AP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

AP Police SI Selection Process 2026

The recruitment journey for the Sub-Inspector positions is structured into distinct evaluation phases. Candidates must clear each stage successfully to progress. Download AP Police SI Previous Year Question Papers Here to practice effectively.

AP Police SI Selection Process Stages

• Preliminary Exam
• Physical Measurement Test & Physical Efficiency Test
• Final Written Exam

Overview of AP Police SI Recruitment 2026

Reviewing the AP Police SI 2026 exam syllabus and pattern is crucial before diving into deep preparation. Below is the quick overview:

AP Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview	Details
Exam Name	AP Police SI Exam 2026
Category	Syllabus
Exam Level	State Government
Exam Duration	3 Hours Each Paper
Language of Exam	English, Urdu, and Telugu
Type of Questions	Objective Type
Number of Questions (Prelims)	Paper 1- 100 Paper 2- 100
Duration	6 hours

Preliminary Examination Pattern

The preliminary exam consists of two objective-type papers, each lasting for 3 hours, bringing the total examination duration to 6 hours.

Papers	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability	100	100	3 hours
Paper 2	General Studies	100	100	3 hours
Total	-	200	200	6 hours

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Parameters

Candidates clearing the preliminary exam must undergo rigorous physical testing. Parameters differ for Civil SI and APSP SI categories.

Civil SI PET Parameters

Parameters	General	Ex-Serviceman	Women
1600 meters (1 mile run)	8 minutes	9 minutes 30 seconds	10 minutes 30 seconds
100 meters run	15 seconds	16.5 seconds	18 seconds
Long Jump	3.80 meter	3.65 meter	2.75 meters

APSP SI PET Parameters

Parameters	General	Ex-Serviceman	Max Marks
1600 meters (1 mile run)	8 minutes	9 minutes 30 seconds	40
100 meters run	15 seconds	16.5 seconds	30
Long Jump	3.80 meter	3.65 meter	30

Final Written Examination Pattern

The Final Written Exam comprises four papers. Papers I and II serve as qualifying criteria. The final merit list relies heavily on Paper III and Paper IV combined scores.

Final Written Exam (Civil)

Papers	Subject	Marks (Civil)	Duration
1	English (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)	100	3 hours
2	Telugu or URDU (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)	100	3 hours
3	Arithmetic (SSC Standard) and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (Objective)	200	3 hours
4	General Studies (Objective in nature) (Degree Standard)	200	3 hours

Final Written Exam (APSP)

Papers	Subject	Marks (APSP)	Duration
1	English (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)	100	3 hours
2	Telugu or URDU (Descriptive in nature) (Degree Standard)	100	3 hours
3	Arithmetic (SSC Standard) and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability	100	3 hours
4	General Studies (Objective in nature) (Degree Standard)	100	3 hours

Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown

Candidates should thoroughly study the prescribed curriculum for both preliminary and final assessments.

AP Police SI Prelims Paper 1 Arithmetic Syllabus

• Number System
• Simple Interest
• Compound Interest
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Work & Wages
• Time & Distance
• Clocks & Calendars
• Partnership
• Mensuration etc.

AP Police SI Prelims Paper 1 Reasoning Syllabus

• Questions of both verbal & non-verbal type and include questions on Analogies
• Similarities and Differences
• Spatial Visualisation
• Spatial Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory etc

AP Police SI Prelims Paper 2 General Studies Syllabus

• General Science – Covers contemporary developments in science and technology, everyday scientific observations, and environmental protection issues
• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India - Focuses on social, economic, cultural, and political aspects, including the Indian National Movement
• Geography of India
• Indian Polity and Economy - Covers political system, rural development, planning, and economic reforms

Final Written Exam Syllabus Overview

Subject	Topics
English	Candidate's understanding of English, correct usage, writing ability, short essay, comprehension, precise, letter writing, paragraph/report writing, and translation.
Telugu	Candidate's understanding of Telugu, correct usage, writing ability, short essay, comprehension, precise, letter writing, paragraph/report writing, and translation.
Arithmetic/Reasoning/Mental Ability	Number Systems, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Wages, Time & Distance, Clocks, Calendars, Partnership, Mensuration, and verbal/non-verbal reasoning.
General Studies	General Science, Current Events, History of India, Geography of India, Indian Polity and Economy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many papers are there in AP Police SI Prelims Exam?

Ans. The AP Police SI Prelims exam consists of two papers.

Is AP Police SI Prelims Exam qualifying in nature?

Ans. Yes, the AP Police SI Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, meaning these marks are not counted toward the final selection merit list.

Is there negative marking in the AP Police SI exam?

There is no negative marking applicable for the AP Police SI Preliminary examination.

What is the minimum qualifying percentage in the Final Written Exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OCs, 35% for BCs, and 30% for SC/ST/ESM candidates in each paper.

In which languages is the AP Police SI exam conducted?

The examination is provided in English, Telugu, and Urdu languages.