Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released provisional list of selected candidates to the Post of Language Pandit – Telugu. TSPSC TRT 2017-18 is for a total of 8792 vacancies. There are 1941, 416, 9, 1011, 5415 vacancies for School Assistant, Physical Education Teacher, School Assistant (Physical Education), Language Pandit, Secondary Grade Teacher respectively. In fact, it is for the first time that the Commission is holding the Teacher Recruitment Test in the state of Telangana. All eligible candidates could apply in time before the last date. The TSPSC TRT 2017 held from February 24, 2018, to March 04, 2018. Know here all about TSPSC TRT 2017 such as eligibility criteria, application form, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result.
Latest: TSPSC has released provisional list of selected candidates to the Post of Language Pandit – Telugu. Check here
TSPSC Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) 2017
TSPSC is going to conduct Teacher Recruitment Test for 8792 vacancies from February 24, 2018. You could apply as per schedule. First, note all the important dates of TSPSC TRT 2017 from here.
Important event | Date |
TSPSC TRT 2017 notifications publication | 21 Oct 2017 |
Start of online application form submission | 02 Nov 2017 |
Last date to submit TSPSC TRT Online Application Form 2017 | 07 Jan 2018 |
Issuance of hall tickets | 19 Feb 2018 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 exam date | 24 Feb to 04 Mar 2018 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Answer Key | 13 Mar 2018 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Result | 10 May 2018 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Merit List | 08 Jun 2018 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Result (2nd Spell) | 01 Oct 2018 |
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TSPSC Language Pandit 2020 Certificate Verification Postponed
Due to sudden outbreak of Corona Virus, TSPSC has decided to postpone the certificate verification (4th spell) for Language Pandit. However, certificate verification for School Assistant Physical Science in Telugu may get conducted on March 20, 2020. Check the official notificatoin to get the complete information.

TSPSC TRT 2017 Vacancies
There is a total of 8792 vacancies. The breakup of vacancies post-wise is as follows.
Name of post | Number of vacancies |
School Assistant | 1941 |
Physical Education Teacher | 416 |
School Assistant (Physical Education) | 09 |
Language Pandit | 1011 |
Secondary Grade Teacher | 5415 |
District-wise distribution of vacancies is also available. Since it is extensive, it is better to download that part of the notifications that contain vacancy details to look at them. Please find the links of district wise vacancies here. You will see that Annexure I in each notification contains vacancy distribution for each of the districts namely Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Komrambheem (Asifabad), Karimnagar, Jagitial, Peddapalli, Rajanna (Siricilla), Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Warangal (urban), Warangal (rural), Jayashankar (Bhupallapalli), Jangoan, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Bhadradri (Kothagudem), Medak, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Mahabubnagar, Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool, Jogulamba (Gadwal), Nalgonda, Suryapet, Yadadri (Bhongiri), Vikarabad, Medchal – Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad.
School Assistant district wise vacancies | Click here |
Physical Education Teacher district wise vacancies | Click here |
School Assistant (Physical Education) district wise vacancies | Click here |
Language Pandit district wise vacancies | Click here |
Secondary Grade Teacher district wise vacancies | Click here |
Now that you are aware of the vacancies, next thing to know of is the eligibility criteria.
Pay Scale in Telangana for Teachers
For the advertised posts, the pay scale is available. Check scale of pay as follows.
Name of post | Scale of pay |
School Assistant – All media (Excluding Urdu medium) | 28,940 – 78,910 |
School Assistant – Urdu medium | 28,940 – 78,910 |
Secondary Grade Teacher – All Media (Excluding Urdu Medium) | 21,230 – 63,010 |
Secondary Grade Teacher – (Urdu Medium) | 21,230 – 63,010 |
Language Pandit – All media (Excluding Urdu medium) | 21,230 – 63,010 |
Language Pandit – Urdu medium | 21,230 – 63,010 |
School Assistant (Physical Education) | 28,940 – 78,910 |
Physical Education Teacher – All Media (Excluding Urdu Medium) | 21,230 – 63,010 |
Physical Education Teacher (Urdu Medium) | 21,230 – 63,010 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Eligibility Criteria
By eligibility criteria, we mean the required qualifications one must have. Only if you fulfill the officially stated TSPSC TRT 2017 Eligibility Criteria you can be eligible for recruitment.
Here, the first point of concern is your age. Since there is age limit, both upper and lower, check them in the first place.
Age limit
The age limit – minimum, is 18 years. Age limit – maximum, is 44 years. Please note here that your age as on 01 Jul 2017 is reckoned. That being said, relaxation is applicable in upper age limit. As per applicable rules, the age relaxations are as follows:
- Telangana State Government Employees get relaxation of 5 years based on length of regular service.
- Ex-Servicemen get 3 years and length of service rendered in armed forces as age relaxation.
- NCC (who have worked as instructor in NCC) have 3 years and length of service rendered in NCC as age relaxation. SC, ST, BC have 5 years of age relaxation.
- Physically handicapped persons have 10 years of age relaxation. However, this is only for TRT SA, TRT SGT, TRT LP.
Simultaneously with age limit, you should have required educational qualification.
Educational Qualification
For Secondary Grade Teacher – Educational Qualification

