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Typically a written objective examination, then a physical measurement test checking height and chest, a physical efficiency test with running and field events, and a medical examination. Final merit usually combines written marks with physical test performance. The exact stages, order and weightage are set in the current APSLPRB notification, so read it before you plan.

The question count, section-wise marks and duration are fixed by APSLPRB for each recruitment cycle and can change between notifications. Rather than rely on numbers from an older paper, download the current notification and syllabus from the official APSLPRB website and plan your practice around those figures.

The individual questions are mostly at school-leaving level, so the difficulty comes from breadth and speed rather than depth. With negative marking, guesswork is costly. Most candidates who miss the cut-off lose marks in arithmetic and reasoning through slow calculation, not through unfamiliar theory. Timed mock tests are the most effective way to close that gap.

Yes, provided you still meet the age and eligibility conditions in the notification for that cycle. There is usually no limit on the number of attempts, but upper age relaxation rules and category-wise cut-offs apply. Check the current notification for the age limits and relaxation applicable to your category.

Start early, because physical fitness improves slowly and cannot be crammed. Build a weekly routine of distance running, sprint intervals and the specific field events named in the notification, and practise on a measured track so you know your actual timings. Many written-stage qualifiers are eliminated at the PET, so treat it as a scored subject, not a formality.

Begin with arithmetic and reasoning, since they reward daily practice and improve slowly. Run current affairs alongside them through a newspaper habit. Keep static history, polity, geography, economy and science for regular short revision blocks. English and Telugu need vocabulary and grammar drills rather than long reading sessions. Take full-length timed mocks once the syllabus is covered.

Three recurring causes: neglecting the physical tests until after the written result, practising untimed so accuracy collapses under pressure, and ignoring negative marking by guessing freely. A fourth is skipping Andhra Pradesh-specific current affairs and static facts. Fix these by scheduling physical training from day one and reviewing every mock test error in a written log.

Only on the official Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board website and in its published notification. Details such as age limits, educational qualification, height and chest standards, fee payment and exam dates are announced there for each cycle. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with APSLPRB or the Andhra Pradesh Police.