Question 1

What is the minimum educational qualification for Kerala Police Constable?

Accepted Answer

The minimum educational qualification required for Kerala Police Constable is SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Class 10 pass from a recognized board. Candidates who have completed higher education are also eligible to apply. The basic qualification ensures that constables have foundational literacy and numeracy skills needed for the job. Candidates with higher qualifications sometimes have an edge in the written examination, especially in the General Knowledge and Reasoning sections.

Question 2

What is the physical standard for Kerala Police Constable?

Accepted Answer

For Kerala Police Constable, male candidates require a minimum height of 168 cm and a chest measurement of 79 cm (expandable to 84 cm). Female candidates need a minimum height of 155 cm. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes events tailored to the constable role, such as running, long jump, and other agility tests. Candidates are advised to train specifically for these events as failing the PET disqualifies them regardless of written exam performance.

Question 3

What is the salary of a Kerala Police Constable?

Accepted Answer

A Kerala Police Constable receives a basic salary ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month depending on the designation and pay scale revision. In addition to the basic salary, constables receive DA, HRA, uniform allowance, and other state government benefits. After deductions and with all allowances, the in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000. With experience and pay revisions, the salary increases over the years of service.

Question 4

What topics are important for the Kerala Police Constable written exam?

Accepted Answer

The Kerala Police Constable written exam focuses on General Knowledge (Kerala history, geography, current affairs), Malayalam language (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary), and Basic Mathematics (arithmetic, number systems, basic algebra). Current affairs at the state and national level are frequently asked, so reading newspapers daily is beneficial. Kerala-specific topics such as important personalities, government schemes, and administrative facts are often featured. Mathematics questions are generally of Class 8-10 level.

Question 5

How is the Kerala Police Constable merit list prepared?

Accepted Answer

The Kerala Police Constable merit list is prepared by KPSC based on the combined performance in the Written Examination and the Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates must qualify both components separately to be included in the final merit list. Marks from the written exam and physical tests are combined as per KPSC norms. Category-wise merit lists are prepared for general, OBC, SC, and ST candidates. The final selection is based on this merit list and the number of available vacancies.

Subject	Questions	Correct Answer Pattern	Difficulty
General Knowledge	25	Mixed (A/B/C/D)	Moderate
Malayalam Language	25	Mixed (A/B/C/D)	Moderate
Basic Mathematics	25	Mixed (A/B/C/D)	Moderate
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	25	Mixed (A/B/C/D)	Moderate

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