AP POLICE SI 2026: Notification for 438 Sub Inspector Recruitment

AP POLICE SI 2026: Notification for 438 Sub Inspector Recruitment Civil, RSI, SPF, Communication & PTO. Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB AP) has released two separate recruitment notifications on 16 September 2026 for Sub Inspector level posts in the Andhra Pradesh Police Department and allied police units. Together, the two notifications cover 438 vacancies, including SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil), SCT Reserve Sub Inspectors (AR), Sub Inspectors in the Special Protection Force, SCT SIs (Communication), and SCT SIs in the Police Transport Organization.

The recruitment is being conducted through the official SLPRB AP website in online mode. The main SI notification contains 378 vacancies, while the technical SI notification contains another 60 vacancies. The exact dates for submission of online applications and, where applicable, the Preliminary Written Test are Not Mentioned in the Official Notification and will be announced separately through a Press Release and the SLPRB website.

AP SLPRB SI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

AP POLICE SI 2026 – 378 Main SI Vacancies

SLPRB Andhra Pradesh Notification Rc.No.81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026, dated 16 September 2026, invites applications for three categories of Sub Inspector posts. These include SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil), SCT Reserve Sub Inspectors of Police (AR), and Sub Inspectors in the Special Protection Force. The notification specifies a total of 378 vacancies.

Main SI Recruitment – Vacancy Details

The largest share of vacancies is available under the Civil SI category with 253 posts, followed by Reserve Sub Inspector (AR) with 116 posts. The Special Protection Force has 9 Sub Inspector vacancies.

Zone-Wise Vacancies – SI Civil & RSI AR

SPF SI Vacancy Details – Post Code 31

Technical SI Recruitment 2026 – 60 Vacancies

The second notification, Rc.No.82/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026, dated 16 September 2026, is specifically for technical Sub Inspector posts. It includes SCT Sub Inspectors of Police (Communication) for Men and Women and SCT Sub Inspectors of Police in the Police Transport Organization for Men.

The notification provides 50 Direct Recruitment vacancies for Communication SIs and 10 Limited Recruitment backlog vacancies for PTO SIs. Thus, the technical SI recruitment accounts for a total of 60 vacancies.

Technical SI – Separate Vacancy Table

The 10 PTO vacancies are identified as backlog vacancies and are distributed among the categories specified in the notification. These Limited Recruitment vacancies will be filled with local candidates of the respective zone only.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Educational Qualification – Main SI Posts

The educational qualification for the three posts under the main SI notification is given below. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification as on 1 July 2026.

The notification also provides a specific qualification provision for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. As on 1 July 2026, such candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government and should have studied degree in one of the universities in India as specified in the notification.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Educational Qualification – Technical SI Posts

The technical SI notification states that candidates holding a higher qualification than the prescribed qualification, and candidates possessing a higher qualification without the prescribed qualification, will also be considered along with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Age Limit – All SI Posts

For all the posts covered by these two notifications, the basic age requirement is 21 to 27 years as on 1 July 2026.

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 July 1999 and not later than 1 July 2005, subject to the applicable age relaxations mentioned in the respective notification.

Age Relaxation

The notifications specify that employees of APTRANSCO, DISCOMs, APGENCO, Corporations, Municipalities, Local Bodies and similar entities are not entitled to the State Government employee age relaxation mentioned above.

Gender Eligibility

Physical Standards – Main SI Posts

The relaxed physical standards for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes apply to candidates from the specified Agency areas mentioned in the notification.

Physical Standards – Technical SI Posts

The technical SI recruitment requires candidates who qualify in PMT to participate in the 1600-metre run. For Post Code 15, men must complete the run in 10 minutes or less and women in 12 minutes 30 seconds or less. For Post Code 16, men must complete the 1600-metre run in 10 minutes or less.

Physical Efficiency Test – Main SI Posts

Post Code 11 – SI Civil: Men and women must qualify in the 1600-metre run and one of the two remaining events, namely 100-metre run or long jump. The PET is qualifying in nature.

Post Code 12 – RSI AR: Men and women must qualify in all three events. The PET carries 100 marks for this post.

Post Code 31 – SPF SI: Men must qualify in all three events. These events carry 100 marks.

The physical events are conducted using electronic equipment. Spike shoes are not permitted. Once an event is conducted, the result is treated as final and no second chance, re-test or re-conduct will be permitted.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Preliminary Written Test – Main SI Posts

The main SI recruitment includes a Preliminary Written Test for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31. There are two objective papers, each carrying 100 marks and each of three hours duration. Candidates must qualify separately in both papers.

The qualifying marks are 40% for OC including EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST candidates in each paper. Preliminary Test marks do not carry relevance in the final selection.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Final Written Examination – Main SI Posts

Papers I and II are qualifying in nature and their marks are not counted for final selection. The qualifying percentage in each paper is 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST candidates.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Final Selection – Main SI Posts

For SI Civil, final merit is based on Papers III and IV for 400 marks. For RSI AR and SPF SI, final merit is based on Papers III and IV together with PET marks, for a total of 300 marks.

