Career in Police Force

A peak cap worn by Indian Police Service (I.P.S) officers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

1. Sub inspectors
AGE LIMITS 20-25 years
Essential Qualification:- BACHELOR‟S DEGREE FROM A RECOGNISED UNIVERSITY OR EQUIVALENT.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION :

Written Examination.

Paper-I              Subject                 Marks

Part A	General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
Part B	General Knowledge and General Awareness	50	50
Part C	Numerical Aptitude	50	50
Part D	English Comprehension	50	50

Paper-II

Subject	Maximum marks /Questions.
English language & Comprehension	200marks/200 questions

Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts A, B and C of Paper I. Deduction of 0.25 mark will be made for each incorrect answer marked on OMR Answer Sheet.
SYLLABUS

Paper :I

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A. General Intelligence & Reasoning : It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
B. General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
The question in the components A&B will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz. graduation.
C. Numerical Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation.
D. English Comprehension : Candidates‟ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. (The question in components C&D will be of Higher Secondary (10+2) level). Paper-II : English Language & Comprehension :Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be Higher Secondary 10+2 level).
PHYSICAL ENDURENCE TEST(PET) is MANDATORY FOR THE POST .

NOTE -I: Candidates opting for the post will have to undergo PET and MEDICAL Examination.

Rank Insignia of Additional Superintendent of Police (IPS Officer) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

NOTE-II: Only those candidates who secure qualifying marks in Paper I of the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, and also clear Eligibility and Physical Endurance Test (PET) and medical test, will be called for the Personality Test / Interview based on their combined performance in Paper I and II of the written examination.

Physical Efficiency(Endurance) Test(PET) For male candidates only a) 100 meters race in 16 seconds b) 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes c) Long Jump : 3.65 metres in 3 chances d) High Jump : 1.2 metres in 3 chances e) Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chances

For female candidates only a) 100 metres race in 18 seconds b) 800 metres race in 4 minutes c) Long Jump: 2.7 metres (9 feet) in 3 chances. d) High Jump : 0.9 metres (3 feet) in 3 chances.

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