How do I prepare for the Telangana state SI?

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In order to understand how to prepare for Telangana state police SI exam, you must understand the exam pattern and selection process of the examination. If you are well-aware of such basic details, you can create your preparation plan accordingly around the selection process and examination pattern. 

Selection Process 1. 

Preliminary Written Test 

i. All the applicants are required to appear for preliminary test which will be of 3 hours duration. 

ii. Preliminary Written Test contains objective type questions in English, Telugu and Urdu languages. 

Note: The minimum marks to be secured by the candidates in order to qualify in the Preliminary Written Test in the paper is 40% for OCs, 35% for BCs and 30% for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen. 

2. Physical Measurements Test (PMT) 

The candidates who have passed the preliminary examination must qualify the physical test too. Here are the details for the same: 

a. For all Posts (for male candidates): 

i. Height: Must not be less than 167.6 cms. 

ii. Chest: Must not be less than 86.3 cms round the chest on full inspiration with a minimum expansion of 5 cms. 

b. For Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Sub Inspector of Police (Civil & AR) (for women candidates): 

i. Height: Must not be less than 152.5 cms 

Provided that in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes and aboriginal tribes in the agency areas of Mahaboobnagar, Adilabad, Warangal and Khammam districts should meet the following requirements: 

a. For all Posts (for female candidates): 

i. Height: Must not be less than 160 cms. 

ii. Chest: Must not be less than 80 cms round the chest on full inspiration with a minimum expansion of 3 cms. 

b. For Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Sub Inspector of Police (Civil & AR) (for women candidates): 

i. Height: Must not be less than 150 cms 

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 

 The candidates qualified in the above Physical Measurements Test will be required to undergo the Physical efficiency test as well. The following tests would be taken: 

· 100 Meters Run 

· Long Jump 

· Shot Put 

· High Jump 

· 800 Meters Run 

4. Final Written Examination 

Candidates who qualify in the above Physical Efficiency Test will be required to appear for a final written examination (three hours duration) as given below. 

· Paper-I: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability (Objective in nature) (200 Questions) 

 · Paper-II: General Studies (Objective in nature) (200 Questions) 

 · Paper-III: English (Descriptive Type) 

 · Paper-IV: Telugu/ Urdu (Descriptive Type) The minimum marks to be secured by the candidates in order to qualify in the final written examination paper is 40% for OCs, 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs/ STs/ Ex-Servicemen. 

ii. Questions in written examination will be objective in nature and will be set in English, Telugu and Urdu languages. 

iii. The appearance in all the Tests and Written Examination is compulsory. Absence in any of the above Tests/ Examination, will automatically render his/ her candidature to be rejected. iv. Mere securing minimum qualifying marks does not vest any right to a candidate for being considered for selection. 

5. FINAL SELECTION: 

The final selection will be made strictly on relative merit of the candidates in each category, as obtained by them based on their score in the final written examination out of a maximum of 200 marks and as per the provisions of “The Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organization of Local cadres and regulation of direct recruitment) Order, 1975” and its amendments. As per G.O.Ms.No.124 General Administration (SPF.A) Department, dated 07-03-2002, while filling up the vacancies, the first 30 % of posts should be filled following combined merit list of locals and non-locals (i.e., Open Category) and thereafter, the remaining 70% of the posts shall be filled up by locals only. 

Preparation Tips 

1. Maintain notes: Try to make notes of each topic and do it properly as you do not need to explore the internet for revision. Gather all important info from the internet and prepare as per the exam. This is the best way to memorize things by noting it down on a separate book and highlight important things. 

2. Stay updated with news and syllabus: When it comes to preparation, then time can be a problematic thing, as you need to utilize time wisely. Do not waste time on 24x7 news and just keep a look over the online headlines and news update and anything that related to your syllabus.

3. Solve model test papers: Tons of online test papers are available online and you can assess your performance by solving some question papers online. Keep practice to solve papers on a weekly or monthly basis. 

4. Quick online info: You can get all info related to government exam preparation and any associated details. Apart from this, get authentic study material especially for the Telangana State SI exam from current affairs news updates and best general knowledge websites. 

5. Different modes of preparation: You can get the required content in various formats such as plain document, interactive Q&A, Online Coaching Classes, Info-graphics, and YouTube Videos. You can easily understand the number of topics related to government exam preparation. 

6. Interactive Online Classes: Many candidates are doing jobs alongside and they cannot prepare themselves, as they do not much time for preparation. So, they can opt for online coaching classes for Telangana State SI exam and it is good for novice students who want to crack govt job examinations. 


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