AP Police Constable Prelims 2022

The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (AP SLPRB) has released the AP Police Constable recruitment notification on November 28, 2022. The AP Police Constable Prelims exam will be conducted on January 22, 2023.  The authority released the application form for AP Police Constable on November 30, 2022. The last date to apply for the AP Police Constable exam was December 28, 2022.

AP SLPRB conducts the recruitment for SCT PCs (Civil) (Men and Women), SCT PCs (AR) (Men and Women), SCT PCs (APSP) (Men) in Police Dept., Warder (Men and Women) in Prisons and Correctional Services Dept., and Firemen in AP Fire and Emergency Services Department. Furthermore, these posts offer a lucrative pay scale, allowance, and other perks. Read on to find out more.

AP Police Constable Prelims 2022: Exam Summary

Check the details in the table below for an overview of the AP Police Recruitment Examination 2022 for the Constable post:

Particulars	Details
Name of Recruitment Organisation	Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (AP SLPRB)
Name of Post	Police Constable
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Mode	Online
Mode of Application	Online
Total Number of Posts	6100
Selection Process	Written Test (Prelims and Mains), PMT, PET
Official Website	slprb.ap.gov.in

AP SLPRB releases regular updates on their official website, and all candidates should regularly visit the website to stay updated about the Andhra Pradesh Police Constable exam. The latest update is given below:

• The last date to apply online for the AP Police Constable 2022 is December 28, 2022.
• The AP Police Constable Prelims exam date is January 22, 2023.

The officials released the AP Police Constable (APPC) official notification on November 28, 2022. The official notification contains information about the Constable recruitment process, such as the exam pattern, syllabus, application process, detailed eligibility criteria, etc.

• Download AP Police Constable Recruitment Notification 2022 PDF

The conducting body releases the AP Police Constable Prelims important dates 2022. Furthermore, the application deadline, admit card release date, and other event details are included in the table below:

APPC Events	Important Dates
APPC Official Notification Release Date	November 28, 2022
Start of APPC Online Application	November 30, 2022
Closing of APPC Online Application	December 28, 2022
APPC Admit Card 2022 Release Date	January 09, 2023
APPC Prelims Exam Date	January 22, 2023
APPC Result Announcement	To Be Announced

Candidates can check the vacancies for AP Police Constable Recruitment 2022 in the table below:

Posts	Vacancies
Police Constable (Civil) (Men & Women)	3580
Police Constable (APSP) (M)	2520
Total	6100

Before appearing for the Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Prelims 2022, aspirants should be aware completely of the job profile and salary of all the posts from the section below:

AP Police Constable Salary

Candidates chosen as AP Police Constables will be entitled to a competitive salary package. Take a look at the table below to get an idea of the 6th and 7th Pay Commission for the Constable Post:

Name of the Post	Pay Scale (As per 6th CPC)	Grade Pay	Initial Basic Pay (As per 6th CPC)	Pay Scale(As per 7th CPC)	Gross Salary Per Month in INR
AP Police Constable	Rs. 50,020- 20,200	Rs. 2000	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 21, 700	Rs. 30,000-40,000

AP Police Constable Job Profile

Candidates appearing for the prestigious post of AP Police Constable should be aware that they would be expected to shoulder a significant deal of responsibility for the greater benefit of society, particularly in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It involves tasks such as

• Taking care of the poor and rescuing people in danger.
• Punishing offenders for violations of the rule of law.
• Assisting in the arrest of pickpockets
• Arresting criminals and escorting detainees to prison.
• Assisting the injured/dead in getting to the hospitals.
• Keeping an eye on the detainees and taking care of the station’s assets.
• Performing assigned duties at fairs, festivals, riots, and assembly elections.
• Assisting in the event of floods, earthquakes, fires, epidemics, and other natural disasters to save lives and property.

To apply for the AP Police Constable 2022, candidates have to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

APPC Nationality

Candidates planning to apply for the Andhra Pradesh Police Constable post must be citizens of India.

APPC Age Limit

Candidates from Andhra Pradesh or those with AP residency proof who are applying for Constables positions must be among the age group of 18 years to 30 years. However, applicants from other states between the ages of 18 to 22 years are also eligible to apply.

Applicants from the reserved category are given age relaxations in the upper age limit by the Andhra Pradesh Recruitment Board. Check APPC Age Relaxation details here.

