The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) prescribes the detailed Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Physical Standards (PMT/PET) for the recruitment of Jail Warder (Male & Female) in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. The selection process involves a Preliminary Written Test (PWT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a Final Written Examination (FWE). The preliminary written examination comprises 200 objective questions (MCQs) carrying 200 marks for 3 hours. Check the full subject-wise exam pattern, topic-wise syllabus, and preparation strategy below.
Name of Exam: AP Police Jail Warder Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 | Authority: APSLPRB | Status: Detailed Syllabus Available
Exam Overview
| Recruitment Board | APSLPRB, Andhra Pradesh |
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| Post Name | Jail Warder (Prisons Department) |
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| Exam Standard | Intermediate (10+2 Standard) |
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| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based Objective MCQs) |
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| Languages of Exam | English, Telugu & Urdu |
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Selection Stages
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Written Test (PWT) - 200 Marks |
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| Stage 2 | Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
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| Stage 3 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
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| Stage 4 | Final Written Examination (FWE) |
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| Stage 5 | Document Verification & Medical Examination |
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AP Police Jail Warder Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
| S. No. | Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
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| 1 | General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy) | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Arithmetic & Test of Reasoning / Mental Ability | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | General Science & Current Events (National & International) | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | English Language Skills | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
Note: The total duration for the Preliminary Written Test is 3 Hours (180 Minutes). All sections carry equal weightage (50 marks each).
Preliminary Test Key Rules
| Total Questions | 200 MCQs |
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| Total Marks | 200 Marks (1 Mark each) |
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| Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
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| Medium | English, Telugu, and Urdu (English paper in English only). |
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Physical Standards (PMT / PET)
- Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Test are called for PMT (Height, Chest measurements).
- Qualified candidates undergo Physical Efficiency Events (Running, Long Jump, etc.).
- PET is qualifying in nature as per APSLPRB standards.
Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus: AP Police Jail Warder 2026
| 1. Arithmetic & Reasoning Ability (50 Marks) | Arithmetic: Number Systems, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, HCF & LCM, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time and Work, Work & Wages, Time and Distance, Pipes & Cisterns, Elementary Mensuration, Data Interpretation (Charts, Tables). Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Visual Memory, Non-Verbal Series, Syllogisms, Decision Making, Statement and Conclusions. |
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| 2. General Science & Current Events (50 Marks) | General Science: Fundamentals of Physics (Motion, Work, Energy, Gravity, Light, Sound); Chemistry in daily life (Elements, Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Chemical reactions); Biology (Human Physiology, Anatomy, Plant Life, Diseases, Health & Hygiene, Nutrition). Current Events: Major national and international events, awards, honours, sports championships, summits, books and authors, science and technology developments, and defence exercises. |
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| 3. General Studies (History, Geography, Polity & Economy) (50 Marks): History & Culture of India: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle, Social Reform Movements, Socio-cultural heritage and history of Andhra Pradesh, Post-Independence Andhra Pradesh reorganisation. Indian Polity & Economy: Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP, Union and State Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj institutions, Local Governance, Indian economic structure, planning, financial reforms, and flagship welfare schemes of Andhra Pradesh. Geography & Ecology: Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Andhra Pradesh, Rivers, Soil types, Forests, Mineral resources, Climate, Ecology, Environmental protection, and Disaster Management. |
| 4. English Language Skills (50 Marks) | Basic English grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement), Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Sentence Correction, Spotting Errors, Para Jumbles, and Reading Comprehension. |
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Preparation Strategy for AP Police Jail Warder Exam 2026
| Equal Attention to All 4 Subjects | Since all four subjects carry 50 marks each, dedicate equal study hours daily to General Studies, Arithmetic/Reasoning, Science/Current Events, and English. |
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| Special Focus on Andhra Pradesh GK | Thoroughly study the state history, geographical features, socio-economic developments, and flagship government schemes of Andhra Pradesh. |
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| Daily Practice of Arithmetic & Reasoning | Solve 30-40 quantitative and analytical reasoning questions daily to build speed and accuracy for the 200-question paper. |
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| Strengthen Basic English Grammar | Revise school-level (10th/Intermediate) grammar rules and build a habit of reading comprehension passages to secure a high score in the English section. |
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| Simultaneous Physical Fitness Training | Do not wait for written test results to start physical training. Regular running, stamina exercises, and endurance training are crucial to clearing the PMT/PET stages without difficulty. |
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