Cycle 2026
DRAFT — unverified
Unverified — pending official notification check.
PWT pattern from 2026 notification breakdowns. FWE structure varies by post code — 200Q and 100Q variants noted.
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Arithmetic Ability & Reasoning | Not timed separately | 100 | 1 | −0.2 | Scored |
| General Studies | Not timed separately | 100 | 1 | −0.2 | Scored |
Physical standards as per notification. Run qualifying for Civil/Fire/Warder posts; graded to 100 marks for AR/SAR CPL/TSPF posts.
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies & Subject Knowledge | Not timed separately | 200 | 1 | −0.2 | Scored |
Preliminary Written Test — note
Screening only. Qualifying: 30% OC/EWS, 25% BC, 20% SC/ST/Ex-SM/Home Guards.
Preliminary Written Test · PWT — Objective Paper · Main Session — navigation
Single OMR paper, free navigation. Bilingual: English-Telugu & English-Urdu.
Preliminary Written Test · PWT — Objective Paper · Main Session — qualifying criteria
Qualifying: 30% OC/EWS, 25% BC, 20% SC/ST/Ex-SM. Screening only.
PMT / PET — note
Physical standards as per notification. Run qualifying for Civil/Fire/Warder posts; graded to 100 marks for AR/SAR CPL/TSPF posts.
Final Written Examination — note
1 paper x 180 min. 200 Q / 200 marks for Civil/Fire/Warder; 100 Q / 100 marks for AR/SAR CPL/TSPF (+ 100 PET marks).
Final Written Examination · FWE — Objective Paper · Main Session — qualifying criteria
40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/Ex-SM.