Telangana Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 PDF, PWT & FWE Subject-Wise Syllabus for 7,739 Posts

The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has officially released the Telangana Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026.

Under Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026 for the recruitment of 7,739 Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constable vacancies in Civil, Armed Reserve (AR), and Telangana State Special Police (TSSP).

Candidates preparing for the recruitment should thoroughly understand the latest Preliminary Written Test (PWT) and Final Written Examination (FWE) syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, marking scheme, and physical test requirements before starting their preparation.

As per the official notification, both written examinations consist of 200 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 3 hours, while the Preliminary Written Test is qualifying in nature and only the Final Written Examination determines the merit list.

The syllabus covers important subjects including English, Arithmetic, General Science, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs, Reasoning, and Telangana State-specific topics, while the FWE also includes a Personality Test section focusing on ethics, social awareness, gender sensitivity, and emotional intelligence.

Candidates can find the complete subject-wise syllabus, detailed exam pattern, PMT/PET information, preparation strategy, and official notification details in this article to plan their preparation effectively.

Telangana Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Official Syllabus Out (Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026) | 7,739 Constable Posts
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Particulars Details
Recruiting Body Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB)
Notification Reference Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026, Dated 29 July 2026
Post Name Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constable — Civil, Armed Reserve (AR), Telangana State Special Police (TSSP)
Total Vacancies 7,739
Exam Stages Covered in This Article Preliminary Written Test (PWT) & Final Written Examination (FWE) — Syllabus & Pattern
Exam Standard Intermediate Standard (Objective Type)
Question Paper Medium Telugu / Urdu / English (English section set in English only, in all versions)
Official Website tgprb.in

Complete Selection Process — Overview

  • Stage 1: Preliminary Written Test (PWT) — 200 MCQs, 200 Marks, 3 Hours (Qualifying Stage)
  • Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height & Chest (for Male candidates) as per post code
  • Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running, Long Jump, Shot Put (post-specific events)
  • Stage 4: Final Written Examination (FWE) — 200 MCQs, 200 Marks, 3 Hours (Merit Stage)
  • Stage 5: Personal Interview/Personality Test (Constable Post)
  • Stage 6: Document Verification & Medical Examination

Important: PWT marks are NOT added to the final merit — it is purely a qualifying/screening stage. Only the FWE marks (combined with PET, if applicable) determine the final selection merit.

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Preliminary Written Test (PWT) — Exam Pattern

Component Details
Exam Standard Intermediate Standard, Objective Type
Total Questions 200 Questions
Total Marks 200 Marks (1 Mark per Question)
Duration 3 Hours
Nature Qualifying Only — Marks NOT counted toward final merit

PWT Syllabus (As per Official Annexure-II)

Sr. No. Subject
1 English*
2 Arithmetic
3 General Science
4 History of India, Indian Culture, Indian National Movement
5 Principles of Geography, Indian Geography, Polity and Economy
6 Current Events of National and International Importance
7 Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability
8 Contents Pertaining to the State of Telangana
*Note: Questions relating to the English Language will be set in English only, even in the Telugu/Urdu versions of the question paper. In case of any dispute about a question or answer, the decision of the Subject Expert Committee is final. TSLPRB does not prescribe any particular textbook — no publication is treated as authoritative.

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Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

  • Only candidates who qualify the PWT are eligible to appear for PMT and PET
  • PMT: Height and Chest measurement (for male candidates) verified against the standards prescribed for the specific post code/category
  • PET Events (Indicative, based on prior cycles):
    • Running — 1600 metres (Male) / 800 metres (Female)
    • Long Jump
    • High Jump
    • Shot Put — 7.26 Kg (Men) / 4 Kg (Women) — event and weight vary by post/cadre (Civil, AR, TSSP)
  • Candidates must qualify PET to become eligible to appear in the Final Written Examination (FWE)

Note: Exact PMT/PET standards (height/chest measurements by category, event timing benchmarks, marks for each event) vary year to year and by cadre — candidates must refer to the detailed official notification (Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-2/2026) for the authoritative figures applicable to the 2026 cycle.

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Final Written Examination (FWE) — Exam Pattern

Component Details
Exam Standard Intermediate Standard, Objective Type
Total Questions 200 Questions
Total Marks 200 Marks (1 Mark per Question)
Duration 3 Hours
Nature Merit Stage — Marks directly determine final selection

FWE Syllabus (As per Official Annexure-III)

Sr. No. Subject
1 English*
2 Arithmetic
3 General Science
4 History of India, Indian Culture, Indian National Movement
5 Principles of Geography, Indian Geography, Polity and Economy
6 Current Events of National and International Importance
7 Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability
8 Personality Test (Questions from Ethics, Sensitivity to Gender & Weaker Sections, Social Awareness, Emotional Intelligence)
9 Contents Pertaining to the State of Telangana
Key Difference from PWT: The FWE syllabus includes an additional “Personality Test” component (Sr. No. 8) covering Ethics, Gender & Weaker Section Sensitivity, Social Awareness, and Emotional Intelligence — this is NOT part of the Preliminary Written Test syllabus. Both exams otherwise share the same 8 core subjects, though question difficulty level differs between the two stages.

