AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 1156 SCT PC, Firemen & Warder Posts
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AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB, AP), has issued Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 16-09-2026 and invited applications through online mode only for a total of 1,156 vacancies across Police, State Disaster Response & Fire Services, and Prisons & Correctional Services departments.
Total Vacancies
1,156
Qualification
Intermediate
Notification
16-09-2026
Application Mode
Online Only
Important: The notification states that the exact dates for submission of the Online Application Form and the Preliminary Written Test will be announced separately through a Press Release and published on the official SLPRB website.
Official Website: Applications and recruitment updates are to be handled through slprb.ap.gov.in.
AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Authority | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh (SLPRB, AP) |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,156 |
| Posts | SCT Police Constable (Civil), SCT Police Constable (AR), Firemen, Warder (Men), Warder (Women) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Application / PWT Dates | To be notified separately through Press Release |
AP Police Constable Vacancy Details 2026
The notification lists five post categories with a combined 1,156 vacancies.
| Sl. No. | Post Code | Name of the Post | Eligibility by Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | SCT Police Constables (Civil) | Men / Women | 542 |
| 2 | 22 | SCT Police Constables (AR) | Men / Women | 285 |
| 3 | 42 | Firemen – State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department | Men only | 158 |
| 4 | 53 | Warders (Men) – Prisons & Correctional Services | Men only | 150 |
| 5 | 54 | Warders (Women) – Prisons & Correctional Services | Women only | 21 |
| Total | 1,156 | |||
Note: The Board states that the vacancies are provisional and may be modified during the recruitment process.
District-wise vacancies — Post Codes 21, 22 and 42
| District | PC 21 LR | PC 21 DR | PC 22 LR | PC 22 DR | PC 42 LR | PC 42 DR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 10 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Vizianagaram | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Visakhapatnam City | 6 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 18 |
| Anakapalli | 9 | 29 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Alluri Sitharama Raju | 4 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| East Godavari (RJY) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| Kakinada | 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| West Godavari | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Eluru | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| NTR City | 0 | 44 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 20 |
| Krishna | 1 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 10 |
| Guntur | 1 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| Palnadu | 0 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Bapatla | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Prakasam | 1 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| Tirupati | 5 | 42 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| Chittoor | 9 | 20 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| Annamayya | 8 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| YSR Kadapa | 2 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Nandyal | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Ananthapuramu | 3 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Kurnool | 1 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Sri Sathya Sai | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 71 | 542 | 21 | 285 | 7 | 158 |
District-wise Contiguous District Cadres (CDC) — Post Codes 53 & 54
| CDC | Districts covered | Post Code 53 | Post Code 54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDC-I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli | 13 | 2 |
| CDC-II | Alluri Sitharama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | 28 | 3 |
| CDC-III | West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR | 18 | 4 |
| CDC-IV | Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Palnadu | 35 | 8 |
| CDC-V | Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa | 38 | 4 |
| CDC-VI | Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 150 | 21 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | 16 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be notified |
| Online Application Last Date | To be notified |
| Preliminary Written Test | To be notified |
The Board specifically states that the application submission dates and PWT date will be published separately through a Press Release on the official website.
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Gender Eligibility
- Post Codes 21 & 22: Men and Women are eligible.
- Post Codes 42 & 53: Men only are eligible.
- Post Code 54: Women only are eligible.
Age Limit as on 01 July 2026
| Category / Post | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Post Codes 21 & 22 — other candidates | 18 to 24 years; DOB from 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2008 |
| Post Codes 42, 53 & 54 | 18 to 32 years; DOB from 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2008 |
| Specified AP Police Home Guard category | 18 to 32 years, subject to the notification conditions including the required service period |
Age Relaxation
- Up to 5 years for EWS candidates.
- Up to 5 years for BC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST candidates.
- AP State Government employees: length of regular service, limited to 5 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years in addition to length of service, as prescribed.
- NCC Whole Time Cadet Corps Instructors: 3 years in addition to length of eligible service, subject to the notification conditions.
- Special provisions are also given for certain widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husband who have not remarried.
Educational Qualification
- For Post Codes 21, 22 & 42: Intermediate or equivalent recognized by the State Government as on 01 July 2026.
- For SC/ST candidates under Post Codes 21, 22 & 42, the notification provides a special condition requiring SSC/equivalent plus study and appearance for both years of Intermediate.
- For Post Codes 53 & 54: Intermediate or equivalent recognized by the State Government as on 01 July 2026.
- Higher qualifications are also considered along with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification.
