Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 7,112 Vacancies, Age Limit Increased by 2 More Years, Apply From August 19

Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Telangana government has brought major relief for candidates preparing for police and other uniformed government jobs. The upper age limit for direct recruitment to several uniformed services has been increased by another two years through G.O.Ms.No.122 dated August 14, 2026.

This is particularly important for candidates applying for the ongoing Telangana Police Recruitment 2026, as the recruitment notification for Police Constable and equivalent posts was issued on July 29. The government had earlier provided a five-year upper-age relaxation for uniformed services through G.O.Ms.No.87 dated May 18, 2026. The latest order adds another two years to that relaxation.

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Meanwhile, the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has announced that the online application process for the 2026 recruitment will begin on August 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM and continue until September 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applications will be accepted only online through the official recruitment portal.

The main Police Constable and equivalent recruitment has 7,112 vacancies, while the broader Telangana Police Recruitment 2026 drive across different notifications covers 7,437 vacancies. The official TSLPRB website also currently lists 7,437 total vacancies across SCT PC Civil/equivalent, SI Civil/equivalent, PC Mechanic/Driver and ASI Fingerprint Bureau categories.

Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

The vacancy and pay details are specified in the July 29 notification.

7,112 Telangana Police Constable and Equivalent Vacancies

The main notification covers seven categories of posts across the Police, Special Protection Force, Fire and Prisons departments.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

All these posts are covered under the July 29, 2026 notification. The prescribed pay scale for these PC-level posts is ₹24,280–₹72,850.

The vacancies are tentative and can be modified by TSLPRB during the recruitment process.

Telangana Police Recruitment 2026: 7,437 Total Posts

The 7,112 PC-level vacancies are part of a larger recruitment drive.

The official TSLPRB recruitment portal lists:

• 7,112 SCT PC Civil and equivalent posts
• 275 SCT SI Civil and equivalent posts
• 27 Police Constable Driver/Mechanic posts
• 23 SCT ASI Fingerprint Bureau posts

That takes the total to 7,437 vacancies.

The July 29 notifications were issued separately for these recruitment groups.

Important News: Telangana Police Age Limit Increased Again

The biggest recent development is the further relaxation of the upper age limit.

Initially, the July 29 Police Constable notification prescribed a basic upper age of 22 years as on July 1, 2026 for Post Codes 21 to 23, 25 and 26. The notification also recorded the earlier five-year relaxation granted by the Telangana government for uniformed services.

Now, through G.O.Ms.No.122 dated August 14, 2026, the Telangana government has increased the upper age limit by another two years, in addition to the earlier five-year increase.

Therefore, the latest government decision provides a total additional seven-year relaxation over the prescribed upper age limit for the covered uniformed-service direct recruitment posts, subject to the applicable recruitment and category rules.

Why This Matters for Police Job Aspirants

The decision is significant for candidates who crossed the earlier age limit and were unable to participate in the recruitment process.

The government said it received representations from unemployed youth seeking further relaxation so that more candidates could become eligible for direct recruitment.

The additional relaxation covers direct recruitment posts in uniformed services including Police, Fire, Prisons and Special Protection Force, with the government order also covering other listed uniformed departments.

Candidates should, however, check the exact age calculation applicable to their specific post and category before submitting the application.

Educational Qualification

For the Police Constable and equivalent posts covered by the main notification, candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognised by the Telangana State Government.

The qualification must have been obtained by the date of the notification, July 29, 2026. Candidates must be able to produce the Intermediate pass certificate or equivalent qualification certificate during certificate verification.

This makes the recruitment particularly relevant for candidates who have completed Class 12 or Intermediate.

Who Can Apply?

The eligibility depends on the post.

According to the notification:

• Post Codes 21, 22, 25 and 26: Men and women can apply.
• Post Codes 23 and 27: Only men are eligible.
• Post Code 28: Only women are eligible.

Candidates should therefore check the post code carefully before selecting a vacancy.

Age Limit for Police Constable Posts

For Post Codes 21 to 23, 25 and 26, the notification originally prescribed:

Minimum age: 18 years
Basic upper age: 22 years as on July 1, 2026

The notification then recorded the five-year relaxation granted by the Telangana government for uniformed services.

Following the latest G.O.Ms.No.122 dated August 14, 2026, another two years have been added to the relaxation.

Other category-specific relaxations are also available under the recruitment rules. The notification separately provides age relaxations for categories such as Telangana State Government employees, ex-servicemen, NCC instructors and SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.

Candidates should calculate their age using the date specified in the notification and applicable government orders rather than relying on an unofficial age calculator.

