Telangana Police Constable age limit increased by three years under GO Ms No 129
Telangana Police Constable Age Limit Increased by 3 Years: G.O.Ms.No.129 Latest Update 2026
Last Updated: 10 September 2026
The Government of Telangana has announced an important age-relaxation benefit for candidates applying for Police Constable and equivalent posts. Through G.O.Ms.No.129, General Administration (Services-A) Department, dated 9 September 2026, the Government has increased the upper age limit by three more years.
This additional relaxation applies to Constable and equivalent posts in the Police, Fire Services, Prisons and Special Protection Force departments. However, Police Constable Driver posts are excluded from this particular three-year enhancement.
The latest decision is especially significant for candidates who were previously over the permitted age limit and could not apply for Telangana Police Recruitment 2026.
Telangana Constable Age Relaxation 2026: Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.129 |
| Department | General Administration (Services-A) Department |
| G.O. date | 9 September 2026 |
| Latest additional relaxation | 3 years |
| Relaxation already provided | 7 years |
| Total special relaxation | 10 years |
| Posts covered | Constable and equivalent posts |
| Departments covered | Police, Fire Services, Prisons and Special Protection Force |
| Excluded post | Police Constable Driver |
| Recruiting authority | Telangana Police Recruitment Board |
| Current application deadline | 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | TGPRB Official Website |
What Does G.O.Ms.No.129 Say?
The Government observed that there was a three-year difference between the upper-age limits applicable to Sub-Inspector and Constable posts.
Before the latest order, the effective upper-age limits for general candidates were:
- Sub-Inspector posts: 32 years
- Constable posts: 29 years
To remove this difference, the Government decided to provide three additional years of upper-age relaxation for Constable and equivalent posts.
As a result, the effective upper-age limit for ordinary Constable candidates becomes 32 years, subject to the applicable cut-off date, category conditions and final instructions issued by TGPRB.
Candidates should not calculate eligibility only from their present age. TGPRB determines age with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
How Did the Total Relaxation Reach 10 Years?
The age relaxation was introduced in stages:
| Government Order | Date | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.Ms.No.87 | 18 May 2026 | Initial 5-year enhancement |
| G.O.Ms.No.122 | 14 August 2026 | Additional 2 years |
| G.O.Ms.No.129 | 9 September 2026 | Further 3 years |
| Total enhancement | 10 years |
The original upper-age limit for the relevant Constable and equivalent posts was 22 years. With the cumulative ten-year enhancement, the effective general upper-age limit becomes 32 years.
Category-based and service-related relaxations may be governed by separate provisions. SC, ST, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Telangana Government employees, NCC instructors, Home Guards and eligible women candidates should refer to the official TGPRB notification and subsequent clarification for their exact eligibility.
Posts Covered by the Additional Three-Year Relaxation
The order applies to Constable and equivalent posts in the following departments:
Telangana Police Department
- SCT Police Constable (Civil)
- SCT Police Constable (Armed Reserve)
- SCT Police Constable (SAR CPL)
Telangana Special Protection Force
- SCT Constable in the Special Protection Force
Fire Services Department
- Fire Fighter and equivalent notified posts
Prisons and Correctional Services Department
- Warder (Male)
- Warder (Female)
The exact post codes and eligibility conditions must be verified from the official recruitment notification.
Important Exclusion: Police Constable Driver
G.O.Ms.No.129 specifically excludes Police Constable Driver posts in the Police Department.
Therefore, candidates applying for Constable Driver or related driver posts should not automatically assume that this additional three-year relaxation applies to them. They must follow the age criteria specified in the relevant Driver and Mechanic recruitment notification or any separate official clarification issued by TGPRB.
Does This Additional Relaxation Apply to SI Posts?
No. G.O.Ms.No.129 specifically concerns Constable and equivalent posts.
The purpose of the latest order is to remove the earlier three-year difference between the effective upper-age limits of SI and Constable candidates. Candidates seeking information about SI vacancies may read:
Telangana SI Recruitment 2026 – 275 SI, Fire Officer and Deputy Jailor Posts
Telangana Constable Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The TGPRB Constable and equivalent-post notification contains 7,112 vacancies.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SCT Police Constable (Civil) | 3,697 |
| SCT Police Constable (AR) | 1,052 |
| SCT Police Constable (SAR CPL)—Men | 24 |
| SCT Constable—Special Protection Force | 1,380 |
| Fire Fighter | 751 |
| Warder—Male | 196 |
| Warder—Female | 12 |
| Total | 7,112 |
The vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the recruitment board according to administrative requirements.