Physical Standards & PET
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Candidate | Applicable Post Codes | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Men — General | 21, 22, 42, 53 | Height: 167.6 cm; Chest: 86.3 cm full inspiration with minimum expansion of 5 cm |
| Women — General | 21, 22, 54 | Height: 152.5 cm; Weight: 40 kg |
| Men — Aboriginal ST in specified Agency Areas | 21, 22, 42, 53 | Height: 160 cm; Chest: 80 cm full inspiration with minimum expansion of 3 cm |
| Women — Aboriginal ST in specified Agency Areas | 21, 22, 54 | Height: 150 cm; Weight: 38 kg |
PET — Post Codes 21, 42, 53 & 54
Men and women candidates must qualify in the 1600 metres run and one of the remaining two events: 100 metres run or long jump.
| Event | General | Ex-Servicemen | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 m Run | 8 minutes | 9 minutes 30 seconds | 10 minutes 30 seconds |
| 100 m Run | 15 seconds | 16.5 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.80 m | 3.65 m | 2.75 m |
PET — Post Code 22 (AR)
Men and women candidates must qualify in all three events: 1600 metres run, 100 metres run and long jump. These events carry a maximum of 100 marks.
| Event | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| 1600 metres run | 40 |
| 100 metres run | 30 |
| Long jump | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
PET rules: Events are conducted using electronic devices/equipment. Spike shoes are not permitted. Once an event is conducted, its result is treated as final and no second chance/re-test/re-conduct is permitted.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AP Local — OC / EWS / BC | ₹300 |
| AP Local — SC / ST | ₹150 |
| Non-Local candidates | ₹300 |
The notification states that payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or another payment mode made available on the SLPRB website.
Important: After payment, the candidate must submit the Stage-I Online Application Form. Failure to press “submit” after payment will result in rejection, and the fee will not be refunded.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
1
Preliminary Written Test200 Questions · 200 Marks · 3 Hours2
PMTPhysical Measurement Test3
PETQualifying / marks as applicable by post4
Final Written Exam200 Questions · 3 HoursPreliminary Written Test (PWT)
- One objective-type paper.
- 200 questions for 200 marks.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST.
- Marks obtained in the Preliminary Written Test have no relevance in final selection.
- Questions are set in English, Telugu and Urdu; answers are marked on an OMR sheet.
Final Written Examination
- One objective-type paper of 3 hours.
- For Post Codes 21, 42, 53 & 54: 200 questions are graded for 200 marks.
- For Post Code 22: 200 questions are graded for 100 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST.
- For Post Code 22, final selection uses the Final Written Examination (100) + PET (100), totalling 200 marks.
- For Post Codes 21, 42, 53 & 54, final selection is based on the Final Written Examination score, subject to PET qualification and applicable local/reservation rules.
AP Police Constable Syllabus 2026
As stated in Annexure II, the Preliminary and Final Written Examination syllabus is at Intermediate Standard and contains 200 objective-type questions.
| Subject | Standard / Coverage |
|---|---|
| English | English as prescribed in the syllabus* |
| Arithmetic | SSC Standard |
| Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | As prescribed in Annexure II |
| General Science | As prescribed in Annexure II |
| History of India, Indian Culture & Indian National Movement | As prescribed in Annexure II |
| Indian Geography, Polity & Economy | As prescribed in Annexure II |
| Current Events | National and international importance |
* The notification specifies that English questions will be set in English only, including in Telugu/Urdu versions of the paper.
How to Apply Online for AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SLPRB AP website: slprb.ap.gov.in.
- Pay the prescribed registration fee using the payment options made available on the website.
- After payment, return to the website and submit the Stage-I Online Application Form.
- Upload the documents required by the notification, including photograph, signature, SSC certificate and applicable community/EWS/NCL certificates.
- Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test must later complete the Stage-II application and upload the required original scanned documents before PMT/PET.
One application form: Candidates intending to apply for different categories among Post Codes 21, 22, 42, 53 and 54 need to submit only one application form.
Important Certificates & Documents
- Secondary School / Matriculation certificate for date of birth.
- Intermediate certificate or required SSC/Intermediate records for candidates covered by the SC/ST special qualification provision.
- Latest Community Certificate for SC/ST candidates as applicable.
- BC Community Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued on or after 01 April 2026, where applicable.
- EWS Certificate issued on or after 01 April 2026, where applicable.
- Study Certificate from Class I to VII or the prescribed Residence Certificate for local status, as applicable.
- Home Guard / CPP / CDI / CJP / Ex-Servicemen / NCC / Sports certificates, wherever applicable.
- Relevant documents for age relaxation, including prescribed documents for eligible widows/divorced women.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are announced? ▼
A total of 1,156 vacancies are notified: 542 SCT Police Constable Civil, 285 SCT Police Constable AR, 158 Firemen, 150 Warders (Men) and 21 Warders (Women).
What is the age limit for AP Police Constable posts? ▼
For Post Codes 21 and 22, other candidates must be 18 to 24 years as on 1 July 2026. For Post Codes 42, 53 and 54, the age limit is 18 to 32 years. Specific relaxation provisions are provided in the notification.
What is the educational qualification? ▼
The general prescribed qualification is Intermediate or its equivalent recognized by the State Government as on 1 July 2026. A special SSC/Intermediate study and appearance condition is provided for eligible SC/ST candidates under Post Codes 21, 22 and 42.
What is the application fee? ▼
AP local OC/EWS/BC candidates and non-local candidates pay ₹300. AP local SC/ST candidates pay ₹150.
What is the selection process? ▼
The process is Preliminary Written Test → PMT → PET → Final Written Examination, followed by final selection under the applicable post-wise and local/reservation rules.
When will applications open and close? ▼
The notification says the exact dates for submission of the Online Application Form and the Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a Press Release and published on the official website.