Maharashtra Public Service Commission Police Sub Inspector Recruitment
Maharashtra Public Service Commission Police Sub Inspector Recruitment

MPSC Recruitment for PSI; Eligibility, Age Limit, Syllabus

MPSC PSI Recruitment 2024 offers 374 vacancies to eligible candidates. The selection process includes prelims, mains, physical tests, and interviews. Know more about the MPSC PSI recruitment process, eligibility criteria, age limit and syllabus here.
MPSC PSI Recruitment 2024

MPSC PSI Recruitment 2024

MPSC PSI Recruitment 2024: MPSC recruitment for the Police Sub Inspector (PSI) post is ongoing with the registration window open from September 21, 2023, to October 3, 2023. The recruitment drive offers 374 vacancies for the PSI post, with a salary range of ₹38,600 to ₹1,22,800. The physical test for the 2023 recruitment cycle is scheduled between October 7 and October 16, 2024, providing candidates ample time to prepare for the exam.

MPSC recruitment for PSI is conducted in 4 stages: Prelims, Mains, Physical Test, and Interview. Candidates must pass all these stages in order to get the post of Police Sub Inspector in Maharashtra Police. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution in order to apply for the exam. The maximum age limit to apply for the MPSC PSI post is 31 years for general category candidates. Those from the reserved category receive an age relaxation as per rules laid down by the state government.

MPSC Recruitment for Police Sub Inspector

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a body responsible for the MPSC Recruitment exam for different posts in different departments of state government. The commission is currently accepting applications for the post of Police Sub Inspector.

MPSC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

MPSC Recruitment for PSI requires candidates to meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission in their official notification. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

Educational Qualification

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Final-year students are also eligible to appear in the exam
  • Candidates must know the Marathi language

Age Limit Criteria

  • The minimum age to apply for MPSC PSI is 19 years
  • The maximum age to apply for MPSC PSI is 31 years

Students can check the category-wise age limit criteria for MPSC PSI Recruitment in the table below:

Category

Age Limit

Reserved Category Candidates

34 years

Ex-servicemen Candidates

36 years

Sportspersons

36 years

MPSC Recruitment Exam Pattern

MPSC PSI recruitment is conducted in 4 stages: Prelims, Mains, Physical Test, and Interview. The exam pattern for each stage is below:

MPSC Recruitment: Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject

No. of Questions

No of Marks

Exam Duration

General Awareness

100

100

1 Hour

  • All the questions are objective-type
  • Questions will be asked in English & Marathi
  • Each question carries 1 mark
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer

MPSC Recruitment: Mains Exam Pattern

Papers

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks



Paper 1

General Knowledge

20

40

English

30

60

Marathi

50

100

Paper 2

General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Aptitude

100

200

  • MPSC PSI Mains exam consists of 2 papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2
  • Both papers contain 100 questions
  • Each question in Paper 1 & Paper 2 carries 2 marks.
  • There is also a negative marking of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.
  • The duration of both papers is 1 hour.

MPSC Recruitment: Physical Efficiency Test

Activities

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Iron Ball throw

7.260 kg

4 kg

Pull-ups

8

Not applicable

Long jump

-

Not applicable

Race

800 meters

1000 meters

Brisk Walking

Not applicable

3 km

MPSC Recruitment Syllabus

The MPSC PSI syllabus is released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for both prelims and mains exam. The syllabus is released along with the official notification. Candidates can check the subject-wise syllabus in the table below:

Subject

Topics

General Awareness/General Knowledge

  • Current Events (National and International)
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Indian Culture & Heritage
  • Indian History
  • Social Events of India
  • Constitution of India
  • Science & Technology

General Aptitude

  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • H.C.F. & L.C.M. Discounts
  • Fundamental Arithmetical operations
  • Percentages
  • Simplification
  • Boats and Streams
  • Number Systems
  • Average
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Data Interpretation
  • Time, Work, Distance

General Reasoning

  • Blood Relations
  • Decision Making
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Directions
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Mirror Images
  • Number Ranking
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Alphabet Series
  • Number Series
  • Analogy
  • Embedded Figures
  • Clocks & Calendars

General English & Marathi

  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Correction
  • Synonyms
  • Comprehension
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Grammar
  • Antonyms
  • Unseen Passages
  • Word Formation
  • Passage Completion
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Sentence Completion
  • Vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date for registration for the MPSC PSI Recruitment 2023?

The last date for MPSC PSI exam registration was October 3, 2023.

How many vacancies are available for the MPSC PSI Recruitment 2023?

A total of 615 vacancies for MPSC PSI recruitment have been released.

When is the MPSC PSI PST/PET exam scheduled to be conducted?

The MPSC PSI PST/PET exam is scheduled to be conducted from October 7 to 16, 2024. 

What are the stages of the MPSC recruitment for PSI?

The MPSC PSI recruitment is conducted in 4 stages: Prelims, Mains, Physical Test, and Interview.

What is the educational qualification required for MPSC PSI Recruitment?

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.

What is the age limit to apply for the MPSC PSI post?

The minimum age to apply is 19 years and the maximum age is 31 years for general category candidates.

What is the age limit for reserved category candidates in MPSC PSI Recruitment?

The maximum age limit for reserved category candidates is 34 years.

What is the pattern of the Prelims Exam in MPSC Recruitment?

The Prelims Exam consists of 100 questions from General Awareness, each carrying 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

What is the pattern of the Mains Exam in MPSC Recruitment?

The Mains Exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (General Knowledge, English, Marathi) and Paper 2 (General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Aptitude). Each question carries 2 marks with a negative marking of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.

What activities are included in the Physical Efficiency Test in MPSC Recruitment?

The test includes activities like Iron Ball throw, Pull-ups, Long jump, Race and Brisk Walking.

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