Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria and Syllabus
Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria and Syllabus
Based on the latest recruitment approval, the Telangana Government has approved 190 Executive Officer (Endowments) posts across Grade-I, Grade-II, and Grade-III. While the detailed official TGPSC notification is awaited, the expected exam scheme and syllabus have been consistently published based on the approved recruitment pattern and previous Endowments recruitment framework.
The essential details regarding the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and detailed syllabus for this prestigious administrative role are outlined below.
1. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold Any Bachelor’s Degree from a university in India established or incorporated under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 44 years (with standard upper-age relaxations for SC, ST, BC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per Telangana government rules).
Other Requirements: Per department norms, applicants should ideally be followers of the Hindu religion to fulfill the duties associated with Hindu religious and charitable endowment management.
2. Exam Pattern
Unlike a multi-stage recruitment process, Telangana typically implements a streamlined two-paper objective-type (MCQ) system usually conducted over a single day.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | General Studies & General Abilities | 150 | 150 | 150 mins |
| Paper-II | Hindu Religion & Temple System | 150 | 150 | 150 mins |
| Total | Written Examination | 300 | 300 | 5 Hours |
3. Exam Syllabus
Paper-I: General Studies & General Abilities
This paper tests broad foundational awareness and mental acumen. It aligns closely with other state services like Group-II or Group-IV:
- Current Affairs: Regional, National, and International events
- International Relations and India’s Foreign Policy
- General Science and Technology
- Environmental Issues and Disaster Management
- World, Indian, and Telangana Geography
- Indian History and Cultural Heritage
- Telangana Society, Culture, Arts, and Literature
- Telangana Government Policies and Governance
- Social Issues and Inclusive Development
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Data Interpretation
- Basic English (up to 8th Class standard)
Paper-II: Hindu Religion & Temple System
- Introduction to Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas
- Hindu Philosophy, Dharma, and Karma Theory
- Temple Architecture and Vastu Sastra
- Vaishnava, Saiva, and Sakta Agama Sastras
- Major Hindu Festivals and Religious Practices
- Temple Rituals and Daily Worship Procedures
- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act
- Temple Administration and Management
- Administrative Guidelines and Temple Protocols
- Preservation of Religious and Cultural Heritage
Paper II
Hindu Religion and Temple System( హిందూ మతం మరియు దేవాలయ వ్యవస్థ)
Chapter 1. Introduction to Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas (వేదాలు, ఉపనిషత్తులు, రామాయణం, మహాభారతం మరియు పురాణాల పరిచయం)
1.1- Introduction to Vedas (వేదాల పరిచయం)
1.2- Introduction to Upanishads ( ఉపనిషత్తుల పరిచయం)
1.3- Introduction to Ramayana (రామాయణ పరిచయం)
1.4- Introduction to Mahabharata (మహాభారత పరిచయం)
1.5- Introduction to Puranas (పురాణ పరిచయం)
Chapter 2. Hindu Philosophy, Dharma, and Karma Theory (హిందూ తత్వశాస్త్రం, ధర్మం మరియు కర్మ సిద్ధాంతం)
Chapter 3. Temple Architecture and Vastu Sastra(దేవాలయ నిర్మాణ శాస్త్రం మరియు వాస్తు శాస్త్రం)
Chapter 4. Vaishnava, Saiva, and Sakta Agama Sastras (వైష్ణవ, శైవ మరియు శాక్త ఆగమ శాస్త్రాలు)
Chapter 5. Major Hindu Festivals and Religious Practices (ప్రధాన హిందూ పండుగలు మరియు మతపరమైన ఆచారాలు)
Chapter 6. Temple Rituals and Daily Worship Procedures (దేవాలయ పూజా విధానాలు మరియు నిత్య ఆరాధనా క్రమం)
Chapter 7. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act (హిందూ మత మరియు ధార్మిక దానధర్మాల (ఎండోమెంట్స్) చట్టం)
Chapter 8. Temple Administration and Management(దేవాలయ పరిపాలన మరియు నిర్వహణ|)
Chapter 9. Administrative Guidelines and Temple Protocols (దేవాలయ పరిపాలనా మార్గదర్శకాలు మరియు దేవాలయ ప్రోటోకాల్)
Chapter 10. Preservation of Religious and Cultural Heritage (మత మరియు సాంస్కృతిక వారసత్వ పరిరక్షణ)