Question 1

What is the Haryana Police Constable selection process?

Accepted Answer

The Haryana Police Constable selection involves a Written Test by HSSC, followed by Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination. The written exam has 90 questions of 1 mark each with -0.25 negative marking. Candidates who clear the written test meet the physical standards, and those qualifying PET appear for medical examination. A merit list is prepared based on overall performance. The socio-economic criteria bonus (10 marks) applicable in Haryana may also be added to the final score.

Question 2

What physical standards are required for Haryana Police Constable?

Accepted Answer

Haryana Police Constables must meet stringent physical standards: male candidates need a minimum height of 170 cm and chest measurement of 83 cm (expandable to 87 cm), while females need 158 cm height. These are among the highest physical standards for constable recruitment across Indian states. The PET includes running events — male candidates must complete a 5 km run within a specified time. These high physical standards are consistent with Haryana's reputation for producing physically fit police officers and sports persons.

Question 3

What is the Haryana Police Constable salary?

Accepted Answer

Haryana Police Constables receive a basic salary ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month. With DA, HRA, police risk allowance, and other Haryana government benefits, the total in-hand salary typically ranges from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month. Haryana government has provided competitive pay revisions for police staff, making the constable position financially attractive. Additional benefits include accommodation in police quarters, medical facilities, uniform allowance, and pension benefits after retirement.

Question 4

What is the socio-economic criteria bonus in Haryana Police recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Haryana Police recruitment includes a socio-economic criteria bonus of up to 10 marks for candidates from economically backward backgrounds. This includes bonus marks for candidates whose family income is below a specified threshold, family members with government service, widows, orphans, and other specified socio-economic criteria. These bonus marks are added to the final written exam score and can significantly impact selection. Candidates should collect supporting documents for applicable criteria well in advance of the application deadline.

Question 5

What Hindi topics are important for Haryana Police Constable?

Accepted Answer

For the Hindi section of Haryana Police Constable, focus on Hindi grammar (sandhi, samas, karak, vachya), vocabulary (paryayvachi, vilom, anekarthi shabd), idioms (muhavare) and proverbs (lokoktiyan), comprehension passages, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Questions are at Class 10 level of difficulty. Candidates should practice Hindi grammar from standard textbooks like NCERT Class 9-10 Hindi. Daily reading of Haryana-based Hindi newspapers helps in both language skills and state current affairs preparation.

Subject / Section	Questions	Marks per Q	Total Marks	Time (approx)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	22	+1	22	23 min
Hindi Language	22	+1	22	23 min
Basic Mathematics	22	+1	22	23 min
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	24	+1	24	23 min
Total	90	—	90	90 min

Phase	Time Budget	Target Questions
First pass (attempt easy Qs)	54 min	63 Qs
Second pass (attempt medium)	27 min	18 Qs
Review & guess	9 min	Remaining

Year	Questions	Duration	Key Change
2025	90	90 min	Current pattern
2024	90	90 min	No major change
2023	90	90 min	Section added

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