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Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : 23 Vacancies, Notification, Eligibility & Full Details
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has issued a fresh recruitment notification inviting online applications for the post of Stipendiary Cadet Trainee (SCT) Assistant Sub Inspector, Fingerprint Bureau, under the Telangana Police Department. The notification, bearing reference number Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect-3/2026, was released on 29th July 2026 and carries Post Code 33. A total of 23 vacancies have been announced across the state’s contiguous police zones. This is a technical recruitment meant specifically for candidates holding a background in Computer Science, IT or related specializations, and unlike some other police posts, this recruitment does not involve a preliminary written test. Interested and eligible candidates will need to apply exclusively through the official TSLPRB portal, www.tgprb.in, once the application window opens.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29th July 2026 |
| Notification / Reference Number | Rc. No. 279/Rect./Rect-3/2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Online Application Start Date | To be announced separately via press release |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be announced separately via press release |
| Part-II Application (documents upload) | To be intimated after the SI Civil preliminary written test concludes |
| PMT / PET Schedule | To be intimated through Intimation Letter on the official website |
Note: TSLPRB has clarified that exact dates for the application window will be published later through a separate press release, so candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee
The exact fee amount payable will be displayed to candidates on the TSLPRB online application portal itself, based on the post(s) selected, and can be paid using Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. A few important points related to fee are worth noting:
- OC and BC category candidates (with Telangana local status) pay the standard fee shown on the portal.
- SC and ST candidates who are local to Telangana State pay a concessional fee.
- All other candidates pay the fee as displayed in the online application.
- Candidates applying for more than one post among the five related TSLPRB notifications released on 29-07-2026 (SI Civil, SCT ASI-FPB, PC Civil, PC Mechanic, PC Driver) are eligible for a fee rebate for each additional post applied for — ₹50 per additional post for local SC/ST candidates and ₹100 per additional post for all other candidates.
- Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
As on 1st July 2026, a candidate must have completed 21 years of age but must not have crossed 25 years of age. However, the Telangana Government has separately extended the upper age limit for uniformed services (including Police) by an additional 5 years, over and above this limit.
Age Relaxation Table
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Telangana State Government Employees | Length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years in addition to length of Armed Forces service |
| NCC Instructors (minimum 6 months whole-time service) | 3 years in addition to length of NCC service |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS Candidates | 5 years |
Only the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or an equivalent Matriculation certificate will be accepted as proof of date of birth — no other document such as affidavits or horoscopes will be considered.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Category Wise
A total of 23 vacancies have been notified for the post of SCT ASI (Fingerprint Bureau) across Telangana. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 8 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExS) | 0 |
| Meritorious Sports Person (MSP) | 0 |
| BC-A | 5 |
| BC-B | 1 |
| BC-C | 0 |
| BC-D | 0 |
| BC-E | 0 |
| SC (all sub-groups combined) | 7 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
Zone-Wise Distribution
| Contiguous Zone | Police Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CZC-I | Zone I – Kaleshwaram | 2 |
| CZC-I | Zone II – Basara | 3 |
| CZC-I | Zone III – Rajanna | 3 |
| CZC-I | Zone IV – Bhadradri | 3 |
| CZC-II | Zone V – Yadadri | 3 |
| CZC-II | Zone VI – Charminar | 7 |
| CZC-II | Zone VII – Jogulamba | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
Additionally, 33⅓% of vacancies in every category (including EWS) are horizontally reserved for women candidates, and 95% of the notified vacancies will be filled from local candidates of the respective zones.
Note: TSLPRB has clearly mentioned that the above vacancy numbers are tentative and can change without prior notice.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold any one of the following qualifications as on the date of the notification (29th July 2026):
- B.E. / B.Tech in Information Technology or Computer Science, OR
- B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, Networks, Cyber Security, or Internet of Things, OR
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or Computer Applications, OR
- Any other equivalent qualification, awarded by a recognized university in India.
Candidates holding a higher qualification than the one prescribed above will also be considered eligible. The final degree certificate, provisional certificate, or consolidated marks memo must be produced at the time of Certificate Verification.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
Selection for the post of SCT ASI (FPB) follows a multi-stage process. Since there is no preliminary written test for this technical post, the process moves directly through the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running Event Men must complete the 1600-meter run within 7 minutes 15 seconds (9 minutes 30 seconds for Ex-Servicemen), while women must complete an 800-meter run within 5 minutes 20 seconds.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Height
- Men: minimum 162 cm (160 cm for ST/Aboriginal Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas)
- Women: minimum 152.5 cm (150 cm for ST/Aboriginal Tribe candidates from notified Agency areas)
- Long Jump and Shot-Put (qualifying in nature)
- Long Jump: 4 meters (men-general), 3.5 meters (men Ex-Servicemen), 2.5 meters (women)
- Shot-Put: 6 meters (men), 4 meters (women)
- Final Written Examination – three papers as detailed in the Exam Pattern section below.
