3 Months Course

Head Constable, W/O Steno,Assistant Sub-Inspector, Clerk

• Educational Qualification: 12th Pass from a recognized board.

• Age Limit: 18 – 25 years (age relaxations applicable as per government norms).

• Gender: Both male and female candidates are eligible.

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.

• Marital Status: Unmarried preferred; however, no restriction unless specified in notification.

Physical Standards
(May slightly vary by force and category – SC/ST/NE/Hill area candidates get relaxations)

• Male

  • Height: 165 cm (170 cm for CRPF, 167.5 cm for CISF)

  • Chest: 77 cm (minimum) with 5 cm expansion

• Female

  • Height: 155 cm (157 cm for CRPF, 153 cm for CISF)

  • Chest: Not applicable

Medical Standards

• Vision:

  • Near Vision: N6 (better eye), N9 (worse eye)

  • Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye), 6/9 (worse eye)

• Color Vision: CP III (No color blindness; tested via Ishihara chart)

• Should be free from any physical deformity or disease.

Selection Process

• Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (if applicable)

• Written Exam (CBT/OMR based)

• Skill Test (Typing/Stenography)

• Document Verification

• Medical Examination

Typing/Steno Requirements

• HC Ministerial / Clerk: Typing – 35 wpm in English OR 30 wpm in Hindi

• ASI (Steno): Dictation at 80 wpm; transcription within 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi)