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Telangana: Free UPSC Coaching with Rs 5,000 Monthly Stipend for 150 Graduates

Published on: 14 Jul 2026, 11:10 AM

The Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Department has announced a free long-term coaching programme for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027. Eligible graduates can apply online from July 17 to August 7, 2026, through the official website tgbcstudycircle.cgg.gov.in.

The programme will be conducted by the Telangana BC Employability Skill Development & Training Centre (TGBCESDTC) at the TG BC Study Circle in Saidabad, Hyderabad. It will run from August 24, 2026, to May 2027, and will admit a total of 150 candidates.

Of these, 100 candidates will be selected through an online screening test. The remaining 50 candidates who have already qualified the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) preliminary will be admitted directly, subject to eligibility conditions. Selected candidates will also receive a monthly stipend of Rs 5,000.

This initiative aims to assist candidates from backward classes in preparing for one of India's most competitive examinations. The coaching covers all stages of the UPSC CSE, including preliminary, mains, and interview.

Source: Indian Express

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