What is the Kerala Police SI exam pattern?

Kerala Police SI written exam (through Kerala PSC) has 100 questions for 100 marks in 75 minutes. Sections: General Knowledge (50Q), Malayalam (20Q), English (15Q), and Reasoning/Mental Ability (15Q). No negative marking.

What is the Kerala Police SI eligibility?

Candidates must have a graduate degree. Age: 18–36 years for general category (Kerala PSC age norms apply). Height: 168 cm (males), 155 cm (females). Candidates must know Malayalam as it is tested in the written exam.

What is the Kerala Police SI selection process?

Selection via Kerala PSC: (1) Objective written exam (OMR-based), (2) Physical Efficiency Test (1600m run for males, 400m for females), (3) Physical Standards, (4) Medical examination, and (5) Rank list publication by Kerala PSC.

What are the PSC norms for police recruitment in Kerala?

Kerala Police recruitment is strictly through Kerala PSC. There is a Rank List system valid for 3 years. Candidates are selected based on final rank. Kerala PSC emphasises transparency and merit, and promotions from Constable to SI are also common.

What is the salary of a Kerala Police Sub Inspector?

Kerala Police SI earns basic pay ₹41,500–₹87,000 (Kerala State Pay Scale) + DA + HRA + police allowance. Kerala state pay scales are higher than central scales, with total in-hand approximately ₹55,000–₹75,000 per month.