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- Updated September 18, 2026 03:45 PM
- by J Nandhini
- The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri has announced recruitment for a total of 2,197 vacancies across the Andhra Pradesh Police Department, State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, Prisons and Correctional Services Department, and Forensic Science Laboratory.The recruitment covers SCT Sub Inspector, Reserve Sub Inspector, SI Communications, SI PTO, Scientific Assistant, Police Constable, Fireman, Warder, Constable Communications, Constable Mechanics, Constable Drivers and Driver Operator posts.
- Six recruitment notifications covering 2,050 vacancies were issued on 16 September 2026. A separate notification, Rc.No.94/SLPRB/Rect.2/2026 dated 17 September 2026, was subsequently issued for 147 Driver Operator (Men) vacancies in the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department. A corrigendum dated 18 September 2026 clarified the educational qualification prescribed for the Driver Operator post. Depending on the post, candidates with Intermediate, ITI, Diploma, Degree, Engineering or relevant postgraduate qualifications can apply. The recruitment process varies by post and may include a Preliminary Written Test, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Driving Test, Trade Test, Technical/Written Examination and Certificate Verification.
- Important: The exact online application dates have not yet been announced. SLPRB AP will publish the application schedule separately through a Press Release on the official website at https://slprb.ap.gov.in.
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SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Overview
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Notification Details
SLPRB AP Driver Operator District-wise Vacancies 2026
- The three Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies consist of one ST vacancy in Srikakulam, one ST vacancy in Visakhapatnam City and one BC-C vacancy in YSR Kadapa. LR vacancies will be filled only with eligible local candidates of the respective revenue district. The vacancy figures notified by SLPRB are provisional and may be changed without prior notice.
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Driver Operator Qualification Corrigendum
- As clarified through the corrigendum dated 18 September 2026, applicants for Driver Operator must have passed Intermediate or its equivalent examination recognised by the State Government as on 01 July 2026.
- They must also possess a correct and clear Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence which has remained valid for a minimum of two years as on the date of notification.
- Candidates having qualifications higher than the prescribed minimum qualification will also be considered on par with candidates possessing the prescribed qualification.
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- The age of candidates is reckoned as on 01 July 2026, unless otherwise specified in the concerned notification.
Age Relaxation
- Only the date of birth recorded in the SSC/Matriculation certificate will be accepted as proof of age. Candidates should check their eligibility carefully because the online application system may not automatically validate every age-relaxation combination.
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Non-local candidates of Andhra Pradesh will be treated under the Open Category for payment of the prescribed fee.
- The fee can be paid online through the payment methods provided on the SLPRB AP website. Candidates must complete and submit the application after making payment. Merely paying the fee without pressing the final Submit option does not constitute a valid application.
- Application fees are not refundable under the conditions specified in the notification.
SLPRB AP Physical Measurement Test
- Physical standards vary according to post and category. For posts where the standard below applies, the prescribed measurements for men are:
- Separate physical standards are prescribed for women and for different post groups in the concerned notifications.
- Relaxed standards for eligible Aboriginal Scheduled Tribe candidates apply only as specified for candidates from notified Agency areas.
SLPRB AP Physical Efficiency Test
- The Physical Efficiency Test differs according to the post. SI Civil, Police Constable Civil and related posts may involve events including the 1600 metre run, 100 metre run and long jump according to the concerned notification.
- For Driver Operator, SI Communications, SI PTO, Constable Communications, Constable Mechanics and Constable Drivers, eligible candidates have to qualify the prescribed 1600 metre run.
SLPRB AP Driver Operator Selection Process 2026
- There is no Preliminary Written Test for Driver Operator. Candidates will proceed through the following stages:
- Certificate Verification
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test - 1600 Metre Run
- Driving Test
- Final Written Examination
SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026 Salary
- The above pay scales are under RPS 2022 as specified in the respective notifications. Selected candidates for applicable stipendiary posts receive the prescribed stipend during institutional training and are placed in the regular time scale after successful completion of training, subject to recruitment conditions.
How to Apply for SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official State Level Police Recruitment Board Andhra Pradesh website at https://slprb.ap.gov.in.
- Open the relevant recruitment notification and carefully check the post-wise eligibility conditions.
