Punjab Police SI Exam

Punjab Police Recruitment Board has declared SI (Sub Inspector) 2021 vacancies in four different cadres. It has announced a total of 560 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector posts in Armed Police Cadre, District Police Cadre, Intelligence Cadre, and Investigation Cadre. The board conducts a written exam for filling these posts and has scheduled the exam between 17 to 31 August 2021 (tentative). Read this complete article to know more about the Punjab Police SI Exam 2021, like application dates, process, exam pattern, exam date, syllabus, etc.

Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 Overview 

Punjab Police Recruitment Board invited applications for Sub Inspector posts for which it had set the application submission dates from 06th July 2021 to 27th July 2021. Thousands of applicants apply for these posts as these help them achieve secure and well-paying jobs. The board also issues admit cards (hall tickets) fifteen days before the examination date for all eligible candidates on its official web portal. 

Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 Important Dates

Punjab Police Recruitment Board released the notification for Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 online on its web portal @ www.punjabpolice.gov.in on 06th July 2021. This notification contained all important details regarding the exam, so we advise all aspiring candidates to visit the official web portal mentioned above to learn about the latest updates. We have also provided important information in our guide so read further to learn more.

Exam	Punjab Police SI Exam 2021
Board	Punjab Police Recruitment Board
Post	Sub Inspector
Number of Vacancies	560
Category	Exam
Online Application Submission Date	06th July 2021 to 27th July 2021
Last Date for Submission of Registration Fees	To be announced
Admit Card for Written Exam	15 days before the examination
Written Examination Date	17th July 2021 to 31st August 2021 (tentative)
Physical Measurement Test Physical Screening Test	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced
Cut-off Release Date	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Selection Process	Written Test, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Screening Test, Document Verification
Official Website	www.punjabpolice.gov.in

Also Read: Punjab Police SI Syllabus & Pattern

Punjab Police SI Vacancy Details 

Punjab Police Recruitment Board has released 560 SI vacancies in four different cadres, including District Police Cadre, Investigation Cadre, Armed Police Cadre, and Intelligence Cadre. Check the below table to learn about cadre wise vacancies in Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021.

Cadre	Male Vacancies	Female Vacancies
Investigation Cadre	196	93
Armed Police Cadre	67	30
District Police Cadre	57	30
Intelligence Cadre	57	30
Total	377	183

Punjab Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2021

Every aspiring candidate for Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 must know about the eligibility criteria set by the board and make sure that they meet the standards set by the authorities. Read below to check the minimum qualification and other eligibility criteria required to be eligible for the exam.

Category	Eligibility
Minimum Qualification	The candidate should be a graduate from a recognized university or equivalent (except for Intelligence Cadre)Minimum O Level Certificate in Information Technology from the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology plus Graduation Degree (for Intelligence Cadre)
Mandatory Qualification	Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or any other equivalent exam in the Punjabi language
Age Limit	18 Years to 28 Years as of 1 January 2021(age relaxation applies as per Board’s rules)
Nationality	Indian (must not have citizenship/permanent residency/green card of any other country)

Punjab Police SI Selection Process – 2021

Punjab Police SI Exam selection process involves two stages, such as

Stage I: Computer-Based Test (CBT). This test comprises two multiple-choice question papers, which the board conducts on the same day.

Stage II: The applicants who qualify for CBT appear for Stage II, which involves three rounds:

• Document Scrutiny 
• PMT (Physical Measurement Test)
• PST (Physical Screening Test)

Punjab Police SI Exam Pattern 

The CBT for Punjab Police SI will comprise two multiple-choice question papers. Both papers will come in Punjabi and English languages. Each exam will have 100 questions of four marks each. The duration for each paper will be 2 hours, and there will be negative marking for each wrong answer. Hence, for every right answer, the applicant will get 4 marks, while for each wrong answer, they will deduct 1 mark. So, applicants have to be very sure before answering any question. 

S. No.	CBT – 1	CBT – 2
1	General Awareness	Logical & Analytical Reasoning DataInterpretation
2	Quantitative Aptitude &Numerical Skills	Digital Literacy & Awareness
3	Punjabi Language	English Language
Total Marks	400	400
Duration of Exam	120 min	120 min

Punjab Police SI Exam Syllabus 2021

We have given brief information about the syllabus of CBT for Punjab Police SI, which will help you prepare and get a better score.

