The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released the Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification along with the official syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates planning to appear for the recruitment exam should carefully review the latest syllabus and exam pattern to understand the subjects, marking scheme, and selection process. A clear understanding of both will help candidates prepare effectively and improve their chances of success in the Telangana Police Constable 2026 examination.
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Telangana Police Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
The table below summarizes the key details of the TS Police Constable recruitment process, based on the previous exam cycle.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Post Name | Police Constable |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Final Written Examination, Personal Interview, Document Verification |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Total Questions (per written test) | 200 |
| Total Marks (per written test) | 200 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Language | Telugu, Urdu, and English (English-language questions are set only in English) |
| Official Website | https://www.tspolice.gov.in/ |
Telangana Police Constable Selection Process 2026
Based on the previous recruitment cycle, the TS Police Constable selection process involves the following stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT): The first screening stage, an objective-type test covering English, Arithmetic, Reasoning, and General Studies.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Only candidates who qualify the Preliminary Written Test appear for this stage. PET involves events such as running and long/high jump; PMT checks height and other physical measurements as per category norms.
- Final Written Examination (FWE): Candidates who clear PMT/PET appear for the Final Written Test, which follows a similar syllabus to the Preliminary test with an added Personality Test component.
- Personal Interview: Conducted as part of the final selection process.
- Document Verification: The concluding stage before final merit list preparation.
Telangana Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Written Test Pattern
The Preliminary Written Test consists of 200 objective-type questions across two sections, to be completed in 3 hours. There is no negative marking.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English, Arithmetic Ability and Reasoning | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies (General Science, Current Events, History of India, Geography of India, Indian Polity and Economy, Telangana Movement and State Formation) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Telangana Police Constable Syllabus 2026
The detailed subject-wise syllabus below applies to both the Preliminary and Final Written Tests (the Final test additionally includes the Personality Test topics listed above).
1. English
- Short essay
- Comprehension
- Letter writing
- Paragraph writing
- Report writing
- Translation from English to Telugu
2. Arithmetic Ability
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Problems on Trains
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- LCM and HCF
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Partnership
- Mensuration
- Number System
- Geometry
- Progressions
- Sets
- Algebra
- Heights and Distances
3. Reasoning / Mental Ability
- Data Interpretation
- Clocks
- Calendars
- Letter Series, Coding and Decoding
- Number Series and Puzzle Test
- Dice
- Seating Arrangement
- Similarities and Differences
- Spatial Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
- Problem Solving Analysis
- Judgmental Decision Making
- Visual Memory
4. General Science
- General Science in Everyday Life (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Environmental Aspects and Disaster Management
5. Current Affairs
- National and International Relations
- Countries and Capitals
- Important Days
- Sports
- Awards
- Defence
- Meetings and Summits
- Books and Authors
- Static GK
6. History of India and National Movement
- History of Ancient India
- History of Modern India
- Social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of India
- Indian culture and Indian National Movement
7. Indian Polity and Economy
- Political system of the country
- Rural development
- Poverty, planning, and economic reforms in India
8. Principles of Geography and Indian Geography
- Indian geography, including physical, human, and economic aspects
9. Contents on the State of Telangana
- Geography and history of Telangana
- Social and cultural history of Telangana
- Government of Telangana policies and schemes
- Telangana Movement and State Formation
- Telangana Idea and Early Phase of the Movement (1948-1970)
- Assimilation Phase (1971-1990)
- Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)
10. Personality Test (Final Written Examination only)
- Ethics
- Sensitivity to gender and weaker sections
- Social awareness
- Emotional intelligence
Topic-wise weightage or frequency of questions per topic is not specified in the sources reviewed and has not been included to avoid speculation.
How to Prepare for Telangana Police Constable Exam 2026
- Start with the Arithmetic and Reasoning sections first, as these carry equal weight to General Studies and are typically time-intensive; practice calculation speed daily.
- Build a subject-wise study timetable that allocates separate time blocks for Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Science, Current Affairs, and Telangana-specific content.
- Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 200 questions in the actual exam rather than leaving any unanswered.
- Dedicate focused revision time to Telangana Movement and State Formation, as this is a state-specific section not commonly covered in generic reasoning/GK prep material.
- Practice previous year question papers to understand question difficulty and recurring current affairs patterns.
- Alongside written test preparation, begin basic physical fitness training early, since PMT and PET are qualifying stages that require sustained stamina and strength training.
