Examination will consist of written examination and Physical Efficiency Test, Personality test/ Interview and Medical Examination.

Written Examination:

Written examination will consists of two papers each paper will have 200 questions and allotted for 200 Marks in the duration of Two Hours. 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. In case of discrepancy, the English version will prevail. There will be negative mark of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer. Marks received in Paper-I will be used to screen the candidates for appearing for PET/ Medical Examination.

Note-I:

The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in each part of Paper I taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates. Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper I would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination.

Physical Endurance Test (PET):

Candidates will have to undergo PET / Medical Examination. Only those candidates, who secure qualifying marks in Paper I of the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, will be shortlisted for Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ PST and medical test. Paper-II of shortlisted candidates who qualify in PST/PET will only be evaluated.

Note: Candidates shortlisted for PET/Medical Examination on the basis of their performance in Paper-I will only be called for Paper-II. Paper-II of only such candidates who qualify in PST/PET will be evaluated.

Personality Test/ Interview:

The candidates who qualify in Paper I of written examination and PET and Paper II of written examination will be called for Personality Test/ Interview based on their combined performance in Paper-I and Paper-II.

Note- II: Marks received in Paper-I will be used to screen the candidates for appearing for PET/Medical Examination. Marks of such screened candidates in Paper I if they are successful in PET/Medical Examination, will be taken into account along with marks in Paper II for final ranking of candidates for selecting them for the interview of 100 marks and also final selection.

Medical Examination:

All the candidates who qualify in the PET will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary. Those who are found fit in the medical examination and qualify in the written examination also will be required to appear in the Interview (Personality Test) of 100 marks.

After the written Examination and the Interview/personality test, the Commission will draw up an All India Merit List and, in that order, as many candidates as are found by the Commission to have qualified in the Examination shall be recommended for appointment upto the number of unreserved vacancies available taking into consideration their options for the posts included in the examination. The Commission will recommend the candidates in the Merit List on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination and interview/personality test.

Finally selected candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector would, as part of training curriculum, have to pass seven obstacle events as mentioned below, failing which they may not be retained in the Force:

i) Jumping over the Vertical Board;

ii) Holding the rope on jumping from the Board.

iii) Tarzan Swing;

iv) Jumping on the Horizontal Board;

v) Parallel Rope;

vi) Monkey Crawl;

vii) Vertical Rope.

Age Limit:

Candidates age limit should be between 20-25 years.

Note I: The upper age limit is relaxable for Central Government Civilian Employees as per extant Government order.

Age relaxation for different categories:
Sr.No Category Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit
01 SC/ ST 5 years
02 OBC 3 years
03 For Group “B &C” postsEx. Servicemen (Unreserved/General) 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
04 Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 06 years( 3 years + 3 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
05 Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 08 years (3 years+5 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Essential Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
  2. For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police only:- Male candidates must

possess and also carry a valid Driving License for LMV(Motor cycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.

Physical Standards:
Category of candidates Height(in cms) Chest (in cms) Unexpanded Chest (in cms) Expanded
(i) For male candidates only General 170 80 85
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim. 165 80 85
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 162.5 77 82
(ii) For Female candidates only General 157
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim. 155
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 154
Note:
  1. There shall be no minimum requirement of chest measurement for Female candidates.
  2. Relaxation in height and chest ( as the case may be ) as mentioned above will be permissible only on production of certificate in the pro forma as prescribed
Weight:

Corresponding to height for all posts.

Medical standard (For all posts):

Eye sight:
  1. The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes without correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.
  2. The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should Possess high colour vision.
  3. They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties
Written Examination:

Written examination will consists of two papers each paper is allotted for 200 marks in the duration of Two hours. 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. In case of discrepancy, the English version will prevail.

Paper-I:

     Subject Number of
Questions
Maximum
Marks
Duration/
Time Allowed
Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning 50 50 Two Hours
Shift 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Shift 2: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM.
Part B General Knowledge and
General Awareness
50 50
Part C Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Part D English Comprehension 50 50

 Paper-II:

Subject Maximum Marks /Questions Duration and timing
English language
& Comprehension
200 marks/200 questions Two Hours
(From 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
(02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

(i). Deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked on OMR Answer Sheet.

Note I: Candidates shortlisted for PET/Medical Examination on the basis of their performance in Paper-I will only be called for Paper-II. Paper-II of only such candidates who qualify in PST/PET will be evaluated.

Physical Endurance Test (PET):

Candidates will have to undergo PET/ Medical Examination. Only those candidates who secure qualifying marks in Paper I of the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, will be shortlisted for Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ PST and Medical test.

Physical Efficiency(Endurance) Test(PET) ( For all posts) :

(i) 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

(ii) 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.