Verified from official source on 21 Aug 2026
TSLPRB SI, ASI & PC Mechanic/Driver Recruitment 2026 — 325 Posts
- Total Posts
- 325
- Minimum Qualification
- Graduate
Overview
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released three linked notifications for direct recruitment to 325 posts across the Telangana Police, Special Protection Force, Fire Disaster Response Emergency & Civil Defence, and Prisons & Correctional Services departments. Is TSLPRB SI Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notifications dated 29 July 2026 are officially live, and online applications for all three are open from 19 August 2026 to 9 September 2026 at tgprb.in. The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board is recruiting for Sub Inspector of Police (Civil), Reserve Sub Inspector (Armed Reserve, Special Armed Reserve Commando Police Limited, Telangana Special Police), Sub Inspector in the Special Protection Force, Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor, Assistant Sub Inspector in the Fingerprint Bureau, and Police Constable (Mechanic and Driver) posts, spread across three separate but linked notifications: Rc. No. 225/Rect./Rect.-1/2026 for 275 SI-level posts, Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 for 23 ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) posts, and Rc. No. 234/Rect./Rect.-3/2026 for 27 Police Constable Mechanic and Driver posts, all dated 29 July 2026. This recruitment sits alongside TSLPRB's separate 7,437-post Constable notification issued on the same date, together forming the Board's largest single recruitment cycle of the year. Selected SI Civil, Reserve SI and SPF SI candidates will draw a pay scale of Rs. 42,300 to Rs. 1,15,270, while Station Fire Officer and Deputy Jailor candidates will draw Rs. 38,890 to Rs. 1,12,510, and Police Constable Mechanic and Driver candidates will draw Rs. 24,280 to Rs. 72,850. Selection for the SI-level and ASI posts proceeds through a Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test, a four-paper Final Written Examination, and Document Verification. Candidates applying to more than one of the five linked TSLPRB notifications issued on 29 July 2026 need undergo the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test only once, with the same readings valid across all posts applied for, and receive a fee rebate of Rs. 50 per additional post for Telangana-local SC/ST candidates or Rs. 100 per additional post for all other candidates. Eligible candidates can apply online at tgprb.in from 19 August 2026 to 9 September 2026. TSLPRB SI, ASI and PC Mechanic/Driver Recruitment 2026 offers a significant entry point into Telangana's uniformed services across policing, fire safety, prisons and forensic support roles, with vacancy numbers described as tentative and subject to change by the Board.
Qualification
- SI (Civil), Reserve SI, SPF SI, Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor, ASI (Fingerprint Bureau): Degree from a university established by Central/State Act or UGC-recognised institution, held as on 29 July 2026 (Station Fire Officer additionally needs valid LMV driving licence)
- Police Constable (Mechanic): SSC pass + ITI certificate in Auto Electrician/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Mechanic Diesel/Fitter trade
- Police Constable (Driver): SSC pass + prescribed driving qualification and licence
Age Limit
- SI (Civil)/Reserve SI/SPF SI/Station Fire Officer/Deputy Jailor/ASI (FPB): 21–25 years as on 1 July 2026 (includes Govt's 5-year uniformed-services relaxation, GO Ms No. 87)
- Police Constable (Mechanic/Driver): 18–22 years as on 1 July 2026
- Further relaxation: SC/ST/BC/EWS 5 years; Ex-Servicemen 3 years + service; Govt employees up to 5 years
Eligibility
Candidates must hold the post-wise educational qualification exactly as prescribed in the official notification, held as on 29 July 2026, the date of notification. Local candidature and reservation benefits are governed by the Presidential Order 2018 and the Telangana Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2018, and apply across all posts. Station Fire Officer applicants must additionally hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence at the time of application. Candidates should note that vacancy figures across all post codes are tentative and may be revised by TSLPRB without prior notice. Only one application form should be registered for the entire recruitment cycle; candidates should not submit multiple registrations. BC and EWS certificates must have been issued on or after 1 April 2026 to be considered valid for reservation claims.
Important Dates
Notification Date
29 Jul 2026
Application Start
19 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
09 Sept 2026
Application Fee
Not specified in short notification — displayed during online application based on category/post. Concessional fee for Telangana-local SC/ST candidates.
Salary
- SI (Civil), Reserve SI, SPF SI: Rs. 42,300 – Rs. 1,15,270/month
- Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor: Rs. 38,890 – Rs. 1,12,510/month
- Police Constable (Mechanic/Driver): Rs. 24,280 – Rs. 72,850/month
- Government-fixed stipend during institutional training
How to Apply
- Visit the official TSLPRB portal at tgprb.in.
- Register using an active mobile number as the User ID.
- Select the specific Notification(s) and Post(s) you are eligible and wish to apply for.
- Review the applicable fee, which is calculated based on the posts chosen and any rebate for multiple linked notifications.
- Pay the application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or any other mode available on the portal.
- Complete Part-I of the online application with accurate personal, educational and category details.
- Upload a combined photograph and signature in JPG format, sized between 30 KB and 100 KB.
- Carefully review all entered details, since no corrections are permitted after final submission.
- Submit the completed application form before the closing date of 9 September 2026.
- Download and save the confirmation copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Test — single objective paper, 3 hours, 200 marks, covering Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability and General Studies; qualifying in nature, 20% negative marking per wrong answer
- Physical Measurement Test — verification of height, chest and other prescribed physical standards
- Physical Efficiency Test — running and other physical events; qualifying stage common across linked notifications for multi-post applicants
- Final Written Examination — four papers: English, Telugu/Urdu, Arithmetic/Reasoning, General Studies; Papers I & II qualifying, Papers III & IV determine merit
- Certificate Verification — verification of original educational, category and identity documents for candidates who qualify in the Final Written Examination
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| SCT Sub Inspector of Police (Civil) | 148 |
| SCT Reserve Sub Inspector (AR) | 14 |
| SCT Reserve Sub Inspector (SAR CPL) (Men) | 3 |
| SCT Reserve Sub Inspector (TGSP) (Men) | 12 |
| SCT Sub Inspector (SPF) | 44 |
| Station Fire Officer | 39 |
| Deputy Jailor (Men) | 14 |
| Deputy Jailor (Women) | 1 |
| ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) | 23 |
| Police Constable (Mechanic) | 7 |
| Police Constable (Driver) | 20 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Not specified in this short notification — displayed during online application based on post selected |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Not specified in this short notification — displayed during online application based on post selected |
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