TGPRB Recruitment 2026 Application Deadline
TGPRB issued four recruitment notifications for a combined total of 7,437 vacancies, consisting of:
- 275 SI and equivalent vacancies
- 23 ASI Fingerprint Bureau vacancies
- 7,112 Constable and equivalent vacancies
- 27 Police Constable Driver and Mechanic vacancies
Online applications commenced on 19 August 2026 at 8:00 AM.
According to the TGPRB press note dated 8 September 2026, the last date for submitting online applications has been extended to:
16 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Candidates who have registered or paid the fee but have not submitted the final application should complete the process well before the deadline.
What Should Newly Eligible Candidates Do?
Candidates who become eligible because of G.O.Ms.No.129 should take the following steps:
- Visit the official TGPRB website.
- Check the latest notices, corrigenda and age-relaxation instructions.
- Read the Constable and equivalent-post notification completely.
- Calculate age according to the official cut-off date.
- Confirm that the selected post is covered by G.O.Ms.No.129.
- Complete registration and application submission before the deadline.
- Enter the correct date of birth and category details.
- Upload the required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, wherever applicable.
- Download the submitted application and fee receipt.
Applicants should remember that acceptance of an online application does not by itself confirm eligibility. Age, qualification, community status and other claims are subject to verification by TGPRB.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants may need the following documents during application or certificate verification:
- SSC or Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification certificate
- Aadhaar card or permitted identity document
- Community certificate, where applicable
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate for eligible BC candidates
- EWS Income and Asset certificate, where applicable
- Telangana local-candidate or study certificates
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
- NCC Instructor or Government-service certificate, if applicable
- Home Guard service certificate, if applicable
- Recent photograph and signature
- Application form and fee-payment receipt
Candidates should ensure that their name and date of birth match the details recorded in their educational and identity documents.
Important Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| TGPRB official website | Visit TGPRB |
| Apply online | TGPRB Application Portal |
| Constable notification PDF | Download Official PC Notification |
| Application-extension press note | Download Press Note dated 08-09-2026 |
| Telangana Government Orders portal | Search G.O.Ms.No.129 on GOIR |
| Telangana e-Gazette | Visit TG e-Gazette |
To locate the order on GOIR, select General Administration Department, choose MS as the G.O. type, enter 129 as the G.O. number and use 09-09-2026 as the date.
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- Telangana SI Recruitment 2026 – 275 Vacancies
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- Telangana PwD Backlog Recruitment Extended up to 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
How many additional years have been granted under G.O.Ms.No.129?
The Government has granted three more years of upper-age relaxation for Constable and equivalent posts.
What is the total special age relaxation now?
The cumulative enhancement is ten years—five years under G.O.Ms.No.87, two more years under G.O.Ms.No.122 and another three years under G.O.Ms.No.129.
What is the effective general upper-age limit for Constable posts?
The Government Order indicates that the effective upper-age limit is increased from 29 to 32 years. Final eligibility must be calculated according to the TGPRB cut-off date and applicable rules.
Does the order apply to Police Constable Driver posts?
No. Police Constable Driver posts in the Police Department are specifically excluded from this additional three-year relaxation.
Does G.O.Ms.No.129 provide additional relaxation for SI candidates?
No. The order applies to Constable and equivalent posts. SI candidates must follow the age conditions prescribed in the SI notification and related orders.
Which departments are covered?
Police, Fire Services, Prisons and Correctional Services, and the Special Protection Force are covered.
What is the current last date to apply?
The current extended deadline is 16 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, according to the TGPRB press note dated 8 September 2026.
Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates should regularly visit www.tgprb.in and rely only on official notifications and press notes.
Conclusion
G.O.Ms.No.129 is a major relief for Telangana Constable aspirants who could not apply because of the earlier upper-age restriction. By granting another three years, the Government has brought the effective general upper-age limit for Constable posts in line with the 32-year limit referred to for Sub-Inspector recruitment.
Newly eligible candidates should verify their post, category and date-of-birth eligibility from the official TGPRB instructions and submit their applications before 16 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational and informational purposes based on G.O.Ms.No.129 and available TGPRB recruitment information. The Complete School is not affiliated with TGPRB or any Government department. Candidates must verify age limits, eligibility, deadlines and post-wise conditions from the official Government Order, recruitment notification and subsequent clarifications before applying.
