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Punjab Police SI Exam Details 2026

A complete, student-friendly guide to Punjab Police SI: eligibility, vacancy details, salary, selection stages, syllabus, exam pattern, and free mock test links in one modern article.

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MockAttempt Editorial Desk Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 7 min read · Verified exam profile
Authority Punjab Police
Post SI
Vacancies 288
Qualification Graduation
Salary ₹35,400 - ₹35,400
Last date 27 Feb 2023
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Overview

Punjab Police SI Recruitment Overview

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Quick answer

Punjab Police SI is conducted by Punjab Police for SI roles. The current profile lists 288 and a selection flow of 2 stages.

Applications 27 Feb 2023 Closed
Competition signal TBD registered candidates
Languages English / Hindi as per notice paper language availability
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Preliminary Exam objective
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Mains Exam objective
Selection note pendingThe detailed selection-process note is being updated. Use the stage list and official notification meanwhile.
Preparation route

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Syllabus

Punjab Police SI Syllabus and Important Topics

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Pattern

Punjab Police SI Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

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Salary and vacancy

Punjab Police SI Salary, Job Profile, and Vacancies

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Salary scale ₹35,400 - ₹35,400
Total vacancies 288

Annual Package for Punjab Police SI Post

  • Selected and finalized candidates will be paid the salary according to the 7th pay commission.
  • The monthly Punjab Police SI post scale is 35,400 per month.
  • The average annual salary for finalized Sub Inspectors sums up to INR 424800.

Check the Punjab Police SI Result here.

Punjab Police SI In-Hand Salary 2024

The Punjab Police Sub-Inspector salary in-hand to the selected candidates is paid according to the 7th pay commission along with raises and allowances. Their basic in-hand salary ranges is 35,400 per month.

Punjab Police SI Job Post Perks and Additional Benefits

Along with the Punjab Police SI pay scale, the selected candidates are also given additional benefits for their job in the government sector. Here are those benefits and perks:

  • Earned Leave
  • Social Insurance
  • Medical Care
  • TDB and PDB
  • Pension Benefit
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Night-Shift Allowance

Check the category-wise Punjab Police SI Cut Off Marks here.

Punjab Police SI Probation Period

The selected candidates need to serve for a certain amount of time before becoming a permanent employee in the police department. This period is known as the probation period of candidates in the government sector. As per the cabinet decision, the probation period for all the fresh appointees is 3 years. After the completion of this period, candidates can enjoy all the perks and benefits of being a regular employee in the department. The candidates will only be eligible for fixed emoluments, i.e. equivalent to the minimum of the pay band. During the probation period, they would not be entitled to any grade pay, annual increments, or any other allowances, except TA.

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Punjab Police SI Career Growth and Promotion

Candidates who perform well and excellently in their jobs will be eligible for promotion to higher positions such as Inspector. With this promotion, candidates will also be eligible for additional benefits and a raise in their Punjab Police SI salary. The applied candidates can be posted/deployed anywhere in Punjab, India, or abroad, on the orders of the Director-General of Police, Punjab, or any other officer authorized in this regard. The candidate shall not have any right or lien to a particular place/district/area, in or outside the State of Punjab, in this regard.

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Eligibility

Punjab Police SI Eligibility Criteria

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Minimum qualification

Graduation

Age Limit

The candidates must have completed at least 18 years of age in order to apply for this post. Candidates must not be more than 28 years of age.

The age relaxations will be applicable to the following categories:

| Category | Age Relaxation |

| --- | --- |

| SC/ST/BC | |

| 5 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen | |

| 3 years, plus the number of years of service, rendered/served by them in the Indian Defence Forces | |

| Govt Employees | |

| 5 years | |

Educational Qualification

Candidates are required to have fulfilled the Punjab Police Sub Inspector Education Qualification Requirements, which are as follows:

| Post | Qualification |

| --- | --- |

| SI (District Police Cadre) | |

| Graduate | |

| SI (Armed Police Cadre) | |

| Graduate | |

Check the Punjab Police SI Result here.

Physical Standards

There is a minimum Punjab Police SI Requirements for height set for this post by the Punjab Police. Candidates must satisfy the height requirements to qualify for the recruitment.

The candidates must satisfy the minimum height criterion

| Cadre | Minimum Height |

| --- | --- |

| District Police & Armed Police Cadres | |

| Male: 57" (5 ft 7 inch) <br> Female: 52" (5 ft 2 inch) | |

| Cadre | Minimum Height |

| District Police & Armed Police Cadres | |

| Male: 57" (5 ft 7 inch) | |

Female: 52" (5 ft 2 inch)

Nationality

Candidates residing outside Punjab can also apply for this post. But all candidates must be citizens of India only.

Check the category-wise Punjab Police SI Cut Off Marks here.

Number of Attempts

There is no mention of any specific number of times that a candidate can appear for the exam. The candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want until they reach the maximum age limit of 28 years.

Experience

No prior experience is needed for this job. Freshers can also apply for this position.

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