The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) conducts direct recruitment for Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constable (PC) and equivalent posts across key law enforcement branches, including Police Civil, Armed Reserve (AR), SAR CPL, Telangana Special Protection Force (TGSPF), Fire Services, and the Prisons Department. Given the intense competition for uniform services in the state, candidates must plan their preparation strictly according to the officially prescribed multi-stage selection scheme, physical endurance requirements, and the Intermediate-standard curriculum. A clear understanding of the examination blueprint, marking rules, physical measurements, and topic-wise distribution gives aspirants a strategic path to clear each phase successfully.
TG Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Overview
The recruitment notification provides official administrative parameters, vacancy allocations, and remuneration frameworks for all notified constable-level positions.
| Recruiting Authority | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Notification Reference | Rc. No. 189/Rect./Rect.2/2026 |
| Name of Posts | SCT PC Civil, SCT PC AR, SCT PC SAR CPL, TGSPF Constable, Fire Fighter, Warder (Male & Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,112 Vacancies |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,280 – ₹72,850 |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent recognized by the State Government |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Written Test (PWT) $\rightarrow$ PMT / PET $\rightarrow$ Final Written Examination (FWE) $\rightarrow$ Certificate Verification |
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TG Police Constable Jobs: Selection Criteria
The selection process is conducted through a structured, multi-tier elimination format to assess physical endurance, mental ability, and general awareness.
| Stage / Component | Key Tests & Events | Nature of Evaluation | Minimum Qualifying / Cutoff Marks | Final Merit Weightage |
| Stage 1: Preliminary Written Test (PWT) | • 1 Objective Paper (3 Hours) • 200 Questions (200 Marks) • Intermediate Standard | Objective screening test with 20% negative marking for wrong answers | • OC & EWS: 30% (60 marks) • BC: 25% (50 marks) • SC, ST, Ex-SM & Home Guards: 20% (40 marks) | None (Qualifying only to filter candidates for PMT/PET) |
| Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | • Height Measurement (Men: 167.6 cm; Agency ST: 160 cm) • Height Measurement (Women: 152.5 cm; Agency ST: 150 cm) | Physical standard verification using digital equipment | Must satisfy the minimum prescribed height measurements | None (Qualifying in nature) |
| Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | • Run Event: – Men: 1600 Meters ( 7 min 15 sec; Ex-SM: 9 min 30 sec) – Women: 800 Meters ( 5 min 20 sec) • Long Jump: Men: 4.0 m (Ex-SM: 3.5 m); Women: 2.5 m • Shot Put: Men (7.26 kg): 6.0 m; Women (4.0 kg): 4.0 m | • Long Jump & Shot Put: Qualifying only • Run Event: – Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28: Qualifying only – Post Codes 22, 23, 25: Graded up to 100 marks via gradation table | Mandatory clearance of running cutoff and field marks | • Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28: Nil • Post Codes 22, 23, 25: 100 Marks (Normalized score integrated into final merit) |
| Stage 4: Final Written Examination (FWE) | • 1 Objective Paper (3 Hours) • 200 Multiple Choice Questions • Intermediate Standard | Objective evaluation (OMR based) with bilingual question delivery (English-Telugu / English-Urdu) | • OC & EWS: 40% (80 marks) • BC: 35% (70 marks) • SC, ST & Ex-Servicemen: 30% (60 marks) | • Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28: 200 Marks total (100% written merit) • Post Codes 22, 23, 25: 100 Marks written (combined with 100 marks PET Run) |
| Stage 5: Certificate Verification & Medical Examination | • Scrutiny of original certificates (Study, Caste, EWS, Non-Creamy Layer, Special Quotas) • Medical check (Distant vision 6/6, near vision 0/5, absence of color blindness, knock-knees, flat foot, etc.) | Document validation and health standard check at designated government hospitals | Unconditional clearance of medical and physical fitness guidelines | Prerequisite for induction training; final appointment is issued upon completion of training |
Telangana Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each. The total duration allotted to complete the exam is 3 hours. While the English section questions will be strictly in English, the remaining questions will be bilingual (Telugu/Urdu and English). Candidates are advised to carefully refer to the official 2026 notification regarding any specific negative marking scheme, as standard norms typically do not penalize incorrect answers in the preliminary stages, though this is subject to board updates.
TG Police Constable Preliminary Written Test (PWT) Pattern
The Preliminary Written Test is a single objective paper lasting 3 hours designed to screen candidates for the physical rounds. The paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, set at an Intermediate standard. The test utilizes OMR answer sheets, with a penalty of 20% (1/5th of the question’s mark) deducted for each incorrect answer. Question papers are framed bilingually in English-Telugu and English-Urdu (with the English language section printed solely in English).
| Paper | Subjects Covered | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Preliminary Written Test | English, Arithmetic, General Science, History & Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Events, Reasoning, Telangana State Content | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | 20% of allotted marks per wrong answer |
TG Police Constable Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PMT / PET)
The physical stage commences with the 1600 meters running event for men and 800 meters running event for women, recorded via electronic RFID timing systems. Candidates who qualify the run undergo height measurement through digital sensors, followed by field events comprising Long Jump and Shot Put, both of which are qualifying in nature.
