The online applications for the Punjab Police SI started in the first week of July. The written exam is to be held from 17th to 31st of August. It will be a 2-hour computer-based exam. Candidates must note that the written exam is conducted before the PST (Physical Screening Test). We’ll look into the Punjab Police SI Syllabus and Punjab Police SI Exam Pattern to help you prepare for the exam.
As Punjab Police has recently updated and changed the Punjab Police SI Syllabus for 2021, it becomes imperative to understand the syllabus and paper pattern.
Punjab Police SI Selection Process
The Selection Process will be carried out in two modes:
1 ) Written Based Test
2 ) Physical Screening Test
Important Points :
- Unlike the previous year, this time Written Test will be conducted before the Physical Screening Test.
- The candidates who clear the Written Based Test will only appear for the Physical Screening Test.
- Merit would be given only based on the Computer-based Written Based Test
- The exam dates for the Computer-based Written Based Test might differ because of the current pandemic situation.
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Punjab Police SI Syllabus
It is necessary to get an exact knowledge of the syllabus in any examination if you wish to excel in the field. Nevertheless, the paper pattern also plays a very vital role in your success.
The detailed Punjab Police SI Syllabus is given below:
Punjab Police SI Paper 1 Syllabus
- General Awareness
- Indian Economy
- Indian Constitution and its features
- Judicial Institutions
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- History and Culture of India
- Central and State Legislature
- Geography & Environment
- Executive & Local Government Institutions
- Science & Technology
- Awareness of issues concerning Diversity, Ethics & Vulnerable section of society (This is a new addition to the syllabus)
- Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills
- Equation
- Numbers & their relations
- Time and Work
- Simplification
- Mensuration
- Percentage
- Average (Mean, Mode, Median)
- Decimals and Fractions
- Ratios and Proportions
- Speed, Time, and Distance
- Time and Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Punjabi
- Fill in the blanks
- Error Detection
- Punjabi Language skills including Sentence Completion and Structuring
- Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms, One Substitution etc)
- Precis Writing Skills
- Translation from English to Punjabi
- Reading Comprehension/Passage Skills
Punjab Police SI Paper 2 Syllabus
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Data Interpretation
- Order and Ranking
- Sequencing
- Statements & Conclusions
- Pattern Completion
- Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables, Spreadsheets etc.
- Direction and Distances
- Missing number
- Data Sufficiency
- Calendars
- Number and Letter Series
- Verbal Reasoning
- Relationships Problems
- Legal reasoning
- Classification & Analogy
- Non-Verbal reasoning
- Coding & Decoding
- Puzzles
- Digital Literacy & Awareness
- Basics of Data Encryption
- Mobile Phones (basic conceptual knowledge, Instant messaging Applications -WhatsApp etc.)
- Computer Hardware
- MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Fundamentals of Computers
- Internet & Worldwide web
- Basics of Cyber Security
- Social Media Platforms
- MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Basics of Operating Systems
- VoIP communication
- Web Search engines
- English
- Precis Skills
- English Language skills including Sentence Completion and Structuring
- Error Detection
- Fill in the blanks
- Translation from Punjabi to English
- Vocabulary (Synonyms/Word Substitution. Antonyms etc.
- Reading Comprehension/Passage
Punjab Police SI Exam Pattern For The Written Exam
Paper 1 Exam pattern
| SUBJECT | No. Of Qs | Time Duration | Max Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 2 hrs | 400 marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills | 30 | ||
| Punjabi Language | 20 | ||
| TOTAL | 100 | 2 Hrs | 400 Marks |
Paper 2 Exam pattern
| SUBJECT | No. Of Qs | Time Duration | Max Marks |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 50 | 2 hrs | 400 marks |
| Digital Literacy & Computer Awareness | 30 | ||
| English Language | 20 | ||
| TOTAL | 100 | 2 Hrs | 400 Marks |
Important Points
1 . The Punjab Police SI Exam will be an objective type paper.
2 . In total, there would be 200 Questions carrying a total of 800 marks.
3 . The minimum marks required is 400 marks by combining both the papers, i.e., 50% marks are required
4 . The question paper would be in both English and Punjabi language
5 . The time duration for both the paper would be 2 hrs
6 . Negative marking would be 25% for each incorrect answer.
7 . Paper 1 would have subjects General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills, Punjabi Language.
8 . Paper 2 would have subjects Logical & Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, Digital Literacy & Computer Awareness, English Language.
Physical Screening Test (For District Police And Armed Police Cadres)
EVENTS UNDER PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST
| FOR MALES (except EX Serviceman) | FOR FEMALES |
| 1 ) 1600 meters RUN to be completed in 7 mins (1 chance) | 1 ) 800 meters RUN to be completed in 5 mins (1 chance) |
| 2) High Jump 1.10 meters (3 chances) | 2) High Jump 0.90 meters (3 chances) |
| 3) Long jump 3.65 meters ( 3 chances) | 3) Long jump 3 meters ( 3 chances) |
EVENTS UNDER PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST for Ex-SERVICE (MALE)
| UPTO AND INCLUDING 35 YEARS | MORE THAN 35 YEARS |
| 1) 10 Sit-ups within 2 mins | 1) 10 Sit-ups within 3 mins |
| 2) 1400 meters WALK and RUN to be completed in 9 minutes (1 chance) | 2) 1400 meters WALK and RUN to be completed in 12 minutes (1 chance) |
Physical Screening Test (For Intelligence And Investigation Cadres)
EVENTS UNDER PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST
| For MALES (except EX Service Male above 35 years) | For FEMALES | Ex-Service MALE More Than 35 Years |
| 1) 800 meters RUN to be completed in 4 mins (1 chance) | 1) 400 meters RUN to be completed in 4 mins (1 chance) | 1) 800 meters WALK and RUN to be completed in 6 minutes (1 chance) |
| 2) High Jump 3 feet (3 chances) | 2) High Jump 2.5 feet (3 chances) | |
| 3) Long jump 9 feet ( 3 chances) | 3) Long jump 6 feet (3 chances) |
Frequently asked questions :
Yes, 1 incorrect question carries 25% as a negative marking which would get deducted from the marks scored.
The Punjab Police SI can be cracked by self-study
On average, 2 months are sufficient enough to complete the entire syllabus.
The candidate can refer to Manorama Current Affairs books, newspapers, basic English and Math textbooks.
Self-study can surely help you to crack the exam. Candidates require an ample amount of practice is required for written exams so the candidates can apply for mock tests, previous years papers etc.
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