The TS Police Notification 2026 has arrived as one of the largest uniformed-service recruitment drives Telangana has seen in recent years, and if you’ve been preparing for a career in law enforcement, this is the notification you’ve likely been waiting for. The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released four separate notifications together, covering Sub Inspector, Police Constable, Police Mechanic/Driver, and Assistant Sub Inspector (Fingerprint Bureau) posts, adding up to a combined 7,437 vacancies across the state’s police, fire, prisons, and special protection force departments.
What makes this notification particularly important to get right is the sheer amount of post-specific detail packed into it — different height requirements depending on your post code and gender, different physical efficiency test (PET) benchmarks, different qualification cut-off dates, and age relaxations that vary by category and region. Missing even one of these specifics can mean spending months preparing for a post you were never eligible for in the first place.
This guide breaks down every one of those details clearly — vacancy-wise numbers, age limits, educational qualifications, height and PET/PMT standards by post code, and the exam pattern’s negative marking rules — so you can check your own eligibility accurately before you start your preparation.
What Is the TS Police Notification 2026
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) is the official body responsible for recruiting personnel into the Telangana Police Department and its allied wings, operating under the Home Department, Government of Telangana. This year, TSLPRB received government approval to fill a combined 7,437 direct recruitment vacancies, released through four separate notifications covering different posts and departments.
The recruitment spans several departments: the Police Department itself, the Special Protection Force (SPF), the Fire Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department, and the Prisons & Correctional Services Department. Given the scale of this drive, it’s genuinely one of the most significant government recruitment opportunities in Telangana this year.
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Total Vacancies and Post-wise Breakdown
Here’s how the 7,437 vacancies break down across the major post categories:
| Post Category | Approximate Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Police Sub Inspector (SI) | 275 |
| Police Constable | 712 |
| Police Mechanic/Driver | 27 |
| Assistant Sub Inspector – Fingerprint Bureau (ASI FPB) | 23 |
| Special Protection Force (SI + Constable) | 1,424 |
| Prisons & Correctional Services (Jailor, Warder) | 223 |
| Other Police Department posts (various Reserve SI/Constable categories) | Remaining balance of the 7,437 total |
A quick clarification on these numbers: the specific SI, Constable, Mechanic/Driver, and ASI FPB figures above were called out individually in the source material, while the full 7,437 figure spans several additional sub-categories within the Police Department and SPF — including Reserve Sub Inspector posts (AR, TGSP, SARCPL) and various Constable categories — that are detailed separately within each department’s specific notification. If you’re applying for a specific post, always check its individual post code in the official notification rather than relying on the department-level total alone.
Age Limit Criteria by Post
Age eligibility varies meaningfully by post, so check this carefully against your own date of birth before assuming you qualify.
| Post | Unreserved (UR) Age Limit | SC/ST/BC/EWS Age Limit (with relaxation) |
|---|---|---|
| Police Sub Inspector (SI) | 21–25 years (extended to 21–30 with a general 5-year relaxation applied to all categories) | 21–30 years, plus an additional 5-year relaxation |
| Police Constable | 18–27 years | Up to 32 years with relaxation |
| Police Mechanic/Driver | 18–27 years | Up to 32 years with relaxation |
| ASI – Fingerprint Bureau | 21–30 years | Up to 35 years with relaxation |
Important: all of these age limits are calculated against a specific cut-off date — 1 July 2026. Whether you’re checking your minimum or maximum eligible age, use this date as your reference point, not the date you happen to be reading this article or submitting your application.
Educational Qualification by Post
Each post has a distinct educational requirement, and these aren’t interchangeable — meeting the qualification for one post doesn’t automatically make you eligible for another.
- Police Sub Inspector (SI): Any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, in any stream — engineering degrees, general degrees, and other disciplines are all accepted equally.
- Police Constable: Intermediate (10+2), Diploma, or ITI qualification — any one of these three is sufficient.
- Police Mechanic/Driver: A 10th-class pass combined with an ITI qualification in one of the following four trades: Fitter, Auto Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, or Mechanic Diesel. Candidates for this post must also hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license, which is explicitly mandatory.
- ASI – Fingerprint Bureau (FPB): A B.E./B.Tech degree in a computer-related discipline — Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or Cybersecurity — or a B.Sc. in Computer Science/Computers.
Height Requirements by Post Code
Height eligibility is specific to both gender and post code, so it’s worth checking the exact post code listed in the official notification for the role you’re targeting.
