TGPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10 Town Planning Posts
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Director of Town Planning in the Town and Country Planning Department, Government of Telangana. This recruitment drive presents a highly prestigious opportunity for qualified professionals looking to establish a career in urban planning and state administration.
Short Information
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) is inviting online applications from eligible candidates to fill 10 vacancies for the post of Assistant Director of Town Planning. The online application process commences on 10 July 2026, and the final date to submit applications is 17 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Candidates who meet the required educational and age criteria can apply online through the official TGPSC portal.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the TGPSC Assistant Director recruitment must pay the application processing fee and the examination fee as applicable. Unemployed applicants are exempted from paying the examination fee, while all employed government, PSU, or corporation employees must pay it.
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Examination Fee | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 120 (Exempted for unemployed applicants) | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 500 | Rs. 120 (Exempted for unemployed applicants) | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including age limits and educational qualifications, as of the notification date (06 July 2026).
Vacancy Details & Age Limit
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Town Planning | 10 | 18 to 44 Years (Candidates must not be born after 01/07/2008 and not before 02/07/1982) | Minimum B.Arch., or B.E./B.Tech. (Civil), or B.Planning/B.Tech. (Planning), or M.A./M.Sc. (Geography), or M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) AND a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Town and Country Planning, or Fellowship/Associateship of ITPI, or equivalent. |
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxations are applicable to various categories as per the Telangana State Government rules:
- SC / ST / BCs & EWS: 5 Years
- Physically Handicapped Persons: 10 Years
- Telangana State Government Employees: Up to 5 Years (based on length of regular service)
- Ex-Servicemen / NCC Instructors: 3 Years plus length of service rendered
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 10 vacancies are distributed across Multi-Zone-I and Multi-Zone-II under Unreserved (UR) and Local (L) categories:
| Community | Multi-Zone-I (UR) | Multi-Zone-I (L) | Multi-Zone-II (UR) | Multi-Zone-II (L) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OC | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| BC-A | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| SC-GR-II | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection of candidates for the TGPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning post is based entirely on a Written Examination (Objective Type). The exam may be conducted in either OMR-based offline mode or as a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
Scheme of Examination
| Paper | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 | 150 | 150 | Bilingual (English & Telugu) |
| Paper-II: Subject Concerned (Common to All) (P.G. Level) | 150 | 150 | 300 | English |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 450 |
Syllabus Overview
- Paper-I (General Studies & General Abilities): Current Affairs, General Science, Environmental Issues, Disaster Management, Economic and Social Development, Geography of India and Telangana, History of India and Telangana, Indian Constitution and Polity, Social Exclusion, Telangana Society and Culture, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Basic English.
- Paper-II (Subject Concerned - P.G. Level): Settlement Evolution and Planning Theory, Planning Analysis and Techniques, Infrastructure Planning, Traffic and Transportation Planning, Housing and Community Planning, Metropolitan and Regional Planning, Urban Information Systems and GIS, Environmental Planning, Urban Governance, Planning Legislation, Urban Design and Conservation, Project Planning and Appraisal, and Disaster Risk Mitigation.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons & EWS | Not less than 40% |
| BCs | Not less than 35% |
| SCs, STs & PHs | Not less than 30% |
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official website of the Telangana Public Service Commission. Follow these steps to complete your application:
- One Time Registration (OTR): First-time applicants must register their details on the official TGPSC website to generate a unique TGPSC ID. Already registered candidates can log in directly.
- Login & Verification: Log in using your TGPSC ID, Date of Birth, and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. Verify the details fetched from the OTR database.
- Select Exam Centre: Choose your preferred examination centre from the available options (Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal, Nizamabad).
- Fee Payment: Click on the "Save & Payment" option to pay the application processing and examination fees online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit & Download: After successful payment, submit the application form and download the generated PDF copy. Keep a printout of the application form containing the Reference ID for future correspondence.
Required Documents Checklist
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (100–200 KB) and scanned signature (20–30 KB) in JPG/PNG format.
- Educational certificates and SSC/CBSE/ICSE certificate (for Date of Birth proof).
- Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or any other valid government-issued photo ID.
- Community Certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates) and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Form