The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board released its Police Constable notification (Advt No. Rc 189/Rect./Rect.-2/2026) on July 29, 2026, opening 7,112 vacancies across Constable, Fire Fighter, and Warder posts. Online applications open August 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM and close September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with candidates selected through a five-stage process combining written tests and physical evaluation.
This guide breaks down the confirmed post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee structure, and every stage of selection, including a new one-time fee system TSLPRB introduced this year that changes how candidates budget for the entire process.
How Many Posts Does This Notification Cover?
This notification covers 7,112 total vacancies split across seven post codes, with Police Constable (Civil) accounting for over half the openings. TSLPRB’s own disclaimer states these numbers are tentative and can change before final selection, so treat 7,112 as the current confirmed figure rather than a fixed guarantee.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| SCT Police Constable (Civil) | 3,697 | 24,280-72,850 |
| SCT Police Constable (Armed Reserve) | 1,052 | 24,280-72,850 |
| SCT Constable, Special Protection Force | 1,380 | 24,280-72,850 |
| Fire Fighter | 751 | 24,280-72,850 |
| Warder (Male) | 196 | 24,280-72,850 |
| SCT Police Constable (SAR CPL), Men Only | 24 | 24,280-72,850 |
| Warder (Female) | 12 | 24,280-72,850 |
| Total | 7,112 |
Police Constable (Civil) handles general law-and-order duties, patrolling, and crime prevention, while Armed Reserve constables train specifically for riot control and VIP security assignments requiring arms. Special Protection Force constables guard government buildings and critical infrastructure, distinct from the general policing role Civil constables perform.
Which Districts Have the Most Vacancies?
Warangal, Ramagundam, and Khammam commissionerates carry the heaviest concentration of Police Constable vacancies among Telangana’s districts, while Hyderabad leads specifically for Fire Fighter posts due to its higher urban fire-response demand. District-wise allocation reflects each area’s current staffing gaps rather than population size alone, which is why smaller commissionerates sometimes carry disproportionately high vacancy counts relative to bigger cities.
Candidates should check the complete district-wise breakdown in the official notification PDF before selecting post preferences, since local/non-local domicile rules tie eligibility to specific districts for many posts, not to the state as a whole.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for TSLPRB Police Constable 2026?
Candidates need an Intermediate (12th standard) pass or equivalent, Indian citizenship, and an age between 18 and 27 years as of July 1, 2026, with SC and ST candidates only needing an SSC (10th standard) pass instead. This age band already includes a 5-year general state relaxation built into the standard limit, which explains why the ceiling reads 27 rather than the more commonly cited 22 that appears on some older tracking pages.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General/OC/BC/EWS | Standard limit: 18-27 years |
| SC/ST | Additional 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service length + 3 years |
| Home Guards | Up to 45 years maximum |
| Widowed/divorced women (General/BC) | Up to 40 years |
| Widowed/divorced women (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| State government employees | Up to 5 years service-based relaxation |
| NCC Instructors | Instructor service length + 3 years |
Fire Fighter candidates (Post Code 26) carry one extra technical requirement: a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving license by the cutoff date, since firefighting duty regularly requires operating emergency vehicles. Domicile rules also apply throughout, meaning local/non-local status affects which specific vacancies a candidate can compete for within Telangana.
What Does the Application Fee Cost Under the New One-Time Fee System?
TSLPRB introduced a One-Time Fee system this cycle that bundles the application fee, all written tests, physical tests, and result processing into a single upfront payment, replacing the older model of separate fees charged at each stage. For Constable-level posts, this covers everything from the Preliminary Written Test through the Final Written Examination in one transaction.
| Category | Constable-Level Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST (Telangana local) | ₹600 |
| All other categories | ₹1,200 |
Candidates applying for more than one post or notification get a fee concession on every additional application beyond the first: ₹100 savings for OC/BC candidates and ₹50 for SC/ST candidates per additional regimen. This matters practically because TSLPRB now runs the Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Tests only once per candidate, then applies those same readings across every post the candidate applied for, so multi-post applicants save both money and repeat physical testing under this year’s changes.
What Is the Selection Process for TSLPRB Police Constable 2026?
Selection runs through five sequential stages: Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Final Written Examination, and Certificate Verification followed by a Medical Test. Each stage filters candidates before the next, and failing any single stage ends that candidate’s chances for the current cycle regardless of performance in earlier rounds.
