Andhra Pradesh Police Exam

The Andhra Pradesh Police recruits Constables, Sub-Inspectors (SI), and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) through a multi-stage process that combines a written exam, a physical fitness test, and an interview. This guide explains what each stage involves and what the exams test, so you know where to focus your preparation. Post-wise vacancies, dates, and physical standards are set in each recruitment notification, so always confirm details on the official site.

Posts recruited through direct exams

• Constable: the entry-level post, with the largest number of vacancies in most cycles.
• Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI): supervisory posts with a more demanding written exam.
• Senior posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) are generally filled by promotion within the department, not by this direct recruitment.

Written examination

• The Constable exam consists of multiple-choice questions on General Knowledge, Mental Ability, and Arithmetic.
• The SI syllabus covers similar ground but places greater weight on reasoning and mental ability, and may include an English section.
• The written stage screens candidates before the physical tests, so a solid score here is essential.

Physical fitness test

• Includes measurement of physical standards (such as height and chest, as specified in the notification).
• Involves events such as running, jumping, and shot put to assess fitness and endurance.
• Standards and qualifying marks differ by post and category — check the current notification before you train.

Interview

• The final stage, used to assess overall suitability for a policing role.
• Typically covers your education, work experience, and motivation for joining the police department.

How to prepare

• Build your General Knowledge, reasoning, and arithmetic base early — these carry the written exam for both Constable and SI.
• Train for the physical events alongside your studies rather than after the written result.
• Read the latest official notification carefully for eligibility, standards, and dates.

For the written stage, practising with timed mock tests on Pareeksha is a straightforward way to measure your progress.