TGPSC · Notification No. 05/G/TP/2026

TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning 2026

Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Assistant Director of Town Planning

10 posts, PG-level Paper II

10 posts
Applications closed
2 papers · 450 marks
150 min per paper

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Official notification 05/G/TP/2026 on TGPSC's website

At a glance

Important dates

Notification: 6 July 2026
Apply from: 10 July 2026
Last date: 17 August 2026, 5:00 PM
Exam date: Tentatively October 2026 (para 1.9 of the notification); not in TGPSC's schedule web note of 28/09/2026

Vacancies

10 posts · provisional

Assistant Director of Town Planning exam pattern

Paper	Qs	Min	Marks
Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities	150	150	150
Paper II: Subject concerned (common to all, PG level)	150	150	300
Total			450

About Assistant Director of Town Planning

The post, the papers and what to expect

TGPSC notification 05/G/TP/2026 fills 10 multi-zonal Assistant Director of Town Planning posts in the Town and Country Planning Department through one objective test, with no interview. Paper II is PG-level town planning for 300 marks; Paper I is general studies with a strong Telangana focus.

The job and who can apply

Qualification, age limit and selection

A multi-zonal post in the Town and Country Planning Department, Telangana, pay scale Rs 58,850–1,37,050; 10 posts.

Qualification: B.Arch., B.E./B.Tech. (Civil), B.Planning, B.Tech. (Planning) or M.A./M.Sc. Geography or M.Sc. Geoinformatics, plus a PG degree or diploma in Town and Country Planning (or ITPI membership).
Age: 18 to 44 years as on 01/07/2026. Relaxation: SC, ST, BC, EWS 5 years; persons with disabilities 10 years; ex-servicemen 3 years plus service.
Also: Multi-zonal posts: 95% local reservation in Multi Zones I and II applies.
Also: Register first with One Time Registration (OTR) on tgpsc.gov.in; OTR alone is not an application.

Written exam (objective, OMR or CBRT)Paper I 150 marks and Paper II 300 marks, 450 in all; mode to be announced.
Minimum qualifying marksOC, sportspersons and EWS 40%, BCs 35%, SCs, STs and persons with disabilities 30%.
Certificate verification and appointmentSelection in order of merit against the vacancies in each multi zone.

Assistant Director of Town Planning syllabus

2 papers, 40 topics

Paper II: Town Planning Coming soon

TGPSC Paper I: both syllabus wordings and the topic mix of past papers

Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities

150 questions · 150 min · 150 marks

Fifteen syllabus items. Five name Telangana: its development, geography and demography, history with the statehood movement, society and culture, and state policies.

1. Current affairs

Regional, national and international

2. International relations

International relations and events

3. General science

General science
India's achievements in science and technology

4. Environment

Environmental issues
Disaster management: prevention and mitigation strategies

5. Economy

Economic and social development of India and Telangana

6. Geography of India

Physical, social and economic geography of India

7. Geography of Telangana

Physical, social and economic geography and demography of Telangana

8. Modern Indian history

Socio-economic, political and cultural history of modern India
Special emphasis on the Indian National Movement

9. Telangana history

Socio-economic, political and cultural history of Telangana
Special emphasis on the Telangana statehood movement and formation of the state

10. Polity and governance

Indian Constitution
Indian political system
Governance and public policy

11. Social exclusion and rights

Social exclusion
Rights issues such as gender, caste, tribe and disability
Inclusive policies

12. Telangana society and culture

Society, culture, heritage, arts and literature of Telangana

13. Telangana policies

Policies of Telangana State

14. Reasoning

Logical reasoning
Analytical ability and data interpretation

15. Basic English

Basic English (10th class standard)

Paper II: Subject concerned (common to all, PG level)

150 questions · 150 min · 300 marks

Sixteen PG-level planning units, from planning theory and techniques to housing, metropolitan and regional planning, legislation, urban design and disaster management. The paper is in English.

Planning theory and techniques

Settlement evolution and planning theory
Planning analysis and techniques
Socio-economic base for planning
Planning process

Sectors

Infrastructure planning
Traffic and transportation planning
Housing and community planning
Environmental planning

Scale and systems

Metropolitan and regional planning
Urban information systems and spatial analysis
Urban governance and management

Practice

Planning legislation and professional practice
Urban design, conservation and landscape design
Project planning and appraisal
Risk, disaster mitigation and management
Current planning trends and emerging concepts

The notification does not mention negative marking.

