Maharashtra Police / Home Department
Maharashtra Police Constable
Maharashtra Police Constable recruitment fills thousands of posts across 36 districts. The process includes a written MCQ test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), medical and document verification.
Exam overview
Exam pattern
Written Test (MCQ) → Physical Efficiency Test → Medical → Document Verification
Eligibility
12th pass (Constable) · Graduate (SI via MPSC/Dept) · Age 18–28 (category-wise relaxation)
Age limit
18–28 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
Salary range
₹21,000 – ₹55,000 / month + allowances
Preparation time
3–12 months
Marking scheme
Typically +1 per correct answer; confirm negative marking from official notification.
Selection stages
1 Written Test
100–150 marks · 1.5–2 hours
Objective MCQ covering Marathi, GK, reasoning and current affairs.
2 PET / PST
Qualifying marks · —
Running, long jump, shot put — standards vary for male/female candidates.
3 Medical & Documents
Qualifying marks · —
Height, chest, vision standards and original certificate verification.
Syllabus
Marathi
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
General Knowledge
- Maharashtra history & geography
- Indian polity
- Science basics
Reasoning
- Analogy
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
Current Affairs
- State & national news
- Government schemes
- Sports & awards
Job roles after selection
Police Constable · Police Sub Inspector · SRPF Constable · Home Guard
How to apply
Register on Maharashtra Police / Mahaonline portal when recruitment opens. Pay fee, choose district preference if applicable.
Official website →Preparation tips
- ✓ Balance written prep with daily running for PET — both are elimination rounds.
- ✓ Focus on Maharashtra Police GK and IPC basics.
- ✓ Practice timed MCQs — most candidates fail on speed, not knowledge.
Frequently asked questions
Is 12th pass enough for Constable?
Yes. HSC (12th) pass is the standard eligibility for Police Constable.
Is there negative marking?
Check the official notification — it varies by recruitment batch.