TGPSC MPSO Syllabus 2026: Paper I General Studies and Paper II Statistics (150 marks each), topic-wise tables, weightage tips and a 30/60-day study plan.
Paper I General Studies and Paper II Statistics, topic by topic, with a 30/60-day plan
The TGPSC MPSO Syllabus 2026 is short on paper: thirteen one-line areas for General Studies and eight units for Statistics. The trouble is that each line hides a lot. "Policies of Telangana State" can mean twenty schemes; "Concept of random variable" quietly includes estimation and hypothesis testing. This page takes the official syllabus from Annexure-II of Notification No. 07/G/ES/2026 and opens every line into what you actually need to study, then gives you a 30-day and a 60-day plan that fits the 102-post Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer exam.
If you are still checking eligibility, fees or zone-wise posts, read our TGPSC MPSO Recruitment 2026 notification guide first. This page is only about what to study and how. Applications close on 27/11/2026 at 5:00 PM and the exam is tentatively in January 2027, so you have roughly 8 to 10 weeks if you start now.
✓ Apply / focus if you have a Statistics background from your degree and can give 4 to 5 hours a day to two very different papers; Paper II is where a Stats graduate can pull ahead.
✗ Skip if you are planning to study Statistics from zero in a month while also preparing for another exam; the Statistics paper is degree level and 150 questions long.
Why: the syllabus and pattern are word for word the same as the 2018 MPSO exam, so the 2018 question paper is the most reliable guide to the level, and a fixed syllabus rewards steady revision.
TGPSC MPSO Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and General Abilities | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 | English & Telugu |
| Paper II | Statistics (common for all, degree level) | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 | English & Telugu |
| Total | 300 | 300 |
- Type: objective multiple choice, held as OMR or computer based (CBRT); TGPSC will confirm the mode in a web note and on the hall ticket.
- One mark per question and one minute per question on average.
- Negative marking: not mentioned in the 2026 notification.
- Both papers are compulsory. Absence in either one means disqualification.
- Qualifying marks: OC/EWS/Sports 40%, BC 35%, SC/ST/PH 30% of the total.
- Normalisation applies if the CBRT is spread over several sessions.
Paper-wise Weightage: Where the Marks Really Are
TGPSC does not publish marks per topic, so there is no official weightage. What we can say for certain is the paper weightage: each paper is exactly 50% of your total. Inside each paper, use the split below as a study-time guide. It is our suggestion based on how wide each syllabus line is, not an official distribution.
| Paper II (Statistics) unit | Suggested study share |
|---|---|
| I. Introduction, data collection, presentation | 10% |
| II. Central tendency, dispersion, skewness, kurtosis | 20% |
| III. Probability | 15% |
| IV. Random variables, distributions, estimation, testing | 20% |
| V. Correlation and regression | 12% |
| VI. Time series and index numbers | 12% |
| VII. Sampling techniques | 6% |
| VIII. Basics of computers | 5% |
| Paper I (GS) block | Suggested study share |
|---|---|
| Telangana block: history, movement, society, culture, policies, economy, geography | 35% |
| Current affairs and international relations | 15% |
| Indian polity, economy, geography, modern history | 20% |
| General science, environment, disaster management | 12% |
| Reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation | 12% |
| Basic English | 6% |
MPSO Paper I Syllabus: General Studies and General Abilities
The 13 official areas, with what each one means in practice:
| # | Official area | What to cover |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current affairs: regional, national, international | Last 12–15 months: Telangana government decisions, national schemes, budgets, awards, sports, appointments |
| 2 | International relations and events | India's ties with neighbours, major summits, groupings (G20, BRICS, SCO, QUAD), global agreements |
| 3 | General science; India's achievements in S&T | Everyday physics, chemistry, biology; ISRO missions, defence tech, health and IT milestones |
| 4 | Environment and disaster management | Climate change, pollution, biodiversity, protected areas of Telangana, floods, drought, heat waves, NDMA basics |
| 5 | Economy of India and Telangana | GDP/GSDP, sectors, inflation, banking, budget; Telangana's agriculture, irrigation, industry and welfare spending |
| 6 | Geography of India with Telangana focus | Physical features, rivers (Godavari, Krishna), soils, crops, minerals, districts and zones of Telangana |
| 7 | Constitution and polity, local self-government focus | Fundamental rights, DPSP, Parliament, State legislature; 73rd/74th amendments, Panchayat Raj and municipal bodies in Telangana |
