The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board has officially announced a major recruitment drive for candidates interested in joining the Telangana Police Department and other uniformed services.
Under Notification Number Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026, the Board has notified 7,112 vacancies for SCT Police Constable, Special Protection Force Constable, Fire Fighter, Warder Male and Warder Female positions.
The vacancies are available in the Telangana Police Department, Telangana Special Protection Force Department, Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department, and Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department.
Candidates who have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination can apply after confirming their age, gender, physical standards, medical fitness and local-candidature conditions. Fire Fighter applicants must also possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence.
Applications will be accepted through online mode only. However, candidates cannot submit their forms immediately because TSLPRB has not yet announced the application window. The starting date and closing date will be communicated through a separate press release.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board |
| Notification Number | Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026 |
| Notification Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Post Names | Police Constable, SPF Constable, Fire Fighter and Warder |
| Total Vacancies | 7,112 |
| Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Job Location | Telangana |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starting Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Selection Process | PWT, PMT, PET, Final Written Exam and Certificate Verification |
| Official Website | tgprb.in |
TSLPRB Constable Vacancy 2026 Post-Wise Details
The 7,112 vacancies have been distributed among seven different post categories. All notified positions carry the pay scale of ₹24,280–₹72,850. The number of vacancies is tentative and may be modified by the recruitment board during the selection process.
| Post Code | Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | SCT Police Constable (Civil) | Telangana Police Department | 3,697 |
| 22 | SCT Police Constable (AR) | Telangana Police Department | 1,052 |
| 23 | SCT Police Constable (SAR CPL) – Men | Telangana Police Department | 24 |
| 25 | SCT Constable | Telangana Special Protection Force | 1,380 |
| 26 | Fire Fighter | Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department | 751 |
| 27 | Warder – Male | Prisons and Correctional Services Department | 196 |
| 28 | Warder – Female | Prisons and Correctional Services Department | 12 |
| Total | 7,112 |
SCT means Stipendiary Cadet Trainee.
TSLPRB Police Constable District-Wise Vacancy 2026
The official notification provides district and commissionerate-wise distribution for SCT Police Constable Civil and Armed Reserve posts. The figures below combine direct recruitment and limited recruitment or backlog vacancies.
| Police District or Commissionerate | PC Civil | PC AR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komarambheem-Asifabad | 87 | 40 | 127 |
| Jayashankar-Bhupalapalli | 48 | 61 | 109 |
| Mulugu | 98 | 64 | 162 |
| Ramagundam Police Commissionerate | 353 | 110 | 463 |
| Adilabad | 130 | 56 | 186 |
| Jagitial | 114 | 37 | 151 |
| Nirmal | 105 | 40 | 145 |
| Nizamabad Police Commissionerate | 122 | 54 | 176 |
| Kamareddy | 44 | 25 | 69 |
| Karimnagar Police Commissionerate | 147 | 48 | 195 |
| Medak | 64 | 45 | 109 |
| Siddipet Police Commissionerate | 128 | 50 | 178 |
| Rajanna-Sircilla | 55 | 24 | 79 |
| Khammam Police Commissionerate | 309 | 23 | 332 |
| Bhadradri-Kothagudem | 139 | 32 | 171 |
| Mahabubabad | 75 | 6 | 81 |
| Warangal Police Commissionerate | 500 | 129 | 629 |
| Nalgonda | 251 | 10 | 261 |
| Suryapet | 160 | 16 | 176 |
| Sangareddy | 248 | 74 | 322 |
| Vikarabad | 63 | 30 | 93 |
| Jogulamba-Gadwal | 50 | 10 | 60 |
| Mahabubnagar | 203 | 25 | 228 |
| Nagarkurnool | 75 | 15 | 90 |
| Narayanpet | 64 | 18 | 82 |
| Wanaparthy | 65 | 10 | 75 |
| Total | 3,697 | 1,052 | 4,749 |
TSLPRB Fire Fighter and Warder District-Wise Vacancy 2026
Fire Fighter vacancies are distributed across all 33 districts. Warder vacancies are organised under contiguous district cadres. The table below combines limited recruitment and direct recruitment vacancies wherever applicable.
