Exam guide · updated Sep 2026AP Police Constable 2026 - Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Cut-offs
AP Police Constable recruitment is conducted by SLPRB (Rc.No.91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026, dated 16 September 2026). The notification covers 1,156 posts in total, of which 542 are Civil Police Constables; the rest are Armed Reserve constables, Firemen and Jail Warders. The Preliminary Written Test is a single OMR paper of 200 objective questions for 200 marks in 3 hours, in English, Telugu and Urdu. Dates for applications and the prelims are not yet announced as on 2026-10-08. Practise with the free mini-mock and the Daily Dangal.
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AP Police Constable at a glance
| Conducting body | Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) |
|---|---|
| Education | Intermediate (Class 12) pass. SC/ST candidates may qualify with SSC plus having studied Intermediate. |
| Prelims format | One paper of 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours. |
| Qualifying marks | 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST. |
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What is the AP Police Constable exam pattern?
Selection has five stages: Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination and final selection. The Preliminary Written Test is one objective OMR paper of 200 questions for 200 marks, with 3 hours allowed, in English, Telugu and Urdu. Qualifying marks are 40% for OC (including EWS), 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST; prelims marks carry no weight in final selection. The notification states no negative-marking clause: full marks for a single darkened correct bubble, zero if no bubble is darkened. The Final Written Examination is again one 200-question, 3-hour OMR paper, graded to 200 marks for Civil constables, and merit for Civil PCs is decided on those 200 marks alone. The PET (1600 m plus one of 100 m or long jump) is qualifying-only for Civil PCs, with electronic timing and no re-test. PMT standards: men 167.6 cm height and 86.3 cm chest (5 cm expansion); women 152.5 cm height and 40 kg weight, measured digitally. The posts are 95% local and 5% open under the 2025 Presidential Order.
| Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Written Test (one objective OMR paper) | 200 | 200 |
| Final Written Examination (one objective OMR paper, Civil PC) | 200 | 200 |
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What is the AP Police Constable syllabus?
The official syllabus (Annexure II, Intermediate standard, identical for prelims and final) lists: English; Arithmetic (SSC standard); Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability; General Science; History of India, Indian culture and the Indian National Movement; Indian Geography, Polity and Economy; and current events of national and international importance. No section-wise question split is published.
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What is a good AP Police Constable cut-off?
Prelims qualifying marks: 40% OC (including EWS), 35% BC, 30% SC/ST. For reference, the official 2022-cycle (Rc.161/2022) Civil PC final cut-offs, out of 200, ranged by unit from 138 to 155 for OC General (highest 155 in Srikakulam), 134 to 141 for OC Women, 120 to 149 for BC-A General, 110 to 144 for BC-B General and 123 to 154 for BC-D General. Cut-offs for 2026 will depend on the new cycle.
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How should I prepare for AP Police Constable?
The notification states no negative-marking clause, so unattempted and wrongly marked questions are treated alike; check the final instructions in the hall ticket before the exam and mark every question you can. Cover all seven syllabus heads evenly, build speed on Arithmetic and Reasoning, and start PET practice early since the 1600 m run is mandatory. Age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 1 July 2026 (the notification text does not separately state any G.O.188 extension, so treat 24 as the operative limit unless a corrigendum appears), with relaxations such as +5 years for BC/SC/ST/EWS. Application dates are not yet announced as on 2026-10-08.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the AP Constable prelims online (CBT) or OMR?
It is an OMR-based written test, answered with a blue or black ball pen, in English, Telugu or Urdu.
Is there negative marking in AP Constable prelims?
The SLPRB 2026 notification states no negative-marking clause: full marks for the correct bubble, zero if none is darkened.
How many Civil Police Constable vacancies are there?
542 Civil PC posts, within 1,156 posts in the notification that also include AR constables, Firemen and Jail Warders (provisional).
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 1 July 2026 for Civil and AR constables, with relaxations. The notification does not separately state a G.O.188 extension, so check for a corrigendum.
When are the application and exam dates?
Not yet announced as on 2026-10-08. SLPRB will notify them through a press release.
What is the educational qualification for AP Police Constable?
Intermediate (Class 12) pass. SC/ST candidates may qualify with SSC plus having studied Intermediate. (Source: AP State Level Police Recruitment Board (slprb.ap.gov.in); as of 2026-09-21.)