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The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (AP SLPRB) recruits SCT Sub-Inspectors — SI (Civil), SI (AR) and SI (SPF) — through a Preliminary Written Test of two papers, physical tests and a Final Written Examination of four papers.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (SSC standard) | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2: General Studies (Degree standard) | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
Note: Candidates must qualify in each paper separately; the two papers are not totalled to qualify. 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: SI (Civil) must qualify in the 1600 m run and in one of the 100 m run or long jump. SI (AR) and SI (SPF) must qualify in all three, which are marked out of 100 (1600 m: 40, 100 m: 30, long jump: 30). SI (SPF) is for men only.
| Paper | Marks: SI (Civil) | Marks: SI (AR), SI (SPF) | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: English (descriptive, Degree standard) | 100 | 100 | Qualifying |
| Paper II: Telugu or Urdu (descriptive, Degree standard) | 100 | 100 | Qualifying |
| Paper III: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (200 questions) | 200 | 100 | Merit |
| Paper IV: General Studies (200 questions) | 200 | 100 | Merit |
Note: Each paper is 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 SI notification, Rc. No. 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 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.
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 →
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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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 →
Degree-standard descriptive paper testing understanding, correct usage and writing ability. Qualifying only.
Preparation tip: Practise one essay, précis and letter a week, and timed English-to-Telugu translation.
Degree-standard descriptive paper in Telugu or Urdu (chosen when applying). Qualifying only.
Preparation tip: Practise short essays and translation into English in the language you choose.
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Two objective papers of 100 marks each, each of 3 hours: Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability, and General Studies. Candidates must qualify in each paper separately.
No. The Preliminary Written Test is qualifying; final selection uses Papers III and IV of the Final Written Examination (plus PET marks for SI (AR) and SI (SPF)).
40% for OCs (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs / STs, in each paper of the Preliminary and Final Written Examinations.
For SI (Civil) the PET is qualifying only. For SI (AR) and SI (SPF) the 1600 m run, 100 m run and long jump carry 100 marks that count towards the final merit.