| District | Fire Fighter | Warder Male | Warder Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komarambheem-Asifabad | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Mancherial | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Peddapalli | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayashankar-Bhupalapalli | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Mulugu | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Adilabad | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Nirmal | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Nizamabad | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| Jagitial | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Karimnagar | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Rajanna-Sircilla | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Siddipet | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Medak | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Kamareddy | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Bhadradri-Kothagudem | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| Khammam | 18 | 20 | 1 |
| Mahabubabad | 14 | 10 | 1 |
| Warangal | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| Hanamkonda | 7 | 15 | 0 |
| Suryapet | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Nalgonda | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Yadadri-Bhongir | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| Jangaon | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Medchal-Malkajgiri | 40 | 10 | 1 |
| Hyderabad | 164 | 15 | 2 |
| Ranga Reddy | 82 | 9 | 1 |
| Sangareddy | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| Vikarabad | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Mahabubnagar | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Narayanpet | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Jogulamba-Gadwal | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Wanaparthy | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Nagarkurnool | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 751 | 196 | 12 |
The 1,380 SPF Constable vacancies belong to the Telangana Special Protection Force unit. The 24 SAR CPL Constable vacancies are available only to male candidates and are not included in the above district tables.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Job Location
Selected candidates may be appointed in police districts, commissionerates, fire-service units, Special Protection Force establishments or prisons located across Telangana.
Local-candidate reservation applies to several posts. For Police Constable Civil and AR vacancies, 95% of the posts in the respective local cadres are intended to be filled by local candidates of the concerned police district or commissionerate.
Similar local-cadre provisions apply to Fire Fighter and Warder recruitment. Candidates must provide valid study, bonafide or residence certificates to claim Telangana local status.
TSLPRB Police Constable Civil Job Description
SCT Police Constables in the Civil branch assist in maintaining law and order, preventing crime, protecting citizens and supporting police-station operations.
The duties may include patrolling assigned areas, attending emergency calls, assisting senior police officers, managing crowds, supporting traffic regulation, serving notices, maintaining records and participating in crime-prevention activities.
Civil Constables may be posted in police stations, commissionerates, special wings or field units depending on departmental requirements.
TSLPRB Police Constable AR Job Description
Police Constables appointed to the Armed Reserve branch support armed security, escort duties, guard duties, crowd control, emergency deployment and protection of important government establishments.
AR Constables may be deployed during public events, elections, festivals, emergencies and situations requiring additional police personnel.
TSLPRB SAR CPL Constable Job Description
SCT Police Constables in the SAR CPL unit perform specialised reserve-police duties. These positions are notified only for male candidates.
Selected candidates must complete the required training and remain prepared for deployment according to the operational requirements of the department.
TSLPRB Special Protection Force Constable Job Description
Special Protection Force Constables provide security to important government institutions, public-sector establishments, infrastructure facilities and other notified locations.
Their duties may include access control, security checks, patrolling, guarding sensitive locations and responding to security-related incidents.
TSLPRB Fire Fighter Job Description
Fire Fighters work under the Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department.
Their responsibilities include responding to fire emergencies, rescuing people, handling firefighting equipment, supporting disaster-response operations and carrying out fire-safety duties. Candidates applying for this position must possess a valid LMV driving licence as on 29 July 2026.
TSLPRB Warder Job Description
Warders are responsible for maintaining security, order and discipline within prisons and correctional institutions.
Their duties may include supervising inmates, checking movement within prison premises, maintaining security at entry and exit points, assisting prison officers and ensuring that institutional rules are followed.
Post Code 27 is available only to men, while Post Code 28 is exclusively for women.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Gender Eligibility
Gender eligibility differs according to the selected post. Candidates should apply only for posts for which they satisfy the prescribed gender requirement.
| Post Code | Post Name | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Police Constable Civil | Men and Women |
| 22 | Police Constable AR | Men and Women |
| 23 | Police Constable SAR CPL | Men only |
| 25 | SPF Constable | Men and Women |
| 26 | Fire Fighter | Men and Women |
| 27 | Warder | Men only |
| 28 | Warder | Women only |
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have attained 22 years as on 1 July 2026 under the basic age condition.
The Telangana Government has separately increased the prescribed upper-age limit by five years for direct recruitment to uniformed services, including Police, Fire Services, Prisons and Special Protection Force departments. This five-year increase applies in addition to the basic upper-age limit.
| Age Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Basic Upper-Age Limit | Candidate must not have attained 22 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Special Uniformed-Services Relaxation | Additional five years in the upper-age limit |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 July 2026 |
Candidates should carefully calculate their age according to the exact wording in the notification instead of relying only on a rounded maximum-age figure.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation
The following additional category-based relaxations are mentioned in the official notification.
| Candidate Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Telangana State Government employees | Length of regular service, subject to a maximum of five years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Three years plus the length of service rendered in the Armed Forces |
| Eligible NCC instructors | Three years plus the length of service rendered in NCC |
| SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates | Five years |
| Eligible Home Guards | Special age conditions apply under the notification |
| Eligible widows, divorced women and judicially separated women | Special post-wise and category-wise limits apply |
Employees of Telangana state corporations, municipalities, local bodies, public-sector undertakings, TSTRANSCO, DISCOMs, TSGENCO and the State Road Transport Corporation are not treated as Telangana Government employees for the government-service age relaxation.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualifications Required
Candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognised by the Telangana State Government on or before 29 July 2026.
