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AP Police Recruitment Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

Updated On - Sep 22, 2024

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AP Police exams are held for various posts in the Andhra Pradesh Police Force, and they come with different vacancies as well. The exam syllabus is highly competitive. You need to be thorough with every aspect of the AP Police Exams to prepare optimally and secure a place in the Andhra Pradesh Police Force.

AP Police recruitments are often very rigorous. They not only require physical prowess but mental fortitude as well.

Latest updates:

As per the official notification, the Andhra Pradesh Police Department will recruit the candidate’s total of 13,000 vacancies for Police Constable in Andhra Pradesh.

Now, all the candidates are waiting for APSLPRB Police Bharti Notification and application for the start and last date. The application process will be started very soon. The AP Police Recruitment Board has not yet application process started but will be declared very soon. The Andhra Pradesh Police Bharti application form is expected to be started in the month of July 2024.

Recruitment Highlights

Name of Exam Andhra Pradesh Police Recruitment
Organization Andhra Pradesh Police
Posts SI, SCT, Firemen, Jailors, Warden, etc.
Mode of Application Online
Application Fee Gen - INR 500/- (may vary as per post)
Mode of Exam Online, Physical Test, Interview
Job Location Andhra Pradesh
Official Website http://slprb.ap.gov.in

Dates

Notification date June 2024
Start Date of Apply Online Application Form 2nd Week of June 2024
Last Date of Apply Online Application Form 4th Week of June 2024
Exam Date Update Soon
Admit Card Download Date Update Soon
Result Date Update Soon

Vacancies

Every year, several candidates register for the post. Keeping a track of the past vacancies of AP Police recruitments is a good way to understand your competition and study accordingly. You also need to factor in the Physical Tests for AP Police Recruitments.

Post No. of Vacancies Year
Constable 11,696 2024
SI 340 2024
Driver Operator 85 2019
Stipendiary Cadet Trainee(SCT) 2200 2018
Warders 123 2018
Firemen 400 2018
Deputy Jailors 14 2018
Station Fire Officers 20 2018

Eligibility Criteria

AP Police Recruitment lays down the eligibility for several different posts. This criterion remains the same throughout the years with some minor changes. As per the latest notifications, here are the latest eligibility criterion for AP Police Recruitment -

Age Limit
Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
Constable 18 25
SI 18 27
Driver Operator 18 30
Stipendiary Cadet Trainee(SCT) 21 25
Warden 18 30
Firemen 18 30
Deputy Jailors 21 30
Station Fire Officers 18 30
  • The upper age limit for women in the post of Deputy Jailor is 25.
  • The age limit for SC/ST/OBC Candidates is relaxed by five years.
  • There are relaxations for Ex-Military candidates.
Education Qualification
Post Educational Criteria
Constable SSC/Equivalent from a recognized board
SI Bachelors from a recognized board
Driver Operator SSC/Equivalent from a recognized board
Stipendiary Cadet Trainee(SCT) Bachelors from a recognized board
Warden Bachelors from a recognized board
Firemen Bachelors from a recognized board
Deputy Jailors Intermediate/Equivalent from a recognized board
Station Fire Officers Bachelors from a recognized board

Those with higher qualifications than what is prescribed will also be considered.

Physical Standards
Post Male Female
SI/SCT/RSI/Fire Officer Minimum Height: 167.6 cm
Minimum Chest: 86.3 with an expansion of at least 5 cm
Minimum Height: 152.5 cm
Minimum Weight: 40 kg
Deputy Jailor, Warden, and other Posts Minimum Height: 168 cm
Minimum Chest: 87 with an expansion of at least 5 cm
Minimum Height: 153 cm
Minimum Weight: 45.5 kg

Application Process

The Andhra Pradesh Police Recruitment Application is done completely online. You will have to visit their official website to complete the registration process and pay the application fee. Please do note that there is no other way to apply for AP Police Recruitment 2024.

