With 2,69,843 applicants taking the development and economics test on Monday, the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) successfully completed its Group-III exams.

The test was held at 1,401 locations around the state in two sessions, from 10 am to 12:30 pm and 3 to 5:30 pm. The test was administered on Sunday for General Studies and General Abilities Paper I and History, Polity, and Society Paper II. On Monday, the Development and Economy paper III was completed in a single shift from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Seventy-four percent of applicants have downloaded their hall pass, according to the TGPSC. 2,69,483 candidates showed up for paper III, with a 50.24 percent attendance rate.