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The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board has finally ended months of speculation with the release of Notification No. 189/Rect./Rect.-2/2026, dated 29th July 2026. This is one of the largest recruitment drives announced by the Board in recent years, covering four different departments under the Telangana government’s uniformed services umbrella. If you have been waiting for the TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 to go live, this is the notification you’ve been tracking.
A total of 7,112 vacancies have been notified across Police Constable (Civil), Police Constable (Armed Reserve), SAR CPL, Special Protection Force Constable, Fire Fighter, and Warder posts. This article breaks down every aspect of the TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — from eligibility and age limits to the selection procedure and required documents — so that genuinely eligible candidates can prepare with a clear roadmap.
About the Organization
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) functions out of the DGP Office Complex, Lakdi-Ka-Pul, Hyderabad, and is the designated recruiting authority for uniformed services under the Telangana government. Unlike a generic HR department, TSLPRB conducts recruitment for multiple wings simultaneously — the Telangana Police Department, the Telangana Special Protection Force, the Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department, and the Prisons & Correctional Services Department. This multi-department structure is exactly why the current TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification lists such a varied set of posts under one umbrella notification, each governed by its own service rules but processed through a common online application system on www.tgprb.in.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Code | Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | SCT Police Constable (Civil) | 3,697 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 22 | SCT Police Constable (AR) | 1,052 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 23 | SCT Police Constable (SAR CPL) (Men) | 24 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 25 | SCT Constable — Special Protection Force | 1,380 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 26 | Fire Fighter | 751 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 27 | Warder (Male) | 196 | 24,280–72,850 |
| 28 | Warder (Female) | 12 | 24,280–72,850 |
| Total | 7,112 |
Note: Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to change as per TSLPRB’s own disclaimer in the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29th July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be announced separately via Press Release |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Preliminary Written Test | To be announced |
| PMT/PET | To be announced |
| Final Written Examination | To be announced |
TSLPRB has been clear that exact dates for the application window will be released through a separate Press Release, so candidates should keep checking the official website rather than relying on rumours circulating on social media — a point the Board itself explicitly warns against in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognized by the Telangana State Government as on 29th July 2026. Those holding a higher qualification than Intermediate will also be considered eligible on par with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification.
Additional Technical Qualification (Post Code 26 — Fire Fighter only)
Candidates applying for the Fire Fighter post must hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence as on the date of notification.
Age Limit
- For Post Codes 21, 22, 23, 25, and 26: 18 to 22 years as on 1st July 2026.
- For Post Codes 27 and 28: 18 to 22 years as on 1st July 2026.
- An additional 5-year relaxation in upper age limit has been granted for all these uniformed service posts vide GO Ms No. 87, dated 18-05-2026, over and above the standard age relaxations available to SC/ST/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen categories.
- Home Guards with 360 days of continuous service within 2 years: upper age limit relaxed to 40 years.
- Widows, divorced women, or judicially separated women (not remarried): age limit up to 40 years for SC/ST, and up to 35 years for all other categories, before adding the 5-year uniformed-service relaxation.
Gender Eligibility
| Post Code | Post | Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| 21, 22, 25, 26 | Constable/Fire Fighter posts | Men & Women |
| 23, 27 | SAR CPL & Warder (Male) | Men Only |
| 28 | Warder (Female) | Women Only |
Medical Standards
Visual acuity of 6/6 in both eyes (distant vision) is mandatory, with full field of vision in each eye. Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid eye condition disqualifies a candidate. Conditions like knock-knees, pigeon chest, flat foot, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs, decayed teeth, stammering, and hearing impairment also render candidates unfit.
Who Should Apply
This recruitment is genuinely worth applying for if you fall into one of these categories:
- Fresh Intermediate pass-outs (18–22 years) in Telangana looking for a stable, pensionable-track government job with a respectable starting pay scale.
- Home Guards who have completed 360 days of continuous service and want to convert temporary service into a permanent uniformed post, since they get both age relaxation and a dedicated quota.
- Children of serving/retired/deceased Police, SPF, Prisons, and Fire Services personnel, who have dedicated horizontal reservation quotas (CPP, CDI, CSPF, CJP, CFSP) specifically built into this notification.
- NCC certificate holders (A/B/C) who get a dedicated quota under Post Codes 21, 22, 23, and 25.
- Ex-servicemen who qualify for age relaxation and a separate, more lenient qualifying time in the 1600-metre run event.
- Women candidates, since 33⅓% horizontal reservation applies for Post Codes 21, 25, and 26, and 10% for Post Code 22.
If you don’t meet the base age, education, or medical criteria, it’s better to skip this cycle rather than risk rejection at the certificate verification stage after clearing multiple test rounds — TSLPRB explicitly states there is no waiting list and no sliding of selection under any circumstance.
