Checked 7 October 2026. From TGPSC Notification 04/2026 (24.09.2026) and its web note: online applications 26.09.2026 to 17.10.2026 by 5.00 PM; examinations 14.11.2026 to 23.11.2026 except 22.11.2026. The Commission can alter terms and dates; PC 162 dates are still to be announced. After 17 October 2026 this page’s application advice is history; the calendar and rules remain.
The November 2026 session is open for applications until 5.00 PM on 17 October 2026: ten days from the date this guide was checked, 7 October. The notification (No. 04/2026, dated 24.09.2026) schedules the tests for 14 to 23 November 2026 in computer-based mode at centres in the HMDA area, and sets a fee that is higher than anything an older guide will tell you. This page is the application desk: dates, fee, steps, what gets an application rejected, and the six-session calendar that shows when the next one is likely to be announced.
Where other pages get this wrong
The application processing fee has not been Rs 400 since February 2026. It is Rs 1,000 for each test, on top of Rs 200 for each paper.
Commonly published instead: Coaching pages and news sites that quote "Rs 200 per paper plus Rs 400 processing" or "Rs 200 per test plus Rs 100 per paper"; the older alert page on this site carried both figures as a conflict.
Notification 04/2025 (September 2025) and every notification back to February 2024 (03/2024) print Rs 400. Notification 02/2026 (February 2026) and 04/2026 both print Rs 1,000: "The applicant shall pay Rs. 1000/- towards Application processing fee for each test, besides the examination fee." The examination fee, Rs 200 per paper, is unchanged. Our fee calculator below uses the 04/2026 figures.
Notification 04/2026 and web note, official.
- Art. 38: both sanction and funds needed
- Unused sanction lapses in 1 year (Art. 50)
- 12 traps and a 12-question self-test
- Arrear claims: 1 year; ₹500 within 3 years
- Pay on last working day; bill 5 days early
- Recoveries capped at one-third of pay
Fee: what you actually pay
| Case | Papers | Tests | Fee (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One single-paper test (for example PC 141) | 1 | 1 | Rs 1,200 |
| Accounts Subordinate Part I and Part II (PC 8 and 10) | 2 | 2 | Rs 2,400 |
| Education Gazetted Officers (PC 88 and 97) | 2 | 1 | Rs 1,400 |
| Revenue Test, all four papers (PC 18, 27, 43, 62) | 4 | 1 | Rs 1,800 |
| Treasuries & Accounts Part I, four papers (PC 31, 64, 89, 114) | 4 | 1 (our reading) | Rs 1,800 |
| Gujarathi or Marwari test (PC 6, 7) | 1 | 1 | Rs 0 (no fee prescribed) |
Payment is through net banking, debit card or credit card on TG online or e-pay; IPOs and demand drafts are not accepted for the application. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another session. Underpaying, or not paying, is a ground for "total rejection of application", and the application is admitted provisionally subject to reconciliation of the fee from the bank.
- Art. 38: both sanction and funds needed
- Unused sanction lapses in 1 year (Art. 50)
- 12 traps and a 12-question self-test
- Arrear claims: 1 year; ₹500 within 3 years
- Pay on last working day; bill 5 days early
- Recoveries capped at one-third of pay
How to apply: the five steps
| Step | What to do | Careful |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Get a TDE ID | Log in on tgpsc.gov.in and fill the TDE application form with name, father’s name and date of birth. If you already have a TDE ID, go to step 2 | The Commission "bears no responsibility for the mistakes" in this form |
| 2. Open the application | Use "Fill Application Form": enter the TDE ID, date of birth and mobile number; the basic details load | Select tests and papers for which you may apply; language tests need the language named |
| 3. Pay | Press Pay Now and follow the gateway for internet banking, credit card or debit card | Amount must be at least the prescribed fee |
| 4. Receipt | After payment an application receipt with an Application Reference Number is generated | Quote the reference in all correspondence |
| 5. Uploads | Photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm under 50 KB and signature 3.5 x 1.5 cm under 30 KB, JPG; the name and the date of the photograph printed on it | Blurred, missing or unclear photo or signature gets the application rejected |
The application cannot be edited. The notification says particulars "once submitted cannot be amended at all", and "No request for the change of Tests/Papers will be entertained once the application is submitted." Technical help: 040-22445566 (10.30 to 1.00 and 1.30 to 5.00) or helpdesk@tgpsc.gov.in. Send nothing by post: "Applicants should not send any documents to Commission as the entire application process is ONLINE."
