SarkariResultHome.comAP Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Paresh on 28 Oct 2026 · Organisation: AP · State: All India
AP has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Sub Inspector on its official website. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The stages are Preliminary Exam, Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more AP updates on the AP Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
AP Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
| Important Dates | Key Details |
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AP Sub Inspector Selection Process & Exam Details
The stages, in the order they usually take place:
- Preliminary Exam
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Sub Inspector: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of Sub Inspector looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Sub Inspector: Exam Overview
Selection stages given for this exam: First Written Test, PMT, PET and Final Written Examination.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post / course | Sub Inspector |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Written Test, PMT, PET and Final Written Examination |
| Vacancies | 378 |
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board |
| Post Codes | 11, 12 and 31 |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
Sub Inspector: Selection Process Stages
The list below is for Sub Inspector.
- First Written Test
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Written Examination
Sub Inspector: Police SI Prelims
Police SI Prelims of Sub Inspector:
| Papers | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | - | 200 | 200 | 6 hours |
Sub Inspector: Police SI Mains
Police SI Mains of Sub Inspector:
| Paper | Subjects | Marks (Post Code 11) | Marks (Post Code 13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English | 100 | 100 |
| Paper II | Telugu | 100 | 100 |
| Paper III | Numerical Ability and Reasoning/ Mental Ability (Objective) | 200 | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies (Objective) | 200 | 100 |
| Total | - | 600 | 400 |
Sub Inspector: Subject-Wise Curriculum Breakdown
Check the subject-wise curriculum breakdown for Sub Inspector in the table below.
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Arithmetic | Number System, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Work and Wages, Time and Distance, Clocks and Calendars, Partnership, Mensuration |
| Paper 1 | Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Spatial Visualisation, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, History of India, Geography of India, Indian Polity and Economy |
Sub Inspector: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (AP Police SI Mains Exam Pattern), the most marks are carried by Paper III (200), Paper IV (200).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Sub Inspector: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
Sub Inspector: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier AP Notifications
Earlier AP notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all AP updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Jail Warder Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| AP Constable Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| AP Police Driver Selection Guide Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| AP SET Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 05 Nov 2026 |
| AP DSC Subject-wise Guide for TGT, PGT, and SGT Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 05 Nov 2026 |
| AP Special TET Soon Answer Key 2026: Check Here | Answer Key | — | 11 Oct 2026 |
AP Sub Inspector Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Syllabus - To aid your preparation, you can also the document for offline review — PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
| All AP updates | Open AP Recruitment |
| AP latest jobs | View jobs |
| AP admit cards | View admit cards |
| AP results | View results |
AP Sub Inspector Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official Sub Inspector syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of AP. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Sub Inspector syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that AP released on its official website slprb.ap.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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