadre.
- Submission of an application does not override service-rule eligibility.
Experience
No common minimum number of years of experience is prescribed for every test. Eligibility is based on the applicant’s officer status, department, service rules and the particular examination selected.
Application and Examination Fee
| Application Processing Fee | ₹1,000 for each test |
| Examination Fee | ₹200 for each paper |
| Gujarati and Marwari Language Tests | No examination fee |
| Extended-Period Late Fee | ₹1,000 |
Selection Process
- Online registration and submission of the test application
- Payment of processing, examination and applicable late fees
- Scrutiny of officer and test eligibility
- Issue of the admission ticket or hall ticket
- Written, language or service examination according to the timetable
- Dictation, translation or viva-voce for applicable language tests
- Evaluation of the examination papers
- Publication and communication of results
Passing the examination does not constitute recruitment or appointment. Its service effect is determined by the applicable departmental and service rules.
Exam Pattern
| Exam Period | 28 September to 1 October 2026 |
| Test Types | Half-Yearly service examinations and language tests |
| Language Components | Essay, translation, dictation, transcription and viva-voce where prescribed |
| Service Papers | Revenue, police, forest, criminal-law, evidence, accounts and other notified papers |
| Book Rules | Some papers permit books while others are conducted without books; candidates must check the official timetable |
| Paper Duration | Varies according to the paper and test code |
Revised Legal Syllabus
| Indian Penal Code, 1860 | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | AS-2, AS-3, PS-2 and PS-3 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | AS-4, AS-5, PS-4 and PS-5 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | AS-8, AS-9, PS-6 and PS-7 |
All other provisions of the original notification remain unchanged according to the official addendum.
Documents Required
- Officer’s service, cadre, designation and departmental details
- Details of the tests and paper codes selected
- Scanned recent photograph in the prescribed format
- Scanned signature in the prescribed format
- Service-eligibility certificate or departmental certification where applicable
- Online fee-payment details and receipt
- Downloaded application form and reference number
- Hall ticket when released
- Original employee identity card, Aadhaar or another permitted identity document for the examination
How to Apply
- Open the official TGPSC Half-Yearly Examination page.
- Select the online registration or application facility for the September 2026 term.
- Read Notification No. 03/2026, the timetable, extension notice and syllabus addendum.
- Enter the required personal, service, designation, batch and contact details.
- Select only the tests and paper codes for which the applicant is eligible.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Review every entry before proceeding to payment.
- Pay the ₹1,000 processing fee, applicable paper fees and the ₹1,000 late fee.
- Confirm and submit the online application.
- Download the generated application form and fee receipt.
- Retain the application reference number for future correspondence.
- Complete the process by 5:00 PM on 11 September 2026.
- Monitor the official website for the hall-ticket facility and subsequent instructions.
Important Links
Download Official Deadline-Extension Notice Open Online Application and Half-Yearly Exam Page Download Detailed Notification No. 03/2026 Download Official Examination Timetable Download Official Legal-Syllabus Addendum Download Original Brief Web Note TGPSC Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the extended application deadline?
Online applications may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 11 September 2026.
What was the original deadline?
The original application closing date was 29 August 2026.
Is there a late fee?
Yes. Applications submitted during the extended period require a ₹1,000 late fee in addition to the applicable regular fees.
What is the regular application fee?
The processing fee is ₹1,000 for each test, and the examination fee is ₹200 for each paper.
When will the examinations be conducted?
The official schedule covers 28 September to 1 October 2026.
Can members of the general public apply?
No. These are service examinations and language tests for eligible All India Services and State officers.
Has the legal syllabus changed?
Yes. The addendum replaces the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act portions with the BNS, BNSS and BSA respectively for the affected paper codes.
Where can officers apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official TGPSC Half-Yearly Examination portal.
Are all papers conducted with books?
No. The timetable contains both with-books and without-books papers. Officers must verify the rule shown against their selected paper code.
Does passing this examination provide a new job?
No. It is not a recruitment examination. Any service benefit is governed by the applicable departmental and service rules.
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