Police Jobs 2026 - Complete Guide to All Police Recruitment Exams

About Police Jobs

Police jobs are among the most respected government jobs in India. Every year central and state governments release thousands of vacancies for Constable, Sub Inspector (SI), Inspector and other police posts.

            Police jobs provide job security, good salary, government benefits
            and an opportunity to serve society.
        

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List of All Police Jobs & Exams

Police Exam	Qualification	Main Posts
SSC GD	10th Pass	Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP
SSC CPO	Graduate	Delhi Police SI & CAPF SI
UP Police Constable	12th Pass	Police Constable
Delhi Police Constable	12th Pass	Constable Executive
State Police SI Exams	Graduate	Sub Inspector
RPF Constable	10th / 12th Pass	Railway Protection Force Constable
RPF SI	Graduate	Railway Police SI
CAPF Assistant Commandant	Graduate	Assistant Commandant

Popular State Police Recruitments

UP Police
Delhi Police
Bihar Police
Rajasthan Police
MP Police
Haryana Police
Punjab Police
Maharashtra Police
Gujarat Police
Tamil Nadu Police

Types of Police Posts

Police Constable
Head Constable
Sub Inspector (SI)
Inspector
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
Jail Warder
Driver Police
Fireman
Intelligence Officer

Police Job Salary Structure

Police Post	Salary Range
Police Constable	₹25,000 - ₹40,000
Head Constable	₹35,000 - ₹50,000
Sub Inspector (SI)	₹45,000 - ₹70,000
Inspector	₹60,000 - ₹90,000
CAPF Assistant Commandant	₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500

Police Job Eligibility

Educational Qualification

10th Pass for some constable posts
12th Pass for police constable recruitment
Graduation required for SI and officer posts

Physical Requirements

Running test mandatory
Height and chest measurement required
Medical fitness compulsory

Police Exam Syllabus

General Knowledge
Reasoning Ability
Mathematics
Current Affairs
General Hindi / English

Physical preparation is very important for police recruitment exams.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Running Test
Long Jump
High Jump
Physical Measurement Test

Why Students Choose Police Jobs?

Government job security
Respect in society
Good salary and allowances
Promotion opportunities
Adventure and discipline
Chance to protect society

Police Exam Preparation Tips

Practice running daily
Prepare reasoning and mathematics regularly
Study current affairs daily
Attempt mock tests
Maintain physical fitness
Solve previous year question papers

Best Books for Police Exam Preparation

Lucent General Knowledge
RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude
Kiran Police Previous Year Papers
Arihant Police Recruitment Books

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which is the best police job?

Sub Inspector and IPS officer posts are considered among the best police jobs.

Can 12th pass students apply for police jobs?

Yes, many police constable recruitments require only 12th pass qualification.

Is physical fitness compulsory for police jobs?

Yes, physical and medical fitness are mandatory for most police recruitments.

What is the salary of Police Constable?

The salary of a Police Constable is around ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month.