Police Jobs 2026

Police Jobs 2026 — State and Central Police Recruitment

Government police jobs in India span central police organisations, state police forces, and paramilitary forces, collectively offering thousands of vacancies every year. Central recruiting bodies including SSC, UPSC, and individual paramilitary forces recruit for posts in CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Delhi Police. State police departments — such as UP Police, Rajasthan Police, Bihar Police, Maharashtra Police, and others — conduct their own independent recruitment through state police recruitment boards or state PSC bodies.

Entry-level posts like Constable GD and Head Constable are the most numerous vacancies, typically requiring Class 10 or 12 qualification. Sub-Inspector (SI) and Inspector-level posts generally require a graduate degree. Officer-level posts (Deputy Superintendent of Police and above) are filled through state PSC exams or UPSC CAPF exam. All police recruitment involves a written exam, physical measurement test (PMT), physical endurance test (PET), medical examination, and document verification.

Physical eligibility standards vary by post and state but generally include minimum height requirements (165–170 cm for men, 150–157 cm for women), chest measurement, and running, long jump, or high jump events. Candidates are strongly advised to start physical fitness training at least 3–6 months before the exam date. Pay scales for police constables start around ₹21,700/month under 7th CPC, with additional allowances for risk, field postings, and uniform. Career growth opportunities include promotions to Head Constable, ASI, SI, and Inspector level through departmental exams.

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