For 10th pass, 12th pass, and graduate candidates across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh — from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Kadapa, Anantapur and every district in the state — the AP Police Recruitment 2026 through SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board) for Police Constable (Civil) and Sub-Inspector (SI) is the most physically demanding, most socially revered, and most financially rewarding state government employment in Andhra Pradesh this year.
With AP Police Constable gross salary of ₹35,000–₹46,000, Sub-Inspector at ₹55,000–₹72,000, AP Government defined benefit pension, police housing, risk allowance, and the honour of protecting Andhra Pradesh’s 5.3 crore citizens — the slprb.ap.gov.in recruitment notification is the career event every physically fit AP candidate must act on without delay.
AP Police Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board), AP |
| Official Portal | slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Posts Available | Constable Civil (CPL) + AR Constable + SAR CPL + APSP + SI Civil + SI (AR) |
| Total Expected Vacancies | Constable: 5,000–8,000 |
| Application Mode | Online at slprb.ap.gov.in |
| Selection | Written Test → PMT → PET → Medical → DV |
| Notification | 2026 — monitor slprb.ap.gov.in daily |
Post 1: AP Police Constable 2026
Types of Constable Posts
| Post | Nature |
|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPL) | Station duties, patrol, community policing |
| AR Constable (Armed Reserve) | Law and order, riot control, anti-Naxal operations |
| SAR CPL (Special Armed Reserve) | Specialised armed deployment |
| APSP (AP Special Police) | State special police rapid response |
| Constable (Communications) | Wireless operations |
| Constable (Fingerprint) | Forensic identification |
Constable Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 10th Standard (SSC) Pass |
| Age (OC) | 18 – 28 years |
| Age (BC) | 18 – 31 years |
| Age (SC/ST) | 18 – 33 years |
| Age (Ex-Servicemen) | As per AP Government rules |
| Gender | Male and Female both eligible |
Constable Physical Standards (PMT)
Male Candidates:
| Measurement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 167.6 cm (5 feet 6 inches) |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | Minimum 86 cm |
| Chest (Expanded) | Minimum 91 cm (5 cm mandatory) |
Female Candidates:
| Measurement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 152.5 cm (5 feet) |
| Weight | Minimum 45 kg |
SC/ST: 5 cm height relaxation.
Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male:
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Metres Sprint | Within 15 seconds |
| 800 Metres Run | Within 3 minutes |
| Long Jump | Minimum 3.8 metres |
| High Jump | Minimum 1.2 metres |
| Shot Put (8 kg) | Minimum 5.6 metres |
Female:
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Metres Sprint | Within 18 seconds |
| 800 Metres Run | Within 4 minutes 30 seconds |
| Long Jump | Minimum 2.5 metres |
| High Jump | Minimum 0.9 metres |
Constable Salary 2026
| Component | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹21,700–₹26,000 |
| DA (~50%) | ₹10,850–₹13,000 |
| HRA | ₹1,736–₹7,020 |
| CCA | ₹500–₹2,170 |
| Risk Allowance | ₹500–₹1,000 |
| Other Allowances | ₹1,500–₹3,000 |
| Total Gross | ₹35,000–₹46,000 |
Post 2: Sub-Inspector (SI) 2026
SI Types
| Post | Qualification | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| SI Civil | Graduation | Station investigation and command |
| SI (AR — Armed Reserve) | Graduation | Armed operations command |
| SI (SAR CPL) | Graduation | Special armed deployment |
| SI (Communications) | Graduation | Wireless command |
SI Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation (any recognised degree) |
| Age (OC) | 18 – 28 years |
| Age (BC) | 18 – 31 years |
| Age (SC/ST) | 18 – 33 years |
SI Salary 2026
| Component | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹37,100–₹52,000 |
| DA (~50%) | ₹18,550–₹26,000 |
| HRA | ₹2,968–₹14,040 |
| Risk Allowance | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Other Allowances | ₹2,000–₹4,500 |
| Total Gross | ₹55,000–₹72,000 |
AP Police Benefits Package
AP Government Pension: AP Police employees are covered under AP Government Pension Scheme — providing defined monthly pension after qualifying service. This is a significant advantage over NPS-governed forces.
Police Housing: AP Police maintains police lines quarters at all 26 district headquarters and major stations. In Visakhapatnam (X-category city) — nominal licence fee versus market rent of ₹12,000–₹30,000/month.
Visakhapatnam X-Category HRA Advantage: AP Police officers posted in Visakhapatnam receive 27% HRA — the maximum government slab — adding ₹5,859–₹14,040/month over Z-category postings.
