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Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police Sub Inspector Recruitment Notification
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) and the Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) are set to release their respective official notifications for the recruitment of Sub Inspector (SI) posts on their official websites. Aspiring candidates aiming to join the Police Department are advised to carefully check the Eligibility Criteria for their respective states before applying.
Candidates should also begin their preparation early to ensure success in the examination. The first step in preparation is understanding the Syllabus and Exam Pattern for both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police SI exams. Below, we have detailed the syllabus and exam pattern for both recruitment boards.
TSLPRB and APSLPRB Police SI Exam Pattern
Both TSLPRB and APSLPRB follow a similar selection process, consisting of the following stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination (FWE)
1. Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type: Objective Type Questions
- Subjects:
- Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability
- General Studies
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Marks: 200
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Candidates must meet the physical standards (height, chest measurements, etc.) as specified in the notification.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Involves physical tasks such as:
- Running
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
- Other tasks, as specified in the notification, to evaluate physical fitness.
4. Final Written Examination (FWE)
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type: Descriptive and Objective
- Subjects:
- English
- Telugu/Urdu
- Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability
- General Studies
- Total Marks: 400
TSLPRB and APSLPRB Police SI Syllabus
Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
1. Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability
- Number System
- Percentages
- Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Distance, and Speed
- Ratio and Proportion
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Problem-Solving
- Coding-Decoding
2. General Studies
- Indian History, Culture, and Geography
- Indian Constitution and Polity
- General Science and Technology
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Environmental Issues
Final Written Examination (FWE)
1. English
- Comprehension
- Precise Writing
- Letter Writing
- Essay Writing
- Grammar and Vocabulary
2. Telugu/Urdu
- Comprehension
- Translation (English to Telugu/Urdu and vice versa)
- Essay Writing
3. Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability
- Same topics as the Preliminary Written Test
4. General Studies
- Broader and in-depth coverage of topics from the Preliminary Written Test
AP Police SI Exam Pattern
The AP Police SI Exam Pattern 2024 and syllabus highlight the structure and topics candidates need to prepare for. Here’s a consolidated overview:
AP Police SI Exam Pattern 2024
1. Preliminary Test (Objective Type)
- Papers:
- Paper 1: Arithmetic, Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Paper 2: General Studies
Subject Questions Marks Duration Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability 100 100 3 hours General Studies 100 100 3 hours Total 200 200 6 hours - Papers:
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- For Civil SI:
- Run:
- Men: 1600m in 8 minutes
- Women: 1600m in 10 minutes 30 seconds
- Other Tests: 100m sprint (15-18 seconds), Long Jump (2.75–3.80m)
- Run:
- For APSP SI:
- Includes the above tests with marks assigned to each event.
- For Civil SI:
3. Final Written Exam
- Papers 1 and 2: Descriptive (Degree Standard)
- Paper 1: English (100 marks)
- Paper 2: Telugu/Urdu (100 marks)
- Papers 3 and 4: Objective (200 marks each)
- Paper 3: Arithmetic & Reasoning (SSC Standard)
- Paper 4: General Studies (Degree Standard)
Subject Marks Duration English (Descriptive) 100 3 hours Telugu/Urdu (Descriptive) 100 3 hours Arithmetic, Reasoning/Mental Ability 200 (Civil) 3 hours General Studies 200 (Civil) 3 hours Arithmetic, Reasoning/Mental Ability 100 (APSP) 3 hours General Studies 100 (APSP) 3 hours - Papers 1 and 2: Descriptive (Degree Standard)
AP Police SI Qualifying Marks
- OCs: 40%
- BCs: 35%
- SC/ST/ESM: 30%
Note: Papers 1 & 2 are qualifying; Papers 3 & 4 marks are considered for final selection.
Syllabus
Preliminary Test
- Paper 1: Arithmetic, Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Arithmetic:
- Number System, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, etc.
- Reasoning:
- Analogies, Decision Making, Spatial Visualization, Judgment, and Problem Solving.
