The Telangana Police SI Preliminary Written Test 2026 is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday) in the forenoon session, according to a TSLPRB press note dated 17 September 2026. A separate exam date for ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts has not been announced yet.
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) received around 1,60,756 applications for SCT SI Civil and equivalent posts. The exam will be held at the erstwhile 10 district headquarters of Telangana. Candidates should confirm all dates on the official website, tgprb.in.
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Telangana Police SI & ASI Exam Date 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| SI Preliminary Written Test Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday), forenoon session (Tentative) |
| Exam Centres (SI Prelims) | Erstwhile 10 district headquarters of Telangana |
| Total Vacancies | 298 (275 SI-level + 23 ASI Fingerprint Bureau) |
| Applications Received (SI-level posts) | Around 1,60,756 |
| Official Website | tgprb.in |
Is the Telangana Police ASI Exam Date the Same as the SI Exam Date?
No. The 29 November 2026 date applies to the Preliminary Written Test for SCT SI Civil and equivalent posts. candidates for SCT ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts follow a separate technical recruitment process, and no separate ASI exam date has been announced. Do not treat the SI date as the ASI date.
Telangana Police SI & ASI Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29 July 2026 | Released |
| Online Application Start | 19 August 2026 | Started |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM | Closed |
| TSLPRB Press Note on Exam Schedule | 17 September 2026 | Released |
| SI Preliminary Written Test | 29 November 2026 (Sunday), forenoon | Tentative |
Telangana Police SI Notification 2026
TSLPRB released the notification on 29 July 2026 under Rc. No. 225/Rect./Rect.-1/2026 for SI and equivalent posts. A separate notification, Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect.-3/2026, was issued for 23 ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts. Together they cover 298 vacancies across the Telangana Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Services, and Prisons & Correctional Services departments.
| Notification | Download |
|---|---|
| Telangana Police SI Notification 2026 (Rc. No. 225) | Download PDF |
| Telangana Police ASI Notification 2026 (Rc. No. 279) | Download PDF |
Telangana Police SI & ASI Vacancy 2026
There are 275 SI-level vacancies and 23 ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) vacancies. SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) has the highest number of posts at 148.
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana Police Department | SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) | 148 |
| Telangana Police Department | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (AR) | 14 |
| Telangana Police Department | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (SAR CPL) | 3 |
| Telangana Police Department | SCT Reserve Sub Inspector of Police (TGSP) | 12 |
| Telangana Special Protection Force (SPF) | SCT Sub Inspector | 44 |
| Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency & Civil Defence Department | Station Fire Officer | 39 |
| Prisons & Correctional Services Department | Deputy Jailor (Men) | 14 |
| Prisons & Correctional Services Department | Deputy Jailor (Women) | 1 |
| Telangana Police Department | SCT Assistant Sub Inspector (Fingerprint Bureau) | 23 |
| Total | 298 |
Telangana Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI-level posts | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university as on 29 July 2026 |
| ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) | B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Science & Engineering |
| Station Fire Officer (additional requirement) | Valid LMV driving licence |
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 21 to 25 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 7 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years + length of service rendered |
| NCC Instructors | 3 years + length of service rendered |
| Telangana State Government Employees | Length of regular service (maximum 5 years) |
| Uniformed Services Personnel | 5 years |
Gender Eligibility
| Eligible Candidates | Posts |
|---|---|
| Men and Women | SI (Civil), Reserve SI (AR), SI (SPF), Station Fire Officer, ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) |
| Only Men | Reserve SI (SAR CPL), Reserve SI (TGSP), Deputy Jailor (Men) |
| Only Women | Deputy Jailor (Women) |
Telangana Police SI Application Fee 2026
| Post Level | SC/ST (Local to Telangana) | All Others |
|---|---|---|
| SI-level posts (SI Civil, RSI AR, RSI TGSP, RSI SARCPL, SPF SI, Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor Men/Women) | ₹750 | ₹1,500 |
| ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) | ₹750 | ₹1,500 |
Telangana Police SI & ASI Apply Online 2026: Application Status
The online application began on 19 August 2026. TSLPRB extended the last date to 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM, so the window has now closed. T
How to Apply for Telangana Police SI Recruitment
- Visit the official TSLPRB website, www.tgprb.in.
- Open the SI recruitment notification or application link.
- Register using the required personal and contact details.
- Log in with the registration credentials.
- Fill in the application form with educational and other required information.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check all details and submit the form.
- Download and save the application form and fee receipt.
Candidates must submit the required study certificates or a residence certificate, where applicable, to establish local candidature.
Photo and Signature Upload Guidelines
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Passport-size photo and specimen signature combined in one JPG file |
| File Size | Minimum 30 KB, maximum 100 KB |
| Missing Signature | The application may be rejected if the photo is uploaded without the signature |
| Other File Formats | Files not in JPG format are rejected by the system |
Telangana Police SI Selection Process 2026
The selection process has these stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination (FWE)
- Certificate Verification
Telangana Police SI Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Written Test Pattern
The prelims paper is for 200 marks, with one mark per question. The paper is in English, Telugu, and Urdu, and the duration is 3 hours.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Studies | 100 | 100 |
| Part B | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Prelims
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| OC | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | 30% |
Final Written Examination (Mains) Pattern
Candidates who clear the prelims and the physical standard test are shortlisted for the final written examination. It has four papers.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks (Civil / SFO / Dy Jailor) | Marks (AR / TGSP / SPF) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English | Objective (25) + Descriptive (75) | 100 | 100 | Qualifying only |
| Paper II | Telugu / Urdu | Objective (25) + Descriptive (75) | 100 | 100 | Qualifying only |
| Paper III | Arithmetic & Reasoning / Mental Ability | Objective MCQs (200 questions) | 200 | 100 | Merit |
| Paper IV | General Studies | Objective MCQs (200 questions) | 200 | 100 | Merit |
Telangana Police SI & ASI Physical Standards
Minimum Height
| Category | SI-Level Posts (Notification No. 225) | ASI Fingerprint Bureau (Notification No. 279) |
|---|---|---|
| Men, General | 167.6 cm (for the posts specified in the notification) | 162 cm |
| Women, General | 152.5 cm (for the posts specified in the notification) | 152.5 cm |
| Men, ST / Agency Area | 160 cm | 160 cm |
| Women, ST / Agency Area | 150 cm | 150 cm |
ASI Physical Efficiency Test
| Test | Men (General) | Men (Ex-Servicemen) | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run | 1600 m in 7 min 15 sec or less | 1600 m in 9 min 30 sec or less | 800 m in 5 min 20 sec or less |
| Long Jump | 4 metres | 3.50 metres | 2.50 metres |
| Shot-put | 6 metres | 6 metres | 4 metres |
Telangana Police SI & ASI Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| SI Civil / Reserve SI / SPF SI | ₹42,300 – ₹1,15,270 |
| Station Fire Officer / Deputy Jailor | ₹38,890 – ₹1,12,510 |
| ASI Fingerprint Bureau | ₹33,750 – ₹99,310 |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Treat 29 November 2026 as a tentative date until TSLPRB confirms it.
- Do not assume the SI exam date applies to ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts.
- Keep your application form and fee receipt safe for later stages.
- Keep study or residence certificates ready to prove local candidature, where applicable.
- Special quotas are for local candidates only, including Police Executive (PE), Children of Police Personnel (CPP), NCC, and others. Certificates are required to claim them.
- Check tgprb.in regularly for admit card, exam centre, and schedule updates.
Telangana Police SI & ASI Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Exam Schedule Press Note (17 September 2026) | Download PDF |
| Official Website | tgprb.in/ |
