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What is a Police Constable
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A constable is the entry-level uniformed rank in the police force.
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Duties typically include enforcing law and order, patrolling, assisting senior officers, traffic regulation, community policing etc.
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This is often considered a good job for freshers, since educational requirements are moderate and there is scope for stability and benefits.
Common Eligibility Criteria
While these vary somewhat, typical requirements are:
| Criterion | Typical Requirement |
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| Nationality | Indian citizen. Some states allow local domicile requirements. |
| Educational Qualification | Usually at least Class 10 / Class 12 pass, depending on state. Some states allow SSLC (10th) and some prefer 12th or specific subjects. Example: TNUSRB requires SSLC (10th). Jagranjosh.com |
| Age | Usually minimum 18 years. Maximum varies: often 25-28 for general category, relaxed for reserved categories. Example: Bihar Police: 18–25 for general, more for OBC / SC / EBC. Career Power; TNUSRB: 18-26 for general, higher for reserved. Jagranjosh.com+1 |
| Physical & Medical Standards | Height, chest (for males in many states), weight, running, etc. Must satisfy physical fitness tests. Also medical fitness. |
| Other | Sometimes character certificate, no criminal record, language requirement, etc. |
Selection / Exam Pattern
The selection process generally has multiple stages. Here are common ones plus examples:
| Stage | What it involves |
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| Written / Computer Based Test (CBT) | Objective type questions, covering general knowledge, reasoning, numerical ability or mental ability, general Hindi / regional language, general awareness / current affairs. Time duration and marks vary by state. Negative marking is sometimes applied. |
| Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standards Test (PET / PST) | Running (certain distance in set time for men/women), long jump / high jump / other agility tests. Measurement of height, chest etc. |
| Optional Tests | Some states may have additional tests like driving (for those who claimed that skill), computer test etc. |
| Medical Examination | To ensure medical fitness. Vision, hearing, major illness check etc. |
State Examples
Here are some specific details from different states to show how things vary:
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Uttar Pradesh (UP):
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Written exam has ~150 questions, 300 marks. Testbook+2Jagranjosh.com+2
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Duration: 2 hours. Testbook+1
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Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Testbook+1
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Bihar:
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Written exam: 100 questions, 100 marks. Jagranjosh.com+2Career Power+2
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The written exam is qualifying only (i.e. pass/fail) and does not directly contribute to final merit in many cases. IE Education
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Rajasthan:
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Maharashtra:
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Written: 100 questions, 100 marks; 90 minutes. Career Power
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Physical test is separate, with running, shot put, short runs etc. Career Power
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Odisha:
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Written exam (OMR based): 100 marks (100 questions). Negative marking: ¼ mark for wrong answer. Career Power
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Then physical efficiency/standard test (PET / PST), possibly driving test for those claiming driving skill, and medical exam. Career Power
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Exam Pattern & Marks Overview (Typical)
Here is a consolidated “template” of what many state exams look like:
| Component | Approx. Marks | Duration | Negative Marking? |
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| Written / CBT | 80 - 150 marks (or sometimes 100) | 90 minutes - 2 hours | Often yes, some states no |
| Physical Efficiency / Standard Test | Qualifying (some marks assigned) | Depends on race/jump etc | Not applicable |
| Driving / Optional Skills Test | Optional and separate small marks | Small time window | — |
| Medical | Qualifying | — | — |
Key Tips & Prepare-Well Areas
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Understand State Notification Carefully: Since cut-offs, age limit, physical standards, syllabus vary from state to state. Always check the latest notification.
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Practice Written Test: Mock tests, past papers help a lot for general awareness, reasoning, maths. Time management matters.
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Physical Fitness: Start preparing early for running, stamina, agility, etc., to meet PET / PST standards.
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Medical & Documents Ready: Keep school marksheets, ID, domicile certificates etc handy; medical issues (vision etc) often disqualify late.