The syllabus and exam pattern of the HP Police Constable test is given in the following sections. To get an overview of the entire HP Police Constable examination process, refer to the page on HP Police Constable Exam. Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Police to get new updates about the exam.
HP Police Constable Exam 2023
The HP Police Constable exam is conducted in various stages. The marking scheme and the various stages of the exam are given in the table below.
Marking Scheme and Stages of the HP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2021
| S. No. | Stages of the Examination | Total Marks |
| 1 | Physical Standard Test (PST) | 5 marks |
| 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Qualifying Nature |
| 3 | Written Exam | 80 marks |
| 4 | Document verification and award of marks for certificates | 15 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
Candidates have to clear the PST and PET stages in order to appear for the written test. The syllabus and exam pattern of the written test is given in the next section.
Exam Pattern of the HP Police Constable Written Examination 2023
Written Test
The written exam comprises multiple choice questions (MCQs). The question paper carries 80 marks (total) with 1 mark for each question. The duration of the written exam is 60 minutes. The exam pattern of the test is given in the table below.
Exam Pattern of the HP Police Constable Written Examination 2021-2022
| S.No | Subject | No. Of Questions | Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1. | Hindi Language | 16 | 80 | 60 Minutes |
| 2. | English Language | 16 | ||
| 3. | General Awareness | 16 | ||
| 4. | Mathematics and Science | 16 | ||
| 5. | Reasoning Aptitude | 16 |
Syllabus for the HP Police Constable Exam 2023
The syllabus for the post of HP Police Constable comprises sections on English language, Hindi language, Mathematics and Science, General Awareness and Reasoning. The syllabus for the HP police constable exam is given in detail in the table below:
| S. No. | Subject/Section | Topics |
| 1 | English Language |
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| 2 | Mathematics
Science |
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| 3 | General Awareness |
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Standard Test (PST) is a screening test. Candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification. The test will be conducted at every district headquarter in the State. The PST is videographed and the schedule for the test is notified on the official website. Physical standards on the basis of which candidates are evaluated are given in the table below.
Eligibility Criteria for Physical Standard Test (2021-2022)
| S. No. | Category | Minimum Height of Male Candidates (feet and inches) | Minimum Height of Female Candidates (feet and inches) | Minimum Chest (Male Candidates Only) |
| 1. | General | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 2. | SC/ST | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 3. | OBC | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 4. | Gorkhas | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 5. | Home Guards (General/OBC) | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 6. | Home Guards (SC/ST) | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 7. | Home Guards (Gorkhas) | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 8. | Distinguished Sportsmen (General/OBC) | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 9. | Distinguished Sportsmen (SC/ST) | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 10. | Distinguished Sportsmen (Gorkhas) | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
Candidates are awarded marks (maximum 5 marks) based on the criteria given in the table below
Marking Scheme for Physical Standard Test 2023
| S. No. | Height of Male Candidates (feet and inches) | Height of Female Candidates (Feet and inches) | Marks |
| 1 | Less Than 5′-7” | Less Than 5′-2” | 0 |
| 2 | 5′-7” but Less Than 5’8” | 5′-2” but Less Than 5′-3” | 1 |
| 3 | 5′-8” but Less Than 5′-9” | 5′-3” but Less Than 5′-4” | 2 |
| 4 | 5′-9” but Less Than 5′-10” | 5′-4” but Less Than 5′-5” | 3 |
| 5 | 5′-10” but Less Than 5′-11” | 5′-5” but Less Than 5′-6” | 4 |
| 6 | 5’-11’’ and Above | 5’-6’’ and Above | 5 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who clear the Physical Standard Test (PST) have to go through the Physical Efficiency Test. Physical Efficiency Test is of qualifying nature. The minimum qualifying standards and events that take place during PET are given in the table below.
Events and Minimum Qualifying Standards for PET 2023
| S. No. | Event | Minimum Qualifying Standards for Male Candidates | Minimum Qualifying Standards for Female Candidates |
| 1 | Race
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6 minute 30 seconds | 4 minute 15 seconds |
| 2 | High jump | 1.25 m (maximum 3 attempts are allowed) | Minimum 1 m (maximum 3 attempts are allowed) |
| 3 | Broad jump | 4 m | 3 m |
Document Verification and Award of Marks for Certificates
Candidates have to produce all the required documents as listed in the notification for verification. Candidates are also awarded marks (maximum marks-15) based on various criteria i.e. educational qualifications, participation in NCC or NSS, international, national or state level sports etc.
After completion of the document verification process, candidates have to go through a medical examination. This is followed by verification of character and antecedents of candidates by the concerned district police.
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