AP Police Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) |
| Post Name | Jail Warder |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Written Test, PMT, PET & Final Written Examination |
| Total Questions (Preliminary Written Test) | 200 |
| Total Marks (Preliminary Written Test) | 200 |
| Duration (Preliminary Written Test) | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
Preliminary Written Test Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy) | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Science & Current Events | 50 | 50 |
| English Language Skills | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
1. Arithmetic & Reasoning Ability
- Number Systems, Simplification, and Decimals
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion, Average, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Data Interpretation & Charts
- Analogies, Similarities, and Differences
- Spatial Visualization & Spatial Orientation
- Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, and Direction Sense
- Decision Making, Visual Memory, and Non-Verbal Series
2. General Science
- Physics: basic concepts, motion, work, energy, light, and sound
- Chemistry: day-to-day chemical reactions, elements, compounds, and household chemistry
- Biology: human anatomy, plant physiology, health, hygiene, diseases, and nutrition
- Everyday scientific observations and technological developments
3. History & Culture of India (with special focus on Andhra Pradesh)
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
- Indian Freedom Struggle and National Movement
- History and socio-cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh
- Post-Independence era and reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh
4. Indian Polity & Economy
- Constitution of India: Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties
- Union and State Executive, Judiciary, and Legislature
- Panchayati Raj institutions and local governance
- Indian economic structure, planning, and financial system
- Economic reforms and government schemes in Andhra Pradesh
5. Geography & Environmental Issues
- General geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Physical, social, and economic geography
- Climate, rivers, soil, forests, and natural resources
- Environmental protection, ecology, and disaster management
6. Current Events (National & International)
- Major national and international events
- Latest awards, sports, and books & authors
- Government policies and social initiatives
- Science & technology updates, defence exercises, and summits
7. English Language
- Basic English grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement)
- Vocabulary, synonyms, and antonyms
- Sentence correction and error spotting
- Reading comprehension & para jumbles