APPC Educational Qualification

Candidates planning to apply for the Andhra Pradesh Police Constable post must know the educational qualification requirements which are as follows:

• General Candidates must have completed intermediate (12th Standard) or equivalent in an institution recognised by the State Government.
• A candidate from the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) must have completed the SSC or an equivalent examination approved by the State Government.

APPC Physical Standards

Candidates have to meet the minimum physical standards as per the recruitment board rules.

Physical Measurement Test

Let’s look at the physical measurement test details below:

Category	Height	Weight	Chest
Men	160 cms	–	80 cms
Women	150 cms	45.5 kg	–

Physical Efficiency Test

Let’s look at the physical efficiency test details below:

Events	General	Ex-servicemen	Women	Marks
100-metre run	15 seconds	16.5 seconds	18 seconds	30
Long Jump	3.80 m	3.65 m	2.75 m	30
1600-metre run	8 minutes	9 min 30 sec	10 min 30 sec	40

APPC Medical Requirements

The visual standard will be considered in the recruitment process.

Type of Vision	Left Eye	Right Eye
Distance vision	6/6	6/6
Near Vision	0/5 (Snellen)	0/5 (Snellen)

APPC Gender Eligibility

Except for the position of SCT Police Constable (APSP), which is only open to men, both men and women are eligible to apply.

APPC Number of Attempts

The Andhra Pradesh Police Constable test does not have a set number of attempts defined by the authorities. The only requirement is that candidates should satisfy the age limit and other eligibility criteria.

Get complete details on AP Police Constable 2022 eligibility criteria here.

The officials release online applications after the release of the official notification. Candidates planning to appear for Constable Prelims 2022 exam can register themselves from the APPC recruitment board’s website.

Get complete details on AP Police Constable Prelims 2022 Registration here.

How to Apply Online for AP Police Constable 2022 Recruitment?

Following are the steps to apply for AP Police Constable 2022 exam:

• Go to appolice.gov.in or slprb.ap.gov.in to access the official A.P. Police website.
• Search for the AP Police Constable Exam 2022 advertisement link on the home page.
• Click on the “Apply Now” button.
• First, register with all of the information, including basic information, ID proof, educational details, and uploading your photograph and signature.
• Log in with your registered credentials after completing the registration process.
• Fill in the other required details in the application form and select a payment method to pay the application fee.
• Make the payment and choose an exam centre based on your preferences and the position you are applying for.
• Now, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

AP Police Constable Application Fee

The application fees for each category are listed below

Category	Application Fee (Rupees)
General & OBC Category Candidates	300
SC/ST and other Category	150

AP Police Constable Prelims Exam Centre 2022

Andhra Pradesh Constable exam centre is divided into four zones for administrative purposes. The following is a list of Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Prelims Exam Centre 2022:

Zone	Range
Zone – 1	Visakhapatnam Srikakulam Vizianagaram
Zone – 2	West Godavari Krishna East Godavari
Zone – 3	Prakasam Nellore Guntur
Zone – 4	Kurnool Chittoor Kadapa Anantapur

Candidates must go through the Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Process 2022 before moving to the detailed Prelims pattern.

Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Selection Process

The Andhra Pradesh Police Constable selection process consists of the following stages:

• Preliminary Exam,
• Physical Measurement Test (PMT),
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and
• Final Written Exam.

AP Police Constable Prelims Paper Pattern 2022

Candidates must take the Preliminary Written Test in one sitting (3 hours) for a total of 200 marks. They must pass the written test to advance to the next phase, which is the physical standard test.

The Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Prelims Exam Pattern is as follows:

Paper	Subject Name	Total Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Paper-1	Arithmetic and Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability	100	100
Paper-2	General Studies	100	100

The AP Constable Prelims Examination Syllabus comprises two papers:

• Paper 1 deals with Arithmetic & Reasoning 
• Paper 2 deals with General Studies

Get complete  APPC Syllabus 2022 here.

Let’s have a look at the paper-wise APPC Prelims 2022 syllabus below:

APPC Syllabus for Arithmetic

The topics included in this section are as follows:

• Average
• Simple Interest
• Discount
• Time & Work
• Partnership
• Uses of Table & Graphs
• Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
• Profit & Loss
• Percentages
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Distance
• Number System, etc.

APPC Syllabus for Reasoning 

The topics included in this section are as follows:

• Syllogism
• Statement and Arguments
• Statement and Assumptions
• Statement and Conclusions
• Cause and Effect
• Analytical Reasoning
• Non-verbal Reasoning
• Blood Relations
• Ordering & Ranking, etc.

