Exam overview
- Qualification
- Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent by the cut-off date in the notice.
- Age limit
- 18 to 23 years in the 2026 notice (cut-off 1 January 2026). SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of upper-age relaxation.
- Selection process
- Computer-based examination, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, detailed medical examination and document verification. Vacancies are state or UT wise, so a domicile certificate for the chosen state is required.
At a glance
Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission
Qualification: Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent by the cut-off date in the notice.
Age limit: 18 to 23 years in the 2026 notice (cut-off 1 January 2026). SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of upper-age relaxation.
Selection: Computer-based examination, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, detailed medical examination and document verification. Vacancies are state or UT wise, so a domicile certificate for the chosen state is required.
Stages to expect
Computer-based examination conducted by the Commission.
Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test, handled by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the forces.
Detailed medical examination and document verification, including a domicile certificate for the state you selected.
How to prepare
Treat the written test and the physical tests as one plan: alternate study days with running, strength and stamina work instead of leaving fitness to the final weeks.
Read the physical standards for your category in the notice and measure yourself against them early, so any gap is known well before the test.
Before you apply
Every cycle publishes its own notice, and it overrides anything summarised here. Save the notice, check its reference and any corrigendum, confirm qualification and age dates, and apply only through the official portal. No one can promise you a selection, so avoid anyone who does.
Official sources
Editorial review: 24 October 2026. This is an evergreen guide, not a recruitment notification. Dates, fees, vacancy numbers and cut-offs change every cycle, so check the current official notice.
