| Advt No | – |
| Recruitment Board | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Post Name | Police Constable, SI, Deputy Jailor and More |
| Vacancies | 325 |
| Last Date | 09-09-2026 |
| Official Website | www.tgprb.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released a set of notifications on 29th July 2026 inviting online applications for direct recruitment to multiple posts in the Telangana Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Services, and Prisons departments. Together, these notifications cover 325 vacancies across seven post categories. Applications will be accepted only through the online mode on the official TSLPRB website, www.tgprb.in.
This article combines details from both sets of notifications – based strictly on the official notification content – covering vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, salary, application fee, selection process, required documents, and the application procedure.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 325 SI, Police Constable, ASI & Other Posts
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released the TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Notification on 29 July 2026 for 325 vacancies across various posts, including Sub Inspector (SI), Reserve Sub Inspector (RSI), Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor, Police Constable (Mechanic & Driver), and Assistant Sub Inspector (Fingerprint Bureau). Eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official TSLPRB website once the application schedule is announced. The online application dates will be notified separately through an official press release.
- Download TSLPRB SI, RSI, SI, Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor Notification PDF
- Download TSLPRB Assistant Sub Inspector, Fingerprint Bureau Notification PDF
- Download TSLPRB Police Constable Notification PDF
- Official Website
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Notification Numbers | Rc. No. 225/Rect./Rect.-1/2026 (SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, SFO, Deputy Jailor); Rc. No. 234/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 (PC Mechanic & Driver); Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 (ASI FPB) |
| Notification Date | 29th July 2026 |
| Posts Covered | SCT SI (Civil), SCT RSI (AR/SAR CPL/TGSP), SCT SI (SPF), Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor (Men/Women), SCT PC (Mechanic), SCT PC (Driver), SCT ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) |
| Total Vacancies | 325 (275 + 27 + 23) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | www.tgprb.in |
| Job Location | Telangana |
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29th July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Written Test Date (SI Civil/RSI/SPF SI/SFO/Deputy Jailor) | Not yet announced |
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
1. SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, Station Fire Officer & Deputy Jailor – Rc. No. 225/Rect./Rect.-1/2026 (275 Vacancies)
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) | 148 | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| 12 | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (AR) | 14 | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| 13 | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (SAR CPL) (Men) | 3 | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| 14 | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (TGSP) (Men) | 12 | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| 16 | SCT Sub Inspector, Telangana Special Protection Force | 44 | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| 17 | Station Fire Officer | 39 | 38,890 – 1,12,510 |
| 18 | Deputy Jailor (Men) | 14 | 38,890 – 1,12,510 |
| 19 | Deputy Jailor (Women) | 1 | 38,890 – 1,12,510 |
| – | Total | 275 |
2. Police Constable (Mechanic & Driver) – Rc. No. 234/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 (27 Vacancies)
| Post Code | Post Name | DR Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | SCT Police Constable (Mechanic) (Men) | 7 | 24,280 – 72,850 |
| 36 | SCT Police Constable (Driver) (Men) | 20 | 24,280 – 72,850 |
| – | Total | 27 |
3. ASI, Fingerprint Bureau (FPB) – Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 (23 Vacancies)
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | SCT Assistant Sub Inspector, Fingerprint Bureau | 23 | 33,750 – 99,310 |
ASI (FPB) Zone-wise Distribution:
| Contiguous Zonal Cadre | Zone | DR Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CZC – I | Zone I – Kaleshwaram | 2 |
| CZC – I | Zone II – Basara | 3 |
| CZC – I | Zone III – Rajanna | 3 |
| CZC – I | Zone IV – Bhadradri | 3 |
| CZC – II | Zone V – Yadadri | 3 |
| CZC – II | Zone VI – Charminar | 7 |
| CZC – II | Zone VII – Jogulamba | 2 |
| – | Total | 23 |
All notifications clarify that vacancy numbers are tentative and liable to change without notice, at TSLPRB’s discretion. Post Codes 11, 12, and 17 have zone-wise distribution across 7 police zones, and Post Codes 14, 18, and 19 are distributed across 2 Contiguous Zonal Cadres – candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the detailed breakup.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Gender Eligibility
