SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 – 2050 SI, Driver and More Posts
Posted By: Amrit
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh has launched a massive recruitment programme for youth in the state. SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 notification on September 16, 2026 provides 1,240 Civil, Armed Reserve, Communication, Transport Organisation (ARTC) posts. This is a part of a bigger drive as part of the recruitment drive sanctioned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for various departments of the uniformed services which has created a lot of excitement among the aspirants preparing for AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. The scenarios and necessary details of every question, answered in one place, will help the candidates plan their preparation with clarity and confidence, in advance of opening of the online application window for this year’s police jobs recruitment cycle on the official portal soon.
About the State Level Police Recruitment Board
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Mangalagiri, Guntur District is the recruiting body for the Andhra Pradesh Police and other uniformed services. SLPRB, which falls under the State Home Department, trains its police officers through online application, written test and physical assessment. The board is one of the most trusted Police Jobs in India and now has released the notifications with details regarding SLPRB AP Police Vacancy 2026, inviting applications from the eligible candidates from all the districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
Sub Inspectors Civil AR and SPF
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| Sub Inspector of Police Civil Men and Women | 253 |
| Reserve Sub Inspector of Police AR Men and Women | 116 |
| Sub Inspector Men in Special Protection Force SPF Department | 9 |
| Total Vacancies | 378 |
Sub Inspectors Communications and PTO
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| Sub Inspector of Police Communications Men and Women | 50 |
| Sub Inspector of Police PTO Men | 10 |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
Police Constables Civil AR Fire and Prisons
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| SCT Police Constable Civil Men and Women | 542 |
| SCT Police Constable AR Men and Women | 285 |
| Firemen in State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department | 158 |
| Warder Men in Prisons and Correctional Services Department | 150 |
| Warder Women in Prisons and Correctional Services Department | 21 |
| Total Vacancies | 1156 |
(Communication) Police Constables
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| SCT Police Constable Communications Men and Women | 200 |
| Total Vacancies | 200 |
Police Constables PTO
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| Stipendiary Constable Mechanic Men in Police Transport Organisation | 15 |
| Stipendiary Constable Driver Men in Police Transport Organisation | 198 |
| Total Vacancies | 213 |
Scientific Assistant FSL
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| Scientific Assistant Physical | 10 |
| Scientific Assistant Chemical | 13 |
| Scientific Assistant Biology Serology | 20 |
| Total Vacancies | 43 |
Pay Scales for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
- SI Communications: Rs. 45,830/- to Rs. 1,30,580/-.
- Other SI and Scientific Assistant Posts: Rs. 44,570/- to Rs. 1,27,480/-.
- Constable, Fireman and Warder Posts: Rs. 25,220/- to Rs. 80,910/-.
- Training Period: Candidates receive a stipend as prescribed by the Government.
Fee Structure for Different Post Groups
- SI and Scientific Assistant – OC/EWS/BC: Rs. 600/-.
- SI and Scientific Assistant – SC/ST: Rs. 300/-.
- Constable, Fireman and Warder – OC/EWS/BC: Rs. 300/-.
- Constable, Fireman and Warder – SC/ST: Rs. 150/-.
- Non-Local Candidates: Applicable OC fee rate applies.
Eligibility and Qualification Requirements
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) |
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| SI (Communications) |
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| SI (PTO) |
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| Scientific Assistant (Physical) |
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| Scientific Asst. (Chemical) |
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| Scientific Asst. (Bio/Serology) |
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| PC (Civil), PC (AR), Fireman |
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| Warder (Men/Women) |
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| PC (Communications) |
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| Constable (Mechanics) |
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| Constable (Drivers) |
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Age Criteria and Relaxation Benefits
- SI Posts: 21 to 27 years.
- Police Constable Posts: 18 to 24 years.
- Fireman and Warder: 18 to 32 years.
- Constable Mechanics: 18 to 24 years.
- Constable Drivers: 18 to 27 years.
- Scientific Assistant: Up to 44 years.
Relaxation Provisions for Eligible Categories
- EWS/BC/SC/ST: Up to 5 years.
- AP Govt Employees: Up to 5 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period.
- NCC Instructors: 3 years + service period.
- Eligible Women: As per post-specific rules.