Why This Recruitment is Important
At 7,112 vacancies, this is a significant hiring drive for Telangana’s uniformed services, and it comes at a time when previous Police Constable cycles in the state have seen intense competition. What makes this notification particularly important is that it covers four separate departments (Police, SPF, Fire Services, and Prisons) under one common Preliminary Written Test structure, meaning candidates applying across multiple notifications issued the same day (189, 225, 234, 279) get a fee rebate and their Physical Efficiency Test is conducted only once for all applications within a 3-month window. This is a meaningful cost and effort saving for genuine multi-post aspirants.
Selection Procedure
The selection process for TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 runs through five stages:
- Preliminary Written Test (PWT) — 200 objective questions, 200 marks, 3-hour duration. Minimum qualifying marks: 30% (OC/EWS), 25% (BC), 20% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Home Guards).
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height verification: 167.6 cm (men), 152.5 cm (women); relaxed to 160 cm/150 cm respectively for ST/Aboriginal Tribe candidates from notified Agency Areas.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600m run (men, within 7 min 15 sec) or 800m run (women, within 5 min 20 sec), followed by qualifying long jump and shot put.
- Final Written Examination (FWE) — 200 marks for Post Codes 21, 26, 27, 28; 100 marks for Post Codes 22, 23, 25. Minimum qualifying: 40% (OC/EWS), 35% (BC), 30% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen).
- Certificate Verification — Original documents plus two photocopy sets must be produced; any mismatch with the online application leads to outright rejection.
Final merit is drawn strictly on relative merit from the Final Written Examination score (and normalized PET marks, where applicable, for Post Codes 22 and 25).
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit the official TSLPRB website: www.tgprb.in
- Register using your mobile number as User ID (keep this number active throughout the recruitment process).
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for.
- Pay the applicable fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Complete Part-I of the Online Application along with a combined Photo + Signature JPG file (30KB–100KB).
- Submit and download a PDF copy of your submitted Part-I form.
- After qualifying in the Preliminary Written Test, return to the website to submit Part-II along with scanned certificates.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Latest SC Community Certificate with sub-classification (SC Group I/II/III), if applicable
- Latest EWS Certificate issued on or after 1st April 2026, if applicable
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued on or after 1st April 2026 (BC candidates)
- Local Candidature Certificate (Study Certificate Class I–VII, or Residence Certificate)
- Special Category Certificates (Home Guard, CPP, CDI, CSPF, CJP, CFSP, NCC) as applicable
- SSC/Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth proof
- Intermediate Pass Certificate
Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid
- Applying without confirming eligibility: TSLPRB does not validate age in the online form itself — it is entirely the candidate’s responsibility to confirm eligibility before applying.
- Uploading photo without signature: The notification explicitly states such applications will be rejected. The photo and signature must be combined into a single JPG file between 30KB and 100KB.
- Leaving columns blank: Any incomplete application is summarily rejected with no scope for later correction.
- Not pressing the final submit button: Even after paying the fee, if the application isn’t formally submitted, it will be rejected — and the fee is non-refundable in all cases.
- Ignoring the Non-Creamy Layer certificate deadline: BC candidates who fail to produce this certificate at verification will automatically be shifted to the Open Competition category, and this cannot be reversed later.
- Relying on social media rumours: TSLPRB has specifically warned candidates against trusting unofficial sources; only the official website’s information is considered final.
Conclusion
The TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification represents one of the biggest uniformed-service hiring opportunities in Telangana this year, spanning 7,112 posts across Police, SPF, Fire Services, and Prisons departments. While the exact application dates are still awaited, eligible candidates should use this window to organize their certificates, confirm their local candidature status, and begin preparing for the Preliminary Written Test and Physical Efficiency Test simultaneously, since both carry equal weight in the final selection journey. Keep visiting the official TSLPRB website regularly, as that remains the only authoritative source for updates on this recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies in TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
A total of 7,112 vacancies have been notified across Police Constable, SPF Constable, Fire Fighter, and Warder posts.
2. What is the age limit for TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 22 years as on 1st July 2026, with an additional 5-year relaxation granted for uniformed services, plus standard category-based relaxations.
3. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognized by the Telangana State Government.
4. Is there a separate qualification for the Fire Fighter post?
Yes, Fire Fighter (Post Code 26) candidates must additionally hold a valid LMV driving licence.
5. What is the selection process for TSLPRB Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Selection happens through Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Final Written Examination, and Certificate Verification.
6. When will the online application start?
TSLPRB has not yet announced the application start and end dates; these will be released through a separate Press Release.
7. Is there any application fee rebate for applying to multiple posts?
Yes, candidates applying for more than one post among specific notifications issued the same day get a rebate of ₹50 (SC/ST local candidates) or ₹100 (others) per additional post.
8. What is the reservation for women candidates?
33⅓% horizontal reservation applies for Post Codes 21, 25, and 26, while 10% applies for Post Code 22 under Direct Recruitment.
9. How many attempts at Physical Efficiency Test are allowed?
None — PMT/PET must be cleared on the designated day itself; no postponement or reconsideration is permitted under any circumstance.
10. Where can candidates check the official notification?
The full notification is available on the official TSLPRB website: https://www.tgprb.in
Important Links
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Link will be activated on start date) | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.tgprb.in |
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