AP SI Recruitment – Complete Guide to Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process

AP SI Recruitment – Complete Guide

The AP SI (Sub Inspector) Recruitment is conducted by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, to fill Sub Inspector and Reserve Sub Inspector posts in the AP Police Department and the Special Protection Force (SPF). It is one of the most sought-after uniformed government jobs in Andhra Pradesh, offering a respected career, job security, and a clear promotion path within the state police hierarchy.

This page is your complete, always-updated reference guide to AP SI eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, exam pattern, syllabus, physical standards (PMT/PET), selection process, and salary — everything an aspirant needs to plan their preparation, whether or not a notification is currently open.

📌 For the latest live notification, application dates, and vacancy details, always check AP SI Notification 2026 on our site and the official SLPRB website: [https://slprb.ap.gov.in].

1. What is AP SI Recruitment?

AP SI Recruitment fills three categories of posts through the SLPRB :

• Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) – Men & Women
• Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (Armed Reserve/AR) – Men & Women
• Sub Inspector (Men) in Special Protection Force (SPF) Department

Selected candidates undergo institutional training as Stipendiary Cadet Trainees before being appointed as regular Sub Inspectors in the Andhra Pradesh Police Department or Special Protection Force.

2. Latest AP SI Notification – Snapshot

📌 Explore full details in our dedicated post: [ AP SI Notification 2026 – Full Details, Dates & Apply Online]

3. AP SI Eligibility Criteria

a) Nationality & Gender

• SI (Civil) and RSI (AR) posts: open to both Men and Women
• SI (SPF) post: open to Men only

b) Age Limit

• Minimum: 21 years | Maximum: 27 years (calculated as on a reference date specified in each notification — typically 1st July of the notification year)
• Age Relaxation:

c) Educational Qualification As on the reference date, candidates must hold a Degree from any University in India established under a Central Act, State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC, or an equivalent qualification. SC/ST candidates who have passed Intermediate and are pursuing/have studied a degree in any Indian university are also eligible under relaxed norms.

Note: Candidates with a higher qualification than the prescribed degree are also considered eligible.

4. AP SI Selection Process

AP SI recruitment follows a five-stage selection process:

1. Preliminary Written Test – Objective-type screening exam (2 papers)
2. Physical Measurements Test (PMT) – Height, chest (men), weight (women) verification
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 1600m run, 100m run, Long Jump
4. Final Written Examination – 4 papers (2 descriptive + 2 objective)
5. Certificate Verification & Medical Examination – Final eligibility confirmation

Important: Marks scored in the Preliminary Written Test have no relevance in the final selection — it is purely a qualifying/screening stage. The final merit list is based only on marks scored in Paper III & Paper IV of the Final Written Examination (plus PET marks for RSI/AR and SPF posts).

5. AP SI Exam Pattern – Preliminary Written Test

• Qualifying marks: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BCs, 30% for SC/ST — candidates must qualify in each paper separately.
• Questions are set in English, Telugu, and Urdu.
• Answers are marked on an OMR sheet using Blue/Black ballpoint pen only.
• Marks from this stage are not counted toward final selection — used only to shortlist for PMT/PET.

6. AP SI Physical Measurements Test (PMT) Standards

Men (General Areas):

Women (Post Code 11 & 12 only):

Relaxed Standards for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes (specified Agency Areas):

(Measurements are recorded via digital measurement systems.)

7. AP SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

For SI Civil (Post Code 11): Candidates must qualify in the 1600m run + one of (100m run OR Long Jump). This stage is qualifying only (no marks added to merit).

For RSI/AR & SI-SPF (Post Code 12 & 31): Candidates must qualify in all three events — 1600m run, 100m run, and Long Jump — and these carry 100 marks, which are added to the final merit score.

Marks for actual performance in each event are awarded as per SLPRB’s official gradation table (Annexure I of the AP SI Notification 2026 ).

8. AP SI Exam Pattern – Final Written Examination

Candidates who clear PMT/PET appear for 4 papers, each of 3 hours:

• Qualifying marks (Papers I & II): 40% OC/EWS, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST — these marks are qualifying only and not counted in final merit.
• Final Merit is based on:
  • SI Civil (Post Code 11): Paper III + Paper IV = 400 marks total
  • RSI/AR (Post Code 12) & SI-SPF (Post Code 31): Paper III + Paper IV + PET = 300 marks total

9. AP SI Syllabus – Subject-wise Breakdown

Paper I – English (Descriptive): Short essay, comprehension, précis writing, letter writing, paragraph/report writing, and translation from English to Telugu.

Paper II – Telugu / Urdu (Descriptive): Short essay, comprehension, précis writing, letter writing, paragraph/report writing, and translation from Telugu/Urdu to English.

Paper III – Arithmetic & Reasoning:

• Arithmetic: Number system, simple & compound interest, ratio & proportion, average, percentage, profit & loss, time & work, time & distance, clocks & calendars, partnership, mensuration.
• Reasoning/Mental Ability: Analogies, similarities & differences, spatial visualization & orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory (both verbal & non-verbal type).

Paper IV – General Studies:

• General Science — contemporary developments in science & technology, environmental issues
• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India — social, economic, cultural, political aspects; Indian National Movement
• Geography of India
• Indian Polity and Economy — political system, rural development, planning & economic reforms

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10. AP SI Salary & Career Growth

Beyond the starting pay, AP SI officers benefit from Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard state government allowances, along with a defined promotion path within the AP Police hierarchy.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (AP SI Recruitment)

Q1. Who conducts AP SI recruitment? AP SI recruitment is conducted by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, through its official portal slprb.ap.gov.in.

Q2. What is the age limit for AP SI recruitment? The general age limit is 21 to 27 years as on the reference date specified in the notification, with age relaxation of up to 5 years for BC/SC/ST/EWS candidates and additional relaxation for government employees, ex-servicemen, and NCC instructors.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for AP SI? Candidates must hold a Degree from a recognized University in India. SC/ST candidates who have passed Intermediate and studied a degree in any Indian university are also eligible under relaxed norms.

Q4. How many stages are there in AP SI selection? There are five stages: Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurements Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination, and Certificate Verification with Medical Examination.

Q5. Do Preliminary Written Test marks count in the final AP SI merit list? No. The Preliminary Written Test is purely qualifying in nature and used only to shortlist candidates for PMT/PET — it carries no weight in the final selection.

Q6. What is the minimum height required for AP SI (Men)? The minimum height requirement for men is 167.6 cm (relaxed to 160 cm for Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe candidates in specified Agency areas).

Q7. What is the AP SI salary after selection? Selected candidates are placed on the pay scale of ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 as per the Revised Pay Scale 2022, along with applicable DA, HRA, and other government allowances.

Q8. Where can I get free AP SI mock tests and study material? AppscRankers.in provides 100% free AP SI mock tests, daily practice tests, syllabus-wise short notes, and previous year question papers — explore our [Free Mock Tests] and [Study Material] sections.

12. Start Your AP SI Preparation Today

AP SI is a physically and academically demanding exam — success requires disciplined written preparation combined with consistent physical fitness training well before PMT/PET. At AppscRankers.in, we help you prepare on both fronts with:

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