The Preliminary Written Test (PWT) is objective, 200 questions worth 200 marks, with a 3-hour time limit and a 20% negative marking penalty for wrong answers. Qualifying marks differ by category: 30% for OC/EWS candidates, 25% for BC candidates, and 20% for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
| Stage | Format | Marks/Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Written Test | 200 objective questions, 3 hours | Qualifying: 30% (OC/EWS), 25% (BC), 20% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Physical Measurement Test | Height, weight, chest measurement | Category and gender-specific minimums |
| Physical Efficiency Test | Run, long jump, shot put | Post-specific timing standards |
| Final Written Examination | Objective, 3 hours | 200 marks (Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28); 100 marks (Post Codes 22, 23, 25) |
| Certificate Verification & Medical Test | Document scrutiny, health checkup | Pass/fail |
Only candidates who clear the PWT move to physical testing, and only those who clear physical standards sit for the Final Written Examination, which carries different total marks depending on the post code applied for. This staged filtering means a strong PWT score alone doesn’t guarantee selection; physical fitness and the final written round both carry independent weight in the outcome.
What Are the Physical Standards for TSLPRB Police Constable 2026?
Male candidates need a minimum height of 167.6 cm and a chest measurement of 86.3 cm on full inspiration, while female candidates need a minimum height of 152.5 cm, with relaxed standards for Scheduled Tribe candidates from designated agency areas.
| Category/Gender | Minimum Height | Minimum Chest (Men Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Men (General/OC/BC/SC) | 167.6 cm | 86.3 cm (min. 5 cm expansion) |
| Men (ST, Agency Tribal Areas) | 160 cm | 80 cm (min. 3 cm expansion) |
| Women (General/OC/BC/SC) | 152.5 cm | Not applicable |
| Women (ST, Agency Tribal Areas) | 150 cm | Not applicable |
The Physical Efficiency Test requires men to complete a 1600-meter run in 7 minutes 15 seconds (9 minutes 30 seconds for Ex-Servicemen), while women run 800 meters in 5 minutes 20 seconds. Both genders also complete a long jump and shot put (7.26 kg for men, 4 kg for women), with specific distance and time thresholds varying slightly by post code. Candidates from Scheduled Tribe and Aboriginal Tribe communities in Adilabad, Komarambheem-Asifabad, Mancherial, Nagarkurnool, Khammam, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Warangal districts qualify for the relaxed physical standards listed above.
How Do You Apply for TSLPRB Police Constable 2026?
Applications go through www.tgprb.in only, and TSLPRB has stated clearly that any application submitted through another channel gets automatically rejected.
Follow these steps in order:
- Download the official Aadhaar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store before starting, since Aadhaar Face Authentication is now mandatory during the application process
- Register using an active mobile number, which becomes your Permanent User ID for this and future TSLPRB notifications
- Select your desired post code(s) and confirm the applicable fee, factoring in the multi-post discount if applying to more than one regimen
- Pay the One-Time Fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking
- Complete Part I of the application with personal and educational details, then upload a passport photo and signature as JPG files between 30 and 100 KB
- Submit and download a PDF copy of your application for your records
- After clearing the PWT, log back in to complete Part II with relevant certificates for verification
TSLPRB Chairman V.V. Srinivasa Rao, IPS, stated the board will not entertain direct correspondence or physical representations from candidates about application issues, so relying on the helpline numbers listed on the official notification is the only supported channel for resolving application problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate fee for each stage of the selection process?
No. This year’s One-Time Fee covers the application, PWT, physical tests, Final Written Examination, and result processing in a single payment, replacing the older stage-by-stage fee structure.
Can I apply for multiple posts in this notification?
Yes, and doing so gets you a fee discount on every application after the first, plus your Physical Measurement and Efficiency Test results apply automatically across all posts you’ve applied for.
Do SC/ST candidates need the same educational qualification as other categories?
No, SC and ST candidates only need an SSC (10th standard) pass, while all other categories need an Intermediate (12th standard) pass.
What happens if I fail the Physical Efficiency Test?
Candidates who don’t meet the physical efficiency standards are eliminated from the selection process for that cycle, regardless of their Preliminary Written Test score.
Is the vacancy count of 7,112 final?
No, TSLPRB’s notification explicitly states vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to change before the final selection is completed.
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