The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) issued a press note on 5 July 2026 from its office at DGP Office Complex, Lakdi-ka-Pul, Hyderabad. As per Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-1/2026, the state government has accorded permission to fill 7,437 posts across the Police Department, Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence Department, Prisons & Correctional Services Department, and Special Protection Force. Telangana Police Recruitment 2026 is for candidates looking for a stable government job in uniformed services in Telangana.
This press note announces the permission for recruitment. It is not the full recruitment notification. TSLPRB has stated that the detailed notification, with local cadre-wise distribution, roster points, and qualifications, will be issued in a few days. A full discipline-wise breakdown of all 7,437 posts is given below. Place of posting will be across Telangana state, based on cadre allotment once announced. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official TSLPRB Press Note No. 189/Rect./Rect-1/2026 dated 5 July 2026.
Quick Summary on TSLPRB Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) |
| Posts | Sub Inspector, Reserve Sub Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector, Police Constable, Station Fire Officer, Fire Fighter, Deputy Jailor, Warder, SPF Sub Inspector, SPF Constable |
| Total Vacancy | 7,437 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary ,Eligibility , Selection Process | Will be informed once the notification is announced. |
| Place of Posting | Telangana state (cadre-wise distribution to follow) |
| Who Can Apply | To be confirmed with the detailed notification |
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About TSLPRB
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board is the body responsible for direct recruitment to the Telangana Police Department and related uniformed services. It functions under the Home Department, Government of Telangana, and is headed by a Chairman from the IPS cadre. TSLPRB conducts the written exams, physical measurement tests, and physical efficiency tests for posts such as Constable and Sub Inspector, and its recruitment drives are among the largest state-level police recruitments in India. For a candidate, clearing a TSLPRB exam leads to a permanent, pensionable government job with defined promotion channels within the Telangana Police and allied departments.
How This Recruitment Compares
This is one of the largest single police recruitment drives announced in Telangana in recent years, with vacancies spread across four different departments rather than the Police Department alone. Compared to a typical standalone Sub Inspector or Constable drive, this notification bundles in fire service, prison, and special protection force posts under one recruitment cycle, though each department appears to follow its own Government Order and may have separate qualification and physical standards. Candidates preparing for Telangana Police Constable or SI exams typically also track recruitment drives in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, since the exam pattern and competition pool overlap to some extent, though the notifications and eligibility rules are separate. This is added context based on general recruitment trends, not part of the official notification. Confirm with TSLPRB for exact comparisons.
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Important Dates
TSLPRB has not yet released the application timeline. The dates confirmed so far relate to the Government Orders and the press note itself.(TBA – to be announced)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GO Ms No. 78 (Police Department posts) issued | 27 June 2026 |
| GO Ms No. 80 (Fire Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department posts) issued | 3 July 2026 |
| GO Ms No. 83 (Prisons & Correctional Services Department posts) issued | 3 July 2026 |
| GO Ms No. 84 (Special Protection Force posts) issued | 3 July 2026 |
| Press Note issued (Rc No. 189/Rect./Rect-1/2026) | 5 July 2026 |
| Application start date | TBA |
| Application end date | TBA |
The press note states that the detailed recruitment notification will be issued after TSLPRB receives cadre-wise distribution, roster points, and qualification details from the Home Department and the heads of the concerned departments.
Vacancy Details
TSLPRB has listed vacancies by post under four departments. The table below reproduces the full breakdown exactly as given in the press note. Pay scale, grade, and category-wise split have not been released yet.