| Post Code(s) | Posts | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| 11, 12, 16, 17 | SI Civil, RSI (AR), SPF SI, Station Fire Officer | Men & Women |
| 13, 14, 18 | RSI (SAR CPL), RSI (TGSP), Deputy Jailor (Men) | Men only |
| 19 | Deputy Jailor (Women) | Women only |
| 33 | ASI, Fingerprint Bureau | Men & Women |
| 35, 36 | PC Mechanic, PC Driver | Men only |
Nationality/Domicile
Local candidature and reservation rules under the Presidential Order 2018 and the Telangana Public Employment (Organization of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2018, apply across all posts for claiming reservation benefits.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI Civil, RSI (AR/SAR CPL/TGSP), SPF SI, Deputy Jailor (Post Codes 11-14, 16, 18, 19) | Degree from a university/institution recognized by UGC or an equivalent qualification, as on 29th July 2026. Open University/Distance Education degrees must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/Distance Education Council. |
| Station Fire Officer (Post Code 17) | Same degree requirement, plus a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence as on the date of notification. |
| PC Mechanic (Post Code 35) | SSC or equivalent, plus an ITI Certificate in Auto Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, or Fitter, as on the date of notification. |
| PC Driver (Post Code 36) | Intermediate (or equivalent), OR SSC with an ITI Certificate in Auto Electrician/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Mechanic Diesel/Fitter; plus a valid HPMV and HGV/Transport Vehicle Driving License as on the date of notification. |
| ASI, Fingerprint Bureau (Post Code 33) | B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology or Computer Science (including AI, AI & ML, Data Science, Networks, Cyber Security, or IoT specializations), OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/Computer Applications, from a recognized university, as on the date of notification. |
For all posts, candidates with a higher qualification than prescribed are also considered eligible.
Medical/Physical Eligibility (SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, SFO, Deputy Jailor)
Distant vision must be 6/6 in each eye and near vision 0.5 (Snellen) in each eye, with full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid eye condition results in disqualification, as do physical conditions such as knock-knees, pigeon chest, flat foot, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs, decayed teeth, stammering, hard of hearing, and abnormal psychological behaviour.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post(s) | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | As on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, SFO, Deputy Jailor | 21 years | 25 years | 1st July 2026 |
| PC Mechanic, PC Driver | 18 years | 22 years | 1st July 2026 |
| PC Mechanic/Driver (Home Guards) | 18 years | 40 years | 1st July 2026 (min. 360 days continuous Home Guard duty within 2 years) |
| ASI, Fingerprint Bureau | 21 years | 25 years | 1st July 2026 |
An additional 5-year age relaxation applies across all posts for uniformed services (Police, Fire Services, Prisons, and Special Protection Force), as per GO Ms No. 87, General Administration (Services-A) Department, dated 18-05-2026.
Age Relaxation (Applicable to All Posts)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Telangana State Government Employees | Length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years (certain corporation/PSU employees not eligible) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years in addition to length of service in Armed Forces |
| NCC Instructor (min. 6 months as whole-time Cadet Corps Instructor) | 3 years in addition to length of NCC service |
| SC, ST, BC, and EWS category candidates | 5 years |
Age validation is not done automatically in the online form; candidates must independently verify their own age eligibility.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| SI Civil / RSI (AR/SAR CPL/TGSP) / SPF SI | 42,300 – 1,15,270 |
| Station Fire Officer / Deputy Jailor (Men/Women) | 38,890 – 1,12,510 |
| ASI, Fingerprint Bureau | 33,750 – 99,310 |
| PC Mechanic / PC Driver | 24,280 – 72,850 |
Selected candidates undergo Induction/Institutional Training and are eligible for a stipend fixed by the Government during training. Regular pay applies only after successful completion of training and appointment to the regular post.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The notifications state that OC and BC candidates with local status of Telangana State must pay the fee “as designated in the Online Application,” while SC and ST local candidates pay a concessional fee. Exact fee amounts in rupees are not specified in any of the notifications – the applicable fee will be displayed on the TSLPRB online portal based on the candidate’s category and the post(s)/notification(s) applied for.
