TSLPRB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026

TSLPRB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026

Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has invited applications for Sub Inspector of Police (Civil/AR/SAR CPL/TGSP), Special Protection Force Sub Inspector, Station Fire Officer, and Deputy Jailor posts, 275 vacancies in total. Online applications close on 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

TSLPRB SI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026, before Press Note relaxation): 21-25 years, with a base 5-year relaxation for uniformed services already granted via GO Ms No. 87, further relaxed as per the Press Note above.

Educational Qualification: Must possess a Degree awarded by a recognized University in India (or equivalent), as on 29 July 2026.

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Physical Standards: Height not less than 167.6 cm (Men)/152.5 cm (Women); relaxed to 160 cm (Men)/150 cm (Women) for ST candidates from notified Agency Areas.

How to Apply

1. Register on the TSLPRB website (www.tgprb.in) using your mobile number as User ID.
2. Select the Notification and Post(s) you wish to apply for; fee payable depends on posts selected.
3. Pay the applicable fee via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
4. Complete Part-I of the Online Application Form with a scanned passport photo and signature.
5. Submit the application on or before 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Selection Procedure

1. Preliminary Written Test (PWT): One 3-hour exam for all eligible candidates.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes running events (normalized scoring), height measurement, long jump, and shot put.
3. Final Written Examination (FWE): One 3-hour paper for candidates qualifying PET. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (OC/EWS), 35% (BC), 30% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen).

Terms and Conditions

• Under-aged or over-aged applicants will have their candidature rejected at any stage; fee once paid is non-refundable.
• Candidates applying for more than one TSLPRB notification within 3 months get a common PMT/PET, with fee rebates for additional posts.
• Medical standards, including eyesight and freedom from disqualifying conditions, apply to all candidates.

Why the Degree Requirement Sets SI Apart from PC Recruitment

Unlike the Police Constable recruitment under a companion TSLPRB notification, which requires only Intermediate qualification, the Sub Inspector posts require a full Degree from a recognized University, reflecting the higher supervisory and investigative responsibilities of the SI rank compared to Constable-level posts, and making this recruitment specifically suited to graduate candidates.

Understanding the Age Relaxation Update

Since the Government of Telangana has now cumulatively raised the upper age limit for direct recruitment to uniformed services posts by 10 years (5+2+3) beyond the base 21-25 year window stated in the original notification, graduate candidates who may have previously assumed they were over-age for SI posts should recheck their eligibility immediately, given this compounds with standard SC/ST/BC/EWS and Ex-Servicemen relaxations.

Why SI (Civil) Represents the Bulk of This Notification

With 148 of the 275 total vacancies, SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) is by far the largest single post code in this notification, making it the primary opportunity for graduate candidates seeking a supervisory entry point into the Telangana Police Department.

About TSLPRB

Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB), headquartered at DGP Office Complex, Lakdi-ka-pul, Hyderabad, conducts recruitment for Telangana’s Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Services, and Prisons & Correctional Services Departments. This notification covers supervisory-level entry posts across all four departments.

Why Physical Fitness Preparation Should Start Now

Since even graduate SI candidates must clear the same Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test structure as Constable-level posts, including running, long jump, and shot put, candidates who have focused solely on academic preparation for the written tests should begin structured physical training immediately, given that the height and PET benchmarks are strictly enforced qualifying gates rather than scored components that can be compensated for with stronger written test performance.

Career Trajectory After Selection as a Sub Inspector

Selection as an SI represents an entry point into a supervisory law-enforcement or fire/prisons administration career with defined promotional avenues within the Telangana state uniformed services cadre structure, offering considerably faster progression toward leadership roles compared to entering at the Constable level, making this recruitment especially attractive to graduates specifically seeking a supervisory rather than frontline entry point into these departments.

Final Word

Eligible graduate candidates meeting the age (as relaxed per the Press Note) and physical standards should complete their online application for the desired SI/Fire Officer/Deputy Jailor post code by 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Age Relaxation Press Note PDF
• Official Website / Apply Online
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What posts are covered in TSLPRB Notification 225/2026?

SCT Sub Inspector (Civil/AR/SAR CPL/TGSP), SPF Sub Inspector, Station Fire Officer, and Deputy Jailor, 275 vacancies.

2. What is the last date to apply?

16 September 2026, 5:00 PM, as per the Press Note extension.

3. What is the essential qualification?

A Degree from a recognized University in India, or equivalent.

4. What is the base age limit?

21-25 years as on 1 July 2026, before the cumulative relaxations now granted.

5. What is the pay scale?

Rs. 42,300-1,15,270 for SI posts; Rs. 38,890-1,12,510 for Fire Officer/Deputy Jailor.

6. What is the selection process?

Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement/Efficiency Test, and Final Written Examination.

7. Which post has the most vacancies?

SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil), with 148 vacancies.

8. How do I apply?

Online through www.tgprb.in.

9. Has the age limit been further relaxed?

Yes, by a further 3 years as per the Press Note dated 10 September 2026, in addition to 7 years already raised earlier in 2026.

10. What is the minimum height requirement?

167.6 cm (Men)/152.5 cm (Women), relaxed for ST candidates from notified Agency Areas.

11. Are both men and women eligible for all posts?

Eligibility by gender varies by post code; check the specific post code details in the full notification.

12. Who signs the Press Note extending the deadline?

V V Srinivasa Rao, IPS, Chairman, TSLPRB.