Police
State Police SI & Constable Recruitment (General Overview)
Last updated 16 Oct 2026
An overview of how state police recruitment for Sub-Inspector and Constable posts is generally structured — each state police department runs its own recruitment.
Varies by State
12th/Graduate (post-dependent)
Police
About This Recruitment
Each state police department recruits its own Constables and Sub-Inspectors through its own notification, generally combining a written test, physical efficiency/measurement test and a medical examination — the exact process and eligibility vary by state and by post.
Eligibility (illustrative)
- •12th standard for most Constable posts; a bachelor's degree for most Sub-Inspector posts
- •Physical standards (height, chest, endurance test) apply and vary by state and category
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1
- Written/objective test
- Stage 2
- Physical efficiency/measurement test
- Stage 3
- Medical examination & document verification
Editorial guidance from the CareerChowk team on exam structure and eligibility. Dates, vacancies, cut-offs and results are not shown here — always check the exam's official notification for current information.