Technical SI Written Examination

The technical SI recruitment does not have a Preliminary Written Test. Candidates first undergo certificate verification and PMT/PET as prescribed, and those who qualify in the physical stages proceed to the written examination.

Paper I is qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted for final selection. The qualifying requirement in each paper is 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST candidates.

Papers II and III are objective papers and are available in English, Telugu and Urdu.

Technical SI Syllabus

Post Code 15 – SI Communication: The technical paper covers Materials and Components, Physical Electronics and Electron Devices, Network Theory, Electromagnetic Theory, Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronic Circuits, Communication Systems and Antennas, Microwave Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microprocessors, Television Engineering, Radars and Landing Systems, Control Systems and Telephone Systems.

Post Code 16 – SI PTO: The technical syllabus includes Basic Mechanical Engineering, Workshop Technology, Automobile Power Plants, Strength of Materials and Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Machine Drawing, Theory of Machines, Industrial Management and Entrepreneurship, Automobile Servicing and Maintenance, Diagnosis and Testing, Farm Machines and Equipment, Motor Transport Organization and Fleet Management, Environmental Management, Automobile Electrical System, Computers and Information Technology and Leadership Qualities.

Main SI Syllabus

English: Short essay, comprehension, précis, letter writing, paragraph/report writing and translation from English to Telugu are included in the descriptive English paper.

Telugu or Urdu: Candidates can choose Telugu or Urdu for Paper II. The syllabus covers language understanding, correct usage, writing, essay, comprehension, précis, letter writing, paragraph/report writing and translation into English.

Arithmetic & Reasoning: Number system, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, averages, percentages, profit and loss, time and work, work and wages, time and distance, clocks and calendars, partnership and mensuration are included.

Reasoning covers verbal and non-verbal questions, analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making and visual memory.

General Studies: General Science, contemporary developments in science and technology, environmental protection, national and international current events, Indian History and National Movement, Indian Geography, Indian Polity and Economy, rural development, planning and economic reforms are included.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

Candidates receive a stipend during institutional training, with the amount fixed by the Government from time to time. After successful completion of training, candidates are appointed in the respective regular pay scale.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Application Fee

The fee covers processing of the application, PMT/PET and written examination-related expenses as specified in the notification. The fee once paid is not refundable.

Reservation and Special Categories

The main SI notification provides reservations for women and various special categories. For Post Code 11, 33⅓% of vacancies in each communal category, including EWS, are reserved for women. For Post Code 12, 20% of vacancies in each communal category, including EWS, are reserved for women.

Special categories covered under the main SI recruitment include Police Executive, Meritorious Sportspersons, NCC, Ex-Servicemen, Children of Police Personnel, Children of deceased and incapacitated Police Personnel, Police Ministerial, Children of SPF members and Members of SPF, as applicable to the respective post.

For the technical SI recruitment, special category reservations include Ex-Servicemen and Children of Police Personnel for Post Code 15, while Ex-Servicemen reservation applies to Post Code 16. These reservations are adjusted horizontally on a compartmental basis.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Documents Required

• SSC / Secondary School / Matriculation certificate for date of birth.
• Educational qualification certificate.
• Latest Community Certificate wherever applicable.
• Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC candidates.
• EWS Certificate wherever applicable.
• Study Certificates from Class I to VII for determining local status, wherever applicable.
• Residence Certificate where applicable.
• Certificates relating to age relaxation, wherever applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, wherever applicable.
• NCC certificate, wherever applicable.
• Sports certificate, wherever applicable.
• Police Executive / Police Ministerial certificates, wherever applicable.
• Children of Police Personnel certificates, wherever applicable.
• Agency-area residence certificate for candidates claiming relaxed physical standards under the ABO-ST provision.

Candidates called for PMT/PET are required to bring original certificates along with photocopies as specified in the respective notification.

How to Apply for AP POLICE SI 2026

1. Visit the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website.
2. Open the relevant SI recruitment notification.
3. Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Check the post-wise educational qualification and physical standards.
5. Complete the prescribed registration and fee payment process when the application window opens.
6. Enter personal, educational, community and other required details carefully.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates/documents.
8. Select the applicable post preferences wherever required.
9. Review the complete application form before final submission.
10. Submit the online application.
11. Save or print the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

For the main SI recruitment, candidates applying for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31 need to submit only one application form. Similarly, candidates intending to apply for both technical categories, Post Codes 15 and 16, need to submit only one application form.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Important Dates

SLPRB AP has stated that the exact dates for submission of applications and the Preliminary Written Test will be notified separately through a Press Release and published on the official website. Candidates should regularly check the official website for subsequent announcements.

AP POLICE SI 2026 – FAQs

1. How many Sub Inspector vacancies are announced by AP SLPRB in 2026?

Two notifications dated 16 September 2026 together announce 438 SI-level vacancies. The main SI notification contains 378 vacancies for Civil SI, RSI AR and SPF SI posts, while the technical SI notification contains 60 vacancies for Communication SI and Police Transport Organization SI posts.