Physical Test Is Very Important

Clearing the written examination alone is not enough.

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Written Test will have to appear for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

The recruitment notification specifies a sequence of physical tests after the preliminary examination.

Running Requirement

For the main PC-level posts:

• Men: 1600 metres within 7 minutes 15 seconds
• Women: 800 metres within 5 minutes 20 seconds

For ex-servicemen, the prescribed maximum time for the 1600-metre run is 9 minutes 30 seconds.

For some posts, the run is qualifying in nature, while for certain posts such as PC (AR), SARCPL and SPF Constable, performance in the running event contributes to the final merit as specified in the notification.

Height Requirement

The notification specifies different minimum height requirements for men and women.

For men in Post Codes 21 to 23 and 25 to 27:

Minimum height: 167.6 cm

For women in Post Codes 21, 22, 25, 26 and 28:

Minimum height: 152.5 cm

Special relaxation is provided for eligible Scheduled Tribe and Aboriginal Tribe candidates from specified Agency Areas.

For those eligible male candidates, the minimum height is 160 cm, while for eligible women candidates it is 150 cm.

Physical Fitness and Medical Examination

Candidates should not wait until after selection to check their physical fitness.

The notification advises candidates to get themselves examined by a Civil Surgeon before applying so that they can determine whether they meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.

The notification also lists certain physical or medical conditions that can affect recruitment eligibility, including conditions such as flat feet, knock knees, pigeon chest, varicose veins and other specified defects.

Candidates provisionally selected are referred for medical examination and fitness assessment at the designated government hospitals as prescribed by the Board.

Telangana Police Constable Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the main Constable and equivalent posts consists of multiple stages.

Stage 1: Preliminary Written Test

All eligible registered candidates will have to appear for a Preliminary Written Test.

The PWT will have:

• 200 questions
• 200 marks
• 3 hours duration
• Objective-type questions

The official notification specifies the PWT as the first stage of selection.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks in the PWT are:

• OC including EWS: 30%
• BC: 25%
• SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Home Guards: 20%

The examination is objective and candidates answer on an OMR sheet.

Preliminary Written Test Syllabus

The PWT is based on the Intermediate standard.

The major subjects include:

1. English
2. Arithmetic
3. General Science
4. History of India
5. Indian Culture
6. Indian National Movement
7. Principles of Geography
8. Indian Geography
9. Indian Polity
10. Indian Economy

The official syllabus appears in Annexure II of the notification.

Stage 2: PMT and PET

Candidates who qualify in the PWT will be called for the physical stages.

These include physical measurements and physical efficiency events.

The Board will use digital/RFID-based systems for certain physical events, and the notification provides detailed procedures for recording performance.

Stage 3: Final Written Examination

Candidates who qualify the physical stage will proceed to the Final Written Examination.

For PC-level recruitment, the final written examination is a three-hour objective examination with 200 questions, according to the recruitment press note and notification.

The Final Written Examination syllabus is also at Intermediate standard and covers the same broad subject areas including English, Arithmetic, General Science, Indian History and Culture, National Movement, Geography, Polity and Economy.

How Final Selection Will Be Made

The final merit calculation differs according to the post.

For SCT Police Constable Civil, final selection is based on relative merit according to the Final Written Examination score.

For SCT Police Constable AR, final selection considers the Final Written Examination and the prescribed Physical Efficiency Test performance.

For SCT PC SARCPL and SPF Constable, the final merit also incorporates the specified PET performance.

The notification provides separate selection rules for each post code.

For Police Constable Civil, 95% of vacancies in the relevant local cadres are earmarked for local candidates under the applicable Telangana local-cadre rules.

Application Fee

The TSLPRB has specified a one-time fee for the recruitment process.

For the PC-level common procedure regimen:

• SC/ST candidates who are local to Telangana: 600
• All other candidates: 1,200

The fee covers the relevant stages of the recruitment process, including application processing, preliminary written test, PMT/PET, final written examination, certificate verification and result processing.

Candidates applying for more than one applicable notification can receive a fee rebate because the PMT/PET is conducted commonly. The notified rebate is ₹100 for each additional common procedure regimen for OC/BC candidates and ₹50 for SC/ST candidates, subject to the conditions in the notification.

Telangana Police Constable Application Dates

The TSLPRB has now officially announced the application window.

Application Start

August 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Last Date

September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online system will not be accepted.

Candidates should not wait until the final day because payment and form submission must both be completed successfully.

