Telangana Police Constable (SCT PC) 2026

Latest TSLPRB Updates

• → 7,739 SCT Police Constable posts — Civil, AR and TSSP cadres notified for Telangana 2026 cycle.
• → Online application window: 5 April – 1 June 2026 on tgprb.in (OTR-based registration).
• → PWT pattern: 200 MCQs · 200 marks · 3 hours — English/Arithmetic/Reasoning + Telangana General Studies.
• → PMT/PET after PWT — height 167.6 cm (male), 152.5 cm (female); 1600 m run in 7 min 15 sec (male).
• → Final written exam (FWE) for candidates clearing physical tests — higher difficulty, merit-based.
• → Admit card for PWT will be released on tgprb.in before the exam date.

Telangana Police Constable (SCT PC) 2026 — Overview

Important Dates & Exam Schedule

Post-wise Vacancies

Physical Standards (PMT / PET)

Qualifying standards — category-wise relaxations apply as per official notification.

Application Fee

Preparation Tips

• Start with Telangana GK — districts, rivers (Godavari, Krishna, Musi), freedom fighters and state formation timeline.
• Practice 200-question mock tests in 3 hours to build stamina for PWT and FWE.
• For PET, train 1600 m runs early — AR/TSSP aspirants should target sub-6-minute timing for maximum PET marks.
• Revise SSC-level arithmetic daily; TSLPRB questions are often 10th-standard difficulty.
• Read Telugu/Urdu newspapers alongside English for bilingual paper comfort.
• Keep photo and signature ready at 20–50 KB / 10–20 KB before the apply window closes.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Written Test (PWT) — 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours (qualifying; marks not added to final merit)
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — height & chest (male) as per post code
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 1600 m run (male) / 800 m run (female), long jump, high jump, shot put (post-specific)
4. Final Written Examination (FWE) — 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours (merit stage)
5. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Previous Year Indicative Cutoff

Figures are indicative based on prior year results. Actual cutoff varies.

Exam Centres

Major cities where this exam is typically conducted.

Exam Pattern 2026

Telangana Police Constable recruitment has two written stages. The Preliminary Written Test (PWT) is qualifying — candidates need category-wise minimum percentages (typically 40% OC, 35% BC, 30% SC/ST). The Final Written Examination (FWE) determines merit among candidates who clear PMT and PET. Both papers are 200 MCQs for 200 marks in 3 hours.

• PWT: 200 questions · 200 marks · 180 minutes · Qualifying only
• FWE: 200 questions · 200 marks · 180 minutes · Merit stage
• Paper bilingual option — Telugu, Urdu or English (except English section)
• Negative marking as per notification — check official PDF before exam
• PMT and PET are qualifying; AR/TSSP posts may have stricter PET timing for bonus marks
• Medical standards include vision, hearing and general fitness as per police rules

Subject-wise Breakdown

Syllabus Highlights

• Part A — English, Arithmetic & Reasoning (100 marks): grammar, comprehension, number system, percentages, series, puzzles
• Part B — General Studies (100 marks): Indian history, polity, geography, general science, current affairs
• Telangana-specific GK — state movement, Nizam era, districts, schemes, culture and regional current affairs
• Exam medium: English, Telugu or Urdu (except English language questions)
• Final written (FWE) covers the same subjects at higher difficulty — focus on TS-specific topics

Important Details

• Department: Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board
• Application window: 5 April 2026 – 1 June 2026
• Age cut-off date: 1 July 2027
• Salary / Pay Scale: ₹23,440 – ₹79,210
• Tentative exam date: 20 September 2026
• Note: Telangana SCT PC 2026 — Civil Police, Armed Reserve (AR) and TSSP posts. Preliminary Written Test + Physical Efficiency Test + Final Written.

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