Risk Allowance: ₹500–₹2,000/month for operational duty.
Uniform and Equipment: Fully provided at no cost.
AP Police Welfare Fund: Educational scholarships, medical aid, marriage assistance.
Compassionate Appointment: Family employment consideration in case of in-service death.
Selection Process: AP Police 2026 (4 Stages)
Stage 1: Written Test (Merit Determining)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies (AP & India) | 30 |
| Current Affairs (AP Focus) | 20 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20 |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20 |
| Telugu Language | 20 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Total | 130 |
Duration: 2 hours | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer | Mode: CBT
Stage 2: PMT (Physical Measurement)
Height, chest (male) / height, weight (female) — as specified above.
Stage 3: PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
All 5 events (male) / 4 events (female) — qualifying only, not added to merit.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Vision (6/6 and 6/9 without glasses), colour vision (normal mandatory), hearing, cardiovascular — AP Police Medical Board.
Complete Syllabus: AP Police Written Test 2026
General Studies — AP Focus (30 marks — Highest Priority)
AP State (18–22 marks): Andhra Pradesh formation (1953 as separate Andhra State — first state formed on linguistic basis; 1 November 1956 — merged into Andhra Pradesh), AP Reorganisation Act 2014 (bifurcation into AP and Telangana — 2 June 2014), AP’s new 26 districts (post-2022 bifurcation — all names and headquarters mandatory); AP Government — Governor, Chief Minister, Home Minister; AP Legislature — Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad (AP has both houses); AP High Court (Andhra Pradesh High Court — Amaravati); AP Police hierarchy — DGP → Additional DG → IG → DIG → SP → ASP → DSP → CI → SI → ASI → HC → Constable; Three AP Police Commissionerates — Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati
AP Geography: Rivers — Krishna (important — Prakasam Barrage at Vijayawada, Nagarjunasagar), Godavari (Dhavaleswaram Barrage at Rajahmundry, Polavaram), Pennar, Vamsadhara, Nagavali; Dams — Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam, Polavaram (National Project — under construction), Somasila; AP’s coastline (975 km — second longest in India); Ports — Visakhapatnam (deepest natural port), Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada; New capital — Amaravati (AP’s capital region under development)
AP Economy and Development: Aquaculture (India’s top producer — Andhra Pradesh), pharmaceutical industry (Visakhapatnam, Parawada SEZ), IT/ITeS (Visakhapatnam IT corridor), marble (Nellore), tobacco (Ongole region), horticulture (mangoes, chillies — Guntur), Polavaram irrigation benefits
AP Government Schemes (Navaratnalu — All 9): YSR Arogyasri (health), Amma Vodi (education), YSR Rythu Bharosa (farming — ₹13,500/year), YSR Cheyutha (women business), Jagananna Vidya Deevena (fee reimbursement), YSR Kanti Velugu (eye care), YSR Pension Kanuka (pensions), Jagananna Ammavodi (school children milk/eggs), YSR Sampoorna Poshana (nutrition) — know all 9 with approximate benefit amounts
AP Police Specific Operations: SHE Teams (women’s safety patrol), Disha Act (AP’s stringent anti-rape law — death penalty provision), Operation Smile (missing children), POCSO Disha Courts, AP Cyber Crime Police (Cyber Crime Reporting Portal — cybercrime.gov.in), Greyhound-style AP CRPF anti-Naxal operations in Alluri Sitharama Raju district
Current Affairs — AP Focus (20 marks)
AP Budget allocations (police/home department), new district formation and HQs, AP CM scheme launches, DGP appointments, SP transfers, major AP Police operations, national events with AP relevance
Arithmetic (20 marks)
Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance (trains, boats), Data Interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts)
Reasoning (20 marks)
Number and Alphabetical Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Statement-Conclusion, Seating Arrangements
Telugu Language (20 marks)
Telugu grammar — Sandhi, Samasalu, Vibhakti Pratyayalu; reading comprehension in Telugu; official Telugu correspondence; Kavithraya (Nannaya, Tikkana, Errana) — classical literature basics; modern Telugu — Gurajada Apparao (Kanyasulkam), Viswanatha Satyanarayana; Telugu proverbs; error detection
English Language (20 marks)
Reading comprehension (1 passage), Grammar (tenses, active/passive voice, reported speech), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms), Error detection, Fill in the blanks
AP Police District-Wise Vacancy Patterns 2026
Three Police Commissionerates (Highest Vacancies)
| Commissionerate | Districts Covered | Expected Constable Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | Krishna, Guntur, NTR area | 500 – 900 |
| Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam city | 600 – 1,000 |
| Tirupati | Chittoor/Tirupati | 400 – 700 |
District Police (All 26 Districts)
| District | Expected Vacancies |
|---|---|
| East Godavari | 300 – 500 |
| West Godavari | 250 – 450 |
| Nellore | 250 – 450 |
| Kurnool | 200 – 400 |
| Kadapa (YSR) | 200 – 400 |
| Guntur | 200 – 380 |
| Srikakulam | 180 – 350 |
| Vizianagaram | 180 – 350 |
| Prakasam | 180 – 350 |
| Anantapur (Sri Sathya Sai) | 180 – 340 |
| Alluri Sitharama Raju | 150 – 280 (high AR vacancy — anti-Naxal) |
| Other 15 new districts | 80–180 each |
How to Apply: slprb.ap.gov.in Step-by-Step
Step 1: Visit slprb.ap.gov.in → active 2026 notification → “Apply Online”.
