The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB AP) has released six notifications dated 16.09.2026 for 2,050 posts — Sub Inspectors, Police Constables, Firemen, Jail Warders and FSL Scientific Assistants — under Press Note Rc. No. 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026. The online application dates and the Preliminary Written Test date have not been announced yet; SLPRB says they will be notified shortly through a separate press release on slprb.ap.gov.in.
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AP Police Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | SCT SI (Civil), SCT RSI (AR), SI (SPF), SCT SI (Communications), SCT SI (PTO), Scientific Assistant (FSL), SCT PC (Civil), SCT PC (AR), SCT PC (Communications), SCT PC (Mechanics), SCT PC (Drivers), Firemen, Warder (Men and Women) |
| Organization | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Press Note Rc. No. 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 16.09.2026; Notification Nos. 81, 82, 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 and 91, 92, 93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 2,050 (SI posts 438, Constable/Fireman/Warder posts 1,569, Scientific Assistant 43) |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th) for most Constable posts; SSC + ITI for PC Communications/Mechanics; Degree for SI (Civil/AR/SPF); Diploma/B.Tech for SI (Comm/PTO); M.Sc. for Scientific Assistant |
| Age Limit | 18–24 / 18–27 / 18–32 years for Constable-level posts, 21–27 years for SI posts, below 44 years for Scientific Assistant (as on 01.07.2026) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Written Test (where applicable) → PMT → PET → Trade/Driving Test (PTO Constables) → Final Written Exam → Certificate Verification |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,220 – 80,910 for Constable-level posts; Rs. 44,570 – 1,30,580 for SI and Scientific Assistant posts |
| How to Apply | Online only at slprb.ap.gov.in (dates to be announced) |
| Official Notification | Download Press Note PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | slprb.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notifications Issued | 16.09.2026 |
| Online Application (Stage I) Start Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Preliminary Written Test Date | To be announced |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.07.2026 |
| BC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS Certificate issued on or after | 01.04.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | SI Posts and Scientific Assistant | Constable, Fireman and Warder Posts |
|---|---|---|
| OC (including EWS) / BC – AP local | Rs. 600 | Rs. 300 |
| SC / ST – AP local | Rs. 300 | Rs. 150 |
| Non-local candidates (treated as OC) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 300 |
Fee is paid online (credit card, debit card or net banking) on the SLPRB website and is not refundable.
Vacancy Details
| Post (Post Code) | Notification No. | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) (Men and Women) (11) | 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 253 |
| SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (AR) (Men and Women) (12) | 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 116 |
| Sub Inspector (Men) in Special Protection Force (31) | 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 9 |
| SCT SI of Police (Communications) (Men and Women) (15) | 82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 50 |
| SCT SI of Police (PTO) (Men) (16) – backlog, zone locals only | 82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 10 |
| Scientific Assistant (Physical) (61) | 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 10 |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemical) (62) | 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 13 |
| Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) (63) | 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | 20 |
| SCT Police Constable (Civil) (Men and Women) (21) | 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 542 |
| SCT Police Constable (AR) (Men and Women) (22) | 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 285 |
| Firemen, State Disaster Response and Fire Services (42) | 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 158 |
| Warder (Men), Prisons and Correctional Services (53) | 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 150 |
| Warder (Women), Prisons and Correctional Services (54) | 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 21 |
| SCT Police Constable (Communications) (Men and Women) (25) | 92/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 200 |
| Stipendiary Constable (Mechanics) (Men), PTO (26) | 93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 15 |
| Stipendiary Constable (Drivers) (Men), PTO (27) | 93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | 198 |
| Total | 2,050 |
Zone-wise Vacancies – SCT SI (Civil) and RSI (AR)
| Zone | SI (Civil) | RSI (AR) |
|---|---|---|
| Zone I | 42 | 20 |
| Zone II | 39 | 11 |
| Zone III | 39 | 10 |
| Zone IV | 48 | 38 |
| Zone V | 43 | 18 |
| Zone VI | 42 | 19 |
| Total | 253 | 116 |
District-wise vacancies for PC (Civil), PC (AR) and Firemen, and cadre-wise vacancies for Warders, are given on pages 2–3 of Notification No. 91. Women get 33% horizontal reservation in SI (Civil), PC (Civil) and SI (Communications), 20% in RSI (AR) and PC (AR), and 33% in all three Scientific Assistant posts.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | See the post-wise qualification table below (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Age Limit | Post-wise, as on 01.07.2026 — see the age table below Check your age eligibility → |
| Gender | Men and Women: SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (Comm), PC (Civil), PC (AR), PC (Comm), Scientific Assistant. Men only: SI (SPF), SI (PTO), Firemen, Warder (Men), PC (Mechanics), PC (Drivers). Women only: Warder (Women) |