How to Apply for Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1

Visit the official TSLPRB recruitment website:

tgprb.in

The official recruitment portal currently lists the 2026 recruitment and its notification categories.

Step 2

Register using your mobile number.

The mobile number will function as the User ID and should remain active throughout the recruitment process.

Step 3

Select the notification and post for which you are eligible.

Step 4

Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.

Step 5

Complete Part-I of the application form.

Step 6

Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Step 7

Check every detail carefully before submitting.

Step 8

Submit the application and download/print a copy for future reference.

The notification specifically warns that after submission, corrections cannot be made, so candidates should verify their information before pressing the final submit button.

Aadhaar Face Authentication

The TSLPRB’s August 1 press note advises candidates to download the Aadhaar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store before filling out the Part-I application for Aadhaar Face Authentication.

Candidates should therefore keep their Aadhaar-related details ready and follow the authentication instructions displayed on the official portal.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should prepare the necessary documents before the application window opens.

Depending on the category and claim, documents may include:

• SSC/Matriculation certificate
• Intermediate certificate
• Community certificate
• EWS certificate
• BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate
• Local candidature/residence documents
• Special category certificates
• NCC certificate, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable
• Service certificate, where applicable
• MSP certificate, where applicable

The notification specifically requires a current BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026, where reservation is claimed, and an EWS certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026, where applicable.

Candidates should check the notification for their exact category before arranging documents.

Local Candidate Rules

Local candidature is important for several posts.

The notification states that 95% of vacancies in relevant local cadres for posts such as Police Constable Civil and Police Constable AR are to be filled by eligible local candidates of the respective Police Districts/Commissionerates under the applicable local-cadre rules.

Candidates claiming local candidature should therefore keep the required study, residence or bonafide certificates ready.

One PMT/PET for Multiple Applicable Posts

There is another important benefit for candidates applying for multiple posts under the applicable notifications.

The TSLPRB has stated that a candidate’s Physical Measurement Test/Physical Efficiency Test will be conducted only once, and the same readings/scores can be used for all applicable posts under the common procedure regimen.

This is one reason the Board has introduced a common procedure and fee rebate for candidates applying for more than one applicable post.

Certificate Verification

Candidates who qualify in the final written examination will be called for Certificate Verification.

At that stage, candidates must produce their original documents along with two sets of photocopies and other documents required by the Board.

Candidates should therefore preserve all original certificates safely throughout the recruitment process.

Separate Driver and Mechanic Recruitment

Candidates should not confuse the 7,112 PC-level recruitment with the separate Driver and Mechanic notification.

The separate notification covers:

• SCT Police Constable (Mechanic), Men: 7 posts
• SCT Police Constable (Driver), Men: 20 posts

Total: 27 vacancies.

For these technical posts, there is no Preliminary Written Test. Candidates have to undergo the prescribed physical tests followed by the relevant trade/driving test and written examination.

The broader TSLPRB recruitment therefore has different selection procedures depending on the post.

Important Warning for Applicants

Candidates should be extremely careful while completing the online form.

The TSLPRB states that:

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Incorrect or incomplete applications can be rejected.
• False information can result in disqualification.
• Information submitted in the application is treated as final.
• Candidates must verify their details before final submission.
• The candidature remains provisional until eligibility is verified.

The Board also advises candidates to use only the official recruitment website for information and applications.

Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The application dates are officially specified in the August 1 press note.

Final Takeaway

The Telangana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in the Police, SPF, Fire and Prisons departments.

The main recruitment notification offers 7,112 vacancies, including 3,697 Police Constable Civil posts, 1,052 Police Constable AR posts, 1,380 SPF Constable posts, 751 Fire Fighter posts and posts for male and female warders.

The biggest new development is the Telangana government’s decision to provide an additional two-year upper-age relaxation for covered uniformed-service direct recruitment. Combined with the earlier five-year relaxation, the additional relaxation now reaches seven years over the prescribed upper age limit, subject to the applicable rules and category conditions.

Applications will be accepted online from August 19 to September 9, 2026, and candidates should complete the process only through the official TSLPRB portal.

For candidates preparing for the recruitment, the most important things to focus on now are age eligibility, Intermediate qualification, physical fitness, the 200-question Preliminary Written Test, PMT/PET preparation and the Final Written Examination.

Official Links

TSLPRB Official Recruitment Portal:
Telangana Police Recruitment Board

Telangana Police Department:
Telangana Police Official Website

Important: Candidates should always check the latest TSLPRB notification and press releases before submitting an application because vacancy numbers, dates, instructions and other recruitment details can be modified by the Board.