Applicants holding higher qualifications will also be considered, but they must still possess or produce proof of the prescribed Intermediate-level qualification.
The required pass certificate and memorandum of marks must be produced during certificate verification. Candidates who cannot prove that they possessed the qualification by the notification date may be disqualified.
| Post Name | Educational or Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Police Constable Civil | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Police Constable AR | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Police Constable SAR CPL | Intermediate or equivalent |
| SPF Constable | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Fire Fighter | Intermediate or equivalent plus valid LMV driving licence |
| Warder Male | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Warder Female | Intermediate or equivalent |
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all the following conditions:
- They must possess the prescribed educational qualification by 29 July 2026.
- They must fulfil the post-wise age requirement.
- They must apply only for posts permitted for their gender.
- They must meet the prescribed physical measurements and physical-efficiency standards.
- They must satisfy the required medical and eyesight standards.
- Candidates claiming local reservation must possess valid local-candidature documents.
- Candidates claiming community, EWS, BC, Home Guard or special-category benefits must possess valid certificates.
- Fire Fighter applicants must hold a valid LMV driving licence.
- Candidates must provide truthful and complete information in the online application.
- They must successfully complete all applicable stages of the selection process.
Admission to an examination or issue of a hall ticket does not automatically confirm final eligibility. TSLPRB will verify the original certificates at the appropriate stage.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Physical Measurement Standards
Candidates who qualify in the running event must satisfy the prescribed minimum-height conditions.
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Men applying for Post Codes 21–23 and 25–27 | 167.6 cm |
| Women applying for Post Codes 21, 22, 25, 26 and 28 | 152.5 cm |
| Eligible ST and Aboriginal Tribe men from specified Agency Areas | 160 cm |
| Eligible ST and Aboriginal Tribe women from specified Agency Areas | 150 cm |
The reduced Agency Area standards apply only to eligible Scheduled Tribe and Aboriginal Tribe candidates from the districts specifically listed in the notification.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test will be called for the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test.
| Physical Event | Men | Ex-Servicemen | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | 1,600 metres within 7 minutes 15 seconds | 1,600 metres within 9 minutes 30 seconds | 800 metres within 5 minutes 20 seconds |
| Long Jump | 4 metres | 3.5 metres | 2.5 metres |
| Shot Put | 6 metres with 7.26 kg shot | 6 metres with 7.26 kg shot | 4 metres with 4 kg shot |
Long jump and shot put are qualifying events.
For Police Constable Civil, Fire Fighter and Warder posts, the running event is qualifying in nature. For Police Constable AR, SAR CPL and SPF Constable posts, marks are awarded for running performance and may be considered while preparing the final merit list.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Medical Standards
Candidates must be medically fit to perform the duties of a uniformed-service position.
The prescribed eyesight standard includes:
| Eyesight Requirement | Right Eye | Left Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/6 | 6/6 |
| Near Vision | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each eye must have a full field of vision. Candidates may be disqualified for medical conditions that make them unsuitable for uniformed duties, subject to examination by the competent medical authority. The Board advises applicants to undergo a medical check-up before applying.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Salary
Every post covered under this 7,112-vacancy notification carries the pay scale of ₹24,280–₹72,850.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| SCT Police Constable Civil | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| SCT Police Constable AR | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| SCT Police Constable SAR CPL | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| SCT SPF Constable | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| Fire Fighter | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| Warder Male | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
| Warder Female | ₹24,280–₹72,850 |
The appointment and training conditions applicable to Stipendiary Cadet Trainees will be governed by the relevant departmental rules and appointment instructions.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of written examinations, physical tests and certificate verification. Candidates must attend every applicable stage. Absence from a scheduled test or examination can result in disqualification.
The major selection stages are:
- Preliminary Written Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Physical Measurement Test
- Final Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
- Medical Examination
- Antecedent and character verification
- Final post-wise selection
TSLPRB Constable Preliminary Written Test 2026
All eligible registered candidates must appear for a Preliminary Written Test.
| Examination Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | One |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Duration | Three hours |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Answer Method | OMR answer sheet |
| Languages | English-Telugu and English-Urdu |
The minimum qualifying marks are:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 30% |
| BC | 25% |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Home Guards | 20% |
A negative mark equal to 20% of the marks assigned to a question applies in cases specified in the notification, apart from a correctly marked single answer or an unanswered question.
