Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Constable (GD) positions must meet specific educational qualifications. Unreserved, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) applicants need to have completed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognized institution. Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates can apply with an educational qualification of Class 8.
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
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| Unreserved, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates | Class 10 (under the 10+2 system) or Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination passed from a recognised board/institution |
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| Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | Class 8 or an equivalent examination passed |
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Pay Scale for Constables
Selected candidates for the Constable (GD) position will receive a salary ranging from ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 per month, depending on their role and experience.
| Post | Pay Scale |
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| Constable (GD) | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
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Physical Standards
Candidates are also required to meet specific physical standards, including height and chest measurements, which vary by category. For example, male candidates from the Unreserved and OBC categories must be at least 168 cm tall, while Gorkha and SC candidates have different specifications.
| Height | Category | Chest (expanded) | Chest (unexpanded) |
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| 168 cm | Unreserved / OBC | 84 cm | 79 cm |
| 157 cm | Gorkha / Garhwali / Kumaoni | 84 cm | 79 cm |
| 165 cm | Maratha / SC / ST | 84 cm | 79 cm |
Gender-Specific Standards
Different physical requirements apply based on gender. For male candidates from the Unreserved or SC/OBC categories, the minimum height is 168 cm, while female candidates need to be at least 155 cm tall. These standards ensure that all applicants meet the necessary physical criteria for the role.
| Gender | Height | Category | Chest (expanded) | Chest (unexpanded) |
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| Male | 168 cm | Unreserved / SC / OBC | 86 cm | 81 cm |
| Female | 155 cm | Unreserved / SC / OBC | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Male | 160 cm | ST | 81 cm | 76 cm |
| Female | 155 cm | ST | Not applicable | Not applicable |