AP SLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, has released three major employment notifications to fill 1569 Direct Recruitment Vacancies across various departments. The recruitment drive aims to hire Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constables (Civil, AR, Communications, Mechanics, and Drivers), Firemen, and Warders. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications exclusively through the official SLPRB online portal.
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh |
| Post Names | Police Constable, Firemen, and Warders |
| Total Vacancies | 1569 Posts (Direct Recruitment) |
| Job Category | Police Jobs / State Govt Jobs |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website |
AP Police Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 1569 Direct Recruitment posts are available across different departments. (Note: Additionally, there are 100 backlog vacancies specifically for local candidates under Limited Recruitment).
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies |
| 21 | SCT Police Constables (Civil) (Men/Women) | 542 |
| 22 | SCT Police Constables (AR) (Men/Women) | 285 |
| 42 | Firemen in State Disaster Response & Fire Services (Men) | 158 |
| 53 | Warders (Men) in Prisons and Correctional Services | 150 |
| 54 | Warders (Women) in Prisons and Correctional Services | 21 |
| 25 | SCT Police Constables (Communications) (Men/Women) | 200 |
| 26 | Stipendiary Constables (Mechanics) (Men) in PTO | 15 |
| 27 | Stipendiary Constables (Drivers) (Men) in PTO | 198 |
| Total Direct Recruitment Vacancies | 1569 |
AP Police Constable District-Wise Vacancies 2026
Here is the district-wise vacancy breakdown for the AP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, covering both Civil (Post Code 21) and Armed Reserve (AR) (Post Code 22) positions as per the official notification. The vacancies are categorized into Limited Recruitment (LR) for backlog posts and Direct Recruitment (DR).
| S.No. | Name of the District | PC Civil (LR) | PC Civil (DR) | PC AR (LR) | PC AR (DR) |
| 1 | Srikakulam | 10 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam City | 6 | 23 | 0 | 14 |
| 5 | Anakapalli | 9 | 29 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | 4 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | East Godavari (RJY) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Kakinada | 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Eluru | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | NTR City | 0 | 44 | 1 | 39 |
| 13 | Krishna | 1 | 28 | 0 | 17 |
| 14 | Guntur | 1 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 0 | 26 | 0 | 10 |
| 16 | Bapatla | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 1 | 20 | 0 | 6 |
| 18 | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 5 | 42 | 2 | 28 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 9 | 20 | 3 | 14 |
| 21 | Annamayya | 8 | 20 | 2 | 14 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 2 | 22 | 0 | 13 |
| 23 | Nandyal | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11 |
| 24 | Ananthapuramu | 3 | 18 | 5 | 7 |
| 25 | Kurnool | 1 | 22 | 0 | 10 |
| 26 | Sri Sathya Sai | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 71 | 542 | 21 | 285 |
Note: LR stands for Limited Recruitment, representing backlog vacancies that will be filled by local candidates of the respective revenue district only. DR stands for Direct Recruitment, which includes vacancies for Special Categories and 75% of vacancies in Scheduled Areas.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications (As on 1st July 2026)
Constable (Civil/AR), Firemen & Warders: Must have passed Intermediate or equivalent. SC/ST candidates must have passed SSC, studied Intermediate, and appeared for the 1st and 2nd-year exams.
Constable (Mechanics): SSC or equivalent and an ITI Certificate in Wiremen, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, or Fitter.
Constable (Drivers): Intermediate OR SSC with an ITI Certificate in Auto Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, or Fitter. Must also possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License for at least two continuous years.
Constable (Communications): SSC with an ITI Certificate (Electronic Mechanic, IT & Electronic System Maintenance, Computer Operator, Mechanic Consumer Electronics, or Electrician) OR Intermediate (MPC) / Vocational Intermediate in EET or Electrical Technician.
2. Age Limit (As on 1st July 2026)
Constable (Civil, AR, Mechanics, Communications): 18 to 24 Years.
Constable (Drivers): 18 to 27 Years.
Firemen & Warders (Men/Women): 18 to 32 Years.
Home Guards: 18 to 32 Years (Must have served for at least 360 days in the last two years).
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for EWS, BC, SC, and ST candidates, and up to 5 years for AP State Government Employees. Further relaxations apply to Ex-Servicemen, NCC Instructors, and widows/divorced women as per state rules.
Physical Standards (PMT)
Men
Height: Minimum 167.6 cm (162 cm for Communications, Mechanics, and Drivers). Tribal candidates from specific agency areas: 160 cm.
Chest: Minimum 86.3 cm (84 cm for Comm/Mech/Drivers) with an expansion of at least 5 cm (4 cm for Comm/Mech/Drivers).
Women (Civil, AR, Warders, Communications)
Height: Minimum 152.5 cm. Tribal candidates from specific agency areas: 150 cm.
Weight: Minimum 40 Kgs. Tribal candidates from specific agency areas: 38 Kgs.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
OC (including EWS), BC, and Non-Local Candidates: Rs. 300/-
SC and ST Candidates (Local to AP): Rs. 150/-
Selection Process
The recruitment process varies slightly depending on the applied post:
1. Constable (Civil & AR), Firemen, and Warders:
Preliminary Written Test: 200 Questions / 200 Marks.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes a 1600m run, 100m sprint, and Long Jump.
Final Written Examination: 200 Marks for Civil, Firemen, and Warders; 100 Marks for AR Constables.
2. Constable (Communications):
PMT & PET: 1600m run (Qualifying).
Written Examination: 200 Questions / 200 Marks.
3. Constable (Mechanics & Drivers):
PMT & PET: 1600m run (Qualifying).
Trade Test / Driving Test: Practical skill test carrying 100 Marks (Qualifying nature, minimum 50 marks required).
Written Examination: 200 Questions / 200 Marks.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SLPRB website: slprb.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the initial registration and pay the prescribed fee using your SSC Hall Ticket Number, Mobile Number, and Community details.
- Once the payment is successful, fill out the Online Application Form (Stage-I).
- Upload a clear passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (SSC, Community, EWS, NCL) as applicable.
- Click on “Submit” to finalize your application.
- Print or save a copy of the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.
