What is the job of the police? What are the qualities of being a policeman?
You might be a big fan of police work. Maybe you watch all of the top investigation series on TV. You might even have family members who are on the force, so you feel that this role is “in your blood.” But it’s not enough to want to become a cop. You must develop the qualities of a great police officer and meet the demands of the job. Just what are these must-have police officer qualifications? Check out this guide as we break down what it takes to land an exciting career as a police officer today.
Physical fitness
Critical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Strong moral character
Devotion to community.
Maharashtra Police Department are as follows:
Constable
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
Head Constable
Sub Inspector
Superintendent of Police (SP)
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector
Constable Tradesman
Jail Prahari
MPRO Operator Constable
Home Guard
Warder
Commando Constable
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ASI)
Constable General Duty
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
Special Reserve Sub Inspector
Civil Police Constable
Mobile Squad Constable
Dog Handlers
Armed Police Constable
Civic Volunteer
Special Reserve Police Constable
Assistant Commandant
Lady Excise Constable
Riflemen
Deputy Commandant
Assistant Commandant.
State Armed Police Forces
Traffic Police
Metropolitan Police
District and Division wise Police Department
Indian Income Tax Department
Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID)
Central Investigation and Intelligence Institutions
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Defence Central Agencies
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI)
National Security Guards (NSG)
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
Central Police
State Police
Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Special Protection Group (SPG)
Border Security Force (BSF)
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Central Armed Police Force (CAPF)
The selection procedure rounds are as follows
Written Examination
Preliminary Exam
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Mains Exam
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Personal Interview
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Standard Test
Documents Verification
Physical Standard Test Details
Police Shipai.
Minimum Height For Female: 155 cm
For Male: Chest should be more than 79 cm
Minimum Height For Male: 165 cm
For Male Candidates: 1600 Meters Running, 100 Meters Running, Shot Put
For Female Candidates: 800 Meters Running, 100 Meters Running, Shot Put (4 KG).
Physical Measurement Test Details
For Reserved Candidates:
Men candidates:
Chest: Not less than 80 centimetres (with a minimum expansion of 3 centimetres)
Height: Not less than 160 cms
Women candidates:
Weight: Not less than 38 Kgs
Height: Not less than 150 cms
For General Candidates:
For Men candidates
Weight: N/A
Height: Not less than 167.6 cms
Chest: Not less than 86.3 centimetres with a minimum expansion of 5 centimetres
Women candidates
Weight: Not less than 40 Kgs
Height: Not less than 152.5 cms
Chest: N/A
Physical Efficiency Test Details
100 meters run
Ex-servicemen: 16.50 seconds
General: 15 seconds
Women: 18 seconds
Long Jump
Ex-servicemen: 03.65 meters
General: 03.80 meters
Women: 2.75 meters
1600 meters run
Ex-servicemen: 09 minutes 30 seconds
General: 08 minutes
Women: 10 minutes 30 seconds
EyeSight
Distant Vision:
Right eye: 6/6
Left eye: 6/6
Near Vision
Right eye: 0/5 (Snellen)
Left eye: 0/5 (Snellen)
Candidates with colour blindness will be disqualified
Each eye of a candidate must have a full field of vision
Salary Structure
The pay band and grade pay information on different posts is as follows.
Police Sipoi: 5,200 to 20,200 Rs. (Grade Pay – 2,000 Rs.) With Special Pay 500 Rs. and Other
ABSI (GD): Rs. 5200-20200/- + G.P 2800/-
Assistant Sub Inspector (Technician): Rs. 5200-20200/- + G.P 2800/-
ASI (GD): Rs. 5200-20200/- + G.P 2800/-
Sub Inspector (Operator): Rs. 5200-20200/- + G.P 2800/-
UBSI (GD): Rs. 5200-20200/- + G.P 2800/-