State Police ExamsConducted by State police recruitment boards / State Staff Selection bodies

State Police Sub-Inspector / Constable Recruitment

Purpose: Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors, Constables and equivalent ranks in state police forces.
Eligibility: SI: graduation. Constable: Class 12 or Class 10, per the state's rules. Each state sets its own criteria.
Age limits: State-specific bands, with relaxations — verify the current state notification.(may change — verify at the official source)
Attempt limits: State-specific; sometimes capped.(may change — verify at the official source)
Stages: Written examination → Physical Efficiency Test (running, long jump, high jump) → Physical Measurement (height/chest where applicable) → Medical examination → Final merit
Pattern: Objective written test on general knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and language; PET/PMT standards as notified.
Subjects: General knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative aptitude, Language, Law/basic policing (for some states)
Total marks: Varies by state — verify the notification.
Duration: Varies by state.
Interview / personality test: Usually no interview for constable; some states interview for SI.
Physical test: Yes — running, jumps and measurement standards, officially gender-specific.
Medical test: Yes — police medical standards apply.
Held: Varies by state — many states hold it annually or biennially(may change — verify at the official source)
Notes: Every state's process differs. The state's own notification is the only authority for standards, dates and vacancies.