Job Description
Overview
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for 2,050 vacancies across various departments. This initiative aims to fill critical roles including Sub-Inspectors, Police Constables, Firemen, Warders, and Scientific Assistants. These positions are distributed across the Andhra Pradesh Police, State Disaster Response and Fire Services, and Prisons and Correctional Services departments, offering a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a career in law enforcement and public safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Sub-Inspectors and Constables are responsible for maintaining law and order, patrolling assigned jurisdictions, and ensuring public safety.
- Scientific Assistants perform forensic analysis, evidence collection, and laboratory testing to support criminal investigations.
- Firemen and Warders manage emergency response operations, fire safety protocols, and the security of correctional facilities.
- Technical staff in communications and transport departments maintain essential police infrastructure, radio systems, and vehicle fleets.
- All personnel must adhere to strict departmental discipline, follow legal procedures, and maintain accurate records of their duties.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous institutional training to prepare for the physical and mental demands of their respective roles.
Why Apply
Joining the Andhra Pradesh Police provides a stable career path with competitive pay scales and comprehensive benefits. These roles offer the unique opportunity to serve the community directly, contribute to public security, and grow professionally within a structured government organization.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 16 September 2026
- Online Application/Exam Dates: To be notified via official Press Release
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 2,050
- Pay Scale: ₹25,220 to ₹1,30,580
- Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Category: Police/Defence Jobs
SLPRB AP Police Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2,050 Constbale, SI, Driver and More Posts Overview
Salary
25220 - 130580
Vacancies
2050
Eligibility
Intermediate, Degree, Diploma, B.Tech, M.Sc, ITI
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- SI (Civil/AR/SPF): 378
- SI (Communications/PTO): 60
- Scientific Assistant (FSL): 43
- PC (Civil/AR/Fireman/Warder): 1,156
- PC (Communications): 200
- PC (Mechanics/Drivers): 213
How to Apply
- Ensure you have a valid personal email ID for all future correspondence.
- Visit the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh portal at https://slprb.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the registration process to generate your unique registration number.
- Log in to the portal and fill out the online application form (Stage I).
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required educational/community certificates.
- Pay the application fee online using the provided payment gateway.
- Submit the application and print a copy for your records.
- Qualified candidates must return to the portal later to upload the Stage II application and additional documents.
Cutoff Marks
40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST
Application Fee
- SI & Scientific Assistant: ₹600 (OC/BC/EWS), ₹300 (SC/ST)
- Constable, Fireman & Warder: ₹300 (OC/BC/EWS), ₹150 (SC/ST)
- Payment Mode: Online via credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Age Limit
18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026
Selection Process
The selection process is multi-staged and varies by post. Most roles involve a Preliminary Written Test to shortlist candidates, followed by a Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) involving running and long jump events. Final selection is based on a Final Written Examination or a Technical Paper. Scientific Assistant roles are selected through a single objective written exam. Qualifying marks are set at 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
Exam Pattern
The written examination structure includes objective-type papers covering Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Studies, and technical subjects. SI and Constable exams feature qualifying language papers (English/Telugu/Urdu) and core subject papers. Scientific Assistants face a 120-mark objective test.
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Organization
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, is the nodal agency responsible for the recruitment of personnel into the state police, fire services, and prison departments. Based in Mangalagiri, the board conducts transparent and merit-based selection processes to fill vacancies for various ranks, including Sub-Inspectors and Constables. It operates under the mandate of the Andhra Pradesh government to ensure the induction of capable and physically fit individuals into the state's law enforcement and emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
It refers to six notifications released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh on 16.09.2026, for 2,050 posts of SI, Reserve SI, Police Constable, Fireman, Warder, and Scientific Assistant (FSL) across the Police, Fire Services, and Prisons departments.
There are 2,050 total vacancies: 378 (SI Civil/AR/SPF), 60 (SI Communications/PTO), 43 (Scientific Assistant FSL), 1,156 (PC Civil/AR/Fireman/Warders), 200 (PC Communications), and 213 (PC Mechanics/Drivers).
The exact dates for online application submission and the Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a Press Release on the official SLPRB website.
Age limits vary by post, ranging from 18–24 years (PC Civil/AR/Communications/Mechanics) to up to 44 years (Scientific Assistant FSL), as on 01.07.2026, with relaxation up to 5 years for EWS/BC/SC/ST candidates.
The fee is ₹600 (OC/BC/EWS) and ₹300 (SC/ST) for SI and Scientific Assistant posts, and ₹300 (OC/BC/EWS) and ₹150 (SC/ST) for all Constable, Fireman, and Warder posts.
Qualifications vary by post - Intermediate for most Constable/Warder posts, a Degree for SI (Civil/AR/SPF), a relevant Diploma/B.Tech for SI (Communications/PTO), SSC + ITI for technical Constable posts, and M.Sc. for Scientific Assistant posts.
Selection varies by post group and may include a Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurements Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination or Technical Paper, Trade/Driving Test, and Certificate Verification.
Pay ranges from ₹25,220–₹80,910 for Constable/Fireman/Warder posts, to ₹44,570–₹1,27,480 for SI (Civil/AR/SPF/PTO) and Scientific Assistant, and ₹45,830–₹1,30,580 for SI (Communications).
Candidates must register on https://slprb.ap.gov.in with a valid email ID, fill the online application, upload required documents, pay the fee, and press "Submit" once dates are announced via Press Release.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC (including EWS), 35% for BC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST candidates, across all written examinations under this recruitment.