Sub Inspector Posts (Post Codes 11–14, 16–18)
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 167.6 cm | 152.5 cm (Post codes 11, 12, 16, 17, 19) |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas | 160 cm | 150 cm |
Constable Posts (Post Codes 21–23, 25–27)
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 167.6 cm | 152.5 cm (Post codes 21, 22, 25, 26, 28) |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas | 160 cm | 150 cm |
Police Mechanic/Driver (Male candidates only)
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| General candidates | 162 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas | 160 cm |
ASI – Fingerprint Bureau
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 162 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas | 160 cm | 150 cm |
Which districts qualify for the Scheduled Tribe height relaxation? The relaxation applies specifically to Scheduled Tribe candidates from the notified Agency areas of Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nagarkurnool, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Warangal districts. This relaxation is not available to ST candidates outside these specific Agency areas.
Medical Standards: Eyesight Requirements
Eyesight standards are consistent across all posts covered in this notification:
- Distance Vision: 6/6 in both the right eye and the left eye
- Near Vision: 0.5/0.5 (Snellen) in both eyes
- Field of Vision: Each eye must have a full field of vision
Candidates with any significant vision impairment are unlikely to clear this medical standard, so it’s worth getting a proper eye check-up early in your preparation rather than assuming you’ll qualify.
PET: Running Event Standards
The running event differs by gender and by whether you’re a general or ex-servicemen candidate, with timing tracked using RFID technology for accuracy.
| Candidate Type | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Men (General) | 1600 meters | 7 minutes 15 seconds |
| Men (Ex-servicemen) | 1600 meters | 9 minutes 30 seconds |
| Women (General) | 800 meters | 5 minutes 20 seconds |
Note: Police Mechanic/Driver posts are open to male candidates only, so the running event for this specific post uses only the men’s 1600-meter standard.
Qualifying nature vs. marks-based scoring: For SI post codes 11, 17, 18, and 19, and Constable post codes 21, 26, 27, and 28, the running event is purely qualifying — you either clear the time or you don’t, with no additional marks awarded. For SI post codes 12, 13, 14, and 16, and Constable post codes 22, 23, and 25, performance in the running event contributes toward your overall marks, making faster times genuinely advantageous for these specific post codes.
PET: Long Jump and Shot Put Standards
Long jump and shot put are qualifying events across all post codes in this notification — meaning you need to clear the minimum standard, but no additional marks are awarded for exceeding it.
Long Jump
| Candidate Type | Distance |
|---|---|
| Men (General) | 4 meters |
| Men (Ex-servicemen) | 3.5 meters |
| Women (General) | 2.5 meters |
Shot Put
| Candidate Type | Weight Used | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Men (General) | 7.26 kg | 6 meters |
| Men (Ex-servicemen) | 7.26 kg | 6 meters |
| Women (General) | 4 kg | 4 meters |
These standards apply consistently across SI, Constable, Mechanic/Driver, and ASI FPB posts, with the Mechanic/Driver category applying only the men’s standards since it’s a male-only post.
Important Cut-off Dates
Two separate cut-off dates matter for this notification, and it’s important not to confuse them:
- Age cut-off date: 1 July 2026 — your minimum or maximum age eligibility is calculated against this date.
- Qualification cut-off date: 29 July 2026 — you must have already completed your required qualification and hold the relevant certificate by this date.
This second date matters enormously for one specific group: final-year students are not eligible to apply. Since the qualification must already be completed and certified by 29 July 2026, candidates who are still pursuing their final year of a degree, diploma, or ITI course at the time of this notification do not currently meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of how close they are to graduating.
Exam Pattern and Negative Marking
The preliminary written examination for this notification carries a negative marking scheme of 1/5th (20%) per incorrect answer:
- A correct answer earns +1 mark
- An incorrect answer deducts 0.2 marks
This makes guesswork on the exam genuinely risky — random guessing across a large number of uncertain questions can measurably pull your score down rather than leaving it unaffected. Approach the exam with a clear strategy for which questions to attempt confidently versus which to leave unanswered.
Selection Process Overview
Based on the structure of this notification, the selection process generally follows this sequence:
- Online application submission, once the application portal opens
- Preliminary written examination, with the negative marking rules described above
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — height and other physical measurements checked against the post-specific standards
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — running, long jump, and shot put events
- Medical examination, including the eyesight standards described earlier
- Final merit list and document verification
Candidates typically need to clear each stage before proceeding to the next, so a strong performance in the written exam alone isn’t sufficient if the physical and medical standards aren’t met.
How to Apply for TS Police Notification 2026
- Visit the official TSLPRB website to check for the live application link once it’s activated.
- Confirm your eligibility — age (as of 1 July 2026), qualification (completed and certified by 29 July 2026), and height/PET standards for your specific target post code.
- Register on the official portal and complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as specified in the official notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the portal’s payment gateway.
- Download and retain your application confirmation for future reference.
