The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board has invited applications for 6511 vacant posts of constable and sub-inspector. Interested candidates can apply for the post if they satisfy the minimum eligibility norms stated by the authorities. Read out the article to know more about recruitment and apply from the direct link shared below for the same.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| notification release date | November 28, 2022 |
| Constable post apply start date | November 30, 2022 |
| sub-inspector posts apply start date | December 14, 2022, |
| Last date to apply for constable posts | December 28, 2022, |
| Last date to apply for sub-inspector posts | January 18, 2023 |
| Prelims exam date for constable posts | January 22, 2023 |
| Prelims exam date for sub-inspector posts | February 19, 2023 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 6511 vacancies have been announced by the Andhra Pradesh Police Department. The classification of the same is shared below.
| Post | Category | Vacancy |
| Constable (Civil) | ST | 320 |
| Constable (Civil) | General | 1,600 |
| Constable (Civil) | SC | 640 |
| Constable (Civil) | BC-A | 256 |
| Constable (Civil) | BC-B | 320 |
| Constable (Civil) | BC-C | 64 |
| Constable (Civil) | BC-D | 384 |
| Constable (Civil) | BC-E | 192 |
| Constable (APSP) | General | 1,600 |
| Constable (Civil) | EWS | 320 |
| Constable (APSP) | SC | 640 |
| Constable (APSP) | ST | 320 |
| Constable (APSP) | BC-A | 256 |
| Constable (APSP) | BC-B | 320 |
| Constable (APSP) | BC-C | 64 |
| Constable (APSP) | BC-D | 384 |
| Constable (APSP) | BC-E | 192 |
| Constable (APSP) | EWS | 320 |
| Sub Inspector (Civil) | General | 103 |
| Sub Inspector (Civil) | SC/ST/BC/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Home Guards/State Government Employees/NCC/Sports Quota/Children of Police Personnel/Children of Freedom Fighters/Children of Martyrs | Varies |
Eligibility Criteria for Constable Posts
Those willing to apply for the post must fulfill the following eligibility criteria required for the post:
- Age Limit: The candidates applying for the post must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 22 years.
The relaxation in the upper age limit is also provided to candidates of the reserved categories.
- For SC/ST/OBC candidates (5 years)
- For ex-servicemen (3 years)
- For Homeguards (10 years)
- Educational Qualification:
The applicants willing to apply must have passed the intermediate or equivalent from a recognized university or institute.
- Physical Standards:
Certain minimum physical standards prescribed by the SLPRB authorities regarding chest, height, and weight must be satisfied.
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
| Male (General) | 167.6 cm | 86.3 cm (with an expansion of 5 cm) | Not less than 50 kg |
| Male (SC/ST/OBC) | 160 cm | 80 cm (with an expansion of 3 cm) | Not less than 45 kg |
| Female (General) | 152.5 cm | Not applicable | Not less than 40 kg |
| Female (SC/ST/OBC) | 150 cm | Not applicable | Not less than 38 kg |
Eligibility Criteria for Sub-Inspector Posts
The candidates who want to apply for the sub-inspector posts must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Age Limit: Only applicants having an age between 21 and 25 years will be considered qualified for the exam. Upper age relaxation is given to candidates of reserved categories.
- For SC/ST/OBC candidates (5 years)
- For ex-servicemen (3 years)
- AP state govt. Employees (3 years)
- Educational Qualification: The applicants must hold a degree of bachelor’s in a relevant discipline from a recognized university/ institute.
- Physical Standards: Minimum physical standards prescribed by the concerned authorities must be satisfied by the applicants. Only then they will be considered qualifying for the further selection process.
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
| Male (SC/ST/OBC) | 160 cm | 80 cm (with an expansion of 3 cm) | Not less than 45 kg |
| Male (General) | 167.6 cm | 86.3 cm (with an expansion of 5 cm) | Not less than 50 kg |
| Female (SC/ST/OBC) | 150 cm | Not applicable | Not less than 38 kg |
| Female (General) | 152.5 cm | Not applicable | Not less than 40 kg |
Salary Details
The salary scale of the post is decided by the concerned officials of the police department.
- Constable: Rs 16400- 49870 per month
- Sub-Inspector: Rs 28940-78910 per month
- Other benefits and perks will be provided based on the rules of the AP Police Department.
Selection Process for Constable Posts/ Sub-Inspector
The candidates who want to apply for the constable posts will have to clear the following stages of examination:
- Preliminary Written Exam: For both posts, candidates will first have to appear for the preliminary written examination. The exam will be having multiple-choice questions. Candidates of the general category will have to score at least 40% marks to qualify for the exam while 30% marks are required for the reserved category. The preliminary exam is only for qualifying purposes.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Thereafter the candidates who clear the prelims will have to appear for PMT. In this, the candidates must meet certain prescribed chest, height, and weight measurements to be eligible for the next test.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The candidates who clear the PMT must appear for the PET. In this, there are four events: 100-meter run, long jump, 1600-meter run, and 100-meter run with 10 kg weight. There are separate qualifying criteria for both constable and sub-inspector posts.
- Final Written Exam: Candidates qualifying for PET will be shortlisted for the final written exam. The final written examination will be of a descriptive type. For the final merit list marks obtained in this exam will be taken into consideration.
- Merit List: At last, the final merit list will be disclosed which will be based on the marks obtained in the final written exam by the candidates. Rankings will be provided to candidates on the basis of those marks.
Steps to Apply for Andhra Pradesh Police Recruitment
- Go to the official website of the Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) at https://slprb.ap.gov.in/., to read out the official notification and apply for the post.
- Click on the “recruitment” tab and click on the post you wish to apply for from the list of all recruitments.
- If you fully satisfy the eligibility criteria of the post then click on the “apply online” tab and register yourself on the portal.
- Enter your personal, educational, and other details in the application form.
- Upload the scanned copy of the required documents such as a photograph, signature, caste certificate, etc. in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the online application fee using any online payment method.
- Submit the online application form and finally, take a printout of it for future reference.
CRUCIAL LINKS
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Result Link | Click Here |
| Check for Updates | Click Here |