TSLPRB Police Recruitment 2026 – 7,437 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online
Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has announced
Police Recruitment 2026 for
7,437 vacancies across the Police, Special Protection Force (SPF), Fire Services and Prisons & Correctional Services Departments. The recruitment includes posts such as Sub Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector, Police Constable, SPF Constable, Station Fire Officer, Fire Fighter, Deputy Jailor and Warder.
The online application window is scheduled from
8:00 AM on 19 August 2026 to 5:00 PM on 9 September 2026 through the official TSLPRB website. Applications are accepted
online only. A supplementary press note dated 15 August 2026 also confirmed an additional
2-year relaxation in the upper age limit for the specified posts covered by the four recruitment notifications.
Quick Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Detail |
Information |
| Organization |
Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Recruitment |
Police Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Date |
29 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
7,437 |
| Departments |
Police, SPF, Fire Services & Prisons |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Application Start Date |
19 August 2026, 8:00 AM |
| Application Last Date |
9 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection |
Written Tests, PMT/PET, Technical Tests where applicable, Certificate Verification and Selection |
| Job Location |
Telangana |
| Official Website |
TSLPRB Official Website |
| Notification Date |
29 July 2026 |
Recruitment Details
TSLPRB issued four recruitment notifications on
29 July 2026 covering direct recruitment in four major areas: the Police Department, Telangana Special Protection Force, Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency & Civil Defence Department, and Prisons & Correctional Services Department. The original press note notified a combined
7,437 vacancies.
>The recruitment is particularly significant because it includes both constable-level and officer-level opportunities. Candidates should, however, carefully check the individual notification applicable to the post they wish to apply for because educational qualifications, age conditions, physical standards and selection arrangements can vary between posts.
TSLPRB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The combined vacancy position announced by TSLPRB is given below.
| Department |
Post |
Vacancies |
| Police Department |
Sub Inspector (Civil) |
148 |
| Police Department |
Reserve Sub Inspector (AR) |
14 |
| Police Department |
Reserve Sub Inspector (TGSP) |
12 |
| Police Department |
Reserve Sub Inspector (SARCPL) |
3 |
| Police Department |
Assistant Sub Inspector (FPB) |
23 |
| Police Department |
Police Constable (Civil) |
3,697 |
| Police Department |
Police Constable (AR) |
1,052 |
| Police Department |
Police Constable (SARCPL) |
24 |
| Police Department |
Police Constable (Driver) PTO |
20 |
| Police Department |
Police Constable (Mechanic) PTO |
7 |
| SPF |
Sub Inspector |
44 |
| SPF |
Constable |
1,380 |
| Fire Department |
Station Fire Officer |
39 |
| Fire Department |
Fire Fighter |
751 |
| Prisons Department |
Deputy Jailor (Men) |
14 |
| Prisons Department |
Deputy Jailor (Women) |
1 |
| Prisons Department |
Warder (Male) |
196 |
| Prisons Department |
Warder (Female) |
12 |
| Total |
All Posts |
7,437 |
The post-wise figures above are taken from the TSLPRB press note dated 29 July 2026.
Police Constable Recruitment – 7,112 Vacancies
The detailed notification for Police Constable-related posts separately lists
7,112 vacancies covering Police Constable (Civil), Police Constable (AR), Police Constable (SARCPL), SPF Constable, Fire Fighter and Warder posts.
| Post |
Vacancies |
| Police Constable (Civil) |
3,697 |
| Police Constable (AR) |
1,052 |
| Police Constable (SARCPL) |
24 |
| SPF Constable |
1,380 |
| Fire Fighter |
751 |
| Warder (Male) |
196 |
| Warder (Female) |
12 |
| Total |
7,112 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
The official notifications contain detailed district-wise, cadre-wise and category-wise vacancy distributions. For example, the detailed Police Constable notification provides district-wise distribution for Post Codes 21 and 22 and separate distributions for SPF Constable, Fire Fighter and Warder posts.
Because the
7,437 combined recruitment covers four separate notifications, a single consolidated SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR table is
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification in the supplied combined press note.
Candidates should therefore refer to the detailed notification applicable to their selected post before relying on category-specific vacancy figures.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on the post and the respective notification. Candidates should not assume that the eligibility conditions for Police Constable posts automatically apply to Sub Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector, Station Fire Officer or Deputy Jailor posts.
For the detailed Police Constable notification supplied with the recruitment documents:
- For Post Codes 21 to 23, 25 and 26, both men & women are eligible.
