SLPRB AP Police Notification 2026 has been released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh, for a total of 2050 vacancies across Sub Inspector, Police Constable, Scientific Assistant, Fireman and Warder posts. All six notifications were issued on 16th September 2026 and applications will be accepted through online mode only at slprb.ap.gov.in.
The exact dates for submission of the online application form will be announced separately through a press release. Check the complete post-wise vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, selection process and pay scale below.
SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, has issued a set of recruitment notifications covering uniformed and technical posts in the Police Department, the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, the Prisons and Correctional Services Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory. The recruitment has been sanctioned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh vide G.O.Ms. No. 81 Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Department dated 22.08.2026, with a further amendment issued through Government Memo dated 11.09.2026.
This is one of the largest police recruitment drives in the state in recent years, with openings ranging from Intermediate-level constable posts right up to M.Sc.-level Scientific Assistant posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory. Importantly, SLPRB has clarified that the number of vacancies indicated is only provisional and is liable to change without any notice.
AP Police Notification 2026 – Application Dates Not Yet Announced
Candidates should note one crucial point: the notifications released on 16th September 2026 do not contain the online application start and end dates. SLPRB has stated that 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 shortly.
Until then, candidates are advised to keep the required documents ready — passport size photograph, signature, SSC certificate, community certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates), and EWS or Non-Creamy Layer certificate where applicable — since all of these must be uploaded at the time of submitting the application form. Both the Non-Creamy Layer certificate and the EWS certificate must have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 to be valid for this recruitment.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh |
| Notification Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2050 |
| Posts | SI (Civil/AR/SPF/Communications/PTO), PC (Civil/AR/Communications/Mechanics/Drivers), Firemen, Warders, Scientific Assistant (FSL) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Dates | To be announced through a separate press release |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://slprb.ap.gov.in |
AP Police Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakup
The 2050 vacancies have been notified through six separate AP Police notifications. Here is the consolidated summary:
| Notification No. | Post Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | SCT SI (Civil), SCT RSI (AR), SI (SPF) | 378 |
| Rc.No.82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | SCT SI (Communications), SCT SI (PTO) | 60 |
| Rc.No.83/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 | Scientific Assistant (FSL) | 43 |
| Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | SCT PC (Civil), SCT PC (AR), Firemen, Warders | 1156 |
| Rc.No.92/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | SCT PC (Communications) | 200 |
| Rc.No.93/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 | SCT Constables (Mechanics & Drivers) | 213 |
| Total | 2050 |
1. Sub Inspectors (Civil, AR and SPF) – 378 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil) (Men & Women) | 11 | 253 |
| SCT Reserve Sub Inspectors of Police (AR) (Men & Women) | 12 | 116 |
| Sub Inspectors (Men) in Special Protection Force (SPF) | 31 | 09 |
| Total | 378 |
2. Sub Inspectors (Communications and PTO) – 60 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Communications) (Men & Women) | 15 | 50 |
| SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (PTO) (Men) | 16 | 10 (backlog) |
| Total | 60 |
3. Police Constables (Civil, AR, Fire & Prisons) – 1156 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT PCs (Civil) (Men & Women) | 21 | 542 |
| SCT PCs (AR) (Men & Women) | 22 | 285 |
| Firemen in State Disaster Response and Fire Services Dept. | 42 | 158 |
| Warders (Men) in Prisons and Correctional Services Dept. | 53 | 150 |
| Warders (Women) in Prisons and Correctional Services Dept. | 54 | 21 |
| Total | 1156 |
4. Police Constables (Communications) – 200 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT PCs (Communications) (Men & Women) | 25 | 200 |
5. Police Constables (PTO – Mechanics & Drivers) – 213 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SCT Constables (Mechanics) (Men) in Police Transport Organisation | 26 | 15 |
| SCT Constables (Drivers) (Men) in Police Transport Organisation | 27 | 198 |
| Total | 213 |
6. Scientific Assistant (FSL) – 43 Posts
| Name of the Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (Physical) | 61 | 10 |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | 62 | 13 |
| Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | 63 | 20 |
| Total | 43 |
AP Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility conditions differ significantly between the AP Police post groups, so candidates must check the requirement for the specific post they intend to apply for.
