Aspirants aiming to join the uniformed services in the state can now review the comprehensive details regarding the Telangana Police SI recruitment campaign. Managed by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB), this recruitment drive offers a notable opportunity for eligible candidates. You can explore more about the Telangana Police SI Notification 2026 Out for 298 Vacancies- Click to Check to understand the full scope of openings. Additionally, candidates can review the Telangana Police SI Salary- Click to Check and practice using the Telangana Police SI Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download for better preparation.
For comprehensive guidance, you can also download the official Telangana Police Sub Inspector Syllabus PDF directly.
Telangana Police SI Selection Process & Overview
The recruitment journey consists of multiple mandatory phases designed to evaluate both mental aptitude and physical capability. Here is the structured checklist for the evaluation stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination (FWE)
- Document Verification
| Exam Conducting Body | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Exam Name | Telangana Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Vacancy | 298 |
| Total Question | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.20 Mark |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Written Test (PWT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination (FWE), and Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://www.tslprb.in |
Preliminary Written Exam Pattern & Subjects
The Preliminary Written Test evaluates candidates across key competency areas over a duration of 3 hours. Question papers are provided in English, Telugu, and Urdu.
- Arithmetic Ability & Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
- General Studies (General Science, Current events, History of India, Principles of Geography and Geography of India, Indian Polity and Economy, Telangana Movement and State Formation) (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic Ability & Test of Reasoning/ Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies General Science Current events of national and international importance History of India (including Indian National Movement) Principles of Geography and Geography of India Indian Polity and Economy Telangana Movement and State Formation |
100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Minimum qualifying marks for the preliminary test are set at 40% for General category, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen. Note that incorrect answers carry a negative marking of 0.20 marks.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
Arithmetic Ability Syllabus
- Number system
- Simple interest
- Compound interest
- Ratio & proportion
- Average
- Percentage
- Profit & loss
- Time & work
- Work & wages
- Time & distance
- Clocks & calendars
- Partnership
- Menstruation
Reasoning / Mental Ability Syllabus
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Problem-solving
- Problem solving analysis
- Judgment decision making
- Visual memory
- Verbal & non-verbal type
| Syllabus of Arithmetic | Syllabus of Reasoning/ Mental Ability |
|---|---|
| Number system Simple interest, compound interest Ratio & proportion Average Percentage Profit & loss Time & work Work & wages Time & distance Clocks & calendars Partnership Menstruation etc. |
verbal & non-verbal type Analogies Similarities and differences Spatial visualisation, spatial orientation Problem solving Analysis Judgment Decision making Visual memory etc |
General Studies Syllabus
- General Science: Contemporary developments in science and technology, Contemporary issues relating to the protection of the environment
- Current Events: National and international importance.
- History of India (including Indian National Movement): General understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects, Indian National Movement.
- Indian Polity and Economy: The country’s political system, Rural development, Planning and economic reforms in India
- Telangana Movement and State Formation: The idea of Telangana (1948-1970), Mobilisation phase (1971-1990), Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)
- Principles of Geography and Geography of India: Indian geography, Including physical, Human and economic aspects
| General Science | Contemporary developments in science and technology. Contemporary issues relating to the protection of the environment. |
| Current events | National and international importance. |
| History of India (including Indian National Movement) | General understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects. Indian National Movement. |
| Principles of Geography and Geography of India | Indian geography, Including physical, Human and economic aspects |
| Indian Polity and Economy | Including the Country’s political system, Rural development, Planning and economic reforms in India. |
| Telangana Movement and State Formation | The idea of Telangana (1948-1970), Mobilisation phase (1971-1990), Towards the formation of Telangana State (1991-2014). |
Final Written Examination Paper Details
Candidates who qualify through the preliminary and physical stages will proceed to the Final Written Examination. The structure includes language papers as follows:
Paper 1: English
- Part 1 (Objective): Usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and other language skills (50 questions, 25 marks, 1/4th negative marking; Duration: 3 hours).
- Part 2 (Descriptive): Writing of Précis, Letters / Reports, Essay, Topical Paragraphs and Reading Comprehension (75 marks).
| Paper I (Objective) | Part 2 Descriptive |
|---|---|
| • Usage, • Vocabulary, • Grammar, • Comprehension and other language skills. |
• Writing of Précis, Letters / Reports, • Essay, • Topical • Paragraphs and Reading Comprehension |
Paper II: Telugu / Urdu
- Part 1 (Objective): Usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and other language skills (50 questions, 25 marks, 1/4th negative marking; Duration: 3 hours).
- Part 2 (Descriptive): Writing of Précis, Letters / Reports, Essay, Topical Paragraphs and Reading Comprehension (75 marks).
| Part 1 (Objective) | Part 2 (Descriptive) |
|---|---|
| • Usage, • Vocabulary, • Grammar, • Comprehension and other language skills. |
• Writing of Précis, Letters / Reports, • Essay, • Topical • Paragraphs and Reading Comprehension |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Overview
The Physical Efficiency Test forms a critical hurdle in the selection procedure. It incorporates stamina and strength tests including:
- 1600-meter run for male candidates
- 800-meter run for female candidates
- Long jump event
- Shot put throw (7.26 Kgs for Men / 4 Kgs for Women)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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