| 8 | Telangana society, culture, heritage, arts, literature | Festivals (Bathukamma, Bonalu), fairs, dance and art forms, monuments, poets and writers, tribes |
| 9 | Policies of Telangana State | Major welfare and development schemes, agriculture and irrigation projects, industrial and IT policy |
| 10 | Modern Indian history, national movement | 1857 to 1947: reform movements, Congress phases, Gandhian era, independence and integration of states |
| 11 | History of Telangana and the statehood movement | Kakatiyas to Asaf Jahis, Hyderabad State, 1948 police action, 1969 agitation, 2009–2014 movement and formation |
| 12 | Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation | Series, coding, blood relations, directions, syllogisms; tables, bar and pie charts |
| 13 | Basic English | Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, short comprehension |
MPSO Paper II Syllabus: Statistics (Degree Level)
| Unit | Official topics (in short) | Focus while studying |
|---|---|---|
| I. Introduction to Statistics | Meaning, scope, limits; primary and secondary data; random and non-random sampling; census; schedule and questionnaire; frequency distribution; tabulation; diagrams and graphs | Definitions, types of data and charts (histogram, ogive, pie); questionnaire vs schedule |
| II. Central tendency, dispersion, skewness, kurtosis | AM, GM, HM, median, mode, deciles, percentiles; range, QD, MD, SD, CV; Karl Pearson and Bowley skewness; kurtosis | Formula practice, properties (AM ≥ GM ≥ HM), grouped data, combined mean and SD |
| III. Probability | Sample space, events, algebra of events, basic theorems, conditional probability, independence, Bayes' theorem | Coins, dice, cards and urn problems; Bayes' word problems |
| IV. Random variables | Discrete and continuous; Bernoulli, binomial, Poisson, normal; unbiasedness, consistency, efficiency, sufficiency; large and small sample tests; null and alternative hypotheses | Mean and variance of each distribution, normal area questions, Type I/II error, z, t, chi-square, F test basics |
| V. Correlation and regression | Types of correlation; Karl Pearson coefficient; Spearman rank correlation; probable error; regression equations and coefficients | Computing r and rank r; properties of regression coefficients; finding means from two regression lines |
| VI. Time series and index numbers | Components of a time series, trend and seasonal measurement; price and quantity index numbers, adequacy tests, deflating, cost of living index, limitations | Moving averages, least squares trend; Laspeyres, Paasche, Fisher; time and factor reversal tests |
| VII. Sampling techniques | Census vs sampling, sample size, simple, stratified and systematic random sampling | Merits, demerits and when each method fits; basic variance comparisons |
| VIII. Basics of computers | Binary, octal, hexadecimal and decimal conversion; codes, bits, bytes, words; memory; arithmetic and logic operations; AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shift/rotate; algorithms, flowcharts; MS-Office | Number conversions, truth tables, flowchart symbols, common MS-Office features |
30-Day MPSO Study Plan (for those with a Stats base)
| Days | Paper II (morning, 2.5 hrs) | Paper I (evening, 2 hrs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Units I and II with 40 practice questions a day | Telangana history and statehood movement |
| 6–10 | Unit III probability + Unit IV distributions | Telangana society, culture, policies |
| 11–15 | Unit IV estimation and testing + Unit V | Indian and Telangana economy; polity with local bodies |
| 16–20 | Units VI, VII, VIII | Geography, science, environment; daily reasoning set |
| 21–25 | Full Paper II mock every other day; formula revision | Current affairs (12 months) + basic English |
| 26–30 | Two full-length mocks of both papers back to back; error notebook only | Revise Telangana block and mistakes |
60-Day MPSO Study Plan (starting fresh)
| Weeks | Paper II focus | Paper I focus | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Units I–II from your degree textbook | Modern India + Telangana history | 30 questions a day |
| 3–4 | Unit III and Unit IV (distributions) | Telangana movement, culture, society | Topic tests on weekends |
| 5–6 | Unit IV (estimation, testing) and Unit V | Economy, polity, local self-government | One sectional mock a week |
| 7–8 | Units VI, VII, VIII + full revision | Geography, science, environment, current affairs, English, reasoning | Full mocks of both papers every 3 days; 2018 paper under exam time |
Best Study Approach for Telangana Candidates
- Use Telugu where it helps. Both papers are bilingual, so if you studied Telangana history in Telugu medium, read Telangana topics in Telugu and Statistics terms in English; the paper gives you both.
- Lean on official state documents for the Telangana block: the Socio-Economic Outlook, the State budget speech and department scheme pages. They are free and they are what questions are framed from.
