Question 1

What is the Andhra Pradesh SI exam pattern?

Accepted Answer

The Preliminary written test is objective, carries 200 marks and is written in about three hours. It combines Arithmetic & Reasoning with General Studies, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and is set in both English and Telugu.

Question 2

Is there negative marking in the Andhra Pradesh SI exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For every wrong answer, one-fifth (20%) of that question's marks is deducted. There is no penalty for a question you leave unanswered, so it is often better to skip a question you are only guessing.

Question 3

What subjects are in the Andhra Pradesh SI syllabus?

Accepted Answer

Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Studies and Science, Indian Polity/History/Geography/Economy, the Andhra Pradesh Movement and Andhra Pradesh state GK, plus Current Affairs and General Knowledge.

Question 4

Is the Sub-Inspector exam available in Telugu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The question paper is bilingual — every question appears in both English and Telugu. On AP Police Hub the mock tests, notes and previous-year papers are all bilingual too.

Question 5

How can I prepare for the Andhra Pradesh SI exam for free?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account on AP Police Hub and start with the free study notes, previous-year papers and warm-up mock tests. You can practise a real CBT-style interface and review bilingual solutions at no cost.