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AP SLPRB recruits SCT Police Constables (Civil and AR), Firemen and Warders through a Preliminary Written Test, physical tests and a Final Written Examination. Both written tests follow the same Intermediate-standard syllabus.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects (objective, Intermediate standard) | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Note: The notification awards full marks for one correct bubble and zero for an unanswered question; it does not specify a negative mark.
| Event / measurement | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | At least 167.6 cm (160 cm for ABO-STs in notified agency areas) | At least 152.5 cm (150 cm for ABO-STs in notified agency areas) |
| Chest / weight | Chest at least 86.3 cm with 5 cm expansion (80 cm with 3 cm for ABO-STs) | Weight at least 40 kg (38 kg for ABO-STs) |
| 1600 m run | 8 min (ex-servicemen 9 min 30 s) | 10 min 30 s |
| 100 m run | 15 s (ex-servicemen 16.5 s) | 18 s |
| Long jump | 3.80 m (ex-servicemen 3.65 m) | 2.75 m |
Note: PC (Civil), Firemen and Warders must qualify in the 1600 m run and in one of the 100 m run or long jump. PC (AR) must qualify in all three, which are marked out of 100 (1600 m: 40, 100 m: 30, long jump: 30).
| Posts | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Civil), Firemen, Warders | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
| PC (AR) | 200 | 100 | 3 hours |
Exam pattern and selection process may vary by recruitment notification. Candidates should check the latest official notification. This pattern is from the AP SLPRB SCT PC notification, Rc. No. 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 16.09.2026.
Tap a subject to see its chapters, which tier tests it, a preparation tip and links to practice. Chapter names follow the syllabus in the official notification; the topics under them are a study breakdown.
English questions are set in English only, even in the Telugu and Urdu versions of the paper.
Preparation tip: Revise grammar rules with error-spotting practice and read a short passage daily.
English BITS (100) → English Language Exam → English grammar & vocabulary →
Problems on number system, interest, ratio and proportion, average, percentage, profit and loss, time and work, work and wages, time and distance, clocks and calendars, partnership and mensuration (SSC standard).
Preparation tip: Learn the formulas first, then practise timed sums every day; previous papers show the level asked.
Arithmetic BITS (525) → Quantitative Aptitude Exam → Arithmetic formulas & study material →
Verbal and non-verbal questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation and orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making and visual memory.
Preparation tip: Solve a few sets every day; for figure questions, track one element of the figure at a time.
Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability BITS (200) → Reasoning Ability BITS (150) → Reasoning Ability Exam → Reasoning study material →
Contemporary developments in science and technology, everyday observation and experience, and environmental protection, at the level of a well-educated person.
Preparation tip: Focus on the concepts behind everyday science and on recent science and technology news.
General Science BITS (229) → General Science Exam → General Science study material →
Broad, general understanding of Indian history in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects, and the Indian National Movement.
Preparation tip: Focus on concepts and chronology rather than rare details.
History of India & Indian National Movement BITS (233) → Indian History Exam → Indian History study material →
Physical, social and economic geography of India.
Preparation tip: Study with a map, linking rivers, soils, crops and minerals to their regions.
Geography of India BITS (86) → Indian Geography Exam → Indian Geography study material →
The country's political system, rural development, planning and economic reforms in India.
Preparation tip: Learn the key Articles and amendments, and connect economy topics to current schemes.
Indian Polity & Economy BITS (192) → Indian Economy BITS (338) → Indian Polity Exam → Indian Polity study material →
Current events of national and international importance.
Preparation tip: Revise the past year of news month by month, with extra attention to your State.
Current Events BITS (939) → General Awareness Mock 1 →
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A Preliminary Written Test of 200 objective questions (200 marks, 3 hours), physical measurement and efficiency tests, and a Final Written Examination of 200 objective questions (3 hours), marked out of 200 for PC (Civil) and 100 for PC (AR).
Yes. Both written tests follow the Annexure II syllabus: English, Arithmetic, Reasoning / Mental Ability, General Science, History of India and Indian culture, Indian Geography, Polity and Economy, and current events.
40% for OCs (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs / STs, in both the Preliminary and Final Written Tests.
For PC (Civil) the PET is qualifying only. For PC (AR) the three events carry 100 marks that are added to the Final Written Examination marks.