Age Limit (as on 1st July, 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) | 21 to 27 years |
| SI (Communications), SI (PTO) | 21 to 27 years |
| PC (Civil), PC (AR) | 18 to 24 years |
| Firemen, Warders (Men & Women) | 18 to 32 years |
| PC (Communications) | 18 to 24 years |
| SCT Constable (Mechanics) | 18 to 24 years |
| SCT Constable (Drivers) | 18 to 27 years |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) | Up to 44 years |
Serving Home Guards who are local candidates of Andhra Pradesh and have rendered not less than 360 days of service during the preceding two years are eligible up to 32 years for the constable posts (Post Codes 21, 22, 25, 26 and 27).
Age relaxation is available up to five years for EWS, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST candidates; up to five years for AP State Government employees based on length of regular service; and three years in addition to service rendered for ex-servicemen and whole-time NCC Cadet Corps Instructors. For PC (Civil) and allied posts, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated get extended limits of 42 years (SC/ST) and 37 years (other categories).
Note that SLPRB does not validate age in the online application form because of the many relaxation categories — the responsibility of checking age eligibility rests entirely with the candidate.
Educational Qualification (as on 1st July, 2026)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) | Any Degree from a recognised University. SC/ST candidates must have passed Intermediate and studied a degree course |
| SI (Communications) | Diploma/B.Tech in ECE, EEE, Computer Engineering, IT, or Special Diploma in Electronics (Computer/Communication), or three-year B.Sc. Electronics |
| SI (PTO) | Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering |
| PC (Civil), PC (AR), Firemen | Intermediate or equivalent. SC/ST candidates must have passed SSC and appeared for both years of Intermediate |
| Warders (Men & Women) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| PC (Communications) | SSC + ITI in Electronic Mechanic / IT & Electronic System Maintenance / COPA / Mechanic Consumer Electronics / Electrician, or Intermediate MPC, or Vocational Intermediate in EET/ET |
| SCT Constable (Mechanics) | SSC + ITI in Wireman / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Diesel / Fitter |
| SCT Constable (Drivers) | Intermediate, or SSC + ITI in Auto Electrician / MMV / Mechanic Diesel / Fitter, plus a valid LMV driving licence held continuously for at least two years as on the date of notification |
| Scientific Assistant (Physical) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) with Physics, or Forensic Science with Physics as special subject |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemical) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) with Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Chemistry/Toxicology |
| Scientific Assistant (Biology/Serology) | M.Sc. (I or II Division) in the relevant biological science discipline as specified in the notification |
AP Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee varies by post group and covers processing of the application, PMT/PET and the written examinations.
| Post Group | OC (incl. EWS) & BC | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| SI (Civil/AR/SPF), SI (Communications), SI (PTO) | ₹600/- | ₹300/- |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) | ₹600/- | ₹300/- |
| All Constable posts (Civil, AR, Communications, Mechanics, Drivers), Firemen, Warders | ₹300/- | ₹150/- |
Candidates who are non-local to Andhra Pradesh will be treated under the Open Category and must pay the OC rate. The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking or other modes available on the SLPRB website. An important warning in the notification: 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.
AP Police Selection Process 2026
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.
SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF) and PC (Civil), PC (AR), Firemen, Warders
- Preliminary Written Test — two objective papers of 100 marks each (Arithmetic & Reasoning at SSC standard; General Studies at Degree standard). Marks are not counted for final selection.
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT) — minimum height of 167.6 cm for men and 152.5 cm for women, with relaxed standards for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified agency areas.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600 m run, 100 m run and long jump. Qualifying in nature for SI (Civil) and PC (Civil); carries 100 marks for AR and SPF posts.
- Final Written Examination — four papers of three 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)
There is no Preliminary Written Test for these technical posts. Candidates go directly to certificate verification and PMT, followed by a qualifying 1600 m run, and then a written examination in 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 1600 m run, and a single objective Technical Paper of 200 marks that decides the final merit.