- Solve the 2018 MPSO paper from the TGPSC old question papers section under exam time. Same syllabus, same pattern.
- Practise speed in Paper II. 150 questions in 150 minutes leaves no time to derive formulas. Make a two-page formula sheet and revise it daily.
- Do not ignore Unit VIII. Number conversions and logic gates are quick marks for anyone who spends two evenings on them.
Book Guidance (No Paid Links)
- Statistics: stick with the standard degree-level textbook you used in college (any well-known Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics or Business Statistics text). One book revised three times beats three books.
- Telangana history and movement: the Telugu Academy books on Telangana history, culture and the movement, plus the official Telangana statehood material.
- Polity and economy: NCERT Class 11–12 books for basics; the Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook for state data.
- Reasoning and English: any standard practice book; 30 minutes a day is enough.
- Current affairs: one daily newspaper plus monthly government press releases. We do not recommend any coaching material or affiliate link.
Common Mistakes in MPSO Preparation
- Studying only GS because "everyone does Group exams" and treating Statistics as an afterthought. Paper II is half the total.
- Memorising formulas without solving grouped-data questions. Real questions mix steps.
- Skipping hypothesis testing and estimation because they "look like PG topics". They are in Unit IV of the official syllabus.
- Reading Telangana schemes from random social media lists instead of official sources.
- Never taking a full 150-question mock under time. Stamina for two 150-minute papers needs practice.
- Forgetting OMR rules: only blue or black ball point pen, no whitener, no marks or numbers anywhere else on the sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the TGPSC MPSO syllabus 2026?
Paper I covers General Studies and General Abilities in 13 areas, from current affairs to Telangana history and basic English. Paper II is degree-level Statistics in 8 units, from data collection and averages to sampling and computer basics.
How many papers are there in the MPSO exam?
Two objective papers: Paper I General Studies and General Abilities, and Paper II Statistics. Each has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes.
What is the total marks of the TGPSC MPSO exam?
300 marks: 150 for Paper I and 150 for Paper II.
Is there negative marking in the MPSO exam?
The 2026 notification does not mention negative marking. Check the hall ticket instructions when they come out.
Is the MPSO exam online or offline?
TGPSC can hold it either as an OMR (offline) exam or as a computer based test. The mode will be announced through a web note and the hall ticket.
Can I write the MPSO exam in Telugu?
Yes. Both papers are bilingual, in English and Telugu.
What level is the Statistics paper?
Degree level, as stated in the notification. It is common for all candidates, whichever of the five degree routes they qualified through.
Which topics are most important in MPSO Paper II?
Measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions with estimation and testing, and correlation and regression usually need the most practice. TGPSC does not publish topic-wise marks, so cover all eight units.
Is computer knowledge part of the MPSO syllabus?
Yes. Unit VIII of Paper II covers number systems, bits and bytes, memory, logic operators, algorithms, flowcharts and MS-Office.
Has the MPSO syllabus changed from 2018?
No. The 2026 scheme and syllabus are the same as in Notification 12/2018: 150 GS + 150 Statistics questions.
How many hours should I study for MPSO?
About 4 to 5 focused hours a day works for most working or fresher candidates, split roughly evenly between the two papers, with more time on whichever is weaker.
Can I crack MPSO in 30 days?
It is possible if you already studied Statistics in your degree and only need revision plus Telangana GS. Starting Statistics from scratch, 60 days or more is safer.
What is the minimum qualifying mark for MPSO?
OC, EWS and sportspersons need 40%, BCs 35%, and SC, ST and PH candidates 30%.
Where can I get MPSO previous papers?
On the TGPSC website under Old Question Papers. The 2018 MPSO paper matches the current pattern exactly.
Which books are best for MPSO Statistics?
Your college-level Statistics textbook is the best base, backed by one practice book of objective questions. Revise it several times rather than collecting many books.
When is the MPSO exam in 2026-27?
Tentatively January 2027. The exact date is to be notified by TGPSC.
Is there an interview after the MPSO exam?
No. Selection is based on written exam marks, followed by certificate verification.
Does Paper I have Telangana-specific questions?
Yes. At least six of the 13 areas focus on Telangana: economy, geography, society and culture, state policies, history and the statehood movement, plus regional current affairs.
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Quick Summary
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & General Abilities: 150 Q, 150 marks, 150 min |
| Paper II | Statistics (degree level): 150 Q, 150 marks, 150 min |
| Language | English and Telugu |
| Negative marking | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Exam | January 2027 (tentative); date to be notified |
| Notification guide | TGPSC MPSO Recruitment 2026 |