Step 2 — Registration: “New User Registration” → Aadhaar number → OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile → password → save Application ID immediately.
Step 3 — Fill Form: Name (as per SSC certificate), DOB, gender, category (OC/BC/SC/ST), educational qualification, post preference (Civil CPL/AR/SAR CPL), district preference, sports quota details if applicable.
Step 4 — Upload Documents:
- Passport-size photo (JPG, 20–50 KB, white background)
- Signature (JPG, 10–20 KB)
- SSC (10th) Certificate + Marksheet
- Graduation Certificate (for SI)
- Caste Certificate — BC/SC/ST (from MRO/Tahsildar)
- AP Domicile Certificate
- Sports certificates (State Level+) if applicable
- Ex-serviceman Discharge Certificate if applicable
Step 5 — Fee: OC/BC: ₹250–₹500 | SC/ST: ₹0–₹150 | via Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, MeeSeva.
Step 6: Submit → print Application Confirmation → save Application Number.
Step 7: Download PMT/PET call letter from slprb.ap.gov.in when published.
90-Day Preparation Plan: AP Police 2026
Physical Training (Day 1 — Every Day): 800m run (male target: 2:50 by Day 75). 100m sprint timed daily (target 14.5 seconds). Long jump approach run 3x weekly. Chest expansion exercises daily — must achieve consistent 5 cm expansion. Shot put technique practice with 8 kg.
Days 1–25 — AP GK and Police Hierarchy (50+ combined marks): All 9 Navaratnalu schemes with amounts. AP’s 26 new districts — all names and HQs. Disha Act provisions (AP’s landmark women’s safety law). Three AP commissionerates. SHE Teams programme. Polavaram project facts. AP Geography — Krishna and Godavari systems.
Days 26–45 — Telugu Language + Reasoning (40 marks): Telugu grammar (Sandhi, Samasalu) daily. Kavithraya poets with works. Reasoning: Series + Coding-Decoding + Blood Relations = 60%+ of reasoning marks.
Days 46–62 — Arithmetic + English (40 marks): Percentage + DI + Time-Work. English: grammar tenses + vocabulary.
Days 63–75 — Current Affairs + Full Mock Tests: Read Sakshi and Eenadu daily (Telugu) or The Hindu for English. Attempt 15 full AP Police Constable mock tests — target 100+/130 for competitive district merit.
Days 76–90 — PMT/PET Simulation + Final Revision: Self-measure height + chest expansion. Timed 800m and 100m runs. All 26 AP district HQ names revision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Disha Act — and why is it the most important AP Police-specific law for the written exam? The Disha Act (AP Disha Act 2019 — The Andhra Pradesh Disha — Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2019) is Andhra Pradesh’s landmark legislation against sexual crimes — passed in the immediate aftermath of the 2019 Disha rape-murder case in Hyderabad. Key provisions: (1) Death penalty for rape of women and children (the first state in India to mandate death penalty for rape); (2) Trial within 21 days (fast-track Disha courts established); (3) Special provisions for crimes against children under POCSO; (4) Disha Police Stations and Disha Courts established specifically for handling cases under the Act. The Disha Act is tested in virtually every AP Police exam’s General Studies section because it directly shapes AP Police’s mandate and operational priorities. Know: year of enactment (2019), key punishment (death penalty for rape), trial timeframe (21 days), and Disha Courts.
