What are the eligibility criteria for police constable jobs?▼
For police constable jobs, you need to have passed 10th or 12th class (varies by state/organization). Age limit is generally 18-25 years (with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST). Physical standards: Height - 170cm (Male), 157cm (Female) for general category. Chest - 80cm (unexpanded), 85cm (expanded) for males. You must be an Indian citizen with no criminal record.
Police bharti mein physical test kya hota hai?▼
Police bharti mein physical test mein daudh (running), lambi kood (long jump), oonchi kood (high jump), aur chest measurement hoti hai. Purusho ke liye 1600m daudh 5-6 minute mein, aur mahilaon ke liye 800m daudh 3-4 minute mein puri karni hoti hai. Yeh maapdand rajya aur sangthan ke anusaar bhinn hote hain.
What is the height requirement for police jobs?▼
Height requirements vary by organization: For central forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) - Male: 170cm, Female: 157cm. For state police - Male: 168-172cm, Female: 155-160cm (varies by state). Relaxation of 2-3cm is given to hill area candidates, SC/ST candidates, and candidates from Northeast states.
What is the running requirement in police physical test?▼
Running requirements: For males - 1600m race in 5 minutes 30 seconds to 6 minutes 30 seconds (varies by organization). For females - 800m race in 3 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes. SSC GD Constable requires 1600m in 5 min 45 sec (male) and 800m in 3 min 30 sec (female). State police timings may differ.
What is the salary for police constable and sub inspector?▼
Police Constable gets Pay Level 3 (Rs 21,700 - Rs 69,100 basic). Sub Inspector (SI) gets Pay Level 6 (Rs 35,400 - Rs 1,12,400 basic). With allowances (DA, HRA, risk allowance, ration money, uniform allowance), constable gross salary is Rs 30,000-40,000 and SI gross salary is Rs 50,000-65,000 per month.
What is the difference between state police and central police forces?▼
State police (UP Police, MP Police, Rajasthan Police, etc.) handle law & order within the state. Central police forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, SSC GD) are under the central government and handle border security, VIP protection, industrial security, and internal security across India. Central forces offer all-India transfer, while state police serves within the state. Central forces are recruited through SSC GD, while state police through respective state police recruitment boards.