Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Department - Constable (Male/Female) Recruitment 2026

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Established soon after independence to maintain public order and safety across a widely dispersed archipelago, the department combines conventional policing with specialized units for coastal security, island patrols and disaster response. Its jurisdiction covers the main islands (South, Middle and North Andaman) as well as numerous smaller and remote inhabited islands and settlements.

Operating in a geographically challenging environment, the force places emphasis on mobility, amphibious capability and community policing. The department is comparatively compact versus mainland state forces but runs a full spectrum of police responsibilities, from crime investigation and traffic management to coastal security and forest protection. For candidates, the department offers work that is operationally varied, community-facing and often outdoors, with opportunities to serve in unique island settings.

A Constable in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police performs the frontline duties that keep daily policing functional. Typical day-to-day duties include patrolling assigned beats, manning police chowkis/check-posts, crowd and traffic control, first response to emergencies, assisting investigations by collecting initial information and statements, and supporting community outreach programs. Constables may also be posted to police stations, outposts on remote islands, coastal patrol units or traffic wings depending on local needs.

Work location: postings are inside the Union Territory and can include remote islands with limited facilities. Reporting structure: constables report to Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors at the station level; career supervisors include Circle Inspectors and Senior Police Officers. The role is primarily field-oriented, uniformed duty with regular outdoor deployment, though some desk and station duties are part of the job.

Constables recruited in 2026 will generally fall under Pay Matrix Level 3 (7th CPC), with an approximate starting basic pay of around 7,700 to 21,700 depending on the exact pay scales applied by the UT administration. Typical allowance components include Dearness Allowance (DA, variable), House Rent Allowance (HRA) depending on station classification, Transport Allowance and risk-related allowances in some postings.

• Approximate basic pay: 21,700 (Pay Level 3, indicative)
• DA: Variable (paid as a percentage of basic; subject to central/UT revision)
• HRA: Usually 8% (non-metro) to 24% (metro equivalent), though Andaman-specific rates vary
• Transport/Risk Allowance: Small fixed amounts depending on post

After statutory deductions (NPS contribution, income tax, PF where applicable), typical in-hand salary for a newly appointed constable can range between 2,500 to 3,500 per month depending on HRA and DA at the time of joining. Career growth follows a structured promotional ladder: Constable
9 Promote to Head Constable, then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Sub-Inspector (on promotion or departmental exam), and higher supervisory ranks. Performance, departmental exams and seniority drive promotions.

• Medical: Access to UT-run health facilities or empanelled hospitals; many state/UT forces provide medical reimbursement and emergency care.
• Pension/Savings: Contribution to National Pension System (NPS) or GPF as applicable to UT employees.
• Insurance: Group insurance schemes for serving personnel and accidental death/disablement cover.
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC): As per UT rules; may be restricted for remote postings but available on sanctioned terms.
• Accommodation: Government accommodation or house rent allowance; on some islands, limited government housing is provided.
• Canteen and subsidised facilities: Access to departmental canteens where available and other welfare facilities.
• Training & skill development: Regular in-service training, firearms practice, physical conditioning and specialised coastal policing modules.

Selection typically involves a written/online objective test followed by physical tests (PET/PMT), document verification and medical examination. A common written pattern used by many UT police constable recruitments is:

• Written Test: 100 objective-type questions, 100 marks, 2 hours; sections include General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Elementary Mathematics/Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Mental Ability, and Language (English/Hindi).
• Physical Standards & Efficiency Test: Minimum height and chest measurements (different for males/females) and PET events such as a timed run/jump/long jump; standards are qualifying in nature.
• Document Verification & Medical Exam: Verification of educational, identity, caste and domicile certificates followed by a medical fitness test.

Preparation tips:

• Follow a daily schedule: 1 hour for basics of reasoning, 1 hour for quantitative aptitude and 1 hour for general knowledge/current affairs; increase time on weak topics.
• Practice past year papers and full-length mocks under timed conditions. Focus on speed and accuracy to avoid negative marking.
• Physical preparedness: Start a 3-month PET routine early, running for endurance, sprint intervals for speed, and practice long jump/standing broad jump where required.
• Recommended books: Arihant’s "Objective General English", R.S. Aggarwal for Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude, Lucent’s General Knowledge for quick revision; also use current affairs monthlies and reliable daily news summaries.
• Document readiness: Keep attested copies of essential certificates, recent passport-size photographs and a scanned signature ready for application submission.

This role suits candidates who want a structured government job with strong public service elements, are comfortable with fieldwork, and can adapt to island life and mobility. It is ideal for physically fit individuals who enjoy disciplined, community-facing work and long-term career growth within the police structure.

Compared briefly: if you prefer more office-based or investigative work early in your career, consider administrative cadres (e.g., clerical/constable-station duty) or roles like Public Sector Undertaking clerks. If you want faster promotion into supervisory ranks, preparing for departmental examinations (ASI/Sub-Inspector) soon after joining is advisable.

Before applying, assess your willingness for postings across remote islands, ability to meet physical standards, and commitment to a career in policing. If these align, this recruitment offers steady pay, social respect, and a clear promotion path in a unique island environment.