Follow the steps carefully to complete AP Police Recruitment Registration Process -

  • Go to the official website of Andhra Pradesh Police by clicking here.
  • Navigate to the “Recruitment” tab
  • Alternatively, you can click here to directly visit the recruitments page
  • From the list that appears, navigate to the post you are interested in.
  • You can see all the important information regarding the post such as Dates, Notifications, etc.
  • Click on Submit Application.
  • Fill in all the required details carefully.
  • Provide a valid email id and phone number.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Upload documents such as passport-sized photographs, mark sheets, etc.
  • Crosscheck all the filled details carefully.
  • Submit form.
  • Take a printout of the confirmation form for future reference.
Application Fee
Post Application Fee
Constable General: INR 500
OBC: INR 300
SC/ST: INR 150
SCT/Jailor/Fire Officer etc. General: INR 600
Local SC/ST: INR 300
  • Fees to be paid online.
  • You can go to MeeSeva (e-Seva) or AP online center to pay the fee.

Documents Required

Here is a comprehensive list of documents that will be required at the time of registration:

  • HSC/SSC Certificate and Marksheet
  • Matriculation/Graduation Certificate and Marksheet
  • DOB Proof (Eg. Birth Certificate)
  • Address Proof (Eg. Aadhar Card)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • NCC Certificate (if applicable)
  • Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
  • Sports Certificate (if applicable)
  • Employment Registration Certificate (if applicable)

Admit Card

AP Police admit cards are released on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Police. The Admit Card can only be downloaded online. There will be no intimation, so you have to keep checking the official website as well as other portals to ensure that you can download your admit card.

The admit cards will be made available at least 3 weeks before the exam is going to be held. You have to carry the admit card, as you will not be permitted to the exam center without it. Keep checking this page regarding AP Police recruitment 2024 updates.

How to Download?

  • Go to the official website of Andhra Pradesh Police.
  • Navigate to the “Hall Ticket” tab
  • Alternatively, you can click here to directly visit the Hall Tickets page
  • From the list that appears, click on the post you are interested in.
  • Enter your registration number and Date of Birth.
  • Download the admit card and save it on your device.
  • Take a printout of the admit card for use during the exam.

Exam Centers

The Exam Centers for the AP Police Recruitment are held in four different zones in the state of Andhra Pradesh. You will be assigned a center in any of the four zones. You will have a choice to select the preferred zone during registration. However, the decision is in the hands of the AP Police.

AP Police Recruitment 2024 Zones

For ease of administration, Andhra Pradesh is divided into four zones. The results for all four zones are announced separately. The exam centers are also assigned as per the zones. Here are the four zones for AP Police Recruitment -

Zone Range
Zone 1 Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram
Zone 2 West Godavari, Krishna, East Godavari
Zone 3 Prakasam, Nellore, Guntur
Zone 4 Kurnool, Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for AP Police Recruitment is something you need to be completely familiar with to prepare in the best manner. It becomes very necessary to understand how much to prepare and to plan your approach towards the exam. The posts are varied so there is variation in most of the AP Police Exam Patterns but they generally have the following stages -

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Physical Standards Test (PST)
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Medical Standards Test (MST)
  • Personal Interview - PI
  • Verification of Documents
Prelims Exam Pattern
Paper No. Subject Marks Allotted Duration
1 Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability 100 3 hrs
2 General Studies 100 3 hrs
  • The total marks for the Prelims exam are out of 200.
  • All questions will be objective.
  • The medium of instruction will be either Telugu, English, or Urdu
  • The paper will be in pen and paper mode.
  • You will have to carry a black/blue pen to the exam center.
Mains Exam Pattern
Paper No. Subject Marks Allotted Type Duration
1 English 100 Descriptive 3 hrs
2 Telugu 100 Descriptive 3 hrs
3 Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability 100 Objective 3 hrs
4 General Studies 100 Objective 3 hrs
  • For the AP Police SI exam, Paper no. 3 and 4 will be 200 marks each.
  • Paper no 3 and 4 will be objective type, that it will have MCQs.
  • Paper no. 1 and 2 will be descriptive types.
  • The duration of each paper is 3 hours.

Syllabus

AP Police Recruitment Syllabus is quite vast. The syllabus for the Prelims papers, i.e. the Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability paper and General Studies paper will have the same portion as the other posts. This paper is only qualifying in nature.

Here is the subject wise syllabus for AP Police Recruitment 2024 -

AP Police Recruitment 2024 Paper 1 syllabus

The syllabus may change as per government notifications, but here is a general overview of the topics covered in Paper 1, i.e. Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability -

  • General Mental Ability
  • Comprehension
  • Analogy
  • Series Completion
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Numbers and Relations
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Probability
  • Sequence
  • Triangles
  • Rational and Irrational Numbers
  • Mensuration
  • Decimals
  • Real Numbers
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Clocks and Calendars
  • Spatial Visualization
  • Visual Memory
  • Profit and Loss
  • Compound Interest
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Analogies
  • Analysis
  • Comprehension, etc.