| Event / Parameter | Male Candidates (General) | Male Candidates (Agency ST) | Female Candidates (General) | Female Candidates (Agency ST) |
| Height Standard | Minimum 167.6 cm | Minimum 160.0 cm | Minimum 152.5 cm | Minimum 150.0 cm |
| Running Event | 1600 Meters in $\le$ 7 min 15 sec (Ex-Servicemen: $\le$ 9 min 30 sec) | Same as General | 800 Meters in $\le$ 5 min 20 sec | Same as General |
| Long Jump | 4.00 Meters (Ex-Servicemen: 3.50 Meters) | Same as General | 2.50 Meters | Same as General |
| Shot Put | 6.00 Meters (Weight: 7.26 kg) | Same as General | 4.00 Meters (Weight: 4.00 kg) | Same as General |
TG Police Constable Final Written Examination (FWE) Pattern
The Final Written Examination comprises one single 3-hour objective paper consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. For Post Codes 21, 26, 27, and 28 (Civil, Fire Fighter, Warders), the maximum mark is 200, representing the entire final merit weightage. For Post Codes 22, 23, and 25 (AR, SAR CPL, SPF), the paper carries a maximum mark of 100, which is combined with 100 marks from the PET run event to calculate aggregate relative merit.
| Post Category / Department | Post Codes Included | Paper Format | Total Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Qualifying Standards |
| Civil, Fire & Prisons Posts | Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28 | Objective Type (OMR) | 200 MCQs | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | • OC/EWS: 40% (80 Marks) • BC: 35% (70 Marks) • SC/ST/Ex-SM: 30% (60 Marks) |
| AR, SAR CPL & TGSPF Posts | Post Codes 22, 23, 25 | Objective Type (OMR) | 200 MCQs | 100 Marks | 3 Hours | • OC/EWS: 40% (40 Marks) • BC: 35% (35 Marks) • SC/ST/Ex-SM: 30% (30 Marks) |
TG Police Constable Topic-Wise Detailed Syllabus
Both the Preliminary and Final Written Examinations adhere to an Intermediate academic standard syllabus spanning core foundational subjects and specific state-centric topics.
Preliminary Written Test (PWT) Syllabus
The preliminary paper syllabus tests general aptitude, reasoning, language fundamentals, and broad awareness of national and regional developments.
| Subject / Domain | Detailed Syllabus Topics |
| English | Basic English Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms and Phrases, Sentence Correction, Usage, Comprehension Passages (set in English only). |
| Arithmetic | Number System, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Work & Time, Work & Wages, Time & Distance, Averages, Clocks, Calendars, Mensuration. |
| General Science | Everyday Science observations, contemporary developments in Science & Technology, environmental protection, basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| History of India, Indian culture, Indian National Movement | Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India, Indian Culture, Heritage, Social and Economic Aspects, Indian National Movement & Freedom Struggle. |
| Principles of Geography, Indian Geography, Polity and Economy | Principles of Geography, Physical & Economic Geography of India, Indian Constitution, Political System, Governance, Indian Economy, Planning, Rural Development. |
| Current events of national and international importance | Events of national and international importance, sports, awards, science summits, government schemes, regional policies. |
| Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogies, Differences, Spatial Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Visual Memory, Coding-Decoding. |
| Contents pertaining to the State of Telangana. | History of Telangana, Telangana Culture, Society, Arts, Literature, Heritage, Policies, Movements, and State Formation landmarks. |
2. Final Written Examination (FWE) Syllabus
The Final Written Examination expands upon the foundational topics of the preliminary phase with the inclusion of an administrative personality assessment module covering ethics, social sensitivity, and emotional maturity.
| Subject / Domain | Detailed Syllabus Topics |
| English | Applied English Grammar, Advanced Vocabulary, Sentence Structures, Comprehension of Passages, Error Detection, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech. |
| Arithmetic | High-level problems on Number Systems, Fractions, Decimals, LCM & HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Compound & Simple Interest, Time and Distance, Work and Time, Mensuration. |
| General Science | Real-world applications of scientific discoveries, scientific innovations, ecology, environment protection challenges, biological systems, health and hygiene. |
| History of India & Indian Culture | Detailed Indian National Movement, freedom fighters, cultural evolution, architecture, socio-religious reform movements, post-independence consolidation. |
| Geography, Polity & Economy | Indian physical geography, river systems, climate, natural resources, Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliamentary system, state administrative machinery, economic reforms, rural development programs. |
| Current Events | Major national and international events, regional bilateral relations, sports achievements, awards, appointments, major policy initiatives. |
| Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | Analytical reasoning, series completion, Venn diagrams, logical deductions, spatial orientation, judgment, decision making, visual memory. |
| Personality Test | Core principles of Ethics, Gender Sensitivity, Sensitivity to Weaker Sections, Social Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Administrative Conduct. |
| Telangana Specific Contents | Comprehensive history of Telangana, ancient dynasties (Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, Asaf Jahis), Telangana armed struggle, separate state movement (1948–2014), geographical features, Telangana state initiatives and welfare programs. |
A disciplined approach balancing steady physical preparation with continuous revision of General Studies, Arithmetic, and Telangana history ensures strong performance across both screening and final selection rounds.
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