This page reproduces the syllabus in Annexure II of SLPRB Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 (16-09-2026) for SI (Civil), RSI (AR) and SI (SPF). The topic lists for Papers I to IV are SLPRB's. Notes marked "our note" are study guidance, not part of the notification.
How the syllabus maps to the papers
| Stage | Paper | Syllabus used | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Paper 1 | Final Paper III: Arithmetic and Reasoning | SSC |
| Prelims | Paper 2 | Final Paper IV: General Studies | Degree |
| Final | Paper I | English (descriptive) | Degree |
| Final | Paper II | Telugu or Urdu (descriptive) | Degree |
| Final | Paper III | Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | SSC |
| Final | Paper IV | General Studies | Degree |
So one syllabus prepares you for both objective stages. The prelims (100 questions per paper) and the final (200 questions per paper) differ in length and in what they count for, not in content. See the exam pattern.
Paper I: English (descriptive, qualifying)
Annexure II lists these heads:
- Short essay
- Comprehension
- Precis writing
- Letter writing
- Paragraph or report writing
- Translation from English to Telugu
Our note: "report writing" fits a police role. Practise writing a plain, factual report of an incident in 150 to 200 words: what happened, when, where, who was involved, what action was taken. Keep a set of letter formats (formal complaint, request, reply) ready.
Paper II: Telugu or Urdu (descriptive, qualifying)
The same heads as Paper I, in Telugu or Urdu, with translation into English in place of translation into Telugu.
Our note: many English-medium graduates underestimate this paper. You need to write a short essay, a letter and a precis in correct Telugu (or Urdu) within the time. Practise handwriting speed and spelling, not just content.
Paper III: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (SSC standard)
Arithmetic (as listed)
| Topic | Topic |
|---|---|
| Number system | Time and work |
| Simple interest and compound interest | Work and wages |
| Ratio and proportion | Time and distance |
| Average | Clocks and calendars |
| Percentage | Partnership |
| Profit and loss | Mensuration |
Our note: every topic here is Class 10 level, but the final paper gives you 54 seconds a question (arithmetic from the scheme: 200 questions in 180 minutes). Speed with percentages, ratios and fractions underpins almost every topic.
Reasoning (as listed)
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, including:
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualisation and spatial orientation
- Problem solving and analysis
- Judgment and decision making
- Visual memory
Our note: in objective papers these heads usually appear as series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, ranking, seating arrangement, syllogism, statement-conclusion, mirror and water images, paper folding, embedded figures and figure counting. That list is ours, not SLPRB's, but it covers the forms the official heads take in practice.
Paper IV: General Studies (degree standard)
Annexure II gives five heads:
| No. | Head | Official scope |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Science | Contemporary developments in science and technology; environment |
| 2 | Current events | National and international |
| 3 | History of India | Social, economic, cultural and political history, and the Indian National Movement |
| 4 | Geography of India | |
| 5 | Indian Polity and Economy | Political system, rural development, planning, economic reforms |
Our notes, head by head:
- General Science: the wording leans to applied and current science (space, defence, health, IT, energy) and the environment (pollution, climate change, biodiversity, conservation), on top of basic physics, chemistry and biology.
- Current events: the year before the exam. Exam dates were not yet announced as on 2026-10-08, so the window is open; read daily and revise monthly.
- History: "social, economic, cultural and political" means questions go beyond dynasties and dates: society, trade, art and architecture, administration. The National Movement is a large, MCQ-friendly area.
- Geography of India: physical, economic and human geography. Maps of rivers, crops, minerals and industries help.
- Polity and Economy: the official scope names rural development, planning and economic reforms, so give these more time than in a general polity book: Panchayati Raj, rural schemes, the planning process, liberalisation and later reforms.
What the notification does not say
- No question count per head in either objective paper. Any section-wise split you see elsewhere is not from Rc.81.
- No Andhra Pradesh-specific head. AP topics can appear within history, geography, polity, rural development or current events, but the notice does not list AP as a separate subject.
- No word limits or question types for Papers I and II beyond the list of heads.
A topic checklist for Paper IV (our list)
The official heads are broad. This is how we break them down for revision; it is a study aid, not part of Annexure II.
| Head | Checklist |
|---|---|
| General Science | Physics, chemistry and biology basics; space and defence technology; IT and communication; health and disease; energy; pollution, climate change, biodiversity and conservation |
| Current events | National schemes and policies, appointments, awards, sports, summits, international organisations, India's agreements |
| History of India | Ancient, medieval and modern periods; society and economy in each; art, architecture and literature; reform movements; Indian National Movement |
| Geography of India | Physiography, rivers, climate, soils, vegetation, agriculture, minerals, industries, population, transport |
| Polity and Economy | Constitution, Union and State government, judiciary, Panchayati Raj and local bodies; planning, rural development programmes, economic reforms, banking and budget basics |
Prelims versus final: same syllabus, different test
Arithmetic from the scheme: the prelims give 108 seconds a question (100 questions in 3 hours), while final Papers III and IV give 54 seconds (200 in 3 hours). The syllabus is identical, so the difference is depth of practice and speed. Prepare to final standard from the start.
Using the syllabus
- Prepare Paper III and IV topics first; they cover both the prelims and the 400-mark final merit.
- Start the descriptive papers early with one essay or letter a week in each language, then more often after the prelims.
- Practise each topic with questions as soon as you finish it, then move to full papers.
On Pareeksha a 10-question mini-mock and the Daily Dangal are free; full-length mocks, previous-year papers and topic-wise practice are Pro.
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