Punjab Police Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2021 in 18 Domains and functions has been announced for a total of 267 vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspectors. Read the complete article below for other details like the application process, how to apply online, fees, eligibility criteria, vacancy details, pay scale and much more regarding Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021. On 9th September 2021, the official website has released the online application for candidates. it is advisable to apply online before the closing date arrives which is on 10th October 2021.
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021: Punjab Police Recruitment Board has invited online applications from eligible candidates for 267 vacant posts of Male as well as Female Sub- Inspectors (SI) on its official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in. The official notification for SI recruitment in Punjab Police against Advt No. 1/2021 has been released on 9th September 2021. The online application process for Sub Inspector posts begins on 9th September 2021 and the last date for applying has been scheduled for 10th October 2021. The process of application is completely online for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021.
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 – Exam Dates Postponed
Punjab Police was going to conduct CBT Exam for the recruitment of Sub Inspector from 26th October – 3rd November 2021. The exam has now been postponed till further notice. We will notify the candidates about new updates regarding the announcement of new exam dates whenever it is released on the official website.
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021: Overview
Given below is an overview of the Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021. The candidates must go through the table below to understand the Punjab Police SI Selection criteria.
| Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 Notification | |
| Organization Name | Punjab Police Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Sub Inspectors |
| Vacancies | 267 |
| Online Application Starts | 9th September 2021Â |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Category | Punjab Govt Jobs |
| Selection Process | Written Test & Physical Screening Test (PST) |
| Helpline Number | 18002102565 |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
Punjab Police SI Exam 2021 Notification
The Official Notification for the Sub-Inspector positions in Punjab Police Exam has been released on its official website @punjabpolice.gov.in on 9th September 2021. The interested candidates can download the detailed notification mentioning all the details regarding eligibility criteria, the application process, and much more regarding Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021.
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Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
From the release of official notification for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 till the date of commencement of Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021, the exam has been given below for the reference purpose to the candidates.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 9th September 2021 |
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 9th September 2021 (9 am) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fees | To be announced |
| Date of Exam | 26th October 2021 – 3rd November 2021 (Postponed) |
Punjab Police SI Vacancy Details 2021
Punjab Police Recruitment Board has invited applications for the posts of Sub Inspectors. A total of 267 vacancies have been released for 2021 by the Board in 18 domains and functions given in the below table:
| S.no. | Domain | Function | No. of candidates to get selected | |
| 1 | Â Information Technology Services (IT)
|
Grouping 1
|
Cyber Security | 05 |
| 2 | Geographical Information System (GIS) | 04 | ||
| 3 | Data Mining | 08 | ||
| 4 | OISNT Analysis | 15 | ||
| 5 | Network Management | 12 | ||
| 6 |
Grouping 2
|
Data Analytics | Â 30 | |
| 7 | Wireless & Telecommunication | Â 05 | ||
| 8 | Website Administration | Â 02 | ||
| 9 | Computer/Digital Forensic Analysis | Â 12 | ||
| 10 |
Grouping 3
|
System Administration | Â 15 | |
| 11 | Programming/Coding | Â 28 | ||
| 12 | Database Administration | Â 15 | ||
| 13 | IT Support | Â 05 | ||
| 14 | Cyber Crime | Â 05 | ||
| 15 |
Communication & Victim Support and Counselling Services
|
Community & Victim Support | Â 27 | |
| 16 | Community Counselling | Â 12 | ||
| 17 |
Forensic Sciences (FS) |
Forensic Analysis | Â 27
|
|
| Computer/Digital Forensic Analysis | 12* | |||
| 18 | Human Resources Management | 40 | ||
| Total
(*The number of candidate reflected at S. no. 17 have not been counted in the arriving at total as these have already been accounted for at S. no. 8)
|
267 |
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Tentative Vacancies of Sub Inspector (Group C)
Total vacancies of Sub-Inspectors – 267 are released for different categories in Sub Inspector post of Group C. below table states different category vacancies.
| Category | Category wise total number of vacancies | Category-wise Number of vacancies reserved for women(out of the total given in column ii) |
| (i) | (ii) | (iii) |
| General/Open/Unreserved (GC) | 78 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 32 | 21 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 15 | 11 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | Â 8 | 11 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes | Â 11 | 0 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes | 6 | 0 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 3 | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) | 20 | 7 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, | Â 2 | 1 |
| Sports (GC) | 2 | 2 |
| Sports (SC) | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 267 (including column ii and column iii) |
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the various Sub Inspector (SI) posts a candidate must go through the eligibility conditions and make sure he/she fulfills them with respect to Educational Qualification, as well as the age limit for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 which is given below:
Educational Qualification
There is a minimum educational qualification required for every candidate before they become eligible for the job post in Punjab Police SI Exam 2021.