TSLPRB Constable Final Written Examination 2026
Candidates who qualify in the physical tests must attend the Final Written Examination.
| Post Codes | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| 21, 26, 27 and 28 | 200 marks |
| 22, 23 and 25 | 100 marks |
The Final Written Examination consists of one objective paper with a duration of three hours.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
For Police Constable Civil, Fire Fighter and Warder posts, final merit is primarily determined using Final Written Examination marks. For AR, SAR CPL and SPF Constable posts, the final selection also considers the applicable running-event performance.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The notification does not currently mention a fixed rupee amount for each category. TSLPRB states that the fee payable will be calculated and displayed through the online application system based on the candidate’s category and selected posts.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Telangana local OC candidates | Amount will be displayed in the online application |
| Telangana local BC candidates | Amount will be displayed in the online application |
| Telangana local SC candidates | Concessional fee will be displayed |
| Telangana local ST candidates | Concessional fee will be displayed |
| All other candidates | Applicable amount will be displayed in the online application |
Candidates applying for more than one qualifying TSLPRB notification may receive the following fee rebate:
| Candidate Category | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Telangana local SC and ST candidates | ₹50 for each eligible additional post |
| Other candidates | ₹100 for each eligible additional post or notification |
The application fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking or another payment method made available on the TSLPRB portal. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Recruitment Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starting Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Preliminary Written Test | To be announced |
| PMT and PET | To be announced |
| Final Written Examination | To be announced |
| Certificate Verification | To be announced |
The notification date must not be treated as the application starting date. The Board has clearly stated that the online application schedule will be announced later through a separate press release.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Last Date to Apply
The last date to submit the TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 online application has not yet been announced.
Candidates should regularly check the official TSLPRB portal. The starting date, closing date and payment deadline will be published through an official press release.
Applications should be submitted well before the final date once the portal opens. Candidates must not depend on unofficial dates circulated through social media or third-party job websites.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- SSC or Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
- Intermediate certificate and memorandum of marks
- Telangana community certificate, where applicable
- Latest SC certificate containing the applicable SC sub-classification
- BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026
- EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026
- Class 1 to Class 7 study or bonafide certificates
- Residence certificate, wherever required
- Home Guard service certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- NCC certificate, where applicable
- Special-category certificates
- LMV driving licence for Fire Fighter applicants
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Candidate’s specimen signature
- Active personal mobile number
The photograph and signature must be combined into a single JPG file. The official notification prescribes a file size between 30 KB and 100 KB.
How to Apply Online for TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026
Applications will be accepted online after the recruitment board activates the registration link.
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Telangana Police Recruitment Board website.
- Open the Police Recruitment 2026 section.
- Select the SCT Police Constable Civil or Equivalent notification.
- Read the complete notification and confirm eligibility.
- Register using an active personal mobile number.
- Use the mobile number as the login User ID.
- Select the post or posts for which you are eligible.
- Check the fee generated by the online application system.
- Pay the applicable fee through an available online method.
- Open the Part-I online application form.
- Enter personal, educational, local-candidature and category details.
- Upload the combined photograph and signature JPG file.
- Review every entry carefully.
- Submit the Part-I application form.
- Download and print the submitted application.
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test must later log in again and submit the Part-II application with scanned copies of the required certificates.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Important Link | Access |
|---|---|
| Official Constable Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Apply Online | Link will be activated after the application schedule is announced |
| Official TSLPRB Website | Visit Official Website |
| Telangana Police Official Website | Visit Telangana Police |
Candidates should use only the official recruitment website for registration, fee payment, application submission, hall tickets and recruitment updates.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Candidates must enter all information exactly as shown in their original certificates. Incorrect, incomplete, fabricated or suppressed information can lead to rejection at any stage.
Post preferences and unit options submitted through the Part-II application will be treated as final. Candidates should therefore choose them carefully.
Applicants should maintain the registered mobile number throughout the recruitment process because it will be used as their login ID and may also be used for important communications.
Candidates should begin preparing for both written and physical tests without waiting for the application schedule. The physical standards are compulsory, and candidates who fail any applicable stage will not be considered for final selection.
TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026
Telangana Police TSLPRB Constable Recruitment 2026 offers 7,112 vacancies across the Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Services and Prisons departments.
Candidates who have passed Intermediate and meet the required age, gender, physical and medical conditions can apply online once the application window opens. All seven notified posts carry a pay scale of ₹24,280–₹72,850.
The notification has been officially released, but online registration has not yet started. Applicants should use the waiting period to collect certificates, confirm local status, prepare for the written examinations and practise the prescribed running, long-jump and shot-put events.