Important Timeline for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release Date: September 16, 2026
- Notification Reference Numbers: Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 (Civil/AR posts), Rc.No.92/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 (Communications), Rc.No.93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 (Mechanics and Drivers)
- Application Mode: Online only, through the official portal
- Online Application Start Date: To be announced separately through a press release
- Preliminary Written Test Date: To be notified along with the application schedule
- Eligibility Cut-Off Date: July 1, 2026 (used for calculating age and qualification eligibility)
Also Read: APPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply for 299 Posts
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Test | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Preliminary Written Test Objective Paper 200 Questions | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 2 | Physical Measurements Test Height Chest and Weight | Qualifying | — |
| 3 | PET 1600 Meters Run & One of 100 Meters Run / Long Jump | Qualifying / 100 for Post Code 22 | — |
| 4 | Driving Test Applicable Only for Driver Post | 100 Qualifying | — |
| 5 | Final Written Examination Objective Paper 200 Questions | 200 / 100 for Post Code 22 | 3 Hours |
| 6 | Final Merit Based on Final Written Exam & PET | 200 | — |
Recommended Books for Written Exam Preparation
| Subject | Recommended Book |
| Arithmetic | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal |
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Studies | Lucent’s General Knowledge |
| Current Affairs | Monthly Current Affairs Magazine |
| Technical Subjects | Standard Diploma/B.Tech subject textbooks |
| Andhra Pradesh GK | Andhra Pradesh General Knowledge preparation books |
| English | Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi |
| Telugu | Telugu language and grammar preparation books |
Documents Required at Physical Test Stage
- A Secondary School Certificate or Matriculation Certificate in original as proof of date of birth must be carried by the candidate.
- Where applicable, intermediate or equivalent certificate should be presented in addition to mark memos
- The candidates who are applying for the SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 must have valid community certificate and non creamy layer certificate.
- Candidates claiming EWS benefit of the Economically Weaker Section should have EWS certificate from the competent authority.
- Applicants for the role of a Driver need to also hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence.
- All documents should be created in original and be 1 set of attested photocopies at the time of the Physical Measurements Test.
- Candidates applying for Latest Government Jobs in India to need carry original of all the documents with 1 set of attested photocopies at the Physical Measurements Test.
Physical Standards for Selection
- Men (Civil, AR, Communications, Mechanic/Driver): The height must not be below 162cm to 167.6cm as per the job profile and the minimum chest measurement and expansion is as per protocol.
- Women (Civil, AR, Communications): must be at least 152.5cm tall and weigh 40kg or more
- Relaxed Standards for Scheduled Tribe Candidates in Notified Agency Areas: Lower height, chest and weight benchmarks apply
- Physical Efficiency Test: They have to run 1600 meters with a 100 m sprint/100 m long jump in a prescribed time.
- Driving Test (Driver Post Only): An assessment (100 marks, 50 mark pass) of the skill areas of vehicle control, gear handling and basic mechanical knowledge to be performed in a driving environment.
Selection Stages for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
- The process of recruitment starts from the candidates’ registration online and then after the fee payment, they had to fill the application form of Stage-I under SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026.
- Preliminary Written Test: The candidates who have been registered appear for the Preliminary Written Test in three languages (English, Telugu and Urdu) and the objective questions are 200 in number.
- The preliminary written test has different qualifying marks in each category: 40 percent for OC, 35 percent for BC and 30 percent for SC and ST.
- Those who pass the written test take a physical test which measures height, chest and weight on digital measuring apparatus.
- If they are successful, they then take the Physical Efficiency Test, which consists of a 1600m run and either a 100m sprint or long jump.
- Candidates interested in the Driver role also take a driving skill assessment qualification test over a number of technical requirements.
- The entire process involves a Final Written Examination of 200 marks, verification of documents and compilation of the final merit list for Government Jobs in AP.
How to Submit Your Application for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the State Level Police Recruitment Board at slprb.ap.gov.in
- Go to the “Recruitment“, which is available on the homepage.
- The advertisement is called State Level Police Recruitment Board Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
- Read the full notification carefully before applying to get details of Eligibility age and post preference.
- Click on new registration and fill in basic information like full name, date of birth, mobile number and email address
- Move to pay the required application fee using debit card, credit card, net banking or any other convenient method.
- Fill in the AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Stage I Online Application Form with personal educational and category related information.
- Submit the necessary photograph signature SSC certificate and relevant community EWS / non creamy layer certificate in the form outlined.
- All entered information will be reviewed before final submission – corrections may not be allowed after submission.
- Once the application has been completed, submit it and save or print out the confirmation page for future reference.
FAQs
The notification regarding the application dates for 2050 posts will be released individually through press media. The aspirants will have to keep visiting the official portal SLPRB Andhra Pradesh to know the schedule for the applications.
Recruitment for the posts of (Sub) Inspector, (sub) Police Constable, Fireman, Warden, Driver, Mechanic and Scientific Assistant. Candidates can apply based on their educational qualifications and post wise eligibility.
The recruitment drive has a total no of 2,050 unfilled vacancies of six different advertisements. The vacancies exist for executive, technical, fire service, prison, transport and forensic science.
AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 will be through Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurements Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Final Written Examination. Technical SI selection process is different.
Important Links
| Official Notification (Rc.No.81) | Download PDF |
| Official Notification (Rc.No.82) | Download PDF |
| Official Notification (Rc.No.83) | Download PDF |
| Official Notification (Rc.No.91) | Download PDF |
| Official Notification (Rc.No.92) | Download PDF |
| Official Notification (Rc.No.93) | Download PDF |
| Official Press Note | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.slprb.ap.gov.in (Link will be activated soon) |
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