Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (AP SLPRB) will conduct written exam for Sub Inspector posts under the Home Department recruitment drive. Interested graduate candidates can check the detailed AP Police Sub Inspector Selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus from the article. To prepare for the recruitment exam, candidates need to be familiar with the AP Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern as set by the officials. In this article, we have updated the subject-wise syllabus, the exam pattern for Prelims, PET & PMT, and the Final Written Exam.

AP Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Get an overview of the AP Police SI Syllabus, including the marking scheme, exam duration, exam mode, and other examination instructions. Candidates who are willing to fill out the application forms for the AP Police SI 2026 must review the detailed AP Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the article.

AP Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Exam NameAP Police SI Exam 2026
CategorySyllabus
Exam LevelState Government 
Exam Duration3 Hours Each Paper
Language of ExamEnglish, Urdu, and Telugu
Type of QuestionsObjective Type
Number of Questions (Prelims)Paper 1- 100
Paper 2- 100
Language English, Telugu, and Urdu
Duration6 hours 

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AP Police SI Selection Process 2026

The eligible candidates have to appear in the recruitment selection process to get shortlisted for the posts of AP Police SI Recruitment. The AP Police Sub Inspector examination process consists of the following three stages:

  1. Preliminary Exam
  2. Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test
  3. Final Written Exam

AP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026

Before moving further to the AP Police SI Syllabus, the candidates must understand the AP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026 for each stage, i.e. Preliminary, PET-PMT, and Final Written Exam. The detailed AP Police SI Exam Pattern is outlined in the section below. 

AP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026 (Preliminary)

The first stage for AP Police SI posts is the AP Police SI Preliminary Test, which consists of 2 papers, namely, Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability and General Studies. For each paper, the duration is 3 hours, and the number of questions is 100. 

AP Police SI Preliminary Test (Objective Type)
Papers SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper 1Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability1001003 hours
Paper 2General Studies1001003 hours
Total2002006 hours

AP Police SI Physical Requirements 2026

AP Police Physical Eligibility for Constable and Sub-Inspector posts has been enlisted below as per the standards of Andhra Pradesh Police department. 

AP Police Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Civil SI
ParametersGeneralEx-ServicemanWomen
1600 meters (1 mile run)8 minutes9 minutes 30 seconds10 minutes 30 seconds
100 meters run15 seconds16.5 seconds18 seconds
 Long Jump3.80 meter3.65 meter2.75 meters
AP Police Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for APSP SI
ParametersGeneralEx-ServicemanMax Marks
1600 meters (1 mile run)8 minutes9 minutes 30 seconds40
100 meters run15 seconds16.5 seconds30
 Long Jump3.80 meter3.65 meter30

AP Police SI Final Written Exam Pattern

The Final Written exam consists of 4 papers out of which papers 1 and 2 are descriptive. In the AP Police SI Final Written Examination, questions will be asked from the subjects English, Telugu or URDU, Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability, and General Studies. AP Police SI Final Written Exam Pattern 2026 is mentioned below in the table.

AP Police SI Final Written Exam (Civil)
Papers SubjectMarks (Civil)Duration
1English (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)1003 hours
2Telugu or URDU (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)1003 hours
3Arithmetic (SSC Standard)and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (Objective in nature) (200 questions)2003 hours
4General Studies (Objective in nature)(200 questions) (Degree Standard)2003 hours
AP Police SI Final Written Exam (APSP)
Papers SubjectMarks (APSP)Duration
1English (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)1003 hours
2Telugu or URDU (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)1003 hours
3Arithmetic (SSC Standard)and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (Objective in nature) (200 questions)1003 hours
4General Studies (Objective in nature)(200 questions) (Degree Standard)1003 hours

Note: Papers I and II are qualifying in nature. Paper III, consisting of 200 marks, and Paper IV, consisting of 200 marks, for a total of 400 marks, will be taken into account for final selection.

AP Police SI Final Written Exam Qualifying Marks

To qualify for this exam, the candidates need to secure 40% marks for OCs, 35% for BCs, and 30% for SC/ST/ESM in each paper. Papers 1 and 2 are subjective, and papers 3 and 4 are objective.

AP Police SI Prelims Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

AP Police SI Paper 1 includes the topics from Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability. The candidates need to prepare effectively for the AP Police SI Examination without skipping any chapter as mentioned below. 

Arithmetic Syllabus

  1. Number System
  2. Simple Interest
  3. Compound Interest
  4. Ratio & Proportion
  5. Average
  6. Percentage
  7. Profit & Loss
  8. Time & Work
  9. Work & Wages
  10. Time & Distance
  11. Clocks & Calendars
  12. Partnership
  13. Mensuration etc.

Reasoning Syllabus

  1. Questions of both verbal & non-verbal type and include questions on Analogies
  2. Similarities and Differences
  3. Spatial Visualisation
  4. Spatial Orientation
  5. Problem Solving
  6. Analysis
  7. Judgment
  8. Decision Making
  9. Visual Memory etc

AP Police SI Prelims Paper 2 Syllabus (General Studies)

1. General Science – contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications, including matters of everyday observation and experience and contemporary issues relating to protection of the environment as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

2. Current events of national and international importance.

3. History of India - emphasis will be on a broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects. Indian National Movement.

4. Geography of India

5. Indian Polity and Economy - the Country's political system, rural development! planning and economic reforms in India.

AP police SI Syllabus- Final Written Exam

AP Police SI Syllabus 2026 for Final Written Exam
SubjectTopics
EnglishCandidate's understanding of the English language, its correct usage and his writing ability would be tested. Questions on short essay, comprehension, precise, letter writing, paragraph writing / report writing, translation from English to Telugu etc. would be included
TeluguCandidate's understanding of the Telugu language, its correct usage and his writing ability would be tested. Questions on short essay, comprehension, precise, letter writing, paragraph writing / report writing, translation from Telugu to English etc. would be included
Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability

Arithmetic-  Number System, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Work & Wages, Time & Distance, Clocks & Calendars, Partnership, Mensuration etc.

Test of Reasoning- It will include questions of both verbal & non-verbal type and include questions on Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Spatial Visualisation, Spatial Orientation Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, etc

General Studies

General Science - contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications including matters of everyday observation and experience, contemporary issues relating to protection of environment as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

Current events of national and international importance.

History of India - emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects. Indian National Movement.

Geography of India

Indian Polity and Economy – the Country's political system, rural development! Planning and economic reforms in India.

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FAQs

Ans. There will be 2 papers in AP Police SI Prelims Exam.

Ans. Yes, AP Police SI Prelims Exam qualifying in nature and the marks scored will not be counted in final selection.

There is no negative marking in the AP Police SI Preliminary exam.

Candidates need 40% for OCs, 35% for BCs, and 30% for SC/ST/ESM in each paper.

The exam is conducted in English, Telugu, and Urdu.

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