APPC Syllabus for General Studies

The topics included in this section are as follows:

• Science & Technology
• Protection of Environment 
• Current Events of National & International
• History of India: Social, Economic, Cultural & Political Aspects
• Indian National Movements
• Geography of India as well as Indian Polity & Economy, i.e. Country’s Political System, Rural Development, Planning & Economic Reforms with the main focus on the geography of Andhra Pradesh or AP.

Follow some of the valuable tips that the experts suggest during APPC Prelims exam preparation as given below:

1. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the AP Police Constable Prelims Exam Pattern and Syllabus before beginning full-fledged preparation. 
2. Create a timetable. It will help candidates to strategise their preparation and learn more effectively. 
3. Read Newspapers to stay updated. It will keep candidates updated with the trending and latest events worldwide. 
4. Practice AP Police Constable Prelims Previous Year Papers. It will allow candidates to explore the kind of questions asked in each paper.
5. Attempt AP Police Constable Prelims Mock Tests on Embibe. As the exam will be administered online, it will help applicants to become familiar with the online format. It will also test the preparation levels and give proper feedback after every test. 
6. Revise every day. It will assist candidates in remembering the important topics they study to perform well on the exam.
7. Also, focus on fitness as there is a Physical Efficiency Test.
8. Exercise to build physical strength, and we also recommend jogging practice.

Get AP Police Constable Preparation Tips & Study Plan here.

Andhra Pradesh Police Department will provide AP Police Constable Hall Ticket 2022 one to two weeks before the Prelims test. Candidates can download the APPC Prelims Admit Card 2022 on the official website – slprb.ap.gov.in. To obtain the call letter, they must log in using their Registration ID and Password.

How To Download AP Police Constable Hall Ticket?

Follow the below steps to download AP Police Constable Hall Ticket 2022:

• Go to the official website of AP SLPRB and find the Prelims admit card link.
• Fill up the Login information (UserID, Password)
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Click on the Download Admit Card tab.
• Print out extra copies of the admit card for future reference.

APSLPRB will provide AP Police Constable Answer Key 2022 after the completion of the Prelims exam on its official website. Candidates who attend the written exam can download the APSLPRB Constable 2022 answer sheet and use it to cross-check their answers.

They can calculate their score with APPC Prelims Answer Key 2022 before the result gets released. On the official portal, the answer key will be accessible for all four sets of question papers (A, B, C, and D). Applicants should check this page frequently for the latest updates on the APPC Prelims Answer Key 2022.

SLPRB AP Police Constable Exam Result will be released after the successful conduction of Prelims 2022 exam. However, they will issue an official press release about AP Police Constable Result declaration. We will update this page with Andhra Pradesh Constable Exam Results for Prelims as soon as it gets released.

Get complete details on Andhra Pradesh Police Result 2022 here.

Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board will announce the AP Police cutoff marks for the 2022 cycle soon. The AP police constable cutoff marks for Prelims exam are published on the official website along with the results. 

The cutoff are the minimum passing scores that applicants must achieve in order to pass the exam and advance to the next round of selection. Candidates can check the expected cutoff marks for the preliminary exam out of 200 marks from the table below:

Category	Cutoff Marks
OCs	140+
BCs	135+
STs	125+
SCs	130+

Let us look at some of the frequently asked questions related to APPC 2022 exam below:

Q: What is the full form of AP SLPRB?

A: The full form of AP SLPRB is Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board.

Q: How long does the AP Constable Recruitment Prelims exam take in total?

A: The total duration of AP Constable Prelims test is three hours or 90 minutes.

Q: What is the total marks of AP Police Constable Prelims exam?

A: The test has a total of 200 marks.

Q: Is there a negative mark for the AP Police Constable Exam?

A: No, there is no negative marking scheme. 

Q: What is the age limit to apply for AP Police Constable?

A: The minimum age requirement is 18 years, while the maximum age requirement varies depending on the domicile location.

Q: What is the AP Police Constable Selection Process?

A: The stages involved in the AP Police Constable Recruitment 2022 are as follows:

• Preliminary Written Test
• Physical Measurement Test
• Physical Efficiency Test
• Final Written Exam

Q: Where can I get the APPC Prelims Syllabus?

A: Interested applicants can get the syllabus by the information provided in this article.

Q: What is the number of questions in the AP Constable Prelims Exam?

A: There are 200 questions in the preliminary test, each worth one mark.