Police & Security (Police) Jobs 2026
Police and security recruitment includes state police forces (Constable and Sub-Inspector), central forces, and posts like home guard, jail warder and fireman. Each state conducts its own police bharti through its police recruitment board or state selection board, while central constable posts (GD) are filled through SSC.
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Most constable posts require a 10th or 12th pass qualification and Sub-Inspector roles often require graduation. Selection typically combines a written exam, a Physical Standard Test (height/chest) and Physical Efficiency Test (running, long jump, etc.), document verification and a medical. This page tracks live police and security recruitment, results and admit cards across states from official sources.
How police recruitment works
Constable and SI recruitment follows a consistent template across states: written exam (general awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, language) → Physical Standard Test (height/chest thresholds, with state-specific relaxations) → Physical Efficiency Test (timed runs — commonly 1.6 km to 5 km for men, shorter for women — plus long/high jump in some states) → document verification and medical. Some states weigh the written and physical; others treat physicals as qualifying.
Central police forces (CAPF) recruit constables through SSC GD with the same broad structure at national scale. SI-level entry adds tougher written papers and, in some states, a mains exam.
Pay, life and growth in police service
Constables typically start at state Pay Level 3–4 equivalents (₹21,700-plus basic in most states) with uniform, risk and other allowances; SIs start around Level 6. Promotions run constable → head constable → ASI → SI upward through departmental exams and seniority — reaching inspector rank is a realistic career arc. The job's demands are real (shifts, postings, physical standards maintained through service), and so is its security and social standing.
Police Jobs — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qualification for police constable jobs?▾
Usually 10th or 12th pass depending on the state. Sub-Inspector posts generally require a bachelor's degree. Check the specific state notification for exact requirements.
What tests are there in police recruitment?▾
A written examination, a Physical Standard Test (height and chest measurements), a Physical Efficiency Test (running, jumps), document verification and a medical examination.
How do I apply for state police jobs?▾
Each state's police recruitment board releases notifications and accepts online applications on its official portal. Track live openings for every state on this page.
Is there a separate height/physical standard for women?▾
Yes — Physical Standard and Efficiency Test criteria differ for men and women, and are listed in each state's official notification.
What are typical physical standards for constable posts?▾
Commonly around 168–170 cm height for men in the general category (relaxed for specific communities and hill regions) and 152–157 cm for women, plus chest standards for men and timed-run requirements — every state's exact figures are in its notification.