- Certificate Verification – original documents are checked for candidates who qualify in the written exam.
Final merit is decided based on the combined marks of Paper II and Paper III only; Paper I (English) is qualifying in nature. In case two or more candidates score equal marks, preference goes to the candidate who was born earlier.
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed as Stipendiary Cadet Trainees (SCT) and will draw a pay scale of ₹33,750 – ₹99,310 during and after successful completion of training. During the institutional training period, candidates are paid a stipend as fixed by the Government from time to time. On successful completion of training, they are appointed to the regular post of Assistant Sub Inspector (Fingerprint Bureau).
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern
The Final Written Examination consists of three papers, all conducted for three hours each:
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English (Part A – Objective, 25 marks; Part B – Descriptive, 75 marks) | Qualifying only | 100 |
| Paper II | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability (200 Questions) | Objective | 100 |
| Paper III | Technical Paper – Computers (200 Questions) | Objective | 200 |
Key exam rules:
- Qualifying marks in each paper: 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, 30% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.
- Paper I marks are not counted toward final merit — only used to qualify.
- Wrong answers in objective sections attract 25% negative marking.
- In Paper II, candidates may choose either Telugu or Urdu as the medium; this choice is final.
- Final merit = combined marks of Paper II + Paper III.
Technical Paper III Syllabus Highlights: Computer Hardware & Architecture, Memory Systems, Computer Peripherals, Operating Systems, Windows Administration, Database Management (RDBMS), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and Networking & Security concepts (LAN/MAN/WAN, Firewalls, Encryption, VPN).
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- SSC / Matriculation Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Educational Qualification Certificate (Degree / Provisional Certificate / Consolidated Marks Memo)
- Latest Community Certificate (with SC sub-classification, if applicable)
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC candidates (issued on/after 1st April 2026)
- Latest EWS Certificate, if applicable (issued on/after 1st April 2026)
- Agency Area / Local Scheduled Tribe Certificate, for ST candidates claiming height relaxation
- Service Certificate, for Telangana State Government employees claiming age relaxation
- NCC Instructor Certificate, if claiming relevant age relaxation
- PPO / Discharge Book or NOC, for Ex-Servicemen category
- Study / Bonafide / Residence Certificate, for claiming Local Candidature status
- MSP Certificate, for Meritorious Sports Person category candidates
- Passport-size photograph and specimen signature (scanned together as a single JPG file, 30 KB–100 KB)
Telangana Police ASI Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply
Since the application process runs in two stages, here is a simple step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Registration Visit www.tgprb.in and register using your mobile number as your User ID. This number will remain your login credential throughout the recruitment process, so keep it active and accessible.
Step 2: Select Post & Pay Fee Choose the notification and post you wish to apply for. The applicable fee will be displayed automatically. Pay using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Step 3: Fill Part-I Application After payment, log in again to complete Part-I of the application form. Upload your combined photo + signature file in JPG format (30 KB–100 KB).
Step 4: Submit and Download Read all instructions carefully, agree to the declaration, confirm using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and submit the form. Download the submitted form as a PDF for future reference. No corrections are allowed after submission.
Step 5: Part-II Application At a later stage — after the SI Civil preliminary written test concludes — candidates will need to log in again to submit the Part-II application along with scanned copies of required certificates.
Step 6: Attend PMT/PET and Written Exam Based on the Intimation Letter and Hall Ticket issued by TSLPRB, attend the Physical Measurement/Efficiency Test followed by the Final Written Examination.
Important Links
A total of 23 vacancies have been notified across seven police zones in Telangana.
No. Unlike SI Civil posts, there is no preliminary written test for SCT ASI (Fingerprint Bureau). Candidates go directly through PMT/PET followed by the Final Written Examination.
Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science (or specializations like AI, ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT), or a B.Sc. in Computer Science/Computer Applications, or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates must be between 21 and 25 years of age as on 1st July 2026, with an additional 5-year relaxation applicable for uniformed services, plus further category-based relaxations for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates.
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹33,750 – ₹99,310 as Stipendiary Cadet Trainees, moving to the regular post after successful completion of training.