AP Police Recruitment 2024 Paper 2 syllabus

AP Police paper 2 consists of questions from General Studies. This includes any events of national, international, or local interest. Here are some of the topics from Paper 2 -

  • Indian Culture
  • Andhra Pradesh History
  • Indian History
  • Geography
  • Indian Politics
  • Constitution of India
  • Current Events
  • Indian Freedom Struggle
  • Economics
  • Indian Economics
  • General Science
  • International Relations
  • Economic Developments
  • Disaster Management
  • Environmental Protection
  • Social, Cultural, Economic and Political History of India
  • Rural Development
  • Planning and Economic Reforms of India
  • Ethics

AP Police Recruitment 2024 English and Telugu Syllabus

These papers are part of the mains exam. The papers will test the candidate’s understanding of the language, its usage as well as writing styles. Questions on the following topics will come in the respective language -

  • Essay
  • Precis Writing
  • Letter Writing
  • Paragraph Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Translation to and from English/Telugu
  • Comprehension

Selection Process

The selection is the process of picking or choosing the right candidate for a particular post in A.P. Police Jobs; the authorities will conduct the following selection rounds.

  • Written Examination, i.e., Preliminary and Mains Exam
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)
  • Physical Measurement Test (P.M.T.)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (P.E.T.)
  • Medical Standard Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Documents Verification

Result

Steps to download the AP Police PET test result 2024

  • Visit the official website at https://appsc.gov.in/
  • On the homepage click on the result tab
  • Click on the link that reads,’ list of Eligible candidates for the post of Sub-inspector ( CIVIL- IBNR )’.
  • A pdf will be displayed on the screen to check your result

Cut-off

Category Minimum Marks
General 40%
OBC 35%
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen 30%
  • Prelims are the qualifying exam.
  • You will only be able to attempt the other parts of the recruitment if you clear Prelims.
  • Marks obtained in this paper will not affect the other papers.

AP Police Recruitment PET

For the AP Police Recruitment 2024 Physical Efficiency Test, the candidate has to complete a set of physical tasks within the allotted time given. This varies with each post. There will be relaxations for Women, Ex-Servicemen, and those with reservations. The usual Events in the Physical Efficiency Test are as follows -

100-meter run

Long Jump

1600-meter run

Male candidates will be scored as per their performances in the above-mentioned events. The Physical Efficiency Test usually carries a weightage of 100 marks. For certain posts, the Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature. Before being able to attempt the Physical Efficiency Test, the candidate has to clear the Physical Measurement Test or PMT. To clear PMT, the candidate has to fit the eligibility criteria for the posts in question.

Salary

Here are the details for the salary of AP Police Recruitment 2024 for different posts -

Post Base Pay Grade Pay
Constable INR 5,020-20,200 INR 2,000
Sub Inspector INR 9,300-34,800 INR 4,200
Deputy SI INR 9,300-34,800 INR 5,400
Home Guard INR 1,500-6,000 INR 500

FAQs

Q. Where can I find the AP Police Recruitment Answer Keys?

A. To find out the AP Police Recruitment Answer Keys, you will have to go to the official website of AP Police here. Once the exams have been concluded, the answer keys will be uploaded onto the website.

Q. What level will the exams be in?

A. The prelims paper ranges from 10th to 12th level as it is a qualifying exam only. The Mains paper however will be Graduation level. The questions asked will be what is expected of a well-educated person without any specific specialization.

Q. Is there any Stipend during the training period?

A. Yes, the candidate will receive a stipend during the institutional training period. This amount may be decided by the government and will be appropriated as per the post. Once the training period is completed, the candidate will receive a regular scale of pay.

Q. Is there a pension after retirement?

A. No, pensions will not be given to the employees. The pension was only for candidates hired before August 2004. The revised AP Pension guidelines have laid out several changes regarding pensions.

Q. What are the grounds for Disqualification from an Appointment?

A. There are several grounds for disqualification, like Falsification/Suppression of facts, canvassing, using unfair means, has entered into or having a marriage with a person having a living spouse or vice versa, the person who has been dismissed from Government Service, a convicted felon, and so on.

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