Arunachal Pradesh Police SI / Sub-Inspector
Introduction
State police recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts in Arunachal Pradesh Police — civil, armed, and specialised units — through written exam, PST/PET, medical, and interview.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Police / APSSB
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Home Department (AP Police)
- Post: Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Mode: Online
- Official site: police.arunachal.gov.in · apssb.nic.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Police SI Recruitment selects Sub-Inspectors for the state police — a responsible field and investigation-oriented post. Selection: written exam → PST/PET → medical → document verification / interview.
Services and Posts
- Sub-Inspector (Civil Police)
- SI (Armed Police)
- SI (specialised units, as notified)
Exam Body and Conduct
Conducted by Arunachal Pradesh Police (APSSB for some intakes) per notification on police.arunachal.gov.in / apssb.nic.in.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | AP Police / APSSB |
| Post | Sub-Inspector |
| Stages | Written → PST/PET → Medical → DV/Interview |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay scale | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level-6) |
| Official site | police.arunachal.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Age Limit
- 20 to 28 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5 per rules; some cycles notify 21–32 — verify notification)
- AP domicile preferred.
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- Arunachal Pradesh domicile preferred per state rules.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| BC / OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
- Horizontal: PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Women. Local/domicile reservation as per state rules.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written Examination (merit)
2. PST / PET (qualifying)
3. Medical Examination
4. Document Verification / Interview
Written Exam
| Component | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 1–2 | 100–200 | 2 hours | 1/4 |
- PST/PET compulsory & qualifying.
Syllabus
Subjects
- General Studies
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Science
- Regional language (AP-specific)
Physical Standards (PST/PET)
Height, chest (male where applicable), weight; running, stamina, endurance. Exact norms (race, long jump, high jump) in notification.
How to Apply
1. Visit police.arunachal.gov.in / apssb.nic.in
2. Register with basic details.
3. Fill the form; upload documents.
4. Pay the fee, if applicable.
5. Submit; save confirmation.
Documents
Educational certs, DOB proof, domicile cert, category cert, ID, photo, signature.
Application Fee
- As notified per cycle (online payment). Reserved-category exemptions per rules.
Previous Year History
Notified 1–2 times a year by AP Police / APSSB. The 2026 SI cycle is active (Civil, Armed, specialised units). Exact post-wise vacancy counts per official notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Pay scale: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level-6) + DA, HRA, uniform allowance, police allowance.
- In-hand depends on allowances, deductions, posting.
Preparation
- 4–6 months: GS, reasoning, quant aptitude, general science, AP regional language.
- Daily newspapers + state/national current affairs; PYQs + mocks; arithmetic/reasoning basics.
- Fitness: early running, stamina, strength, mobility; disciplined sleep/diet.
Career Path
SI → Inspector → DSP (via promotion/exam). Work: police stations, district units, investigation wings, special units.
FAQs
1. What is AP Police SI exam?
State exam for Sub-Inspectors in AP Police.
2. Conducting body?
AP Police / APSSB.
3. Full form?
SI = Sub-Inspector.
4. Educational qualification?
Bachelor's degree.
5. Age limit?
20–28 years (verify; some cycles 21–32).
6. AP domicile required?
Preferred for state recruitment.
7. Selection stages?
Written → PST/PET → Medical → DV/Interview.
8. Physical test included?
Yes — PST and PET.
9. Written subjects?
GS, Reasoning, Quant Aptitude, General Science, regional language.
10. Negative marking?
Yes — 1/4 per wrong.
11. Pay scale?
₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level-6).
12. Allowances?
DA, HRA, uniform, police allowance.
13. How to apply?
Online at police.arunachal.gov.in.
14. Documents for DV?
Educational, DOB, domicile, category, ID, photo, signature.
15. Reservation benefits?
Yes — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women/Ex-servicemen per rules.
16. Physical fitness?
Meet PST/PET norms in notification.
17. Career growth?
SI → Inspector → DSP.
18. Previous papers/syllabus?
police.arunachal.gov.in.
19. Vacancies?
Per official notification each cycle.
20. Official website?
Official Sources
- AP Police: https://police.arunachal.gov.in
- APSSB: https://apssb.nic.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in