The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has announced tentative dates for the Preliminary Written Tests under the Telangana Police Recruitment 2026 drive. According to the official press note dated 17 September 2026, the Preliminary Written Test for SCT SI Civil and equivalent posts is likely to be held on 29 November 2026, while the test for SCT PC Civil and equivalent posts is likely to be conducted on 20 December 2026.
The online application process has now concluded. TSLPRB received around 5.77 lakh applications from approximately 4.29 lakh individual candidates for 7,437 vacancies across the Police, Special Protection Force, Fire and Emergency Services, and Prisons departments.
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TSLPRB Police Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board |
| Total Vacancies | 7,437 |
| Total Applications | 5,77,064 |
| Individual Candidates | Around 4,29,000 |
| Application Period | 19 August to 16 September 2026 |
| SI/ASI Level Vacancies | 298 |
| PC Level Vacancies | 7,139 |
| SI Preliminary Exam | Tentatively 29 November 2026 |
| PC Preliminary Exam | Tentatively 20 December 2026 |
| Aadhaar Authentication Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Official Website | tgprb.in |
The recruitment process covers multiple categories of posts, and the next major stage for candidates applying for the SI Civil and PC Civil streams will be the Preliminary Written Test. Candidates applying for certain technical posts will instead begin with the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test.
TSLPRB SI and PC Preliminary Exam Dates
TSLPRB has proposed separate Preliminary Written Test dates for SI-level and PC-level recruitment streams.
The Preliminary Written Test for SCT SI Civil and equivalent posts is likely to be conducted on 29 November 2026 in the forenoon session. Around 1,60,756 applications have been received for these posts.
The SCT PC Civil and equivalent Preliminary Written Test is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026 in the forenoon. Approximately 3,89,356 applications have been submitted for this recruitment stream.
| Recruitment Stream | Applications | Tentative Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| SCT SI Civil / Equivalent | 1,60,756 | 29 November 2026 |
| SCT PC Civil / Equivalent | 3,89,356 | 20 December 2026 |
The Board has specifically described these dates as tentative. Candidates should therefore continue checking subsequent official notices for confirmation of the examination schedule.
Where Will the Preliminary Written Tests Be Held?
The SI Civil and equivalent Preliminary Written Test is proposed to be conducted at examination centers located across the erstwhile 10 district headquarters of Telangana.
For the PC Civil and equivalent examination, TSLPRB plans to conduct the test at around 15 to 18 locations, including the erstwhile 10 district headquarters.
Detailed center allotment and candidate-specific examination information are expected to be communicated separately by the Board.
7,437 Vacancies Across Four Departments
TSLPRB issued four recruitment notifications on 29 July 2026 for direct recruitment across multiple Telangana government departments.
| Department | SI/ASI Level | PC Level | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 200 | 4,800 | 5,000 |
| Special Protection Force | 44 | 1,380 | 1,424 |
| Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency & Civil Defense | 39 | 751 | 790 |
| Prisons & Correctional Services | 15 | 208 | 223 |
| Total | 298 | 7,139 | 7,437 |
The Police Department accounts for the largest share, with 5,000 vacancies, followed by 1,424 posts in the Special Protection Force.
Over 5.77 Lakh Applications Received
The application window remained open from 19 August to 16 September 2026.
By the close of the application process, TSLPRB had received 5,77,064 applications from approximately 4,29,000 individual candidates. This means each applicant submitted an average of around 1.34 applications.
Around 68.45% of candidates submitted only one application, while 28.88% submitted two. Only a very small proportion applied for four or five different posts.
The Board has noted that the application figures may change slightly following de-duplication, banking validations, invalidations, court-related matters, and other verification processes.
Aadhaar Face Authentication Deadline
TSLPRB introduced Aadhaar Face Authentication in the police recruitment process as an additional security measure intended to prevent impersonation.
According to the Board, around 97.4% of candidates successfully completed Aadhaar Face Authentication while filling Part I of their application.
Approximately 2.6% were unable to complete the process.
Such candidates have been given until 30 September 2026 to complete Aadhaar Face Authentication through their login area. Once the process is completed, they will be able to download the PDF copy of their application form.
Candidates affected by this requirement should complete the authentication within the prescribed period rather than waiting for the examination stage.
Telugu Chosen by Majority for Aptitude Test
Among candidates who could select Telugu, English, or Urdu as the examination medium for the applicable Aptitude Test, Telugu emerged as the most preferred option.
Around 56.84% opted for Telugu, while more than 43.02% selected English. Only around 0.12% chose Urdu.
