Telangana launches free UPSC coaching scheme for 150 aspirants, applications open from July 17

The Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Department has opened registrations for its free coaching program for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027.

The initiative will be conducted by the Telangana BC Employability Skill Development & Training Centre (TGBCESDTC) at the TG BC Study Circle in Saidabad, Hyderabad.

Eligible graduates can submit their applications online through the official website, tgbcstudycircle.cgg.gov.in, from July 17 to Aug 7, 2026.

The coaching program is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026, and will continue until May 2027. A total of 150 candidates will be selected for the training.

Among them, 100 candidates will be chosen through an online screening examination, while 50 candidates who have already cleared the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination will be granted direct admission, subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria.

Selected candidates will receive financial support during the coaching period. Each participant will be provided a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, subject to fulfilling attendance requirements.

Candidates will also receive a one-time book allowance of ₹5,000, library access at the study circle, and guidance from experienced faculty members.

The training program will include subject-specific tests, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions to help aspirants prepare effectively for both the UPSC Preliminary and Main examinations.

To apply, candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognized university and meet the eligibility requirements for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027.

Applicants must also meet the income criteria, with annual family income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh for rural candidates and ₹2 lakh for urban candidates.

Candidates currently employed or enrolled in another course, or those who have previously benefited from a similar government-sponsored coaching program, will not be eligible to apply.