| S.no. | Domain | Function | Minimum Educational Qualification required | |
| 1 | Â Information Technology Services (IT)
|
Grouping 1
|
Cyber Security | Bachelors (Minimum 3 years)/ Masters (Minimum 2 years) degree in the fields of:
·        Computer science, or ·        Instrumentation, or ·        Communication, or ·        Information Technology, or ·        Mechatronics, or ·        Computer Applications, or ·        Data sciences and allied fields |
| 2 | Geographical Information System (GIS) | |||
| 3 | Data Mining | |||
| 4 | OISNT Analysis | |||
| 5 | Network Management | |||
| 6 |
Grouping 2
|
Data Analytics | ||
| 7 | Wireless & Telecommunication | |||
| 8 | Website Administration | |||
| 9 | Computer/Digital Forensic Analysis | Associate member of the Institution of Engineers (AMIE) (Section A and B) in Computer Science. | ||
| 10 |
Grouping 3
|
System Administration | ||
| 11 | Programming/Coding | |||
| 12 | Database Administration | |||
| 13 | IT Support | |||
| 14 | Cyber Crime |  Bachelor’s degree in any field and Minimum 1 year diploma/ course in OSINT/ related platforms from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC | ||
| 15 |
Communication & Victim Support and Counselling Services
|
Community & Victim Support |  Bachelor’s Masters degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Social Work from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC | |
| 16 | Community Counselling |  Bachelor’s degree in psychology from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC | ||
| 17 |
Forensic Sciences (FS) |
Forensic Analysis |  Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC
|
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| Computer/Digital Forensic Analysis | Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC | |||
| 18 | Human Resources Management | Bachelor’s/ masters degree in management/ commerce from any University/ Institution recognised by Central/ State Government and/or approved by AICTE/ UGC | ||
Age Limit (as on 9th September 2021)
The candidate’s age should be minimum of 18 Years and a Maximum of 28 Years.
| Â Category | Â Age Relaxation |
| Â SC/ST/BC | Â 05 Years |
| Â Ex-Servicemen | Â 03 Years |
| Â Govt Employees | Â 05 Years |
Nationality
The candidate should be a citizen of India. She/he should not have obtained the citizenship/permanent residency/green card of any other country.
Mandatory Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects, or any other equivalent examination in the Punjabi language as specified by the Punjab Govt. from time to time.
Provided that where award of Defence Service Personnel, who is a bonafide resident of Punjab state, is appointed by direct appointment, he shall have to pass an examination of Punjabi language equivalent to Matriculation Standard or he shall have to qualify a test conducted by the Language Wing of the Department of Education of the Punjab Government within a period of two years from the date of his appointment.
Punjab Police SI Selection Process 2021
The selection process shall be a 2 (two) stage process consisting of the following Tests:
• Stage I: Computer Based Test consisting of two (2) multiple-choice Question Papers to be conducted on the same day.
• Stage II:
(i) Document Scrutiny
(ii) Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
(iii) Physical Screening Test (PST)
Note: Both Physical Measurement Test and Physical Screening Test shall be qualifying in nature.
Document Scrutiny
Candidates called for Stage 2 of the selection process would be required to report for document scrutiny on the designated date(s) and time at the place mentioned in the Admit Card. Details of the same would be uploaded on the Recruitment Portal. Candidates shall be required to bring the following certificates in original along with one self-attested copy of each document:
a) Matriculation certificate for proof of age.
b) Graduation degree or equivalent. If applying for the post of Intelligence Officer, an additional certificate regarding relevant qualification as prescribed, apart from the above.
c) Proof of having passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent.
d) Certificate, issued by the Competent Authority, to support a claim for reserved category if any.
e) No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Department/Office concerned, in case of candidates, who are serving government employees.
Punjab Police SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
The candidates, who are found to be of or above the required minimum height, as mentioned in para 5.4 above, shall be eligible for the Physical Screening Test (PST).
Punjab Police SI Physical Screening Test (PST)
For District and Armed Police & Intelligence and Investigation Police the physical standards are given below:
Height-For selection in District, Armed, Intelligence and Investigation cadre of Punjab Police SI Recruitment a candidate must fulfil the following minimum height to get selected for further tests.
Events-Â It is mandatory to participate in all of the events given below for selection as Sub Inspector in Punjab Police 2021. These events include racing, long jump and high jump. The minimum values may differ for Female candidates.
| For District and Armed Police | For Intelligence and Investigation Police |
| Height: | Height: |
| Male – 5 Feet 7 inches | Male – 5 Feet 5 inches |
| Female –Â 5 Feet 2 inches | Female – 5 Feet 1 inch |
| Events: | Events: |
| Race | Race |
| Male – 1600 m in 7 min | Male – 800 m in 4 min |
| Female – 800 m in 5 min | Female – 400 m in 4 min |
| Long Jump | Long Jump |
| Male – 3.65 m | Male – 9 Feet |
| Female – 3 m | Female – 6 Feet |
| High Jump | High Jump |
| Male – 1.10 m | Male – 6 Feet |
| Female – 0.90 m | Female – 2.5 Feet |
Punjab Police SI Online Application Link
The process of registration and application will be done through online mode only. The interested candidates can apply online from 09th to 10th October 2021. The direct link to apply online has been provided below to apply for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021.
