What is the Telangana SI Mains paper pattern and syllabus?

In Telangana, the Telangana Police conducts recruitment tests for positions of Sub Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Deputy Jailor, and Police Constable in the state-level police departments.

The Telangana Police 2020 consists of four stages: preliminary examination, physical measurement exam, physical efficiency test, and main exam. Candidates who pass the preliminary examination will be eligible to take the main exam.

Telangana SI Main Exam Pattern

The main exam is the final round of the selection procedure, in which both aptitude and analytical abilities are evaluated.

This is a descriptive type test that checks a candidate's decision management and writing abilities, and to be chosen for the desired post, a candidate must pass this section.

• The main examination consists of both objective and descriptive sections with the exam duration being 3 hours.
• To be invited to the final round of the interview, candidates must pass both sections.
• This section has a negative marking of 1/4th (25% of the allotted mark) for every wrong attempt.
• This exam is also available in three different languages namely English, Telugu and Urdu.

Objective Questions

Arithmetic Ability and Test of Reasoning - 200 Questions

General Studies - 200 Questions

Descriptive Type Questions

These questions will be asked in English and Telugu/Urdu languages.

Topics Under Arithmetic & Reasoning

• Number system
• Simple interest
• Compound interest
• Ratio & proportion
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Time & work
• Work & wages
• Time & distance
• Clocks & calendars
• Partnership
• Menstruation
• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Spatial visualization
• Spatial orientation
• Problem-solving analysis
• Judgment decision making
• Visual memory

General Studies

• Contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications including matters of everyday observation and experience
• Contemporary issues relating to the protection of the environment
• Current Affairs of National and international importance
• General understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects
• Indian National Movement
• Country’s political system
• Rural development
• Planning and economic reforms in India
• The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)
• Mobilization phase (1971-1990)
• Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

English

• Short essay
• Comprehension
• Précis
• Letter writing
• Paragraph writing
• Report writing
• Translation from English to Telugu

Telugu/Urdu

• Short essay
• Comprehension
• Précis
• Letter writing
• Paragraph writing
• Report writing
• Translation from Telugu/Urdu to English

Preparation Tips

To prepare for the exam, candidates must focus on sharpening their mathematics skills. Also, spend time reading newspapers and watching news channels to keep up with current events.

Additionally, practice writing out all kinds of questions in English and Telugu/Urdu to build language proficiency.

You can also enroll on a Telangana SI online course at Achievers Academy! Good luck!