Q2. What are the 26 new AP districts formed in 2022 — and why must every AP Police candidate memorise all of them? In April 2022, Andhra Pradesh reorganised from 13 districts to 26 districts — effectively doubling the number of administrative units. The new districts are: Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, Bapatla, Eluru, Konaseema (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema), Nandyal, Palnadu, Sri Sathya Sai, and 5 others (along with the original 13 renamed/reorganised). Every new district has its own Superintendent of Police (SP) and district police apparatus — making district knowledge fundamental to AP Police service. AP Police exams consistently test: new district names, their parent district origins, headquarters cities, and the collector/SP assignments. Memorising all 26 districts with headquarters is non-negotiable for AP Police written test success — dedicate Day 1 of preparation to this single task.
Q3. What is the difference between AP Police Civil Constable (CPL) and AR (Armed Reserve) Constable — and which should candidates prefer? Civil Police Constable (CPL) is posted at police stations in their home district — duties include patrol, investigation support, FIR recording assistance, traffic management, and community policing. Posting is predominantly local. AR (Armed Reserve) Constable is trained in paramilitary-style operations — deployed for law and order duties during elections, communal events, anti-Naxal operations (especially in Alluri Sitharama Raju district), and statewide bandobast requirements. AR Constables receive additional operational allowances during state-level deployments. For candidates comfortable with district-local posting and community policing focus — CPL. For candidates with strong physical fitness seeking operational variety and deployment allowances — AR Constable. Candidates with exceptional physical fitness should specifically consider AR Constable as it leads to eligibility for AP’s elite Greyhounds-equivalent counter-insurgency units.
Q4. What is the colour vision standard for AP Police recruitment — and is it strictly enforced? Normal colour vision is mandatory for all AP Police posts — including both Constable and SI. Colour blindness of any degree is disqualifying in AP Police medical examination. The colour vision test uses Ishihara colour plates — candidates must correctly identify all plate numbers/patterns. The practical check: if you cannot distinguish between red, green, and yellow traffic signal colours reliably — you are likely colour-blind and should verify with an ophthalmologist before applying. Colour blindness is one of the most common unexpected disqualifiers in AP Police medical examination — many candidates complete written tests and PET successfully only to be disqualified at the medical stage due to undiagnosed colour vision deficiency. Check your colour vision proactively before investing months of preparation.
Q5. Can AP Police Constables get promoted to Sub-Inspector through departmental examination? Yes — AP Police conducts departmental examinations that allow Constables to advance through the ranks. The pathway: Constable → Head Constable (seniority + DPC) → ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector — departmental exam) → SI (Sub-Inspector — departmental exam). The SI departmental exam is competitive — it tests General Studies, Telugu, English, Law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act), and Police Administration at graduation level. Constables who hold a graduation degree and clear SI departmental examination can reach SI grade within 8–12 years — achieving a salary jump from ₹35,000–₹46,000 to ₹55,000–₹72,000 gross monthly. This internal promotion pathway makes the AP Police Constable post particularly valuable for graduates who want immediate income (from Constable salary) while positioning for officer-grade promotion.
Q6. What is the SHE Teams programme in AP Police — and why does it appear in exam questions? SHE Teams (Safety of Her Environment) is Andhra Pradesh Police’s dedicated women’s safety patrol programme — deploying plainclothes and uniformed women police officers at public spaces (colleges, bus stands, markets, cinema halls, railway stations) to prevent harassment, stalking, and molestation of women. Launched to address women’s safety in public spaces, SHE Teams: (1) operate in all 26 AP districts; (2) accept online complaints at a dedicated SHE Teams portal; (3) conduct awareness drives in educational institutions; (4) have the authority to immediately apprehend and charge harassers under relevant IPC sections. SHE Teams appear in AP Police exam General Studies because they represent AP Police’s most prominent community policing initiative — and every potential AP Police recruit is expected to know the force’s flagship women’s welfare programmes. The programme was modelled partly on Hyderabad/Telangana’s similar initiative (which was itself pioneered in Andhra Pradesh before bifurcation).
Final Word
Andhra Pradesh Police Jobs 2026 — with 5,000–8,000 Constable vacancies, ₹35,000–₹46,000 gross Constable salary, ₹55,000–₹72,000 gross SI salary, AP Government defined benefit pension, Visakhapatnam X-category HRA advantage, police quarters, and a promotion pathway from Constable to DCP level — is the most physically and professionally demanding state government career in AP.
The written test rewards Telugu language and AP GK knowledge. The PET rewards daily physical training starting today. The medical requires proactive health verification — especially colour vision.
Monitor slprb.ap.gov.in daily. Begin 800m running training today. Study all 26 AP districts and Navaratnalu schemes this week. Apply on Day 1 of the notification.