For School Assistant – Educational Qualification

Physical Education Teacher – Educational Qualification

School Assistant (Physical Education) – Educational Qualification

Language Pandit – Educational Qualification

Qualifying Marks of TET
If you are applying for either School Assistant, or Language Pandit, or Secondary Grade Teacher, then your score of TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) are also important. 80% weightage shall be for TRT score and 20% to TET score (read more on it in result section). In addition, qualifying marks of TET will be as follows. Please note that here we refer to Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) / Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) / Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
Name of TET | Max Marks | Pass Mark | ||
OC | BC | SC / ST / DA | ||
APTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
TSTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
CTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
Now that you are aware of the eligibility conditions, you are prepared to apply. Thus we next talk about TSPSC Teacher Recruitment Test 2017 Application Form.
TSPSC TRT 2017 Application Form
First of all, know that TSPSC TRT 2017 Application Form is in online mode. You will go to tspsc.gov.in to fill online application form. A user guide is there for ready reference on filling form.
What is the application fee for TSPSC TRT 2017?
Please note that there are 2 components to the fees. One is an application processing fee, which is Rs 200. Other is examination fee.
- Application Fee: Rs 200
- Examination Fee: Rs 80
Note that whereas candidates belonging to some categories need not pay examination fee, all must pay application processing fee. Following candidates are exempt from paying examination fee:
- BC, SC & ST of Telangana State
- Unemployed applicants in the age group of 18 to 44 years of Telangana State (They must submit declaration at an appropriate time to the Commission that they are unemployed)
- PH & Ex-servicemen
How to pay application fee?
You can pay the application fee to participate in TSPSC TRT 2017 through SBI ePay. Please note that you need to submit TSPSC ID, date of birth, and other details first. Also that this fee amount is non-refundable.
How to fill TSPSC TRT Online Application Form 2017?
You will read User Guide at the official website to understand online submission of application forms. Only then you will proceed further.
You will firstly visit the website tspsc.gov.in. Fill details in the application form as per instructions of TSPSC TRT 2017. In this process, confirm that you enter only correct and verifiable details. Please note that there should be no error or mismatch in data. If at all there is any mistake, then TSPSC does not take responsibility for it.
It is important to realize that Telangana State Public Service Commission will not accept an application form that is handwritten/typed / Photostat copies / outside printed form.
If you face any technical concerns, contact 040-23542185 or 040-23542187(Call Time: 10.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M & 1.30 P.M to 5.30 P.M) or mail to [email protected]
TSPSC TRT 2017 Examination Pattern
Examination pattern of TSPSC TRT 2017 indicates subject, syllabus, number of questions, marks. This data is helpful in preparing for the Teacher Recruitment Test. With this mind, check here TSPSC TRT 2017 exam pattern given below.
For Secondary Grade Teacher
S.No. | Subject | Syllabus | Questions | Marks |
1 | GK and Current Affairs | – | 20 | 10 |
2 | Perspectives in education | As per TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | 20 | 10 |
3 | Language I (Indian Languages) | The syllabus for Language I & II shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, communication & comprehension abilities-standard upto Secondary Level (X Class) | 18 | 9 |
4 | Language II (English) | 18 | 9 | |
Content | Telangana State syllabus from classes I to VIII with difficulty standard as well as linkages upto class X level | |||
5 | Mathematics | 18 | 9 | |
6 | Science | 18 | 9 | |
7 | Social Studies | 18 | 9 | |
8 | Teaching methodology (Strategy papers) | D.Ed – TS Syllabus | 30 | 15 |
Total | 160 | 80 |
For School Assistant
School Assistant (Non-languages i.e. Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science & Social Studies)
S.No. | Subject | Syllabus | Questions | Marks |
1 | GK and Current Affairs | – | 20 | 10 |
2 | Perspectives in education | As per TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | 20 | 10 |
3 | Content | Telangana State syllabus from classes VI to X in School subject concerned with difficulty standard as well as linkages upto Intermediate level | 88 | 44 |