Important reminder: As of this notification’s release, the online application dates have not yet been announced — TSLPRB has indicated these will be released shortly through a separate press note. Do not submit any payment or personal details through unofficial third-party websites claiming to offer early access to the application process.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming the same height standard applies to every post. Height requirements vary by post code and gender — always check the specific post code you’re applying for rather than assuming a single standard applies across the board.
- Missing the qualification cut-off date. Since final-year students are not eligible, confirm your certificate completion date falls before 29 July 2026 before investing time in preparation.
- Ignoring the eyesight standard until the medical exam. Get an eye check-up early, since this standard is non-negotiable and can disqualify an otherwise strong candidate late in the process.
- Treating all running events as purely qualifying. For certain post codes, running performance contributes to your overall marks — check whether your specific post code is qualifying-only or marks-based before assuming speed doesn’t matter.
- Guessing excessively on the written exam. With a 20% negative marking penalty, uninformed guessing across many questions can genuinely hurt your score rather than being a neutral gamble.
- Applying through unofficial websites before the real application link is live. Since application dates haven’t been announced yet, rely only on TSLPRB’s official communications.
- Overlooking the ST Agency-area height relaxation eligibility. This relaxation applies only to specific listed districts — don’t assume it applies to all ST candidates statewide.
Expert Tips for PET/PMT Preparation
- Start PET training well before the exam, not after. Running, long jump, and shot put all require sustained physical conditioning that’s difficult to build in the final few weeks before your test date.
- Practice the 1600m/800m run under timed conditions regularly, ideally on a track, to build both pace judgment and stamina specific to the exact time standards required.
- Don’t neglect shot put and long jump just because they’re “qualifying only.” A qualifying event still disqualifies you entirely if you don’t clear it — treat the minimum standard as a hard requirement, not a formality.
- Get your eyesight checked months in advance, not right before your medical exam, so you have time to address any correctable issues if needed.
- Track official TSLPRB announcements directly for application dates and admit card releases, rather than relying solely on secondary sources that may publish outdated information.
- Prepare a personal eligibility checklist — age as of 1 July 2026, qualification completion by 29 July 2026, height for your specific post code and category — and verify it against the official notification PDF before you begin serious preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the TS Police Notification 2026?
It is a combined recruitment notification from the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) covering Sub Inspector, Police Constable, Police Mechanic/Driver, and ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts, totaling 7,437 vacancies across multiple departments.
2. How many total vacancies are there in this notification?
A combined 7,437 vacancies have been approved across the Police Department, Special Protection Force, Fire Disaster Response Department, and Prisons & Correctional Services Department.
3. What is the age limit for TS Police SI posts?
The base age limit is 21–25 years, extended to 21–30 years with a general 5-year relaxation, with an additional 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, calculated as of 1 July 2026.
4. What is the height requirement for TS Police Constable posts?
General male candidates need 167.6 cm and general female candidates need 152.5 cm, with a relaxation to 160 cm (men) and 150 cm (women) for Scheduled Tribe candidates from specific notified Agency area districts.
5. Are final-year students eligible to apply?
No. The qualification cut-off date is 29 July 2026, meaning candidates must have already completed and hold a certificate for their required qualification by that date.
6. What is the negative marking rule in the written exam?
A correct answer earns 1 mark, while an incorrect answer deducts 0.2 marks — a 20% (1/5th) negative marking penalty.
7. Is the running event the same for men and women?
No. Men run 1600 meters (7 minutes 15 seconds for general candidates, 9 minutes 30 seconds for ex-servicemen), while women run 800 meters in 5 minutes 20 seconds.
8. Is a Heavy Motor Vehicle license required for the Driver/Mechanic post?
Yes, a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license is explicitly mandatory for the Police Mechanic/Driver post, in addition to the required ITI qualification.
9. When will the online application process start?
As of this notification’s release, application dates have not yet been announced. TSLPRB has indicated these will be released shortly through a separate press note.
10. What qualification is needed for the ASI Fingerprint Bureau post?
A B.E./B.Tech in a computer-related field (Computer Science, IT, AI, or Cybersecurity) or a B.Sc. in Computer Science/Computers is required for this post.
Conclusion
The TS Police Notification 2026 represents a genuinely major opportunity for candidates across Telangana, with 7,437 vacancies spread across Sub Inspector, Constable, Mechanic/Driver, and ASI Fingerprint Bureau posts. But given how much post-specific detail is packed into this recruitment — different height standards by post code, different age relaxations, a hard qualification cut-off that excludes final-year students, and marks-based running events for certain post codes — the candidates who benefit most will be the ones who check every detail against their own eligibility before diving into preparation.
Start with your own eligibility checklist — age as of 1 July 2026, qualification completed by 29 July 2026, and the exact height/PET standard for your target post code — and build your PET preparation early rather than waiting for the application window to open.
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