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AP Police SI Recruitment 2026: The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh has released the AP Police Sub Inspector Notification 2026 for recruitment to 378 posts. The recruitment includes SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil), SCT Reserve Sub Inspectors of Police (AR), and Sub Inspectors in the Special Protection Force (SPF) Department.
The official notification is dated 16 September 2026. Applications will be accepted through the online mode only. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility conditions, age limit, educational qualification, physical standards, examination pattern and other requirements before applying.
A total of 378 vacancies have been notified by SLPRB Andhra Pradesh.
AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Recruitment | AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 378 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | SLPRB Andhra Pradesh |
AP Police SI Vacancy 2026
According to the notification, vacancies have been announced under three post codes.
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil) – Men & Women | 253 |
| 12 | SCT Reserve Sub Inspectors of Police (AR) – Men & Women | 116 |
| 31 | Sub Inspectors (Men) – Special Protection Force (SPF) | 9 |
| Total | 378 | |
Zone-Wise Vacancies for SI Civil and RSI AR
| Zone | SCT SI Civil | SCT RSI AR |
|---|---|---|
| Zone I | 42 | 20 |
| Zone II | 39 | 11 |
| Zone III | 39 | 10 |
| Zone IV | 48 | 38 |
| Zone V | 43 | 18 |
| Zone VI | 42 | 19 |
| Total | 253 | 116 |
Who Can Apply for AP Police SI Recruitment 2026?
For Post Codes 11 and 12, both men and women are eligible. For Post Code 31, only men are eligible.
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 27 years as on 1 July 2026.
The notification specifies that candidates should have been born not earlier than 2 July 1999 and not later than 1 July 2005, subject to the applicable age relaxations.
Age Relaxation
- Up to 5 years for EWS candidates.
- Up to 5 years for BC Non-Creamy Layer, SC and ST candidates.
- Eligible AP State Government employees may receive relaxation based on regular service, subject to the prescribed maximum.
- Additional relaxation is specified for eligible Ex-Servicemen and NCC instructors.
- Specific relaxation is also provided for eligible retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department.
Educational Qualification
As on 1 July 2026, candidates for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31 must possess a degree awarded by a university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification.
The notification contains a specific educational qualification provision for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidates should carefully read the original notification regarding the applicable qualification and recognition requirements.
Medical Standards
The notification specifies visual and medical standards for the recruitment. The prescribed distant vision is 6/6 in both eyes, with additional requirements regarding field of vision and other eye conditions.
Candidates are advised in the notification to undergo an examination by a Civil Surgeon before applying so that they can verify whether they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Men – Post Codes 11, 12 & 31
- Height: Minimum 167.6 cm
- Chest: Minimum 86.3 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm
Women – Post Codes 11 & 12
- Height: Minimum 152.5 cm
- Weight: Minimum 40 kg
Special physical standards are prescribed for eligible Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe candidates belonging to specified Agency areas. The notification specifies separate minimum height, chest and weight requirements for these candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Post Code 11 – SCT SI Civil
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 Metres Run | 8 min | 9 min 30 sec | 10 min 30 sec |
| 100 Metres Run | 15 sec | 16.5 sec | 18 sec |
| Long Jump | 3.80 m | 3.65 m | 2.75 m |
Post Code 12 – SCT RSI AR
Candidates must qualify in all three events: 1600 metres run, 100 metres run and long jump. The PET carries a maximum of 100 marks.
- 1600 metres run – 40 marks
- 100 metres run – 30 marks
- Long jump – 30 marks
Post Code 31 – SI SPF
Men candidates must qualify in all three events: 1600 metres run, 100 metres run and long jump. These events carry a maximum of 100 marks.
AP Police SI Preliminary Written Test 2026
Candidates for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31 have to appear for a Preliminary Written Test consisting of two papers. Each paper is of three hours duration.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 100 |
The Preliminary Written Test questions are objective in nature and are set in English, Telugu and Urdu. Candidates must qualify separately in each paper.
The minimum qualifying marks specified are 40% for OC including EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Written Test have no relevance to final selection.