| Local Status | For SI (Civil/AR/SPF), PC (Civil/AR), Firemen and Warders, the first 5% of posts go on open merit and the remaining 95% only to AP local candidates (proved by Study Certificates Class I–VII or a Residence Certificate). The local-cadre order does not apply to SI (Comm/PTO), PC (Mechanics/Drivers) or Scientific Assistant; for PC (Communications) see Notification No. 92 |
| Application Restriction | One application per notification covers all posts in that notification |
Post-wise Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SCT SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) | Degree from a recognised university. SC/ST: Intermediate pass and should have studied a degree |
| SCT SI (Communications) | Diploma/B.Tech in ECE, EEE, Computer Engineering or IT, or special diploma in Electronics (Computer/Communication), or B.Sc. Electronics |
| SCT SI (PTO) | Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering (SBTET AP) |
| Scientific Assistant (Physical) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) with Physics, or Forensic Science with Physics |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) with Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Toxicology |
| Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) with Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology or Bio-Technology, or Forensic Science with Biology |
| SCT PC (Civil), PC (AR), Firemen | Intermediate (12th). SC/ST: SSC pass and appeared for 1st and 2nd year Intermediate exams |
| Warder (Men / Women) | Intermediate (12th) |
| SCT PC (Communications) | SSC + ITI (Electronic Mechanic, IT and ESM, COPA, Mechanic Consumer Electronics or Electrician), or Intermediate (MPC), or vocational Intermediate (EET / Electrical Technician) |
| PC (Mechanics) | SSC + ITI in Wireman, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel or Fitter |
| PC (Drivers) | Intermediate, or SSC + ITI (Auto Electrician, MMV, Mechanic Diesel or Fitter), plus an LMV driving licence held for at least 2 years |
Post-wise Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Post | Age Limit | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF), SI (Comm), SI (PTO) | 21–27 years | 02.07.1999 – 01.07.2005 |
| PC (Civil), PC (AR), PC (Comm), PC (Mechanics) | 18–24 years | 02.07.2002 – 01.07.2008 |
| PC (Drivers) | 18–27 years | 02.07.1999 – 01.07.2008 |
| Firemen, Warder (Men), Warder (Women) | 18–32 years | 02.07.1994 – 01.07.2008 |
| Home Guards (Constable-level posts, 360+ days service) | 18–32 years | 02.07.1994 – 01.07.2008 |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) | Below 44 years | On or after 02.07.1982 |
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| EWS | Up to 5 years |
| BC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
| AP State Government employees | Length of regular service, up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus length of service in Army, Navy or Air Force |
| Whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructors | 3 years plus length of service (minimum 6 months) |
| Retrenched Census Department employees (1991) | Up to 3 years |
| Widow / divorced / judicially separated women (Notification 91 posts) | Up to 42 years for SC/ST, 37 years for others |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Written Test (SI Civil/AR/SPF, PC Civil/AR, Firemen, Warders) | SI: two papers of 100 marks each (Arithmetic and Reasoning at SSC standard; General Studies at Degree standard), 3 hours each. Constable/Fireman/Warder: one paper of 200 marks, 3 hours. Qualifying only — 40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST. Asked in English, Telugu and Urdu. There is no prelim for SI (Comm/PTO), PC (Comm), PC (Mechanics/Drivers) or Scientific Assistant. |
| 2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Men: height 167.6 cm, chest 86.3 cm with 5 cm expansion (162 cm / 84 cm with 4 cm for SI Comm/PTO and PC Comm/Mechanics/Drivers). Women: height 152.5 cm, weight 40 kg. Relaxed standards for Aboriginal ST candidates of notified agency areas (160 cm / 80 cm for men; 150 cm / 38 kg for women). |
| 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | 1600 m run: 8 min (General), 9 min 30 sec (Ex-Servicemen), 10 min 30 sec (Women); 100 m run: 15 / 16.5 / 18 sec; Long jump: 3.80 / 3.65 / 2.75 m. Civil posts must clear the 1600 m run plus one of the other two; RSI (AR), SI (SPF) and PC (AR) must clear all three, scored out of 100 marks. SI (Comm/PTO), PC (Comm) and PTO Constables run 1600 m only (Men 10 min; Women 12 min 30 sec). |
| 4. Trade Test / Driving Test (PC Mechanics / Drivers) | 100 marks across 10 trade parameters (Mechanics) or 8 driving parameters (Drivers); a minimum of 50 marks is required. |
| 5. Final Written Examination | SI (Civil/AR/SPF): four papers — English and Telugu/Urdu (qualifying, 100 each), Arithmetic and Reasoning, and General Studies (200 each for Civil; 100 each for AR/SPF). SI (Comm/PTO): English (qualifying), Arithmetic and Reasoning, and a Technical paper. Constable, Fireman and Warder posts: one paper of 200 marks (scaled to 100 for PC AR). Scientific Assistant: a single 120-mark objective paper, 2 hours, English only. |
| 6. Final Selection | Merit in the Final Written Exam (plus PET marks for RSI AR, SI SPF and PC AR), followed by certificate verification and medical examination. On equal marks, the older candidate gets preference. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| SI (Communications) | Rs. 45,830 – 1,30,580 (RPS 2022) |
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF), SI (PTO) | Rs. 44,570 – 1,27,480 (RPS 2022) |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) | Rs. 44,570 – 1,27,480 (RPS 2022) |
| PC (Civil/AR/Comm/Mechanics/Drivers), Firemen, Warders | Rs. 25,220 – 80,910 (RPS 2022) |
| During Training | Stipend as fixed by the Government for Stipendiary Cadet Trainees (SCT); regular pay scale starts after training |
| Pension | Contributory Pension Scheme |
How to Apply for AP Police Recruitment 2026
- Wait for the SLPRB press release announcing the online application dates (keep checking slprb.ap.gov.in).
