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What is Head Constable
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A Head Constable is a supervisory position just above Constable, often non-gazetted.
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They have additional responsibilities over constables (checking, supervising, sometimes acting in charge in absence of senior officers), patrol duties, investigation support, traffic, administrative work, etc.
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In some states or forces, Head Constable may be a stepping stone to ASI / SI roles depending on promotions.
Eligibility Criteria (Typical)
These are common across many states but specific numbers vary:
| Criterion | Typical Requirement |
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| Nationality | Indian citizen, sometimes with local domicile requirement. |
| Educational Qualification | Usually 12th pass (Higher Secondary). Some states may require graduation or put weight on merit. |
| Age Limit | Often between 18-25 / 18-28 / 18-30 years for general category; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC etc. |
| Other | Good character, no criminal record, sometimes specific driving licence (if duties require), etc. |
Physical & Medical Standards
Again, varies by state / force, but generally:
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Height requirement (men / women), sometimes different for different categories (ST, etc.).
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Chest measurement (unexpanded / expanded) for male candidates in many states.
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Weight proportional to height for women (or general fitness).
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Vision / Eye standard (unaided or corrected vision, colour vision), hearing etc.
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Medical fitness (no major medical conditions that prevent service).
Selection / Exam Pattern
Typically, the selection / recruitment process involves these stages:
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Notification / Application: Official advertisement: number of vacancies, eligibility, dates, fees.
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Written Exam / Objective Test:
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability, English / regional language, sometimes police-related / law awareness.
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Time duration usually around 2 hours. Marks vary (say 100-300) depending on state.
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Negative marking may/ may not be there.
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Physical Measurement Test (PST) / Physical Standard Test (PST): Checking height, chest etc.
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running or timed runs, sometimes other fitness tasks (long jump, high jump, etc.).
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Medical Examination & Verification of Documents.
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Final Merit List / Selection: Based on written + physical + other criteria as per state norms.
Example: CRPF Head Constable Eligibility
One central example: CRPF Head Constable (central armed police force) has published physical standards including:
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Height for male candidates ~ 165 cm (lower for certain regions & ST). PW Live
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Chest measurement unexpanded & expanded specified. PW Live
This shows how states / forces specify both height and chest.
Example: Delhi Police Head Constable (Projected / Recent)
Some typical criteria mentioned in sources for Delhi Police Head Constable recruitment:
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Age Limit: General category 18-25 years; OBC / SC / ST etc with relaxations. Chegg India
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Educational Qualification: 12th pass. Chegg India
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Physical Standards:
• Height (General/OBC male): ~165 cm; SC/ST male ~160 cm Chegg India
• For female candidates, height slightly lower (e.g. General female ~157 cm etc.) Chegg India
What Varies Between States
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Educational Requirements: Some states may ask for graduation for head constable; others accept 12th.
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Age Limits: Different cut-offs, relaxation amounts.
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Physical Fitness / Standards: Height / chest / run times differ.
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Exam Pattern / Marks: Number of questions, subjects, time, negative marking etc.
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Number of Stages: Some states may have interview or skill test; some not.