AP Police SI Examination Syllabus

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.

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

AP Police SI Selection Process

1. Preliminary Written Test (qualifying) – Two 3-hour objective papers of 100 marks each. Candidates must qualify in each paper: 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 – SI (Civil): qualifying — the 1600 m run plus either the 100 m run or the long jump. SI (AR) and SI (SPF): all three events, carrying 100 marks (40 + 30 + 30) that count towards merit.
4. Final Written Examination – Four 3-hour papers. Papers I (English) and II (Telugu or Urdu) are descriptive and qualifying only. Candidates must qualify in each paper: 40% for OCs (including EWS), 35% for BCs and 30% for SCs / STs.
5. Final merit – SI (Civil): Papers III and IV (400 marks). SI (AR) and SI (SPF): Papers III and IV (200 marks) plus PET (100 marks), out of 300.

AP Police SI Exam Pattern

Preliminary Written Test

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.

Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Tests

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.

Final Written Examination

Each paper is 3 hours.

Subject-wise Syllabus (Summary)

Arithmetic

Prelims Paper 1 & Final Paper III: 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 Paper 1 & Final Paper III: 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 Paper 2 & Final Paper IV: Contemporary developments in science and technology, everyday observation and experience, and environmental protection, at the level of a well-educated person.

Current Events

Prelims Paper 2 & Final Paper IV: Current events of national and international importance.

History of India & Indian National Movement

Prelims Paper 2 & Final Paper IV: Broad, general understanding of Indian history in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects, and the Indian National Movement.

Geography of India

Prelims Paper 2 & Final Paper IV: Physical, social and economic geography of India.

Indian Polity & Economy

Prelims Paper 2 & Final Paper IV: The country's political system, rural development, planning and economic reforms in India.

Paper I: English (Descriptive)

Final Paper I (qualifying): Degree-standard descriptive paper testing understanding, correct usage and writing ability. Qualifying only.

Paper II: Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive)

Final Paper II (qualifying): Degree-standard descriptive paper in Telugu or Urdu (chosen when applying). Qualifying only.

Chapter-wise topics for every subject: View complete syllabus

Source: AP SLPRB SCT SI notification, Rc. No. 81/SLPRB/Rect.1/2026 dated 16.09.2026. Exam pattern and selection process may vary by recruitment notification. Candidates should check the latest official notification.