- Pay the fee online on the SLPRB website using your name, date of birth, mobile number, community and SSC hall ticket number.
- Fill the Stage I Online Application and upload your photo, signature, SSC certificate and community/EWS/NCL certificate, then press Submit.
- Download and keep the submitted application for future reference.
- If you qualify in the Preliminary Written Test, submit the Stage II Application with scanned original certificates before the PMT/PET.
Note: Applications are accepted online only; paying the fee without pressing Submit leads to rejection.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Upload at Stage I (exact size will be shown on the form) Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Upload at Stage I |
| SSC / Matriculation certificate | Date of birth is accepted only from this certificate |
| Community certificate (BC/SC/ST) | Issued by the AP competent authority; SC candidates need the latest certificate with sub-group (Group I/II/III) |
| BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate / EWS certificate | Must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 |
| Study Certificates (Class I–VII) or Residence Certificate | To claim local candidate status |
| Intermediate / ITI / Diploma / Degree / M.Sc. certificates | As per the post applied for |
| LMV Driving Licence | PC (Drivers) only — held for at least 2 years |
| Special category proof | Home Guard, Ex-Servicemen, NCC, sports, CPP, CDI certificates, if claimed |
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Press Note (16.09.2026) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| SI (Civil / AR / SPF) Notification No. 81 | Download PDF |
| SI (Communications / PTO) Notification No. 82 | Download PDF |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) Notification No. 83 | Download PDF |
| PC (Civil / AR), Firemen, Warder Notification No. 91 | Download PDF |
| PC (Communications) Notification No. 92 | Download PDF |
| PC (Mechanics / Drivers) Notification No. 93 | Download PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit more than one application under the same notification — one form covers all posts in it.
- A BC Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate issued before 01.04.2026 is not valid, and you will be treated as OC.
- Your date of birth is taken only from the SSC certificate; affidavits and birth extracts are not accepted.
- The online form does not check your age, so confirm your eligibility yourself before paying the fee.
- Spike shoes are not allowed in the PET, and there is no re-test once an event is conducted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in AP Police Recruitment 2026?
SLPRB AP has notified 2,050 posts across SI, Constable, Firemen, Warder and Scientific Assistant cadres.
What is the last date to apply for AP Police Recruitment 2026?
The application dates have not been announced yet; SLPRB will publish them through a separate press release on slprb.ap.gov.in.
What is the qualification for AP Police Constable 2026?
PC (Civil), PC (AR), Firemen and Warder posts need Intermediate (12th), while PC (Communications) and PC (Mechanics) accept SSC with a relevant ITI.
What is the age limit for AP Police SI 2026?
Candidates must be 21 to 27 years old as on 01.07.2026, with 5 years relaxation for BC, SC, ST and EWS.
What is the application fee?
SI and Scientific Assistant posts cost Rs. 600 (Rs. 300 for SC/ST), and Constable, Fireman and Warder posts cost Rs. 300 (Rs. 150 for SC/ST).
Where do I apply?
Applications are accepted online only on the official SLPRB AP website, slprb.ap.gov.in.
What is the salary of AP Police Constable and SI?
Constable-level posts get Rs. 25,220 – 80,910 and SI posts get Rs. 44,570 – 1,27,480 (Rs. 45,830 – 1,30,580 for SI Communications) after training.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, non-local candidates can apply under the Open Category, but for SI (Civil/AR/SPF), PC (Civil/AR), Firemen and Warders only the first 5% of posts are open to them and the remaining 95% go to AP locals.
Related: MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 and SSC SI Delhi Police CAPF Recruitment 2026.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.