- Arithmetic:
- Paper 1: Arithmetic, Reasoning & Mental Ability
Paper 2: General Studies
- General Science, Current Events (National & International), Indian Polity, Geography of India, and Telangana Movement.
Final Written Exam
- English:
- Short essay, comprehension, précis, letter writing, report writing, translation (English to Telugu/Urdu).
- Telugu/Urdu:
- Short essay, comprehension, précis, letter writing, report writing, translation (Telugu/Urdu to English).
- Arithmetic, Reasoning & Mental Ability:
- Same as Paper 1 in Preliminary Test.
- General Studies:
- Topics covered in the Preliminary Test with emphasis on broader general understanding.
Telangana Police Recruitment Exam Pattern (Expected)
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) conducts exams for various posts, including Sub Inspector (SI). Below is the expected exam pattern and syllabus for the Telangana Police Recruitment Exam 2025, based on previous years’ trends and updates.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Test (PT)
| Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| Arithmetic Ability & Reasoning | 100 | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Type of Questions: Objective Type (MCQs)
- Languages: English, Telugu, and Urdu
- Qualifying Marks:
- OC: 40%
- BC: 35%
- SC/ST/Ex-servicemen: 30%
Final Written Examination (FWE)
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks (Post Code Nos. 11, 17, 18) | Maximum Marks (Post Code Nos. 12–14, 16) |
| Paper I | English (Part A: Objective, Part B: Descriptive) | 25 (Objective) + 75 (Descriptive) = 100 | 100 |
| Paper II | Telugu/Urdu (Part A: Objective, Part B: Descriptive) | 25 (Objective) + 75 (Descriptive) = 100 | 100 |
| Paper III | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability (Objective) | 200 | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies (Objective) | 200 | 100 |
Written Examination (Post Code Nos. 31, 32, 33)
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions |
| Paper I | English (Part A: Objective, Part B: Descriptive) | 50 |
| Paper II | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability (Objective) | 200 |
| Paper III | Technical Paper (Objective) | 200 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurements
Candidates who qualify for the Preliminary Test (PT) will undergo the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
(i) Running
| Gender | Distance | Time Duration | Marks |
| Male | 1600 meters | 7:15 min for general, 9:30 min for servicemen | Up to 100 |
| Female | 800 meters | 5:20 min | Up to 100 |
Time vs Marks (Male Candidates)
| Time Duration (1600 meters) | Marks |
| 4:15 min or less | 100 |
| 4:16–4:35 min | 95 |
| 4:36–4:55 min | 90 |
| 5:56–7:15 min | 50 |
(ii) Long Jump/Shot Put
| Event | Qualifying Distance |
| Long Jump | 4 meters for men, 2.5 meters for women |
| Shot Put | 6 meters for men (7.26 kg), 4 meters for women (4 kg) |
Physical Standards
| Category | Height (Men) | Height (Women) |
| General Candidates | 162 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes (Agency Areas) | 160 cm | 150 cm |
Syllabus
Preliminary Test (PT)
1. Reasoning/Mental Ability
- Number System, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work
- Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, etc.
- Problem-Solving, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning
2. General Studies
- Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Telangana Movement and State Formation
- General Science, Current Affairs
Final Written Exam (FWE)
1. Reasoning/Mental Ability: Same as PT syllabus
2. General Studies: Advanced topics with focus on Telangana-specific content
3. English and Telugu/Urdu:
- Comprehension, Essay Writing, Letter Writing
- Translation (English ↔ Telugu/Urdu), Precise Writing
Technical Paper (SCT SI IT & CO)
Topics:
- Networking, DBMS, Power Electronics
- Analog/Digital Circuits, Communication Systems
- Microprocessors, Control Systems
This comprehensive syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates plan and excel in the Telangana Police SI Recruitment Exam 2025. For updates, refer to the TSLPRB Official Website.