AP Police Constable Examination Syllabus

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.

View complete syllabus – subject-wise chapters and topics, preparation tips and practice links for AP Police Constable.

AP Police Constable Selection Process

1. Preliminary Written Test (qualifying) – One 3-hour objective paper of 200 questions for 200 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OCs (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs / STs. Its marks have no relevance in the final selection.
2. Physical Measurement Test (qualifying) – Height and chest (men) or height and weight (women), with relaxed standards for Aboriginal STs in notified agency areas.
3. Physical Efficiency Test – PC (Civil), Firemen and Warders: qualifying — the 1600 m run plus either the 100 m run or the long jump. PC (AR): all three events, carrying 100 marks (40 + 30 + 30) that count towards merit.
4. Final Written Examination – One 3-hour objective paper of 200 questions, marked out of 200 (100 for PC (AR)). Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for OCs (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs / STs.
5. Final merit – PC (Civil): Final Written Examination (200 marks). PC (AR): Final Written Examination (100) plus PET (100), out of 200.

AP Police Constable Exam Pattern

Preliminary Written Test

The notification awards full marks for one correct bubble and zero for an unanswered question; it does not specify a negative mark.

Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Tests

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).

Final Written Examination

Subject-wise Syllabus (Summary)

English

Prelims & Final: English questions are set in English only, even in the Telugu and Urdu versions of the paper.

Arithmetic

Prelims & Final: 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).

Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability

Prelims & Final: Verbal and non-verbal questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation and orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making and visual memory.

General Science

Prelims & Final: Contemporary developments in science and technology, everyday observation and experience, and environmental protection, at the level of a well-educated person.

History of India & Indian National Movement

Prelims & Final: Broad, general understanding of Indian history in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects, and the Indian National Movement.

Geography of India

Prelims & Final: Physical, social and economic geography of India.

Indian Polity & Economy

Prelims & Final: The country's political system, rural development, planning and economic reforms in India.

Current Events

Prelims & Final: Current events of national and international importance.

Chapter-wise topics for every subject: View complete syllabus

Source: AP SLPRB SCT PC notification, Rc. No. 91/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 16.09.2026. Exam pattern and selection process may vary by recruitment notification. Candidates should check the latest official notification.