This plan works from the scheme SLPRB published in Rc.No.91/2026 (see the exam pattern), not from general advice. Study tips on this page are ours. Numbers taken from the notification are marked as such, and any arithmetic from the marking scheme is labelled as arithmetic.
1. What the scheme rewards
Four facts from the notification shape the whole plan:
| Fact from Rc.91 | What it means for preparation |
|---|---|
| Prelims and final are both 200 questions in 3 hours | Speed and stamina over a long paper matter as much as knowledge |
| Prelims marks have no relevance to final selection | The prelims are a gate; the final written test (200 marks) decides PC (Civil) merit |
| PET is qualifying, with electronic timing and no re-test | One bad run ends the attempt, however good your written score |
| First 5% of posts open, 95% local only | You compete mostly within your local area; know your unit's past cut-off |
Arithmetic from the scheme: 180 minutes for 200 questions is 54 seconds a question. A good working target is to finish the paper with 15 to 20 minutes to spare for checking the OMR, which means about 45 to 50 seconds a question on the first pass.
Target score. In the 2022 cycle the OC General cut-off for PC (Civil) ran from 138 to 155 out of 200 across units (cut-offs). Use your own unit's figure from the official PDF, then aim a little above it in mocks. That margin is our advice, not an SLPRB figure.
2. Subject-wise strategy
The notification lists seven heads without a question count. So treat each as a scoring area and avoid "skipping" any of them.
English (asked in English only). For Telugu-medium candidates this is the head that needs the most deliberate work. Do 20 to 30 grammar and vocabulary questions every day rather than long sessions once a week. Keep a notebook of errors you repeat.
Arithmetic (SSC standard). Class 10 level, but speed decides. Learn tables to 20, squares to 30 and cubes to 15, and percentage-fraction equivalents. Then practise by topic: percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, interest, time and work, time and distance. Aim for under a minute per question.
Reasoning / Mental Ability. Improves fastest with volume. Split into verbal (series, analogy, coding, blood relations, directions) and non-verbal (mirror images, paper folding, figure counting). Ten minutes of mixed reasoning a day keeps the speed up.
General Science. Learn everyday applications: units, light and sound, electricity, acids and bases, human body and diseases, nutrition. Revise from short notes.
History, Indian culture and the National Movement. Build a timeline once, then revise it weekly. The National Movement is a natural focus because it links people, dates and events that are easy to frame as MCQs.
Geography, Polity and Economy. For Polity, the Constitution's main articles and bodies; for Geography, maps of rivers, soils, crops and minerals; for Economy, basic terms and major schemes.
Current events. Fifteen minutes a day, plus a monthly revision. Keep a small Andhra Pradesh file as well, since state news can appear as national news.
3. The physical side, started on day one
From the notification, PC (Civil), Firemen and Jail Warders must pass the 1,600 m run (General 8:00, Ex-servicemen 9:30, Women 10:30) and one of the 100 m run (15 s / 16.5 s / 18 s) or long jump (3.80 m / 3.65 m / 2.75 m). Timing is electronic, spikes are not allowed and there is no re-test. PC (AR) must do all three events for 100 marks.
Our advice: time your 1,600 m in week one, build up gradually with a mix of easy runs and interval sessions, and include long jump or 100 m practice twice a week. Run in the kind of shoes you will use on the day. If you have any medical condition, consult a doctor before starting hard training. Check your height, chest and weight against the PMT standards early so there are no surprises.
4. A 60-day plan
The plan assumes about six hours of study and one hour of physical training a day. Move on when your mock scores say so, not only when the calendar does.
| Days | Written focus | Physical focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Arithmetic basics and reasoning (verbal); grammar; History timeline | Time your 1,600 m; easy runs 4 days a week |
| 11-20 | Arithmetic word problems; non-verbal reasoning; vocabulary; Polity | Add one interval session a week; long jump or 100 m technique |
| 21-30 | General Science; Geography and Economy; current events revision | Two interval sessions; one timed 1,600 m a week |
| 31-40 | Topic tests on weak areas; first two full 200-question papers | Keep volume; practise the chosen second event to standard |
| 41-50 | Two full papers a week under 3-hour timing, with analysis | Timed trials at or below the standard |
| 51-60 | Full papers, revision notes, current events of the last six months | Taper; maintain speed, avoid injury |
Daily structure (our suggestion): 90 minutes Arithmetic and Reasoning, 60 minutes English, 90 minutes General Studies, 30 minutes current events, the rest for practice questions and review.
5. A mock-analysis routine
After every full paper, sort each wrong or skipped question into one of these:
- Did not know: study the concept, then do 10 questions on it.
- Knew but forgot: add it to a one-page revision sheet.
- Ran out of time: practise that subject in timed blocks.
- Careless: misread the question or bubbled wrongly. Slow your first read and check OMR alignment every 25 questions.
Count the tags each week. The biggest tag is next week's work.
6. Using Pareeksha for AP Police Constable
- Free: a 10-question mini-mock to try the format, and the Daily Dangal quiz every day.
- Pro: full-length mocks in the 200-question pattern, previous-year papers and topic-wise practice for each syllabus head.
A practical way to use them: Daily Dangal for the daily habit from day 1; topic-wise practice in days 1 to 40 as each subject is finished; full-length mocks from day 31, with the analysis routine above. Across the platform Pareeksha has 10 Lakh+ MCQs, 100+ exams and 5,000+ full-length mocks.
Exam dates were not yet announced as on 2026-10-08. Keep checking slprb.ap.gov.in so you can fit the 60 days to the real date.
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