Telangana Police SI syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern and Subjects

Candidates who are preparing for the examination must go through all the subject topics mentioned in the Telangana Police SI Syllabus 2026. The article also explains the exam pattern, which helps candidates understand which subjects to focus on first. Since thousands of vacancies are expected to be released, it is recommended that candidates start their preparation from now to score good marks in the examination.

Telangana Police SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates planning to start their preparation should first get familiar with the exam pattern and Telangana Police SI Syllabus 2026. The syllabus includes topics like Arithmetic Ability, Reasoning/Mental Ability, General Studies, and the Telangana Movement and State Formation. It is important for candidates to understand all these topics to prepare effectively for the exam.

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Telangana Police SI Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Sub Inspectors will be based on the following stages:

• Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Final Written Examination (FWE)
• Document Verification

Telangana Police SI Exam Pattern 2026

The Exam Pattern for the Preliminary Written Examination for the post of Telangana Police Sub Inspector has been released by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) on the official website.

• The Preliminary consists of 200 multiple-choice questions from Arithmetic Ability & Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability and General Studies.
• Each question will carry 1 mark for every correct answer.
• There will be negative marking of 0.20 marks for every incorrect answer.
• Candidates only have 3 Hours to complete the exam.

Telangana Police SI Syllabus 2026

Telangana Police Police SI Syllabus 2026 consists of two sections. The Arithmetic Ability and Mental Ability section is further divided into subtopics, similar to the syllabus of the General Studies section is divided into more subjects like general science, history of India, political science, etc. All the questions will be asked in English and Telugu/Urdu. Candidates must have to score at least 40% for general, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.

Syllabus for Arithmetic Ability

• Number system
• Simple interest
• Compound interest
• Ratio & proportion
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit & loss
• Time & work
• Work & wages
• Time & distance
• Clocks & calendars
• Partnership
• Menstruation
• Syllabus For Reasoning/ Mental Ability
• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Spatial visualization
• Spatial orientation
• Problem-solving
• Problem solving analysis
• Judgment decision making
• Visual memory

Syllabus for General Studies

General Science

• Contemporary developments in science and technology
• Contemporary issues relating to the protection of the environment

Current events 

• National and international importance.

History of India (including Indian National Movement)

• General understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects.
• Indian National Movement.

Indian Polity and Economy 

• The country’s political system
• Rural development
• Planning and economic reforms in India

Telangana Movement and State Formation

• The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)
• Mobilisation phase (1971-1990)
• Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

Principles of Geography and Geography of India

• Indian geography,
• Including physical,
• Human and economic aspects

Telangana Police Sub Inspector PMT & PET 2026

Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test will be eligible for the PMT & PET. This round is conducted to test the physical efficiency of the candidate for the sub-inspector post. PMT Will consist of Height measurements of both male and female candidates.

• Candidates who qualify for the Physical Measurement Test will only be eligible for the PET.
• Physical Efficiency Test consists of a 1600-meter run for male candidates and an 800-meter run for female candidates. And also, consists of long jump, shot jump (7.26 Kgs for Men/4 Kgs for Women).

Telangana Police SI Syllabus For Final Written Test 2026

The Selection of the Candidates for the post of Telangana Police Sub Inspector is based on the Final Written Test. It consists of 4 papers, both descriptive and objective. After the Final written Test, the final result will be declared.

Syllabus of Paper 1  English

Paper 1 is further divided into two parts: Part 1 consists of 50 objective-type questions of 25 marks. There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark with every incorrect answer. And Part 2 is the descriptive part of 75 Marks. Candidates have a total of 3 Hours to complete the paper. The questions will be asked from the following topics:

Syllabus of Paper II  Telugu/Urdu

Paper II is basically about the knowledge of the local language. Candidates have to choose one language, either Telugu or Urdu. This paper is also divided into two parts: Part 1, Objective and Part 2, Descriptive. Candidates who total 3 Hours to complete the exam. Part 1 carries 50 objective questions of 25 marks and also has a negative marking of 1/4th with every incorrect answer. Part 2 is descriptive of 75 marks.

Syllabus of Paper III: Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability

Paper II: Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability consists of 200 objective-type questions of 200 marks. Each question will carry 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.20 marks for every incorrect question.

Syllabus of Paper IV  General Studies

Paper I: General Studies consists of 200 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. General studies consists of multiple subtopics like General Science, Current affairs and many more topics. Also, there is a negative marking of 0.20 marks with every incorrect answer.

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