4 | Teaching methodology | B.Ed – Methodology of School subject concerned based on syllabus of T.S Universities | 32 | 16 |
Total | 160 | 80 |
School Assistant (Languages i.e. Telugu, Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada)
S.No. | Subject | Syllabus | Questions | Marks |
1 | GK and Current Affairs | – | 20 | 10 |
2 | Perspectives in education | As per TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | 20 | 10 |
3 | Content | The syllabus for Language concerned shall be based on proficiency in the language, communication & comprehension abilities – standard upto Senior Secondary Level (Intermediate level) | 88 | 44 |
4 | Teaching methodology | B.Ed – Methodology of language concerned based on syllabus of T.S Universities | 32 | 16 |
Total | 160 | 80 |
For Language Pandit
S.No. | Subject | Syllabus | Questions | Marks |
1 | GK and Current Affairs | – | 20 | 10 |
2 | Perspectives in education | As per TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | 20 | 10 |
3 | Content | The syllabus for Language concerned shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, communication & comprehension abilities – standard upto Secondary Level (X Class) | 88 | 44 |
4 | Teaching methodology | Language Pandit course Methodology of Language concerned of Telangana State. | 32 | 16 |
Total | 160 | 80 |
For School Assistant (Physical Education)
Part | Subject | Syllabus level | Marks | Questions |
I | GK and Current Affairs | – | 10 | 20 |
II | General English | The syllabus for English shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, elements of comprehension abilities standard up to Secondary Level (X Class) | 10 | 20 |
Content | ||||
III | History, principles and foundations of physical education | B.P.Ed syllabus of the Telangana State. | 6 | 12 |
IV | Anatomy and physiology | 6 | 12 | |
V | Educational technology and methods of teaching in physical education | 5 | 10 | |
VI | Olympic movement | 4 | 8 | |
VII | Kinesiology and biomechanics | 4 | 8 | |
VIII | Health education and environmental studies | 5 | 10 | |
IX | Measurement and evaluation in physical education | 4 | 8 | |
X | Recreation and leisure management | 3 | 6 | |
XI | Sports training | 5 | 10 | |
XII | Concepts of wellness management | 4 | 8 | |
XIII | Sports psychology and sociology | 4 | 8 | |
XIV | Sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation | 5 | 10 | |
XV | Sports management | 4 | 8 | |
XVI | Concepts of yoga | 5 | 10 | |
XVII | Officiating and coaching | 12 | 24 | |
XVIII | Research and statistics in physical education | 4 | 8 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
For Physical Education Teacher
S.No. | Subject | Syllabus | Questions | Marks |
1 | GK and Current Affairs | – | 20 | 10 |
2 | English | The syllabus for English shall be based on proficiency in the language, elements of language, communication & comprehension abilities – standard upto Secondary Level (X Class) | 20 | 10 |
Content | ||||
3 | Principles, Philosophy & History of Physical Education | U.G. D.P. Ed syllabus of T.S. State | 30 | 15 |
4 | Organization & Administration of Physical Education | 24 | 12 | |
5 | Psychology, Materials & Methods of Physical Education | 24 | 12 | |
6 | Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology | 24 | 12 | |
7 | Health Education, Safety Education and Physiology of Exercise | 30 | 15 | |
8 | Officiating & Coaching of Physical Education | 28 | 14 | |
Total | 200 | 100 |
TSPSC TRT 2017 Syllabus
TSPSC has notified syllabus for TSPSC TRT 2017. Syllabus is different for each post. If you are applying for TSPSC TRT 2017 SA, then check TSPSC TRT 2017 School Assistant Syllabus; or if you are applying for TSPSC TRT 2017 PE, then check TSPSC TRT 2017 Physical Education Teacher Syllabus; likewise if you are applying for TSPSC TRT 2017 SA PE, then check TSPSC TRT 2017 School Assistant Physical Education Syllabus; if you are applying for TSPSC TRT 2017 LP, then check TSPSC TRT 2017 Language Pandit Syllabus; if you are applying for TSPSC TRT 2017 SGT, then check TSPSC TRT 2017 Secondary Grade Teacher Syllabus.
School Assistant non-languages TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
School Assistant languages TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
Physical Education Teacher TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
School Assistant (Physical Education) TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
Language Pandit TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
Secondary Grade Teacher TSPSC TRT 2017 syllabus | Click here |
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