- Complete the registration using the required personal details.
- Fill in the online application form with details matching the candidate's certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee using the available online payment facility.
- Return to the application form after payment, if required, and complete the remaining details.
- Press the final Submit button. Fee payment alone will not be treated as successful submission of the application.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement for future use.
- Regularly check the official SLPRB website for the application schedule, hall ticket, PMT/PET, examination and other recruitment updates.
- The exact dates for submission of online applications will be announced separately by SLPRB AP through a Press Release.
Documents Required
- Depending on the post and category, candidates may be required to upload or produce documents including:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- SSC or Matriculation certificate
- Intermediate, ITI, Diploma, Degree or postgraduate qualification certificates as applicable
- Community Certificate
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for eligible BC candidates
- EWS Certificate where applicable
- Driving Licence for Driver/Driver Operator posts
- Home Guard service certificate where applicable
- Special category certificates such as Ex-Servicemen, NCC or CPP documents where applicable
- Other certificates prescribed in the respective notification
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The vacancy numbers are provisional and can be modified by SLPRB AP.
- Candidates must satisfy all prescribed educational, age, physical, medical and licence requirements for the post applied for.
- Admission to every stage of recruitment is provisional until eligibility and original documents are verified.
- Issue of a hall ticket does not by itself confirm final eligibility.
- Candidates should enter details exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- After final submission, corrections may not be permitted except where specifically allowed by SLPRB.
- BC candidates must produce the prescribed Community Certificate and valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate as required by the concerned notification.
- For the stated 2026 recruitment conditions, the NCL Certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2026 where prescribed.
- EWS candidates must produce the applicable EWS certificate issued by the competent authority under the conditions specified in the notification.
- SC candidates must produce the applicable latest Community Certificate in accordance with the relevant Andhra Pradesh rules and SC sub-classification requirements.
- Special-category reservations such as Home Guard, CPP, NCC and Ex-Servicemen are governed by the concerned notification.
- Unfilled eligible Special Category vacancies may be added to Direct Recruitment vacancies according to the notification rules.
- Physical-test results recorded using the prescribed system are final and no second chance or re-test is normally permitted.
- Candidates must participate in every prescribed recruitment event applicable to their post.
- SLPRB AP may issue corrigenda, supplementary notifications or changes during the recruitment process.
Driver Operator Important Instructions
- Only men are eligible for Driver Operator Post Code 43.
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification must be possessed as on 01.07.2026.
- The candidate must possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence held for at least two years as on 17.09.2026.
- The Driver Operator Driving Test is qualifying and its marks are not added to final merit.
- Candidates must score at least 50 out of 100 in the Driving Test.
- The Final Written Examination carries 100 marks and is used for merit subject to the recruitment rules.
- The three Limited Recruitment/Backlog Driver Operator vacancies are intended for eligible local candidates of the concerned revenue districts.
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Q1. How many vacancies are available in SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 2,197 vacancies are covered in the combined recruitment. This includes 2,050 vacancies announced through six notifications dated 16 September 2026 and 147 Driver Operator vacancies announced on 17 September 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognised by the State Government as on 01 July 2026. They must also possess a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving Licence held for at least two years as on 17 September 2026.
Q4. How many Driver Operator vacancies are available in SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026?
- There are 147 Driver Operator vacancies, comprising 144 Direct Recruitment vacancies and 3 Limited Recruitment/Backlog vacancies.
Q5. What is the selection process for SLPRB AP Driver Operator Recruitment 2026?
- The Driver Operator selection process consists of Certificate Verification, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Driving Test and Final Written Examination. There is no Preliminary Written Test for the Driver Operator post.
Q6. What is the application fee for SLPRB AP Recruitment 2026?
- The fee is ₹600 for OC/EWS/BC candidates and ₹300 for eligible SC/ST candidates for SI and Scientific Assistant posts. For Constable, Fireman, Warder and Driver Operator posts, the fee is ₹300 for OC/EWS/BC candidates and ₹150 for eligible SC/ST candidates, subject to the notification conditions.
Q7. What is the salary of an SLPRB AP Driver Operator?
- The Driver Operator pay scale is ₹32,670 to ₹1,01,970 under RPS 2022, along with Special Pay of ₹650.
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