Grounds for rejection
| Ground (para VII) | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Photo or signature not uploaded, not clear or blurred | Scan to the stated size; print name and date on the photo |
| Fee not paid or paid short | Pay all papers plus the per-test fee; keep the receipt |
| Incomplete or incorrect form | Fill every column; check the paper codes against Annexure I |
| Service certificate not filled, not signed, no seal, self-attested or signed by a Gazetted Officer other than the Controlling Officer, or not uploaded properly | For the Divisional Test and Mines & Geology: the Controlling Officer signs and seals; scan and upload |
| Not eligible under para (4); terms and conditions not met | Check your service rules and the department restrictions |
| Applying during a debarment | Disclose earlier debarment on the form |
Admission is provisional at every stage: "Mere admission to any test or viva-voce will not confer on the candidate any right for final result," and the Commission can reject candidature at any stage.
Rules, conduct and penalties
| Rule | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Debarment | Permanent or for years, for false information, malpractice, improper behaviour, impersonation, or applying during a debarment |
| Employee already in service | A debarred employee faces departmental action and an entry in the service register by the Controlling Officer |
| Malpractice law | Telangana Public Examinations (Prevention of Malpractice and Unfair Means) Act, 1997 (Act 25 of 1997) is invoked; FIR for impersonation or rowdy behaviour |
| Answer-pattern analysis | The Commission analyses answers "to detect patterns of similarity" and can cancel candidature |
| Re-sitting a passed test | Liable to disciplinary action besides debarment |
| Decision of the Commission | Final and binding, under Articles 315 and 320; the Commission can alter terms up to Gazette publication |
A Commission memo of 23.06.2026 shows the sanction in practice: a candidate who carried a mobile phone into the State Audit Paper IV hall was debarred for two years, which it counts as four sessions, from TGPSC and other Public Service Commission examinations.
- Art. 38: both sanction and funds needed
- Unused sanction lapses in 1 year (Art. 50)
- 12 traps and a 12-question self-test
- Arrear claims: 1 year; ₹500 within 3 years
- Pay on last working day; bill 5 days early
- Recoveries capped at one-third of pay
Session calendar since 2024
| Session | Notification | Issued | Online application | Examinations | Processing fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 04/2026 | 24.09.2026 | 26.09.2026 to 17.10.2026 (5.00 PM) | 14.11.2026 to 23.11.2026, except 22.11 (PC 162 later) | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 1,000 per test |
| May 2026 | 02/2026 | 26.02.2026 | 04.03.2026 to 31.03.2026 (5.00 PM) | 23.05.2026 to 01.06.2026 (28.05 papers postponed) | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 1,000 per test |
| Nov 2025 | 04/2025 | 10.09.2025 | 17.09.2025 to 14.10.2025 | 08.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 400 per test |
| May 2025 | 03/2025 | 17.03.2025 | 24.03.2025 to 24.04.2025 | 10.06.2025 to 24.06.2025 | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 400 per test |
| Nov 2024 | 04/2024 | 12.09.2024 | 25.09.2024 to 25.10.2024, extended to 31.10.2024 | 25.11.2024 to 03.12.2024 | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 400 per test |
| May 2024 | 03/2024 | 23.02.2024 | 06.03.2024 to 06.04.2024 | Web note of 14.03.2024: 13.05 to 21.05.2024; the Commission’s table now shows 13.06 to 21.06.2024 | Rs 200 per paper + Rs 400 per test |
Official: the Commission’s departmental-tests table and the notifications and web notes. The gap in days from closing date to first paper is our arithmetic and is not repeated in the table: 28 (Nov 2026), 53 (May 2026), 25 (Nov 2025), 47 (May 2025), 25 from 31.10 (Nov 2024).
Earlier applications on the Commission’s table: Notification 07/2021 (11.10.2021 to 30.10.2021), 04/2021 (22.04.2021 to 10.05.2021), 03/2022 (28.02.2022 to 27.03.2022), 09/2022 (29.08.2022 to 27.09.2022), 02/2023 (23.03.2023 to 24.04.2023, tests 15 to 24 June 2023) and 05/2023 (08.09.2023 to 03.10.2023, tests 15 to 23 December 2023). The Commission’s page describes the cycle as twice a year, in May and November.
Nov 2024: 12 Sep to 25 Nov; May 2025: 17 Mar to 10 Jun; Nov 2025: 10 Sep to 8 Nov; May 2026: 26 Feb to 23 May; Nov 2026: 24 Sep to 14 Nov. May 2024 omitted because its dates moved.
