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Telangana Police Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The Telangana Police Constable Preliminary Written Test is a 200-question objective paper for 200 marks over three hours, with no negative marking. Roughly half the paper covers English, arithmetic and reasoning and the other half general studies, including Telangana-specific content.

Last Updated 16 August 2026

Selection Stages

StageModeMarksDuration
Preliminary Written Test (PWT)Objective, offline2003 hours
Physical Measurements and Physical Efficiency TestQualifyingQualifyingAs notified
Final Written Examination (FWE)ObjectiveAs notifiedAs notified

Exam Pattern

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English, Arithmetic Ability and Reasoning1001003 hours for the paper
General Studies100100

Negative marking. There is no negative marking in the Preliminary Written Test.

Subject-wise Syllabus

English

  • Comprehension
  • Grammar and usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence correction
  • Fill in the blanks

Arithmetic Ability

  • Number system
  • Percentage
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Average
  • Profit and loss
  • Simple and compound interest
  • Time and work
  • Time, speed and distance
  • Mensuration
  • Data interpretation

Reasoning

  • Analogies
  • Series
  • Coding and decoding
  • Blood relations
  • Direction sense
  • Classification
  • Venn diagrams
  • Non-verbal reasoning
  • Statement and conclusion

General Science

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Everyday science and applications

Current Affairs

  • National and international events
  • Sports
  • Awards
  • Appointments
  • Science and technology developments

History of India

  • Ancient India
  • Medieval India
  • Modern India
  • Indian national movement

Indian Polity and Economy

  • Constitution of India
  • Fundamental rights and duties
  • Parliament and state legislatures
  • Judiciary
  • Panchayati Raj
  • Indian economy and planning
  • Budget and taxation basics

Geography

  • Physical geography of India
  • Rivers and climate
  • Agriculture and minerals
  • World geography basics

Telangana-specific studies

  • History and movement for Telangana statehood
  • Geography of Telangana
  • Economy and culture of Telangana
  • State schemes and current affairs