Uttarakhand Police Sub Inspector Examination

The Uttarakhand Police SI selection process conducted by UKSSSC involves a Written Test, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination. The written exam is objective-type covering GK, Hindi, and Reasoning with negative marking. Shortlisted candidates from the written exam are called for physical evaluation. The PET includes mountain terrain-specific fitness tests. Final merit list is drawn based on combined written and physical performance with separate category-wise lists.

For Uttarakhand Police SI, male candidates need a minimum height of 165 cm and a chest measurement of 79 cm (expandable to 84 cm). Female candidates need a minimum height of 152 cm. Candidates from hill districts of Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon) receive height relaxations of 5 cm. The PET includes events like running, long jump, and high jump, with some modifications for hill-area candidates. Given the mountainous terrain of Uttarakhand, physical fitness standards emphasize stamina and endurance over pure speed.

Uttarakhand Police Sub Inspectors receive a basic salary in the range of Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month under the state pay scale. In addition to basic pay, SIs receive DA, HRA (or police quarters), hill allowance for postings in remote areas, and other government benefits. The total monthly in-hand salary including all allowances is approximately Rs. 48,000 to Rs. 58,000. SIs posted in border or high-altitude areas receive additional allowances. Pension, gratuity, and health benefits are also provided.

The UKSSSC SI exam features Uttarakhand-specific topics including state geography (Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas, Char Dham, Kedarnath, Badrinath), Uttarakhand history (formation in 2000, Chipko movement, historical kingdoms), Uttarakhand culture (Garhwali and Kumaoni festivals, folk music), state economy (tourism, hydropower), and state government schemes. Important personalities from Uttarakhand, the High Court of Uttarakhand, and recent state budget initiatives are also tested. Disaster management context is particularly relevant given Uttarakhand's frequent natural disasters.

Uttarakhand Police SI provides age relaxations for specific categories: SC/ST candidates typically get 5 years of relaxation, OBC candidates get 3 years, and residents of hill districts (Garhwal and Kumaon) may receive additional state-specific relaxations. Uttarakhand domicile candidates generally receive more favorable age and physical standard relaxations compared to non-domicile candidates. Ex-servicemen and other specific categories also have prescribed relaxations. Candidates should verify the exact relaxation provisions in the official UKSSSC notification as they may vary by recruitment cycle.