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Quick Info — State Police Recruitment (State Police)

Full Name:State Police Recruitment
Short Name:State Police
Established:Each state has its own Police Recruitment Board
Headquarters:State Police Headquarters
Type:State Government Law Enforcement Recruitment
Official URL:https://www.india.gov.in

About State Police

State Police Recruitment is conducted by Police Recruitment Boards (PRBs) or Staff Selection Commissions in each state. These bodies recruit for Constable, Sub-Inspector (SI), Head Constable, and other law enforcement positions. Major recruiting bodies include UPPRPB (UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board), Maharashtra Police, TNUSRB (Tamil Nadu), KPSC (Karnataka), and Police departments of all 28 states.

State police exams are among the most popular government recruitment drives in India, often attracting over 50 lakh applications for a single cycle. The selection process typically involves a written exam, physical fitness test (PET/PST), medical examination, and document verification. Physical standards are strictly enforced with specific requirements for height, chest measurements, and running/endurance tests.

Police careers offer job security, social respect, and the opportunity to serve the community. In addition to basic salary, police personnel receive special allowances such as risk allowance, uniform allowance, and field service allowance. Constables can be promoted to Head Constable and further through departmental exams.

Exams Conducted by State Police

Exam Name Posts / Vacancies
Police Constable 10,000-50,000 per state
Police Sub-Inspector (SI) 2,000-9,000 per state
Head Constable 1,000-5,000
ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) 500-2,000

Exam Pattern

Stage Type
Written Exam Online/OMR (MCQ)
Physical Test (PET/PST) Running/Height/Chest
Medical Exam Medical Fitness

State police exams have a written test covering GK, Hindi, English, Maths, Reasoning, and sometimes Law. Physical tests include 1.6km or 4.8km running within a time limit, long jump, high jump, and shot put. Physical standards require minimum height (168cm for males, 152cm for females) and chest measurement for males.

Total Marks: 200-400 (Written)

Eligibility Criteria

Min Age: 18 years
Max Age: 25-28 years (Constable) | 21-28 years (SI)
Age Relaxation: OBC: +3, SC/ST: +5, Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
Education: Constable: 10th / 12th | SI: Graduation
Attempts: No limit (age-based)
Nationality: Indian Citizen (state domicile required)

Salary & Pay Scale

Post Basic Pay
Police Constable ₹21,700 ₹25,000 - ₹35,000
Head Constable ₹25,500 ₹30,000 - ₹38,000
Sub-Inspector (SI) ₹35,400 ₹40,000 - ₹55,000

Exam Calendar

UP Police Constable Notification: Varies (every 2-3 years)
Written Exam: 3-6 months after notification
Physical Test (PET/PST): 1-2 months after written result
Final Result & Joining: 6-12 months from notification

Recruitment Statistics

50 Lakh+
UP Police Constable Applicants
20 Lakh+
Total State Police Strength (India)
10,000 - 60,000
Vacancies per Cycle (major states)

How to Download State Police Answer Key using Answer Key Downloader

  1. Visit the official State Police recruitment website at https://www.india.gov.in.
  2. Directly navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Latest Results" section.
  3. Select your specific exam year and paper set (if applicable).
  4. Download the official PDF and verify your responses instantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When are state police answer keys released?
State police answer keys are typically released within 7-15 days after the written exam on the respective police recruitment board website. Candidates can raise objections within a specified window. Final answer keys are released along with the result.
What are the physical standards for police recruitment?
Physical standards vary by state but generally require: Males — height 168cm, chest 79-84cm (with expansion). Females — height 152-160cm. Running requirements: 1.6km in 5-7 minutes (varies by post). Relaxations available for reserved categories.
Can I apply for police exams in other states?
Most state police exams require state domicile. However, a few states accept candidates from other states for certain posts. Always check the specific notification for domicile requirements before applying.
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