Candidates applying for more than one post among the linked technical notifications (SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, SFO, Deputy Jailor, ASI FPB, PC Civil, PC Mechanic, PC Driver) issued within 3 months of each other are eligible for a fee rebate on the common Physical Measurement Test/Physical Efficiency Test:
- ₹50 per additional post (in excess of 1) for Local SC/ST candidates of Telangana
- ₹100 per additional post (in excess of 1) for all other candidates
Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, including under-age/over-age applications or incomplete submissions.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection stages differ slightly depending on the post group.
A. SI Civil, RSI, SPF SI, Station Fire Officer & Deputy Jailor (Post Codes 11-14, 16-19)
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT): One objective paper, 3 hours – Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability (100 questions) and General Studies (100 questions), 200 marks total. Qualifying marks: 30% OC/EWS, 25% BC, 20% SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1600m run (Men)/800m run (Women), height measurement, Long Jump/Shot-put. The run is qualifying only for Post Codes 11, 17, 18, 19, while it carries marks for Post Codes 12, 13, 14, 16.
- Final Written Examination (FWE): Four papers of 3 hours each – English, Telugu/Urdu (both qualifying), Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability, and General Studies. Qualifying marks: 40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen per paper.
- Certificates Verification.
Final Written Examination Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Marks (Post 11, 17, 18, 19) | Marks (Post 12, 13, 14, 16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English (Objective 25 + Descriptive 75) | 100 | 100 |
| II | Telugu/Urdu (Objective 25 + Descriptive 75) | 100 | 100 |
| III | Arithmetic & Reasoning/Mental Ability | 200 | 100 |
| IV | General Studies | 200 | 100 |
Papers I and II are qualifying only. Final merit for Post Codes 11, 17, 18, 19 is based on Papers III + IV; for Post Codes 12, 13, 14, 16, both the FWE score and the normalized PET run-event score count.
B. PC Mechanic & PC Driver (Post Codes 35, 36) – No Preliminary Written Test
- PMT/PET (common stage, see table below).
- Trade Test (Mechanic) / Driving Test (Driver): 100 marks across 10 (Mechanic) or 8 (Driver) technical parameters. Minimum 50 marks overall, with a minimum of 5 marks in each parameter; failing 3 or more parameters disqualifies even if the aggregate minimum is met.
- Written Examination: Objective Technical Paper, 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours.
- Certificate Verification.
Final selection is based on the aggregate of the Trade Test/Driving Test and the Written Examination. Qualifying marks in the Written Examination: 40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.
C. ASI, Fingerprint Bureau (Post Code 33) – No Preliminary Written Test
- PMT/PET (common stage, see table below).
- Written Examination:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English (Part A Objective 25 + Part B Descriptive 75) – Qualifying only | 100 | 3 hours |
| II | Arithmetic & Reasoning/Mental Ability (Objective, 200 Qs) | 100 | 3 hours |
| III | Technical Paper (Computers) (Objective, 200 Qs) | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper I is qualifying only; final merit is based on Paper II + Paper III. Qualifying marks: 40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.
- Certificate Verification.
Common PMT/PET Requirements (All Posts)
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1600m Run (Men, General) | Max 7 min 15 sec |
| 1600m Run (Ex-Servicemen) | Max 9 min 30 sec |
| 800m Run (Women) | Max 5 min 20 sec |
| Height (Men, General) | Min 162 cm |
| Height (Women, General) | Min 152.5 cm |
| Height (Men, ST/Agency Area) | Min 160 cm |
| Height (Women, ST/Agency Area) | Min 150 cm |
| Long Jump (Men/Ex-Servicemen/Women) | 4 m / 3.50 m / 2.50 m (qualifying only) |
| Shot-Put (Men & Ex-Servicemen 7.26 kg / Women 4 kg) | 6 m / 6 m / 4 m (qualifying only) |
PMT/PET conducted for one TSLPRB notification within a 3-month window is valid across all other TSLPRB notifications the same candidate applies for – it is not repeated.