Objective test, OMR or computer-based (CBRT), to be decided by TGPSC. Paper II is in English. Selection is on the written test alone (450 marks). The notification does not mention negative marking.

Mistakes that cost marks

3 traps to avoid

Treating Paper I lightly: five of fifteen items are Telangana-specific, and its 150 marks count in merit.
Skipping a paper: absence in either paper disqualifies you (section 12.5).
Preparing Paper II in Telugu: it is set in English.

తెలుగులో సంక్షిప్తంగా

In brief, in Telugu

టీజీపీఎస్సీ నోటిఫికేషన్ 05/G/TP/2026 ద్వారా పట్టణ, గ్రామీణ ప్రణాళిక శాఖలో 10 మల్టీ జోనల్ అసిస్టెంట్ డైరెక్టర్ ఆఫ్ టౌన్ ప్లానింగ్ పోస్టులను ఒకే ఆబ్జెక్టివ్ పరీక్షతో భర్తీ చేస్తారు, ఇంటర్వ్యూ లేదు. పేపర్ II 300 మార్కుల పీజీ స్థాయి టౌన్ ప్లానింగ్; పేపర్ I తెలంగాణపై ప్రత్యేక దృష్టితో జనరల్ స్టడీస్.

How to apply

Online at www.tgpsc.gov.in, by 17 Aug 2026

Read notification 05/G/TP/2026 on the official TGPSC website.
Go to www.tgpsc.gov.in. If you are new, first register with One Time Registration (OTR) to get your TGPSC ID.
Apply online between 10 July 2026 and 17 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

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Dates are from the official notification, checked on 29 October 2026. We list an exam date only after the commission announces it. Recheck www.tgpsc.gov.in for changes. Vacancies in a notification are provisional and can change.

Sources: TGPSC notification 05/G/TP/2026 dated 06/07/2026: sections 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12 and Annexures I-II; TGPSC schedule of recruitment examinations, web note dated 28/09/2026 (this post is not in it yet).

TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning questions

13 common questions, answered

When is the TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning exam?

Not announced yet. The notification says tentatively October 2026; TGPSC's schedule web note of 28/09/2026 does not list this exam. Watch tgpsc.gov.in.

Is there negative marking in TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

The notification does not mention negative marking.

Who can apply for TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

Graduates in architecture, civil engineering, planning or geography who also hold a PG degree or diploma in Town and Country Planning, aged 18 to 44 as on 01/07/2026. Applications closed on 17/08/2026.

What is the application fee?

Application processing fee Rs 1,000 for OC and BC, Rs 500 for SC, ST and persons with disabilities. Exam fee Rs 120; unemployed applicants are exempt.

Where are the exam centres?

Hyderabad (including the HMDA area), Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal and Nizamabad. TGPSC may allot another centre.

Is the exam in Telugu?

Paper I is bilingual, English and Telugu. Paper II is in English.

When is the TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning exam 2026?

Tentatively October 2026 (para 1.9 of the notification); not in TGPSC's schedule web note of 28/09/2026. The exact date will be notified separately. Check the official TGPSC website, www.tgpsc.gov.in.

What is the last date to apply for TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

Online applications are open from 10 July 2026 to 17 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM, on www.tgpsc.gov.in.

How many posts are there in TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning 2026?

10 posts as notified in 05/G/TP/2026. The number is provisional and can change.

What is the TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning exam pattern?

Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities (150 questions, 150 minutes, 150 marks). Paper II: Subject concerned (common to all, PG level) (150 questions, 150 minutes, 300 marks). Total 450 marks.

Is there a syllabus for TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

Yes. The scheme and syllabus are in an annexure of notification 05/G/TP/2026. Its general studies papers (General Studies & Mental Ability) can be practised in Medha AI now.

Where do I apply for TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

Only on the official TGPSC website, www.tgpsc.gov.in. Medha AI does not take applications. Medha AI is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to APPSC, TGPSC (formerly TSPSC), MPSC, UPSC or any other commission or government body.

What is the full form of TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning?

TGPSC stands for Telangana Public Service Commission. So TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning is the same as Telangana Public Service Commission Assistant Director of Town Planning.

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