TGSRTC TST/MST study guide
TGSRTC TST/MST · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The TGSRTC TST/MST examination is the recruitment test used by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation to shortlist candidates for Traffic Supervisor (TST) and Mechanical Supervisor (MST) posts. These are operational-line supervisory roles: TST candidates are expected to manage depot traffic scheduling, crew rosters, route discipline and passenger-facing service quality, while MST candidates oversee workshop maintenance, vehicle fitness, breakdown diagnosis and repair workflow. The TGSRTC TST/MST study guide has 7 sections and about 1,940 words.
01Road Transport Operations and Traffic Management
Domain 1 examines how a TGSRTC depot plans and controls bus services: schedules, crew duties, vehicle productivity and traffic flow at junctions. Questions often ask you to calculate an operating ratio or choose the right traffic-management measure.
290 words, about 1 min02Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Automotive Engineering
Domain 2 covers the mechanical systems a TST/MST must understand: engine cycles, transmission, braking, steering, suspension and auto electricals. Four-stroke cycle: intake, compression, power, exhaust; the crankshaft makes two revolutions per cycle.
285 words, about 1 min03Motor Vehicle Act, Rules and Transport Regulations
Domain 3 tests the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and Telangana transport rules. Expect fact patterns: an expired licence, over-speeding, drunk driving, an accident or a permit condition.
293 words, about 1 min04General Studies and Current Affairs
Domain 4 checks general awareness of Indian polity, economy, national schemes, Telangana schemes, science and current events. Because news dates quickly, anchor answers in stable structures and verified names.
256 words, about 1 min05Arithmetic, Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Domain 5 tests speed and accuracy in arithmetic and logical reasoning. Arithmetic is mostly bus-operations flavoured: distance, time, load, fare, percentage and average; reasoning covers series, coding, syllogism and seating.
278 words, about 1 min06Telangana State Formation, History, Culture and Geography
Domain 6 covers Telangana's formation, historical layers, cultural festivals and physical geography. Questions often ask for chronological order, district counts, river systems or a monument's location.
274 words, about 1 min07Computer Awareness and Office Applications
Domain 7 tests basic computer literacy and practical use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email. Questions are usually definitional or shortcut-based.
264 words, about 1 min