Selection at every stage (admission to exam, merit list inclusion, hall ticket issuance) is purely provisional. There is no waiting list; fallout vacancies from cancelled provisional selections lapse for that recruitment cycle.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Reservation Details
- Standard categories apply: BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP), and EWS, per Rule 22 of the Telangana State & Subordinate Service Rules, 1996.
- Women’s Reservation (ASI FPB and applicable SI-group posts): 33⅓% horizontal reservation across all categories, including EWS.
- Special Category Quotas – PC Mechanic: 10% Home Guards, 3% Children of Police Personnel (CPP), 1% NCC.
- Special Category Quotas – PC Driver: 20% Home Guards, 3% CPP, 1% NCC.
- Local Reservation (ASI FPB): 95% of vacancies in each Contiguous Zonal Cadre are filled from Local Candidates of the respective zones under the 2018 Local Cadres Order.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Required Documents
- SSC/Matriculation Certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
- Degree/Educational Qualification Certificates relevant to the post applied for
- Latest Community Certificate (with SC Group I/II/III sub-classification, where applicable)
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC candidates (issued on or after 1st April 2026)
- Latest EWS Certificate (issued on or after 1st April 2026, wherever applicable)
- Local Candidature Certificate: Study Certificate (Class I-VII) or Residence Certificate
- Agency Area (Local Scheduled Tribe) Certificate, where height relaxation is claimed
- Service Certificate (for Telangana Government employees claiming age relaxation)
- PPO/Discharge Book or NOC (for Ex-Servicemen category)
- NCC Instructor Certificate, where applicable
- Special Category Certificates (Home Guard, CPP, NCC, MSP, PE, PM, CDI, MoSPF, CSPF, CJP, CFSP, as applicable)
- Valid Driving License with HPMV/HGV endorsement (PC Driver only) or LMV licence (Station Fire Officer only)
- Passport-size photograph and specimen signature (combined as a single JPG file, 30 KB-100 KB)
How to Apply for TSLPRB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official TSLPRB website: www.tgprb.in
- Register using your mobile number as the User ID.
- Select the notification(s) and post(s) you wish to apply for.
- Note the applicable fee and complete payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Log in and fill in Part-I of the Application Form.
- Scan and upload your passport-size photograph and specimen signature as a single JPG file (30 KB-100 KB).
- Review all entries, confirm via OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and submit Part-I.
- Download and print the generated Part-I application form in PDF.
- Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test (SI Civil/RSI/SPF SI/SFO/Deputy Jailor group) – or, for PC Mechanic/Driver and ASI FPB (which have no Preliminary Written Test), at the appropriate later stage – must revisit the website to submit Part-II along with scanned certificates/documents.
- Download and retain a copy of the final submitted form for future reference.
Note: Candidates should not register more than one application form, since a single registration collects information across the linked notifications (Rc. Nos. 189, 225, 234, and 279 of 2026, all dated 29-07-2026).
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted online only; TSLPRB is not responsible for discrepancies in online submissions.
- No column in the application form should be left blank; incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- Once submitted, no corrections can be made to the application form.
- Furnishing false, tampered, or fabricated information leads to disqualification and possible prosecution.
- Selection at every stage is purely provisional and confers no right to final selection.
- There is no waiting list; fallout vacancies are treated as lapsed for that recruitment cycle.
- Age validation is not automatic; candidates must independently verify their own eligibility.
- Candidates should get a medical fitness self-check (eyesight, physical standards) done from a Civil Surgeon before applying.
- Provisionally selected candidates are appointed to regular posts only after successful completion of training.
- Rely only on official TSLPRB website updates, not on rumours or unverified social media information.
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