Arunachal Pradesh Police Constable
Introduction
State police recruitment for constable-level posts in Arunachal Pradesh Police — Civil, IRBn, Fireman, STPF — with PET/PST, written test, medical, and document verification.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Police / APSSB (some posts)
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Home Department (AP Police)
- Posts: Constable (Civil), IRBn Constable, Fireman, STPF
- Mode: Online
- Official site: arunpol.nic.in · apssb.nic.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment fills constabulary positions in the state police force — Constable (Civil), IRBn Constable, Fireman, STPF, and related uniformed roles. It supports policing, law & order, emergency response, and disaster duties.
Selection: PET/PST → Written Examination → Medical → Document Verification → Final Merit.
Services and Posts
- Constable (Civil)
- IRBn Constable
- Fireman
- STPF (Stipendiary Trained Police)
Exam Body and Conduct
Conducted by Arunachal Pradesh Police; APSSB conducts some constable-related recruitments as notified. Notifications on arunpol.nic.in / apssb.nic.in.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | AP Police / APSSB |
| Posts | Civil, IRBn, Fireman, STPF |
| Stages | PET/PST → Written → Medical → DV |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay scale | ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3) |
| Official site | arunpol.nic.in, apssb.nic.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- 10th / 12th pass from a recognised board (post-wise; verify notification)
Age Limit
- 18 to 28 years for constable posts (relaxation per AP rules: APST, Ex-servicemen, Women, PwBD)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- Arunachal Pradesh domicile / APST preference per state rules.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) | ~80% |
| Unreserved / other | Remaining share |
- Horizontal: Women, Ex-servicemen, PwBD as per rules. APST certificates in prescribed format.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. PET / PST (qualifying)
2. Written Examination (merit)
3. Medical Examination
4. Document Verification
5. Final Merit
Written Exam
| Component | Subjects | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | GK, Maths, Reasoning, English | 100 | 2 hours | As per notification |
- PET/PST compulsory & qualifying; written marks form main merit basis.
Syllabus
Subjects
- GK: current affairs, polity, history, geography, science, economy
- AP-Specific: AP history, geography & rivers, tribes/culture/festivals, state admin, schemes
- Maths: number system, percentages, ratio, profit-loss, time-work, distance, SI/CI, averages, mensuration, algebra
- Reasoning: analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, directions, blood relation, seating, syllogism
- English: grammar, vocab, synonyms/antonyms, sentence correction, comprehension, tenses
Physical Focus
Running endurance, speed, strength, agility, flexibility.
Physical Standards (PET/PST)
- Height, chest (male where applicable), weight, fitness
- Running, long jump, high jump, prescribed events
- Post-specific; male/female standards differ — check notification.
How to Apply
1. Visit arunpol.nic.in / apssb.nic.in
2. Register with mobile + email.
3. Fill personal, academic, category details.
4. Upload documents, photo, signature.
5. Pay the fee, if applicable.
6. Submit; print application.
Documents
Photo, signature, educational certs, age proof, domicile/APST cert, category cert, ID.
Application Fee
- Nominal, often exempted for reserved categories per notification. Online payment as specified.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise by AP Police / APSSB (e.g. earlier AP Police constable cycles notified a few hundred posts including Civil/IRBn/Fireman). Exact counts per official portal notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Pay scale: ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3) + DA, uniform benefits, state allowances.
- Gross approx ₹25,000–₹30,000/month.
- Job profile: law & order, patrolling, crowd control, escorts, investigation assistance, emergency/disaster response, station/field duties.
Preparation
- Written: daily GK + AP state facts, Class-10 maths, reasoning sets, English grammar.
- PET: early running/stamina, sprints, bodyweight, jump practice.
- Resources: AP GK notes, Class-10 maths, reasoning books, official notification/syllabus.
Career Path
Constable → Head Constable → ASI → SI. Field policing, security/escort, special units, training/admin over time.
FAQs
1. What is AP Police Constable recruitment?
Constable-level recruitment in AP Police: PET/PST, written, medical, DV.
2. Conducting body?
AP Police; APSSB for some posts.
3. Posts covered?
Civil, IRBn, Fireman, STPF, Band (as notified).
4. Educational qualification?
10th/12th pass (post-wise).
5. Age limit?
18–28 years (relaxation per rules).
6. AP domicile required?
Citizenship required; AP domicile/APST preference per rules.
7. Selection stages?
PET/PST → Written → Medical → DV → Merit.
8. PET/PST included?
Yes, compulsory & qualifying.
9. Written subjects?
GK, Elementary Maths, Reasoning, English.
10. Written pattern?
100 marks, 2 hours.
11. Negative marking?
As per notification.
12. Physical standards?
Height, chest (male), weight, running, jumps — post-specific.
13. Final merit?
Written score after qualifying PET/PST, medical, DV.
14. Salary?
Level-3, ₹21,700–₹69,100 (gross ~₹25k–30k).
15. APST reservation?
Yes — ~80% quota per AP rules.
16. Women eligible?
Yes, where notified; horizontal reservation may apply.
17. Documents for DV?
Educational, age, domicile/APST, category, ID, photo.
18. How to apply?
Online via arunpol.nic.in / apssb.nic.in.
19. Notification source?
arunpol.nic.in and apssb.nic.in.
20. Previous papers useful?
Yes — for pattern, difficulty, topics.
Official Sources
- AP Police: https://arunpol.nic.in
- APSSB: https://apssb.nic.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in