SCT Constables (Mechanics and Drivers)
No preliminary test. After PMT and the qualifying 1600 m run, Mechanics candidates must clear a Trade Test and Drivers candidates a Driving Test, each carrying 100 marks with a minimum of 50 marks required. Both tests are qualifying only. Final selection is based on a 200-mark objective Technical Paper.
Scientific Assistant (FSL)
There is no physical test or preliminary test for these posts. Selection is through a single objective written examination of 120 questions for 120 marks (two hours, English only), followed by certificate verification.
Minimum qualifying marks across all written examinations are 40% for OC (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
AP Police Recruitment 2026 Salary
Candidates will receive a stipend during the period of institutional training as fixed by the Government. On successful completion of training, they will be appointed to the regular time scale of pay.
| Post | Scale of Pay (RPS 2022) |
|---|---|
| SI (Communications) | ₹45,830 – ₹1,30,580 |
| SI (Civil), RSI (AR), SI (SPF), SI (PTO) | ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) | ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 |
| All Constable posts, Firemen, Warders | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
Employees appointed on or after 01-09-2004 are covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
How to Apply for AP Police Recruitment 2026
Applications will be accepted online only. Once the application window opens, follow these steps:
- Visit the official SLPRB website at https://slprb.ap.gov.in.
- Pay the prescribed registration fee first, providing your name, date of birth, mobile number, community and SSC hall ticket number.
- Return to the website and fill out the Stage I online application form with your personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the passport size photograph, signature, SSC certificate, community certificate, and EWS/NCL certificate where applicable.
- Press submit — the application is not valid until submitted, even if the fee has been paid.
- For posts with a preliminary test, candidates who qualify must later upload the Stage II application with scanned certificates before appearing for the PMT/PET.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| AP Police SI (Civil/AR/SPF) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| AP Police SI (Communications & PTO) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| AP Police Constable (Civil/AR/Fire/Prisons) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| AP Police Constable (Communications) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| AP Police Constable (Mechanics & Drivers) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| Scientific Assistant (FSL) Notification 2026 | Download PDF |
| SLPRB AP Press Note dated 16.09.2026 | Download PDF |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in AP Police Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2050 vacancies have been notified by SLPRB, Andhra Pradesh, covering Sub Inspector, Police Constable, Fireman, Warder and Scientific Assistant posts.
When will the AP Police online application 2026 start?
The application dates have not been announced yet. SLPRB has stated that the exact dates for submission of the online application form and the Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a press release on slprb.ap.gov.in.
What is the age limit for AP Police SI 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 27 years as on 1st July 2026 for SI posts, with relaxation of up to five years for EWS, BC (NCL), SC and ST candidates.
What is the educational qualification for AP Police Constable 2026?
Intermediate or its equivalent for PC (Civil), PC (AR), Firemen and Warders. SC/ST candidates may apply with SSC provided they studied Intermediate and appeared for both year examinations. Technical constable posts require SSC with a relevant ITI certificate.
What is the application fee for AP Police Recruitment 2026?
₹600/- for OC/BC and ₹300/- for SC/ST candidates applying for SI and Scientific Assistant posts; ₹300/- for OC/BC and ₹150/- for SC/ST candidates applying for constable, Fireman and Warder posts.
Is there a Preliminary Written Test for all AP Police posts?
No. The preliminary test applies to SI (Civil/AR/SPF) and PC (Civil/AR/Fire/Prisons) posts only. Technical posts — SI (Communications), SI (PTO), PC (Communications), Mechanics, Drivers and Scientific Assistant — have no preliminary test.
What is the salary for AP Police SI and Constable posts?
SI posts carry a pay scale of ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 (₹45,830 – ₹1,30,580 for SI Communications), while constable-level posts carry ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 as per Revised Pay Scale 2022.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, within the same notification. Candidates applying for multiple post codes covered by a single notification need to submit only one application form.