Subject	Syllabus Topics
General Awareness	Indian Constitution and its features, Executive & Local Government Institutions, Central and State Legislature, Judicial Institutions, Science & Technology, Indian Economy, History & Culture of India and Punjab, Geography & Environment, Awareness of issues concerning Diversity, Current Affairs (National and International) and legal developments, Ethics & vulnerable sections of society
Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills	Numbers & their relations, Decimals and fractions, Simplification, Ratios and Proportions, Average (Mean, Median, Mode)Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time and work & Time and distance, Interest (Simple and Complex)Speed, time, distance, Mensuration
Punjabi Language	Sentence completion and structuring, Vocabulary (One Substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, etc.)Error Detection, Reading Comprehension/Passage, English to Punjabi Translation, Precis Skills, Fill in the blanks
Logical & Analytical Reasoning Data Interpretation	Series, Sequencing, Pattern, Missing number, Order and Ranking, Direction and Distances, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Classification & Analogy, Calendars, Coding & De-coding, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Relationships Problems, Data Interpretation, Legal reasoning, Statements & Conclusions
Digital Literacy & Awareness	Fundamentals, Operating Systems Basics, Computer Hardware, MS Office  (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Internet & Worldwide web, Web Search engines, Social Media Platforms, VoIP communication, Basics of Instant Messaging Applications such as Whatsapp, Data Encryption Basics, Cyber Security Basics
English Language	Sentence Completion and Structuring, Vocabulary (One Substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, etc.), Error Detection, Comprehension/Passage, Punjabi to English Translation, Fill in the blanks, Precis Skills

Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 Document Scrutiny

Applicants who clear the CBT round will qualify for the second round. The board will call all those applicants for Document Scrutiny on the designated date(s), time, and at the place mentioned in their admit cards. Candidates can check the information on the official web portal as well. 

All applicants need to bring the following certificates in original and their one self-attested copy for the document scrutiny:

• Matriculation certificate as proof of age
• Proof of Graduation degree or equivalent. Proof of Computer Qualification as mentioned above (If applying for the post of Intelligence Officer)
• Proof of Punjabi language at Matriculation level or equivalent
• Proof/Certificate if belonged to a reserved category (issued by the Competent Authority)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the candidate is a serving government employee (from the Head of Department/Office concerned)

Punjab Police SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

The board will call qualified applicants for the Physical Measurement Test. They perform this test to measure the height of the applicants and check whether or not applicants meet the required height criteria. Check below to know the height criteria for different categories: 

Cadre	Minimum Height for Male	Minimum Height for Female
District Police Cadre , Armed Police Cadre	5 feet 7 inch	5 feet 2 inch
Intelligence Cadre, Investigation Cadre	5 feet 5 inch	5 feet 1 inch

Punjab Police SI Physical Screening Test 2021 (PST)

This exam tests the physical abilities of the applicants. All applicants have to clear this test to qualify for the Sub Inspector posts in Punjab Police. The test includes discrete events like racing and jumps. The value for these events is different for male and female applicants. Let’s learn the minimum criteria for PST.

PST criteria for Intelligence Cadre and Investigation Cadre

Category	Events
Male Applicants (except Ex-Servicemen above 35 years)	800 m Run in 4 min (in 1 chance)Long Jump 2.75 m (in 3 chances)High Jump 0.90 m (in 3 chances)
Female Applicants	400 m run/walk in 2 min (in 1 chance)Long Jump 1.80 m (in 3 chances)High Jump 0.75 m (in 3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen Male Applicants (35 years & above)	800 m walk and run in 6 min (in 1 chance)

PST Criteria for District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre:

Male Applicants (excluding Ex-Servicemen)	1600 m Run in 7 min ( 1 chance)Long Jump 3.65 m (3 chances)High Jump 1.1 m (3 chances)
Female Applicants	800 m Run in 5 min (in 1 chance)Long Jump 3 m (in 3 chances)High Jump 0.90 m (in 3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen Male Applicants (35 years & less)	1400 m walk and run in 9 min (in 1 chance)10 sit-ups within 2 min
Ex-Servicemen Male Applicants (above 35 years)	1400 m walk and run in 12 min (in 1 chance)10 sit-ups within 3 min

Punjab Police SI Cut Off

Punjab Police Recruitment Board will release the Punjab police SI Exam2021 cut-off after completing the selection process and the results. Applicants must keep an eye on the official web portal of the Punjab Police to keep themselves updated about the result and cut-off. Candidates who will get more or equal to the qualifying marks will be called for the next stage of the selection process. The cut-off list depends on several factors, including

• Total number of applicants
• Total number of vacancies
• Last year’s cut-off
• The difficulty level of the paper
• Category

The board will release the cut-off in the form of a merit list which will be different for male, female and reserved category applicants.

Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 – Minimum Qualifying Marks 

All applicants must score minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the Punjab Police SI posts. 

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General	50%
SC/ST/BC Applicants	45%
Ex-Servicemen	45%

Also, Read for more details: Punjab Police SI Salary and Job Profile, Punjab Police SI Cut Off, Punjab Police SI Admit Card

Conclusion  

All aspiring applicants for Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 shall start preparing for CBT according to the syllabus mentioned in this guide. Download the syllabus for your reference from our guide or the official site www.punjabpolice.gov.in. Buy the relevant books and prepare hard as you will face tough competition for these prestigious posts. Keep checking the official web portal for the latest updates and prepare yourself according to the last year’s cut-off scores. 

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