What is the AP Police SI exam pattern?

AP Police SI written exam has 200 questions for 200 marks in 150 minutes. Sections cover AP and India GK, General Science, Telugu language, English language, and Reasoning. No negative marking. Minimum 40% is required to qualify.

What is the AP Police SI eligibility?

Candidates must be graduates from a recognised university. Age: typically 18–30 years (with caste/category relaxations). Height: 167 cm (males), 152 cm (females). AP domicile preference for local cadre postings.

What is the AP Police SI selection process?

Selection: (1) Preliminary Written Test (PWT), (2) Physical Measurement Test (PMT), (3) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600m in 7 min for males, 800m in 5 min for females, (4) Final Written Test (FWT), (5) Medical Exam.

How many AP Police SI vacancies are released per cycle?

AP Police SI notifications typically include 300–800 SI vacancies per cycle. The 2021 AP SLPRB notification had 487 SI vacancies. Combined police recruitment cycles in AP can have 10,000+ total positions across all ranks.

What is the salary of an Andhra Pradesh Police Sub Inspector?

AP Police SI earns basic pay ₹35,120 (AP Pay Scale: ₹35,120–87,130) + DA + HRA + police service pay. Total gross salary is approximately ₹48,000–₹64,000 per month. Increments are awarded every year after the annual performance review.

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AP Police SI Preparation Guide

SLPRB (Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for AP Police SI 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy

Next Exam Date

September 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate from a recognised university; age varies by notification

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Telugu

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study Andhra Pradesh history, geography, famous dams/rivers, industries, and current state affairs

Revise Telugu grammar — comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence correction appear in the Telugu section

Cover Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, and important governance topics for the GK section

Practise reasoning daily — AP Police exams include both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge	50	50	38 min
Telugu	50	50	38 min
Reasoning	50	50	38 min
English	50	50	38 min
Total	200	200	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

July 2027

Next Exam Date

September 2027

Conducted By

SLPRB (Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board)

Frequently Asked Questions

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