Steps to apply for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021
The candidates can follow the steps given below to apply quickly for Punjab Police Recruitment 2021 posts in different cadres.
- Visit the Official Website www.punjabpolice.gov.in or Click on the direct link above
- Click on the recruitment Tab Option.
- Search for the latest vacancies for SI Post.
- Click on Online Application Link.
- Click on New User & Register Yourself.
- Fill All the required details.
- Proceed To Sumit the Application Fee.
- Click on the Final Submission Link.
- Take a Print out of the Application Form for future reference.
Application Fee
There is a minimal application fee for applying to the Punjab Police SI recruitment 2021 which is detailed category wise below:
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Examination Fee (Rs.) | Total (Rs.) |
| General | 700 | 800 | 1500/- |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab, Linear Descends of ESM | 700 | 0 | 700/- |
| SC/ST/BC of All States & OBC of Punjab Sate Only | 700 | 200 | 900/- |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 700 | 200 | 900/- |
Mode of Payment
Candidates are required to make online payment of the requisite fee. No other fee payment mode shall be considered. Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
Punjab Police SI Exam Pattern 2021
The Punjab Police SI Syllabus 2021 in short is given below, the candidates can refer to it for better preparation and increase their chances of selection. The Punjab Police SI Exam Syllabus 2021 includes the Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers of 2 hours duration each will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions for each paper with four marks awarded for every correct answer.
| S. No. | Paper-1 | Paper-2 |
| 1 | General Awareness | Logical &Analytical Reasoning Data Interpretation |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills | Digital Literacy & Awareness |
| 3 | Punjabi | English |
Punjab Police SI Syllabus 2021
Paper 1:General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills, and Punjabi Language
General Awareness
Indian Constitution and its features, Central and State Legislature, Executive & Local Government Institutions, Judicial Institutions, History & Culture of India and Punjab, Science & Technology, Indian Economy, Geography & Environment, Current Affairs (National and International) including current legal developments, Awareness of issues concerning Diversity, Ethics & vulnerable sections of society
Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills
Numbers & their relations, Simplification, Decimals and Fractions, Ratios and Proportions, Percentage, Average (Mean, Mode, Median), Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time and Work, Mensuration, Speed, Time and Distance, Equations.
Punjabi Language
Punjabi Language skills including Sentence Completion and Structuring, Error Detection, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms, One Word Substitution etc.), Reading Comprehension/Passage, Translation from English to Punjabi, Precis Skills, Fill in the blanks
Paper 2: Logical & Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, Digital Literacy & Computer Awareness and English Language
Logical & Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
Statements & Conclusions, Number and Letter Series, Sequencing, Missing number, Pattern Completion, Order and Ranking, Direction and Distances, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Classification & Analogy, Calendars, Relationship Problems, Coding & De-coding, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Legal reasoning, Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables, Spreadsheets etc.
Digital Literacy & Computer Awareness
Fundamentals of Computers, Basics of Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Internet & Worldwide web, Social Media Platforms, Web Search engines, VoIP communication, Mobile Phones (basic conceptual knowledge), Instant messaging Applications – WhatsApp, Signal etc., Basics of Data Encryption, Basics of Cyber Security
English Language
English Language skills, including Sentence Completion and Structuring, Error Detection, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms, One Word Substitution, etc.),
Reading Comprehension/Passage, Translation from Punjabi to English, Precis Skills, Fill in the blanks
Punjab Police Sub- Inspector Salary
The pay for the post of Sub-Inspector has been fixed at Rupees 35,400/- (minimum pay admissible). However there are following conditions:-
- As per the instructions issued by the Department of Finance, Government of Punjab vide Notification No. 7/204/2015-4FP1/66 dated 15.01.2015 and No. 7/204/2015-4FP1/853793 dated 04.10.2016, during the probation period of 3 years, only minimum pay admissible will be paid and there will be no entitlement of annual increment and any other allowances except traveling allowance.
- Except for minimum pay is admissible, the decision regarding allowances will be taken later.
- On receipt of the Report of the 6th Pay Commission, there will be no revision in this pay matrix.
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 FAQs
QÂ What is the age limit for Punjab Police SI Recruitment?
Ans. The age should be minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 28 years and the category wise relaxation is detailed above in the article for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021.
Q When is the last date to apply for Punjab Police SI posts?
Ans. The Punjab Police SI online application process will be active till 10th October 2021.
Q What is the minimum educational qualification for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The minimum educational qualification for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 is Graduate in the technical and non-technical field as per the requirement detailed above.
Q What will be the Exam Pattern for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021?
Ans. There will be 2 Papers in the written computer-based test for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 of 2 hours duration each will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions for each paper with four marks awarded for every correct answer.
Q What is the application fee for Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021?
Ans. For Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2021 the general candidate application fee is Rs. 1500/- and the category wise application fee is given in the article above.
