The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, has officially released two recruitment notifications (Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 and Rc.No.82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026) to fill 438 Sub Inspector (SI) and Reserve Sub Inspector (RSI) vacancies across various departments. These include Civil, Armed Reserve (AR), Special Protection Force (SPF), Communication, and Police Transport Organization (PTO) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online exclusively through the official SLPRB AP website, slprb.ap.gov.in.
SLPRB AP SI Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI), Reserve Sub Inspector (RSI) |
| Total Vacancies | 438 Posts (378 under Advt 81 & 60 under Advt 82) |
| Category | State Govt Jobs / Police Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
The SLPRB AP has notified a total of 438 SI vacancies, distributed among Direct Recruitment (DR) and Limited Recruitment (LR – Backlog) across several branches:
Advt. No. 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 (378 Posts)
Post Code 11: SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) (Men & Women) – 253 Vacancies (DR)
Post Code 12: SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (AR) (Men & Women) – 116 Vacancies (DR)
Post Code 31: Sub Inspector (Men) in Special Protection Force (SPF) – 09 Vacancies (DR)
Advt. No. 82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 (60 Posts)
Post Code 15: SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Communication) (Men & Women) – 50 Vacancies (DR)
Post Code 16: SCT Sub Inspector of Police (PTO) (Men Only) – 10 Vacancies (LR / Backlog)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 1st July 2026)
Candidates applying for Post Code 11, 12, 15, 16, and 31 must be between 21 and 27 years of age. Specifically, candidates must have been born between 2nd July 1999 and 1st July 2005. Age relaxations of up to 5 years apply to candidates from SC, ST, BC, EWS, and AP State Government employees, while Ex-Servicemen and NCC instructors get 3 years of relaxation.
Educational Qualifications (As on 1st July 2026)
For SI Civil, AR, and SPF (Post Codes 11, 12, 31): Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university. SC/ST candidates must have passed the Intermediate examination and studied a degree course in any university in India.
For SI Communication (Post Code 15): A Diploma or B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or a three-year B.Sc in Electronics or equivalent.
For SI PTO (Post Code 16): A Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized State Board of Technical Education.
Physical Standards (PMT)
Candidates must meet the following physical standards to proceed in the selection process:
Men: Minimum Height of 167.6 cm (162 cm for Post Code 15 & 16), with a Chest of at least 86.3 cm (84 cm for Post Code 15 & 16) and a minimum expansion of 5 cm (4 cm for Comm/PTO).
Women (Post Code 11, 12 & 15): Minimum Height of 152.5 cm and a minimum weight of 40 Kgs.
Note: Specific height and weight relaxations are provided for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes in designated Agency areas.
Application Fee
OC (including EWS), BC, and Non-Local Candidates: Rs. 600/-
SC and ST Candidates (Local to AP): Rs. 300/-
The fee must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking on the SLPRB portal.
Selection Process
The AP Police SI selection process involves multiple stages, which slightly vary based on the post category:
Preliminary Written Test (For Civil, AR, SPF): Two objective-type papers (100 marks each) covering Arithmetic, Reasoning, and General Studies. (Not applicable for Communication and PTO posts).
Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Verification of Height, Weight, and Chest parameters.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes a 1600m run, 100m run, and Long Jump.
Civil & Communication: 1600m is qualifying; candidates must pass one out of the remaining two events.
AR, SPF, & PTO: Candidates must qualify in all required events; for AR and SPF, marks from PET are counted toward final merit.
Final Written Examination:
Civil, AR, SPF: Four papers (English, Telugu/Urdu, Arithmetic & Reasoning, General Studies).
Communication & PTO: Three papers (English, Arithmetic & Reasoning, Technical Paper).
Final Selection: Based strictly on merit derived from final written exam scores (and PET marks for AR and SPF posts) subject to rule of reservation and local cadre guidelines.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official website of the AP SLPRB: slprb.ap.gov.in.
Pay the required registration fee online using your SSC Hall Ticket Number, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number.
After successful payment, log in to submit the Stage I Online Application Form.
Upload required documents such as your passport-size photo, signature, community certificate, and EWS/NCL certificates.
Verify all entered details and click on submit. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page and fee receipt for your records.
Important Links
| SLPRB AP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| SLPRB AP Website Link | Click Here |
