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Telangana Police Constable Exam Guide — How to Apply & Benefits

Complete Telangana Police Constable exam guide with eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, physical test, and preparation.

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Telangana Police Constable Exam Guide — Eligibility, Pattern & Preparation Tips

The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) conducts the recruitment exam for Police Constable posts in Telangana. This is one of the most popular government jobs in the state, attracting lakhs of candidates every recruitment cycle.

Telangana Police Constable offers a stable government career with regular salary, social respect, and opportunities for departmental promotion to Head Constable and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age
General 18 years 25 years
OBC 18 years 28 years
SC/ST 18 years 30 years

Age relaxation as per Telangana Government norms.

Educational Qualification

  • Minimum: Intermediate (12th pass) from a recognized board
  • Any stream accepted

Nationality & Domicile

  • Must be a citizen of India
  • Domicile of Telangana (for certain reserved categories)

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates:

Parameter General/OBC/SC ST
Height 165 cm 160 cm
Chest (unexpanded) 79 cm 77 cm
Chest (expanded) 84 cm 82 cm

For Female Candidates:

Parameter All Categories
Height 152 cm

Exam Pattern

Written Examination

Subject Questions Marks
General Knowledge 25 25
Reasoning / Logic 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
Language (Hindi/English/Telugu) 25 25
Total 100 100
  • Duration: 1-2 hours (varies by notification)
  • Negative marking: Varies — check notification
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) follow the written exam

Physical Efficiency Test

Male: Running (varies by state), Long Jump, High Jump Female: Running (shorter distance), Long Jump

Document Verification & Medical Exam

Final stage before appointment.

Syllabus Overview

General Knowledge

  • Telangana History & Culture, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs

Reasoning / Logic

  • Analogies, Coding-decoding, Series, Blood relations, Directions, Venn diagrams

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number system, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation

Language

  • Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence correction

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) website at www.tslprb.in
  2. Find the Police Constable recruitment notification
  3. Register with valid email and mobile number
  4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details
  5. Upload photo, signature, and required certificates
  6. Pay application fee online
  7. Submit and download confirmation

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC ₹250 - ₹500
SC / ST ₹100 - ₹250

Exact fee varies per notification. Check the official advertisement.

Salary & Benefits

  • Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (varies by state pay commission)
  • DA, HRA, and other allowances
  • Uniform allowance, medical benefits
  • Pension (NPS), group insurance
  • Promotion opportunities to Head Constable, ASI

Preparation Tips

  1. State-specific GK: Focus on Telangana history, geography, and government schemes
  2. Physical fitness: Start training early — PET eliminates many candidates
  3. Basic math: Practice arithmetic speed calculations daily
  4. Current affairs: Read newspapers daily for national and state-level news
  5. Mock tests: Solve previous year papers for pattern understanding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum qualification for Telangana Police Constable?

12th pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board is the minimum requirement.

Is there negative marking?

It varies by notification — check the specific recruitment advertisement.

Is physical fitness test mandatory?

Yes, PET/PST is mandatory and eliminates candidates who don't meet standards.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Generally yes, but reserved category benefits require Telangana domicile.

What is the age limit for Telangana Police Constable?

General category: 18-25 years, with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates.

How often is recruitment conducted?

Recruitment is based on vacancies — typically every 1-3 years.