- Post Code 23 and Post Code 27 are for men.
- Post Code 28 is for women.
The detailed notification also requires candidates to satisfy the prescribed physical and medical standards.
Educational Qualification – Police Constable-Level Posts
For the Police Constable-related notification, candidates must have passed
Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government as on
29 July 2026. The required pass certificate must be available for certificate verification. Candidates possessing a higher qualification are also considered on par with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification.
For
Fire Fighter (Post Code 26), a valid
Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence is also required as on the notification date.
For the other posts in the 7,437-vacancy recruitment, the exact educational qualification is governed by the respective detailed notification and is therefore
Not Mentioned in the supplied combined press note.
Age Limit
The age conditions differ according to the post and category. The detailed Police Constable notification originally prescribed:
| Requirement |
Age |
| General minimum age |
18 years |
| Original upper age for Post Codes 21–23, 25 & 26 |
22 years |
| Original upper age for Post Codes 27 & 28 |
22 years |
| Age calculation date |
1 July 2026 |
The Government of Telangana subsequently granted a 5-year increase in the upper age limit through GO Ms No. 87 dated 18 May 2026. A further
2-year increase was announced through GO Ms No. 122 dated 14 August 2026.
>Therefore, candidates should calculate their applicable maximum age using
both government relaxations and the specific post/category conditions.
Age Relaxation
For the detailed Police Constable notification, the listed relaxations included:
| Category |
Relaxation |
| Telangana State Government Employees |
Length of regular service, subject to prescribed conditions |
| Ex-Servicemen |
3 years plus length of service in Armed Forces |
| NCC Instructor |
3 years plus length of eligible NCC service |
| SC/ST/BC/EWS |
5 years |
| Additional Government relaxation |
5 years under GO Ms No. 87 |
| Further supplementary relaxation |
2 additional years under GO Ms No. 122 |
The detailed notification specifically states that the upper age limit was increased by 5 years for uniformed services, while the 15 August 2026 supplementary notification added another 2 years for the specified recruitment notifications.
Important: Age relaxation is subject to the exact category and post conditions. Candidates should check the applicable detailed notification before applying.
Physical Standards
Physical standards are particularly important for the constable-level recruitment.
For the detailed notification:
| Requirement |
Standard |
| Men – general height |
Minimum 167.6 cm |
| Women – general height |
Minimum 152.5 cm |
| Eligible Agency Area ST/Aboriginal men |
Minimum 160 cm |
| Eligible Agency Area ST/Aboriginal women |
Minimum 150 cm |
| Men’s run |
1600 metres |
| Women’s run |
800 metres |
| Men’s normal maximum run time |
7 minutes 15 seconds |
| Women’s maximum run time |
5 minutes 20 seconds |
| Ex-Servicemen run time |
9 minutes 30 seconds for 1600 metres |
The detailed notification also prescribes long jump and shot-put requirements.
Candidates are advised in the official press note to undergo a medical examination by a Civil Surgeon before applying so they can check whether they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.
Application Fee
The recruitment uses a
one-time fee for the applicable Common Procedure Regimen. The fee covers several components of the recruitment process, including application processing, written examinations, PMT/PET, certificate verification and related processing expenses.
| Applicant / Procedure |
Fee |
| SC/ST local to Telangana – SI-level Common Procedure Regimen |
₹750 |
| Other candidates – SI-level Common Procedure Regimen |
₹1,500 |
| SC/ST local to Telangana – PC-level Common Procedure Regimen |
₹600 |
| Other candidates – PC-level Common Procedure Regimen |
₹1,200 |
| PC Driver / Mechanic – SC/ST local to Telangana |
₹600 |
| PC Driver / Mechanic – Other candidates |
₹1,200 |
The fee can cover the end-to-end recruitment process depending on the Common Procedure Regimen selected.
Candidates applying under more than one applicable Common Procedure Regimen can receive a saving on the common PMT/PET component. The stated benefit is ₹100 per additional regimen for OC/BC candidates and ₹50 for SC/ST candidates.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date / Time |
| Recruitment Notifications Released |
29 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date |
19 August 2026 |
| Application Start Time |
8:00 AM |
| Application Last Date |
9 September 2026 |
| Application Closing Time |
5:00 PM |
| Examination Dates |
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification / To Be Announced |
| PMT/PET Dates |
To Be Announced |
| Final Written Examination |
To Be Announced |
| Result Date |
To Be Announced |
The 1 August 2026 press note confirmed the online application period from 19 August to 9 September 2026, while the 15 August supplementary press note reconfirmed the same application window.