2. How many SI Civil vacancies are available?

There are 253 vacancies for Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil), Post Code 11. The posts are for both men and women and are distributed across six zones of Andhra Pradesh.

3. How many RSI AR vacancies are available?

The AP SLPRB notification provides 116 vacancies for Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Reserve Sub Inspectors of Police (AR), Post Code 12. Both men and women are eligible for this post, subject to fulfilling all educational, age, physical and other conditions.

4. What is the qualification for AP SI Civil recruitment?

The prescribed qualification is a degree awarded by a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification. The notification also contains a specific qualification provision for SC/ST candidates under the conditions mentioned in the notification.

5. What qualification is required for SI Communication?

For Post Code 15, candidates must possess the specified Diploma/B.Tech qualification in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information Technology, or the specified Special Diploma/B.Sc. Electronics qualification or an equivalent qualification approved by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

6. What qualification is required for SI PTO?

For Post Code 16, candidates must possess a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering awarded by the State Board of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh, or an equivalent qualification approved by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

7. What is the age limit for AP SLPRB SI Recruitment 2026?

The basic age limit for the posts covered by these notifications is 21 to 27 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 July 1999 and not later than 1 July 2005, subject to applicable age relaxations.

8. Is there a Preliminary Written Test for technical SI posts?

No. The technical SI recruitment does not have a Preliminary Written Test. Candidates undergo certificate verification, PMT/PET as applicable and subsequently appear for the Final Written Examination after qualifying in the prescribed stages.

9. Is there a Preliminary Written Test for SI Civil?

Yes. Candidates for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31 must appear in a Preliminary Written Test consisting of two objective papers: Arithmetic and Reasoning/Mental Ability for 100 marks and General Studies for 100 marks. Preliminary Test marks are not counted for final selection.

10. What is the salary of AP SI posts?

For SI Civil, RSI AR and SI SPF, the notified pay scale is Rs.44,570–1,27,480. For SI Communication, the notified scale is Rs.45,830–1,30,580. The PTO SI post carries Rs.44,570–1,27,480. Candidates receive a Government-fixed stipend during institutional training.

11. What is the application fee for AP SI Recruitment?

AP local OC/EWS/BC candidates and non-local candidates have to pay Rs.600. AP local SC/ST candidates have to pay Rs.300. The fee is non-refundable once paid.

12. Can women apply for AP SI Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Women can apply for SI Civil, RSI AR and SI Communication. SI SPF and SI PTO are restricted to men according to the respective notifications. Women reservation provisions are also specified for eligible posts.

13. What are the physical standards for SI Civil?

For SI Civil, the standard for men is a minimum height of 167.6 cm and chest of 86.3 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. Women require a minimum height of 152.5 cm and weight of 40 kg. Special physical standards are provided for eligible ABO-ST candidates from specified Agency areas.

14. What is the PET for SI Civil?

SI Civil candidates must qualify in the 1600-metre run and one of the remaining two events, namely the 100-metre run or long jump. The qualifying standards vary for general candidates, Ex-Servicemen and women.

15. What is the final selection basis for SI Civil?

For Post Code 11, final selection is based on the marks obtained in Paper III and Paper IV of the Final Written Examination, together carrying 400 marks. Papers I and II are qualifying and are not counted for final merit.

16. What is the final selection basis for RSI AR?

For Post Code 12, final selection is based on the aggregate of Paper III, Paper IV and PET marks. Paper III and Paper IV together carry 200 marks, while PET carries 100 marks, making the total marks considered for final selection 300.

17. Can a candidate apply for multiple SI posts?

Yes. The main SI notification states that candidates intending to apply for Post Codes 11, 12 and 31 need to submit only one application form. The technical SI notification similarly permits candidates intending to apply for both Post Codes 15 and 16 to submit one application form.

18. When will AP SLPRB SI applications begin?

The exact application start and closing dates are not given in the notifications dated 16 September 2026. SLPRB AP has stated that the dates will be announced separately through a Press Release and published on its official website.

19. What documents should candidates keep ready?

Candidates should keep their SSC certificate, educational qualification documents, photograph, signature, community certificate, EWS/NCL certificates wherever applicable, study or residence certificates for local status, and special-category certificates wherever applicable.

20. Is there a waiting list for these recruitments?

The notifications state that no waiting list will be maintained for recruitment conducted by SLPRB AP. The selection list against the notified vacancies is treated as final, subject to the provisions and conditions contained in the respective recruitment notification.

AP POLICE SI 2026 Important Links

AP POLICE SI 2026 Conclusion

AP SLPRB SI Recruitment 2026 brings together 438 Sub Inspector vacancies through two notifications issued on 16 September 2026. The opportunities cover general SI positions such as Civil, RSI AR and SPF as well as technical SI positions in Communication and Police Transport Organization.

Candidates should carefully identify the post for which they are eligible because the educational qualifications, physical standards, PET requirements, written examination structure and final-selection methodology differ between the general SI and technical SI recruitments. Since the application dates have not yet been mentioned in the official notifications, candidates should keep their certificates ready and regularly check the official SLPRB AP website for the application schedule and subsequent recruitment updates.