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Subject-Wise Detailed Topics (Indicative, Based on Standard TSLPRB Pattern)

Subject Key Topics
English Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Synonyms/Antonyms, One-Word Substitution
Arithmetic Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Ages, Trains, Pipes & Cisterns, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, LCM & HCF, Time & Distance, Partnership, Mensuration, Number System, Basic Geometry
General Science Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (SSC/Intermediate level), Everyday Science Applications
History of India, Culture & National Movement Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle, Important Movements & Leaders, Indian Culture & Heritage
Geography, Polity & Economy Physical & Indian Geography, Indian Constitution, Political System, Basic Economic Concepts, Poverty & Planning, Economic Reforms
Current Events National & International Current Affairs, Recent Government Schemes, Sports, Awards, Important Appointments
Reasoning / Mental Ability Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
Telangana State-Specific Content Telangana Movement & Formation, Telangana History & Culture, Telangana Geography, State Government Schemes & Policies
Personality Test (FWE Only) Ethics & Values, Gender Sensitivity, Sensitivity to Weaker Sections, Social Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Note: Sub-topics above are indicative and based on standard TSLPRB exam patterns from previous cycles, since the official Annexures (II & III) list only subject headings without further sub-topic breakdown. TSLPRB does not prescribe any specific textbook for preparation.

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Recruitment Background — TSLPRB Constable 2026

Particular Details
Total Vacancies 7,739 (Civil, AR, TSSP)
Eligibility (Educational) SSC (10th Pass) or equivalent
Age Limit 18–25 Years (as on 01 July 2027), relaxation for SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen as per TSLPRB rules
Application Window 05 April 2026 – 01 June 2026 (Online at tgprb.in)
PWT Expected September 2026
Pay Scale PRC Pay Level-3, approx. ₹23,440–₹79,210 + DA/Allowances (as commonly cited)

Preparation Strategy & Tips

  • Practice full-length 200-question mock tests within a 3-hour window regularly — both PWT and FWE demand strong stamina and time management across such a large question count
  • Since English questions appear in English only (even in Telugu/Urdu papers), ensure your English reading comprehension is solid regardless of your medium preference
  • Give special focus to “Contents Pertaining to the State of Telangana” — Telangana Movement, History, Culture, and Government Schemes are a guaranteed scoring section unique to this exam
  • For the FWE, additionally prepare the Personality Test component — read up on Ethics, Gender Sensitivity, Social Awareness, and Emotional Intelligence concepts, since this is not tested in the PWT
  • Revise SSC/Intermediate-level Arithmetic daily — TSLPRB questions are typically set at 10th-standard difficulty, so speed and accuracy matter more than advanced concepts
  • Read Telugu/Urdu newspapers alongside English sources to stay comfortable with the bilingual paper format and to build a well-rounded current affairs base
  • Start PET training early — target sub-6-minute timing for the 1600m run (male candidates) and practice long jump/shot put technique, since physical stages are qualifying and can eliminate otherwise strong written-test candidates
  • Remember that PWT marks don’t count toward final merit — treat it purely as a hurdle to clear, and save your peak preparation intensity for the FWE, which actually decides your selection
  • Keep photograph and signature scans ready in the prescribed size (typically 20–50 KB for photo, 10–20 KB for signature) well before the application window closes, to avoid last-minute technical issues

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Important Notes from the Official Notification

  • In case of any dispute about a question or its answer key, the decision of the Subject Expert Committee constituted by TSLPRB shall be final and binding
  • TSLPRB does not prescribe any particular textbook or publication for preparation, and is not bound by material appearing in any book/publication — candidates should rely on standard, well-reviewed reference material
  • The syllabus and pattern for PWT and FWE are largely similar (8 common subjects), but the FWE additionally includes the Personality Test component and generally carries a higher difficulty level

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — Telangana Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Q1. What is the exam pattern for Telangana Police Constable PWT and FWE 2026?
Ans. Both the Preliminary Written Test (PWT) and Final Written Examination (FWE) consist of 200 objective-type questions worth 200 marks each, to be completed in 3 hours.

Q2. Do PWT marks count toward the final merit list?
Ans. No. The PWT is purely a qualifying stage — its marks are not added to the final merit. Only the FWE (combined with physical test qualification) determines final selection.

Q3. What subjects are covered in the Telangana Police Constable syllabus?
Ans. English, Arithmetic, General Science, History of India/Culture/National Movement, Geography/Polity/Economy, Current Events, Reasoning/Mental Ability, and Contents Pertaining to Telangana State — with the FWE additionally including a Personality Test component.

Q4. What is the difference between the PWT syllabus and the FWE syllabus?
Ans. Both share 8 common subjects, but the FWE additionally includes a “Personality Test” section covering Ethics, Gender Sensitivity, Social Awareness, and Emotional Intelligence, which is not part of the PWT syllabus.

Q5. In what language will the question paper be set?
Ans. Question papers are available in Telugu, Urdu, and English versions, but questions relating to the English Language section are set in English only across all versions.

Q6. What happens if there’s a dispute over a question or answer in the exam?
Ans. The decision of the Subject Expert Committee constituted by TSLPRB is treated as final and binding in such cases.

Q7. Does TSLPRB recommend any specific books for preparation?
Ans. No. TSLPRB does not prescribe any particular textbook or publication and is not bound by material appearing in any book or publication.

Q8. What comes after clearing the Preliminary Written Test?
Ans. Candidates who qualify the PWT proceed to the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and only those who qualify these physical stages become eligible to appear for the Final Written Examination (FWE).

Q9. How many vacancies are there in this Telangana Police Constable 2026 recruitment cycle?
Ans. A total of 7,739 Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Police Constable vacancies have been notified across Civil Police, Armed Reserve (AR), and Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) cadres.

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