The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) conducts recruitment drives for thousands of positions in the Andhra Pradesh Police Department, including Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constables (Civil & APSP), Sub-Inspectors (SI), and Jail Warders.
Key Highlights & Recruitment Overview
| Overview Parameter | Details |
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| Recruiting Body | Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) |
| Exam Level | State Government Exam |
| Target Posts | SCT Police Constable (Civil & APSP), Sub-Inspector (SI), Jail Warder |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Selection Stages | Prelims Written Test → PMT & PET → Final Written Exam |
| Medium of Exam | English, Telugu, and Urdu |
Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill specific educational, age, and physical criteria as prescribed by APSLPRB.
1. Educational Qualification
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Police Constable / Jail Warder: Passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. (Note: For SC/ST candidates, passing SSC/10th and appearing for Intermediate exams may fulfill eligibility requirements).
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Sub-Inspector (SI): A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
2. Age Limits & Relaxation
Age requirements are calculated as per the official cutoff date stated in the notification:
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Police Constable: 18 to 27 years (General/Unreserved)
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Sub-Inspector (SI): 21 to 30 years (General/Unreserved)
Category Age Relaxations:
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SC / ST / BC: Up to 5 years relaxation
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AP State Government Employees: Up to 5 years (based on service duration)
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Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
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NCC Instructors: Up to 3 years
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must meet the physical requirements to clear Stage II.
Physical Standards (PMT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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1600m Run: Standard qualifying timing for male general candidates (8 minutes), female candidates (10 minutes 30 seconds).
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100m Run & Long Jump: Assessed according to specific event marks for Civil and APSP cadres.
Selection Stages & Exam Pattern
The APSLPRB recruitment follows a three-stage evaluation:
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Preliminary Written Test (Objective – Qualifying)
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PMT (Physical Measurement) & PET (Physical Efficiency)
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Final Written Exam & Document Verification
1. Preliminary Written Test
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Questions: 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions
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Marks: 200 marks
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Duration: 3 hours
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Nature: Qualifying (scores are not added to final merit)
2. Final Written Test
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Duration: 3 hours per paper
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Structure: Includes detailed subjects in English, Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Science, History, Indian Polity, Geography, and Current Affairs.
Key Syllabus Topics
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Arithmetic & Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Mensuration.
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Reasoning & Mental Ability: Analogies, Spatial Visualization, Statement & Assumptions, Syllogisms, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding.
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General Studies: Science & Technology, Indian History & Culture, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity & Economy, Geography (with special emphasis on Andhra Pradesh).
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Current Affairs: Events of National and International Importance.
Application Steps
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Visit the official portal at slprb.ap.gov.in.
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Click on the Recruitment tab and select the desired post notification.
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Register using mobile number and basic credentials to generate login credentials.
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Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and local status preferences.
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Upload scanned photographs, signature, and community certificates.
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Pay the prescribed application fee online and submit the application form.
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Download and print the acknowledgment slip for future reference.