What the pattern suggests, and what it does not. The November notification has appeared on 12 September 2024, 10 September 2025 and 24 September 2026; the May notification on 23 February 2024, 17 March 2025 and 26 February 2026. That is a history, not a schedule: the Commission announces dates when it announces them. We publish no May 2027 date. Candidates who intend to sit the next session should keep their TDE ID, a scanned photograph and signature, the service certificate (if their test needs one) and the hall ticket of the last attempt ready.
Where the sources disagree
| Point | Source A | Source B | Our reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 dates | Web note of 14.03.2024: 13.05.2024 to 21.05.2024 | Commission’s table: 13.06.2024 to 21.06.2024, with reschedule web notes | The sitting was moved; use B for what happened |
| Nov 2024 closing date | Web note of 12.09.2024: 25.10.2024 | Web note of 28.10.2024: extended to 31.10.2024 | B is later and governs |
| PC 162 date | Web note: "will be announced later" | Annexure I lists PC 162 under the 23 November block with no date | Undated; do not assume 23 November |
| Processing fee | Rs 400 (03/2024 to 04/2025) | Rs 1,000 (02/2026 and 04/2026) | Rs 1,000 applies now. Secondary pages that quote Rs 400 or Rs 100 are out of date or wrong. |
| Calculators in the hall | Para VIII(xii): none, except Survey tests | Descriptive-exam instruction (iii): permitted, plus an on-screen calculator | Unreconciled; see the pattern guide |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for the November 2026 TGPSC departmental tests?
17 October 2026 by 5.00 PM, with applications open from 26 September 2026 (Notification 04/2026).
What is the fee?
Rs 200 per paper plus Rs 1,000 application processing fee per test, paid online; no fee for the Gujarathi and Marwari tests. The fee is not refunded.
When are the exams and hall tickets?
The tests run 14 to 23 November 2026 except 22 November. Hall tickets are hosted seven days before commencement. PC 162 will be dated later.
Can I change my paper selection after paying?
No. The notification does not entertain any change of tests or papers once the application is submitted, and details cannot be amended.
Where are the exams held?
In the HMDA jurisdiction, including Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medchal Malkajgiri, or as the Commission decides.
How many sessions are there each year?
Two: May and November, per the Commission’s page. Each notification carries the Commission’s own running number, for example 02/2026 for May and 04/2026 for November.
Is the next notification known?
No May 2027 notification exists as of 7 October 2026. Earlier May notifications were issued on 23 February 2024, 17 March 2025 and 26 February 2026.
Sources
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 04/2026, dated 24.09.2026 (November 2026 session): eligibility, scheme, timetable (Annexure I), fee, instructions, list of tests and paper codes (Annexure III)
- official — TGPSC web note for Notification 04/2026: apply 26.09.2026 to 17.10.2026 by 5.00 PM; examinations 14.11.2026 to 23.11.2026 except 22.11.2026; PC 162 dates later
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 02/2026 (May 2026 session, 26.02.2026): same fee and scheme; G.O.Ms.No.237 and 238 on the office-automation test
- official — TGPSC web note for Notification 02/2026: apply 04.03.2026 to 31.03.2026; examinations 23.05.2026 to 01.06.2026
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 04/2025 (November 2025 session, issued 10.09.2025): processing fee Rs 400 per test
- official — TGPSC web note for Notification 04/2025: apply 17.09.2025 to 14.10.2025; examinations 08.11.2025 to 16.11.2025
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 03/2025 (May 2025 session, issued 17.03.2025): processing fee Rs 400 per test
- official — TGPSC web note for Notification 03/2025: issued 17.03.2025; apply from 24.03.2025
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 04/2024 (November 2024 session, issued 12.09.2024)
- official — TGPSC web note dated 28.10.2024: last date for online applications for Notification 04/2024 extended to 31.10.2024
- official — TGPSC Notification No. 03/2024 (May 2024 session, issued 23.02.2024): nine erstwhile district headquarters
- official — TGPSC web note dated 14.03.2024: May 2024 session to run 13.05.2024 to 21.05.2024
- official — TGPSC Departmental Examinations page: session table 2021 to 2026, twice a year (May and November), Notification 04/2026 window
- official — TGPSC Memo No. 33/DTM/Notification/Malpractice Cases/2026 dated 23.06.2026 (one candidate debarred for two years, four sessions; we cite the penalty only, no name)
- reported — ProSyllabus: Alerts and Updates for TSPSC / TGPSC Departmental Tests (our older alert page; its fee line is superseded by this guide)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
