Overview of AP Police SI Recruitment 2026
The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) has officially released the notification for 418 Sub Inspector vacancies as of 15 August 2026. Aspirants aiming for a career in law enforcement in Andhra Pradesh should visit the official portal slprb.ap.gov.in to track updates and initiate their application process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board |
| Post | Sub Inspector |
| Vacancies | 418 |
| Notification Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, PMT/PET and Final Written Examination |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
Exam Pattern and Structure
The selection process is rigorous, comprising a Preliminary Examination, physical tests (PMT/PET), and a Final Written Examination. The General Studies portions for both stages are conducted at a degree-level standard.
Preliminary Examination Details
| Papers | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
How to Prepare for AP Police SI Syllabus 2026
- Analyze the syllabus by categorizing it into Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Studies, and Language sections.
- Build a strong foundation in core concepts before attempting advanced practice questions.
- Maintain a routine for Arithmetic topics including percentages, ratios, time and work, profit and loss, and interest.
- Increase your reasoning speed by focusing on series, coding-decoding, logical puzzles, and seating arrangements.
- Study essential General Studies subjects: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Environment.
- Stay updated with Current Affairs, focusing on developments in Andhra Pradesh, India, and global events.
- Review previous years' question papers to recognize recurring themes and gauge the difficulty of the exam.
- Take frequent mock tests to enhance accuracy, speed, and time management skills.
- Practice language skills, including essay writing, report writing, précis, and letter writing for Mains papers.
- Incorporate physical fitness training into your schedule to prepare for the PMT/PET stages.
Essential Syllabus Checklists
Prelims Arithmetic Syllabus
- Number system
- Simple interest & compound interest
- Ratio & proportion
- Average
- Percentage
- Profit & loss
- Time & work
- Work & wages
- Time & distance
- Clocks & calendars
- Partnership
- Mensuration
Prelims Reasoning Syllabus
- Verbal & non-verbal Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualisation
- Spatial orientation
- Problem-solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Decision making
- Visual memory