AP Police SI Final Written Examination 2026
Candidates who qualify in the PET are required to appear for the Final Written Examination. There are four papers, with each paper carrying a duration of three hours.
| Paper | Subject | Post Code 11 | Post Codes 12 & 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English – Descriptive | 100 | 100 |
| Paper II | Telugu or Urdu – Descriptive | 100 | 100 |
| Paper III | Arithmetic & Reasoning / Mental Ability – Objective | 200 | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies – Objective | 200 | 100 |
How Final Selection is Calculated
For Post Code 11 – SI Civil, final selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained in Paper III and Paper IV of the Final Written Examination, totaling 400 marks.
For Post Code 12 – RSI AR, final selection is based on Paper III, Paper IV and PET marks, totaling 300 marks.
For Post Code 31 – SI SPF, final selection is based on Paper III, Paper IV and PET marks, totaling 300 marks.
Application Fee
- AP Local OC/EWS/BC candidates: ₹600
- AP Local SC/ST candidates: ₹300
- Non-local candidates: ₹600
The fee can be paid through the payment methods made available on the SLPRB website. Candidates must complete the Stage-I online application after payment. The notification specifically states that merely paying the fee without submitting the Stage-I application will result in rejection, and the fee will not be refunded.
Important Documents for Stage-I Application
Candidates are required to upload the applicable documents while submitting the Stage-I online application, including:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- SSC Certificate
- Community Certificate, where applicable
- EWS Certificate, where applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Stage-I Online Application
- Preliminary Written Test
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Stage-II Application and Certificate Verification
- Final Written Examination
- Final Selection
- Medical Examination and Antecedents Verification
Important Note About Application Dates
Local Candidate Reservation
The notification applies the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025 for the relevant posts. Candidates claiming local candidate reservation are required to submit the prescribed study certificates from Class I to Class VII, or the applicable residence certificate in the circumstances specified in the notification.
Women Reservation
For Post Code 11, 33⅓% of vacancies in each communal category, including EWS, are reserved for women. For Post Code 12, 20% of vacancies in each communal category, including EWS, are reserved for women, subject to the rules specified in the notification.
Special Category Reservations
The notification provides horizontal reservation for various special categories, including Police Executive, Meritorious Sportspersons, NCC, Ex-Servicemen, Children of Police Personnel, CDI, Police Ministerial and other categories depending on the post code.
Candidates claiming a special-category quota should carefully check the relevant conditions and certificate requirements in the official notification before submitting the application.
How to Apply for AP Police SI Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website.
- Open the AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification/application section.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Check your age, educational qualification and physical standards.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Complete and submit the Stage-I Online Application Form.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Check Official AP Police SI Recruitment Updates
Candidates should use the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website for application dates, examination schedule, hall tickets, results and other recruitment updates.
Visit Official SLPRB WebsiteAP Police SI Recruitment 2026 – Important Points
- Total vacancies: 378
- SI Civil vacancies: 253
- RSI AR vacancies: 116
- SI SPF vacancies: 9
- Age limit: 21 to 27 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxations
- Educational qualification: Degree for the notified posts, subject to the specific SC/ST provision
- Application mode: Online
- Preliminary Test: 2 papers, 200 marks
- Final Written Examination: 4 papers
- Physical tests are part of the selection process
- Exact application and Preliminary Written Test dates will be announced separately
Final Words
The AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for 378 Sub Inspector-level vacancies in Andhra Pradesh Police and the Special Protection Force. Since the recruitment involves written examinations as well as physical standards and efficiency tests, applicants should read the official notification completely before applying.
Candidates should also keep their certificates ready and regularly check the official SLPRB website for the application schedule, examination dates, hall tickets and subsequent recruitment updates.
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Disclaimer: This article is prepared from the SLPRB Andhra Pradesh SI Recruitment Notification dated 16 September 2026. Vacancy numbers, dates, rules and other recruitment conditions are subject to the official notification and any subsequent corrigendum or amendment issued by SLPRB AP. Candidates should refer to the official notification before taking any action.
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