Sub Inspector of Police
One of Kerala's most competitive uniformed service recruitments.
What this role actually involves
The Sub Inspector of Police recruitment is one of Kerala's most competitive uniformed service exams, run across three stages: a qualifying prelims, a 100 mark mains, and a one star Physical Efficiency Test requiring a pass in at least 5 of 8 events.
Recruitment spans three categories: open market graduates aged 20 to 31, ministerial wing staff in Police, Vigilance, or Fingerprint Bureau up to age 36, and serving Police Constables and Head Constables who have completed probation, also up to age 36.
Stage by stage
Stage 1: Degree Level Common Preliminary Examination
- Format
- Objective, OMR
- Negative marking
- 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer
Qualifying stage to advance to the SI Mains; marks are not carried forward.
Stage 2: Main Examination
- Format
- 100 mark objective paper
Except for Special Topics, every other section follows the same syllabus as the Degree Level Prelims program.
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test
- Format
- One star standard
Candidates must pass a minimum of 5 of 8 events. Physical standards must be verified independently before enrollment.
Mark-wise topic distribution
Stage 2: Main Examination
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs15 to 20 Marks
Indian history, geography, and economics; Kerala governance; life science, public health, and current developments.
- Arithmetic and Mental Ability10 to 20 Marks
Quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning; numerical series, coding and decoding, and direction tests.
- Language Proficiency20 to 30 Marks
General English grammar and sentence correction; regional language, Malayalam, Tamil, or Kannada.
- Special Topics, Core Duty Laws45 Marks
Indian Constitution; civil rights and human rights; cyber laws; basic penal elements.
Who can apply
| Stream | Who can apply | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category I, Open Market | Any graduate. | 20 to 31 years |
| Category II, Ministerial Wing | Graduate ministerial staff in Police, Vigilance, or Fingerprint Bureau, minimum 2 years service. | Up to 36 years |
| Category III, Constabulary Wing | Graduate Police Constables and Head Constables who completed probation. | Up to 36 years |
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