Can anyone guide me on the group (prelims) of the TSPSC exam, like what positions and salaries are allotted to the candidates? Which group can be better?

The TSPSC exam is conducted for the following groups:

Group 1:

This group is for the post of Gazetted Officers. The posts under Group 1 are:

1. Deputy Collector

2. Deputy Superintendent of Police

3. Commercial Tax Officer

4. Regional Transport Officer

5. Excise Superintendent

6. District Registrar

7. District Employment Officer

8. Assistant Treasury Officer/Asst Accounts Officer

Salaries offered to the candidates vary from Rs.15,600-39,100/- with grade pay of Rs. 5400/- in Group 1A and Rs 7600/- in Group 1B. Candidates selected for Gazetted posts will have to undergo training for a period of one year as per rules before posting. After completion of training, they will be posted as Gazetted officers.

Group 2

This is for the post of Non-Gazetted Officers. The posts under Group 2 are:

1. Municipal Commissioner Grade II

2. Extension Officer

3. Prohibition & Excise Sub Inspector

4. Assistant Commercial Tax Officer

5. Panchayat Secretary Grade IV

Salaries offered to candidates selected for Group 2 posts are in the range of Rs.9300-34800/- with a grade pay of Rs 4300/-. Candidates who are selected for the post of Prohibition & excise sub-inspector will have to undergo training for a period of 6 months before posting. After completion of training, they will be posted as sub-inspectors.

Group 3

This is for the post of Junior Assistants (non-Gazetted). The posts under Group 3 are:

1. Junior Steno

2. Junior Assistant in various departments

3. Field Assistant

4. Process Server

5. Typist-cum-Assistant

6. Office Subordinate

7. Laboratory Assistant etc.,

The salaries offered to candidates selected for posts in Group 3 are in the range of Rs 5200-20200/- with grade pay of Rs 2400/-. No training is required for candidates selected for this group and they will be posted directly as junior assistants.

Group 4

This is for the post of Junior Assistants (Gazetted). The posts under Group 4 are:

1. Deputy MRO

2. Mandal Revenue Inspector

3. Junior Assistant (Fire Service) in A.P. Fire & Emergency Services Department

4. AEO in A.P. State Horticulture Department

The salaries offered to candidates selected for posts in Group 4 vary from Rs 5200-20200/- with grade pay of Rs 2800/- in Group 4A and Rs 2400/- in Group 4B. Candidates who are selected for the post of Junior Assistant (Fire Service) will have to undergo training for 6 months before posting. After completion of training, they will be posted as Firemen in A.P. Fire & Emergency Services Department.

Group 1 is the best group as it offers the highest salaries and grade pay. It is also the most competitive group with the highest number of vacancies. Group 2 is the second-best group as it offers good salaries and grade pay. Group 3 is the third-best group as it offers decent salaries and grade pay. Group 4 is the fourth-best group as it offers lower salaries and grade pay.

Group 1 posts are also the most reputable and prestigious. Group 2 posts are also good in terms of reputation and prestige. Group 3 posts are not as prestigious as Group 1 or 2, but they are still respectable. Group 4 posts are the least reputable and prestigious.

In terms of job satisfaction, all groups offer good opportunities for career growth and advancement. However, Group 1 offers the best opportunities for career growth and advancement. Group 2 is the second-best in terms of job satisfaction. Group 3 is the third-best in terms of job satisfaction. Group 4 is the fourth-best in terms of job satisfaction.

Group 1 is clearly the best group to aim for in the TSPSC exam in terms of salaries, job satisfaction, and prestige. Students can achieve their goals easily by taking online coaching classes for TSPSC exams. 

Good luck with the preparations.