SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 2,050 Constbale, SI, Driver and More Posts

Advt No	91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, 92/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, 93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026, 82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026, 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026
Recruitment Board	SLPRB AP
Post Name	Constbale, SI, Driver and More
Vacancies	2050
Last Date	30-10-2026
Official Website	slprb.ap.gov.in
Official Notification	Download Notification

The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, has released six separate recruitment notifications on 16.09.2026, inviting online applications for 2,050 posts across the Andhra Pradesh Police Department, State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, and Prisons and Correctional Services Department. The posts include Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Sub Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Police Constables, Firemen, Warders, and Scientific Assistants (Forensic Science Laboratory).

In brief: SLPRB AP is recruiting for 2,050 posts under six notifications, covering SI (Civil/AR/SPF), SI (Communications/PTO), Scientific Assistant (FSL), Police Constable (Civil/AR/Firemen/Warders), Police Constable (Communications), and Police Constable (Mechanics/Drivers). Candidates with qualifications ranging from Intermediate to a relevant degree/diploma, aged 18–44 years depending on the post, can apply. Applications will be online only, via https://slprb.ap.gov.in – the exact dates for the Online Application/Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a Press Release. Selection involves a combination of Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurements Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Final Written Examination, depending on the post group.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Overview

SLPRB AP Police Vacancy 2026 Details

2,050 posts are notified across six separate notifications. Vacancy numbers are provisional and liable to change without notice.

Notification 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 – SI (Civil), Reserve SI (AR), SI (SPF)

Notification 82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 – SI (Communications), SI (PTO)

Notification 83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 – Scientific Assistant (FSL)

Notification 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 – PC (Civil), PC (AR), Fireman, Warders

District-wise breakup for Post Codes 21, 22 and 42 is available across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh in the official notification (Annexure to Notification 91), ranging from single-digit vacancies in smaller districts to 44 posts (Post Code 21) in NTR City.

Notification 92/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 – PC (Communications)

Notification 93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 – PC (Mechanics), PC (Drivers)

Grand Total across all six notifications: 2,050 posts (378 + 60 + 43 + 1,156 + 200 + 213). Under direct recruitment, 33⅓% of vacancies in each communal category (including EWS) are reserved for women for Post Code 25 (PC Communications), applied as horizontal reservation. Reservation also applies for Special Categories – Home Guard (HG), Children of Police Personnel (CPP), National Cadet Corps (NCC), and Ex-Servicemen (Ex.Ser) – adjusted proportionately within each communal category.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 01.07.2026)

The onus of proving recognition of educational qualification (such as an Intermediate or SSC certificate or its equivalent) by the State Government rests solely with the candidate, in case of doubt.

Medical Standards

Candidates must have sound health and be free from bodily defects. Visual standards require Distant Vision 6/6 in both eyes and Near Vision 0/5 (Snellen) in both eyes, with full field of vision in each eye. Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid condition of the eye/lids is a disqualification. Physically handicapped candidates, and those with conditions such as knocking-knees, pigeon chest, flat feet, varicose veins, or hammer toes, are not considered for these posts.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026.

The prescribed age limits are not relaxed under any circumstances beyond what is specified. SLPRB does not validate age in the online application form due to the number of relaxation categories – the responsibility for checking age eligibility rests entirely with the candidate.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates who are non-local to Andhra Pradesh will be treated under the Open Category (OC) and must pay the OC fee rate. If a candidate pays the fee but fails to press “Submit” on the online application form, the application will be rejected without notice and the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected candidates receive a stipend during the period of institutional training, as fixed by the Government. On successful completion of training, they are appointed to the regular time scale of pay.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection scheme differs by post group. Candidates applying for more than one post within the same notification need to submit only one application form for that notification.

SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) & PC (Civil), PC (AR), Fireman, Warders

• Preliminary Written Test: Two objective papers of 100 marks each – Arithmetic & Reasoning (SSC standard) and General Studies (Degree standard). Marks are not counted towards final selection; it is a qualifying/shortlisting stage only.
• Physical Measurements Test (PMT): Minimum height of 167.6 cm (men) and 152.5 cm (women), with relaxed standards for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified agency areas.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1600m run, 100m run, and long jump. Qualifying in nature for SI (Civil) and PC (Civil) posts; carries 100 marks for AR and SPF posts.
• Final Written Examination: Four papers of 3 hours each. Paper I (English) and Paper II (Telugu/Urdu) are qualifying only; Papers III and IV count towards the merit list.

SI (Communications) and SI (PTO)

• No Preliminary Written Test for these technical posts.
• Candidates proceed directly to Certificate Verification and PMT, followed by a qualifying 1600m run (PET).
• Written Examination: Three papers – English (100 marks, qualifying), Arithmetic & Reasoning (100 marks), and a Technical Paper (200 marks). Final merit is based on Papers II and III, totalling 300 marks.

PC (Communications)

• No preliminary test.
• Selection is through PMT, a qualifying 1600m run, and a single objective Technical Paper of 200 marks that decides final merit.

SCT Constables (Mechanics and Drivers)

• No preliminary test.
• PMT and a qualifying 1600m run.
• Mechanics candidates must clear a Trade Test, and Drivers candidates a Driving Test – each carries 100 marks with a minimum of 50 marks required to qualify; both tests are qualifying in nature only.
• Final selection is based on a 200-mark objective Technical Paper (3 hours).

Scientific Assistant (FSL)

• No physical test or preliminary test.
• Selection is through a single objective written examination of 120 questions for 120 marks (2 hours, English only), followed by Certificate Verification.

Minimum qualifying marks across all written examinations: 40% for OC (including EWS), 35% for BCs, and 30% for SC/ST candidates. Once any event is conducted as part of the recruitment process, the result is treated as final – no second chance, re-test, or re-conduct is permitted under any circumstances. Participation in all prescribed events is compulsory for every candidate, including Special Category candidates.

How to Apply for SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026

1. Create a valid personal Email ID and keep it active until the selection process is fully completed, as all communications including call letters are sent via email.
2. Visit the official website, https://slprb.ap.gov.in.
3. Register with your basic details and note down the registration number generated.
4. Log in and fill in the required details in the online application form (STAGE I).
5. Scan and upload your photograph, signature, SSC certificate, community certificate (BC/SC/ST, if applicable), EWS certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or other available modes on the SLPRB website, and press “Submit” – failing to submit after paying the fee results in rejection with no refund.
7. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test (where applicable) must revisit the website to upload the STAGE II application along with scanned copies of further required certificates.
8. Once submitted, no changes can be made – ensure all information matches your official certificates and mark sheets before final submission.

The exact dates for submission of the Online Application Form/Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a Press Release, published on the official website shortly.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• The number of vacancies indicated is only provisional and liable to change without prior notice.
• SLPRB reserves the right to notify modifications regarding any aspect of recruitment at any stage of the process, and to issue corrigenda/supplementary notifications from time to time.
• By submitting the application, the candidate is construed to have read the notification and to abide by all terms and conditions therein.
• Candidates belonging to Backward Classes must produce a Community Certificate and a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026; failure to produce it at PMT/PET Certificate Verification means the candidate will be considered under Open Category (OC), with no option to change category later.
• SC/ST candidates must submit the latest Community Certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Women’s reservation (33⅓% under direct recruitment for Post Code 25) follows horizontal reservation on the principle of sufficiency; unfilled women’s vacancies in a given year are not carried forward and are filled by men of the respective category.
• Vacancies reserved for Special Categories (Home Guard, CPP, NCC, Ex-Servicemen) that remain unfilled for want of eligible candidates are added to the vacancies filled by direct recruitment.
• The time taken by a candidate in each PET event is recorded using the prescribed electronic timing system; no fraction of measurement beyond the prescribed system is considered.
• Various Annexures are attached to the notifications, including format certificates for Police Executive Service, Police Ministerial Service, Children of Police Personnel (CPP), and Khelo India Games sports achievement.

SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

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