Selection Process
The recruitment selection process varies according to the post. For the common Police Constable-level procedure, the stages include:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
- Physical Measurement Test / Physical Efficiency Test (PMT/PET)
- Final Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
- Medical / Antecedent Verification where applicable
- Final Provisional Selection
The detailed Police Constable notification specifies a three-hour Preliminary Written Test carrying 200 marks and 200 questions.
For the final written examination, candidates who qualify the physical stage are required to appear for a three-hour paper. The maximum marks depend on the post code.
For technical posts such as Police Constable Driver and Mechanic, additional
Driving Test or Trade Test requirements apply. The combined recruitment press note confirms these additional technical stages.
One Common PMT/PET for Multiple Applications
One useful feature of the 2026 recruitment is that a candidate applying for multiple eligible posts/notifications will generally undergo the Physical Measurement Test / Physical Efficiency Test only once, with the same readings or scores being used for the applicable posts.
Salary / Pay Details
For the detailed Police Constable-level notification, the notified pay scale is:
₹24,280 – ₹72,850
This pay scale applies to the Police Constable (Civil/AR/SAR CPL), SPF Constable, Fire Fighter and Warder posts listed in the detailed notification.
For SCT posts, candidates receive a stipend during institutional training as fixed by the Government from time to time. On successful completion of training, they are appointed to the regular post.
For the other posts in the combined 7,437 recruitment, the exact pay details should be checked in their respective detailed notifications.
Job Location
The recruitment is for posts under Telangana State departments and services. Postings and local-cadre arrangements depend on the particular post.
For example, the detailed Police Constable notification contains district-wise and contiguous-district-cadre arrangements, and specifies local-candidate provisions for several posts.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before the application and certificate-verification stages.
Common documents mentioned in the supplied recruitment material include:
- SSC / Matriculation certificate for date of birth
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification certificate
- Latest Community Certificate, where applicable
- SC sub-classification certificate for eligible Telangana SC candidates
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC candidates claiming reservation
- EWS certificate where applicable
- Local candidature / Study / Residence Certificate
- Special Category Certificate, wherever applicable
- NCC certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents such as PPO, Discharge Book or NOC, wherever applicable
- Required technical licence/certificate for applicable posts
The detailed notification states that original documents must be produced during certificate verification and that failure to produce required documents can lead to rejection.
The 29 July press note also specifically lists Telangana SC, EWS, BC Non-Creamy Layer, local candidature and special-category certificates among the documents candidates should keep ready.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can follow these general steps:
- Visit the official TSLPRB website.
- Open the Police Recruitment 2026 application section.
- Read the relevant notification carefully.
- Check your age, educational, physical and category eligibility.
- Register using the required mobile number and application details.
- Select the notification/post(s) for which you are eligible.
- Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment method.
- Complete the required online application.
- Upload the photograph/signature or other documents wherever required.
- Submit the application successfully.
- Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
The detailed application instructions state that the application process uses
Part-I and Part-II applications. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test are required to complete the Part-II stage and upload the required certificates/documents.
Candidates are also advised to install the
Aadhaar App before filling Part-I for Aadhaar Face Authentication. After final submission, candidates should take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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Important Note
Candidates should carefully verify the
post-wise eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, physical standards, application fee, important dates, reservation conditions and other requirements from the applicable official notification before submitting the application.
The
TSLPRB official website and the latest official notification/press note should be treated as the final and authoritative source for recruitment-related information.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available in TSLPRB Police Recruitment 2026?
TSLPRB has announced
7,437 vacancies across the Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Services and Prisons & Correctional Services Departments.
2. What is the last date to apply for TSLPRB Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is
9 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application process starts on 19 August 2026 at 8:00 AM.
3. What is the qualification for Police Constable posts?
For the detailed Police Constable notification, candidates must have passed
Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government as on 29 July 2026.
4. What is the application fee for TSLPRB Recruitment 2026?
The one-time fee depends on the Common Procedure Regimen and candidate category. The PC-level fee is
₹600 for SC/ST candidates local to Telangana and ₹1,200 for other candidates, while the SI-level regimen is
₹750 and ₹1,500, respectively.
5. How can candidates apply for TSLPRB Police Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply
online through the official TSLPRB website during the notified application period. Applications through other modes are not accepted.
