Exam · Constable · SI · SRPF
Police Bharti pattern, eligibility & series
पोलीस भरती
Maharashtra Police Constable, SRPF, Home Guard and related physical + written recruitments. Pattern-accurate written mocks for the MCQ stage.
Physical test + written MCQ...
Pattern
3–6 months
Prep time
Marathi / English
Medium
As notified
Negative marking
Official source
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Overview
What this exam is
Maharashtra Police Constable, SRPF, Home Guard and related physical + written recruitments. Pattern-accurate written mocks for the MCQ stage.
Conducting body: Maharashtra Police
Roles after selection
Pattern
Physical test + written MCQ (as per Maharashtra Police notification)
Eligibility
12th pass; age, height and physical standards as notified
Pay band
As per Maharashtra Police 7th Pay notification
Typical prep
3–6 months
At a glance
Key facts aspirants ask first
Written paper
100 MCQs · 100 marks · 90 minutes
Sections
25 each — Maths · Intelligence · Marathi · GK
Written cut-off
Usually 40% minimum
Physical
PET/PST first (often 50 marks, 50% to qualify)
How to use this hub
Domain → Exam → Series
Pick the exam, then open a series. No login is required to read this page.
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Check height, chest, running and other PET / PST rules on the current Maharashtra Police notice.
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Only candidates who clear the physical stage typically sit the written MCQ paper.
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Written practice focuses on Marathi, English, GK, arithmetic and intelligence.
Selection
Stages you will face
Physical Standard & Efficiency (PST/PET)
Height/chest checks plus running and field events. Constable PET is commonly scored out of 50; SRPF armed posts may use a different total.
Written MCQ
Candidates who clear physical (typically ≥50% PET) appear for the 100-mark Marathi-medium objective paper.
Document & medical
Merit list after combining physical + written as per the unit rules, then verification and medical.
Written pattern
Papers at a glance
Typical scheme — confirm question count and duration on the official advertisement.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable written (Marathi medium) | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes | Arithmetic 25 · Intelligence 25 · Marathi grammar 25 · GK & CA 25 |
Section marks
Written paper breakup
Mathematics / Arithmetic
25
25 questions
Intellectual / reasoning test
25
25 questions
Marathi grammar
25
25 questions
General Knowledge & current affairs
25
25 questions
Syllabus map
What to study
Topic clusters summarised for practice planning — verify the official syllabus PDF.
Mathematics
- Percentage, ratio, average
- Profit-loss & simple interest
- Time-work & time-distance
- Basic mensuration
Intelligence
- Series & coding
- Analogies & classification
- Direction & blood relation
- Simple puzzles
Marathi
- व्याकरण
- शब्दसमूह / समानार्थी
- वाक्यशुद्धी
- गद्य आकलन
GK & current affairs
- Maharashtra polity & geography
- Indian Constitution basics
- National & state current events
- Sports, awards, schemes
Physical stage
PET / PST snapshot
Standards change by gender, category and post — confirm the recruitment rules PDF.
Male Constable PET (typical)
1600 m run, 100 m sprint, shot put — scored events totaling ~50 marks (confirm the year’s table).
Female Constable PET (typical)
800 m run, 100 m sprint, shot put — same 50-mark framework with gender-specific norms.
Qualifying bar
Often at least 50% in PET to be called for written in the 1:10 vacancy ratio by category.
Height / chest
Published in Maharashtra Police Constable recruitment rules — category and gender specific.
Application desk
Documents, fees & apply tips
Keep ready
- ✓ 10th / 12th marksheets and school leaving certificate
- ✓ Domicile / caste / EWS certificates if applicable
- ✓ Photo identity and recent photographs as specified
- ✓ Sports / NCC / ex-servicemen proofs if claiming extra marks
Fees
Fees and application windows are announced per police unit / statewide drive. Apply only on the official Maharashtra Police recruitment portal named in the notice.
Before you submit
- → Train PET on a calendar — written rank does not help if physical is not cleared.
- → Sit Marathi-medium mocks so the paper language is not a shock on exam day.
- → Carry original documents listed in the call letter to every stage.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Usually 12th pass for Constable; confirm SRPF / Driver Constable extras (licence, etc.).
- Age, height, chest and running standards differ for men, women and reserved categories.
- Written paper is typically Marathi-medium MCQs — prepare in the same language as the hall.
Syllabus outline
Subjects to cover
Preparation
How to practise this paper
Revise class-10 arithmetic daily; 25 marks are pure scoring if timed well.
Keep a Maharashtra current-affairs notebook for the GK section.
Do not wait until after PET to start written mocks if the notice allows parallel prep.
Series
Practice series for Police Bharti
Published series open the store. If a series is not live yet, start from the practice hub.
Related exams
Other papers in this family
FAQ
Quick answers
Is PET before or after written?
Under current Maharashtra Police Constable rules, physical usually comes first; written follows for those who qualify PET/PST.
Is SI the same as Constable bharti?
No. PSI / SI tracks are usually MPSC Group B Combined. Constable bharti is a Maharashtra Police drive.
What is the written language?
The Constable written test is typically conducted in Marathi. Confirm the advertisement for any bilingual options.
Official website?
Follow links from mahapolice.gov.in / the recruitment portal printed on the advertisement.
Sit a timed Police Bharti mock
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