🚨 Major Police Recruitment Exams 2025
- SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi/CAPF)
- State Police Constable/SI Exams (UP Police, MP Police, Maharashtra Police, etc.)
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) - Assistant Commandant
📋 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Constable | Sub-Inspector | Assistant Commandant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18-25 years | 20-28 years | 20-25 years |
| Education | 10+2 Pass | Graduate | Graduate |
| Height (Male) | 168-178 cm (state-wise) | 170-178 cm | 165 cm |
| Chest | 79-84 cm (+5 cm exp) | 80-85 cm (+5 cm exp) | Not specified |
| Running Test | 1.6 km in 7 min | 1.6 km in 6.5 min | 5 km in 24 min |
📝 Exam Pattern
Common Stages:
- Written Exam (Objective)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Interview/Document Verification
SSC CPO Written Exam:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| GK/Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Quant Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
📚 Syllabus Breakdown
General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- History/Geography of India
- Police Organization Structure
- Human Rights/Laws
Reasoning
- Analogies
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogisms
- Visual Memory
Physical Standards
- Height/Weight: State-specific variations
- Vision: 6/6 or 6/9 correctable
- Running Test: 1.6 km within time limit
- Long Jump: 3.8-4.5 m (male), 3.0-3.5 m (female)
🔗 Important Links
💡 Preparation Tips
- Written Exam:
- Focus on GK (40%), Reasoning (30%), Quant (20%), English (10%)
- Recommended Books:
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
- Physical Training:
- Daily running practice
- Strength training (push-ups, pull-ups)
- High-protein diet
- Medical Prep:
- Address vision/hearing issues early
- Maintain BMI (18.5-24.9)
Note: Female candidates get relaxation in physical standards (height: -5 cm, running: +30 sec)