Police Department (GO Ms No. 78, Fin (HRM VII) Department dated 27-06-2026)
| S No | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub Inspector (Civil) | 148 |
| 2 | Reserve Sub Inspector (AR) | 14 |
| 3 | Reserve Sub Inspector (TGSP) | 12 |
| 4 | Reserve Sub Inspector (SARCPL) | 3 |
| 5 | Assistant Sub Inspector (FPB) | 23 |
| 6 | Police Constable (Civil) | 3,697 |
| 7 | Police Constable (AR) | 1,052 |
| 8 | Police Constable (SARCPL) | 24 |
| 9 | Police Constable (Driver) PTO | 20 |
| 10 | Police Constable (Mechanic) PTO | 7 |
Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence Department (GO Ms No. 80, Fin (HRM VII) Department dated 03-07-2026)
| S No | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Station Fire Officer | 39 |
| 12 | Fire Fighter | 751 |
Prisons & Correctional Services Department (GO Ms No. 83, Fin (HRM VII) Department dated 03-07-2026)
| S No | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Deputy Jailor (Men) | 14 |
| 14 | Deputy Jailor (Women) | 1 |
| 15 | Warder (Male) | 196 |
| 16 | Warder (Female) | 12 |
Special Protection Force (GO Ms No. 84, Fin (HRM VII) Department dated 03-07-2026)
| S No | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sub Inspector | 44 |
| 18 | Constable | 1,380 |
Total Vacancies: 7,437
Pay scale is not mentioned in the official notification for any post. As a general benchmark, Telangana Police Constable posts in past recruitment cycles have carried pay scales in the PRC-linked Constable grade, and Sub Inspector posts carry a higher pay scale than Constable and Assistant Sub Inspector posts. This is added context based on similar past recruitments, not part of the official notification. Confirm the exact pay scale once TSLPRB issues the detailed notification.
Eligibility
Qualification, age limit, and experience requirements are not mentioned in the official press note. TSLPRB has stated that these details, along with roster points and local cadre-wise distribution, will be released with the detailed recruitment notification. Candidates should not rely on eligibility figures from past TSLPRB recruitments, since standards can change from one notification to the next.
Selection Process
The press note does not describe the selection stages for this recruitment. Based on the structure of past TSLPRB recruitments for similar posts, the process for Constable and SI posts has generally included a written examination, physical measurement test, and physical efficiency test. This is added context based on similar past recruitments, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the detailed notification once issued.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates once the detailed notification is issued.
How to Apply
The application process has not been announced yet. TSLPRB has stated that the detailed notification, including the application procedure, will be issued shortly after it receives the required inputs from the Home Department and concerned department heads. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official TSLPRB website for the application link once it goes live.
Documents to keep ready (based on typical TSLPRB requirements, to be confirmed with the detailed notification):
- Educational qualification certificates
- Date of birth proof
- Category/reservation certificate, if applicable
- Local residence/cadre proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
Important Links
- TSLPRB Press Note dated 5 July 2026 (official PDF)
- Official TSLPRB website for updates
- Latest government job updates on indiajobalerts.com
Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits candidates who want a long-term, pensionable government job in Telangana’s police, fire, prisons, or special protection services, and who are prepared to wait a few more days for the full notification before eligibility and dates are finalised. With 7,437 posts spread across four departments, competition will likely be high, especially for the 3,697 Police Constable (Civil) and 1,380 SPF Constable posts, which are the largest single categories. Candidates who prefer more certainty before committing preparation time may want to wait for the detailed notification, since qualification, age limit, and exam pattern are not yet known. One honest trade-off: posts under Fire, Prisons, and SPF departments may involve different service conditions, duty locations, and physical standards compared to regular Police Department posts, so candidates should read the department-specific rules carefully once released, rather than assuming all 18 posts work the same way.
FAQs
Is this the final TSLPRB recruitment notification?
No. This is a press note announcing that the state government has given permission for the recruitment. TSLPRB has said the detailed notification, with dates, eligibility, and application steps, will be issued in a few days.
How many total vacancies does this recruitment cover?
7,437 vacancies across the Police Department, Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence Department, Prisons & Correctional Services Department, and Special Protection Force.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies?
Police Constable (Civil) has the highest count at 3,697 posts, followed by SPF Constable at 1,380 and Police Constable (AR) at 1,052.
Where can candidates get official updates on this recruitment?
Only from the official TSLPRB website, www.tslprb.in. TSLPRB has also warned candidates against touts and job racketeers who falsely promise jobs for money, and has asked candidates to report such attempts to the police or TSLPRB directly.
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