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Puducherry Police SI Recruitment 2025: Puducherry Police Department has released a notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI). It is a golden opportunity for candidates who are eagerly waiting for police jobs. Through this recruitment, interested candidates will get the Sub-Inspector post. There are a total of 70 vacancies in this recruitment. Graduate candidates who are Indian citizens and Natives/Residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible for this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this recruitment through its official website from 13th August 2025. All the detailed information about this recruitment is given below; however, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
Puducherry Police SI Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for Puducherry SI Recruitment
As we know, Puducherry Police Department has invited applications for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector posts. All the important dates of this recruitment are mentioned in the official notification, like the online application starting from 13th August 2025 and continuing till 12th September 2025. However, the admit card release date and exam date are not given in the official notification. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website regularly.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 13 August 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 September 2025 (03:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Puducherry SI Vacancy Details
As we mentioned earlier, there are a total of 70 posts, in which the UR category has 31 posts, the SC category has 11 posts, the OBC category has 7 posts, the MBC category has 12 posts, the BCM and EBC categories have only 1 post each, and the EWS category has 7 posts. We have provided these vacancy details in a table format below. However, for more information, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 7 |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 12 |
| Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 1 |
| Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 7 |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria, then we can see Indian citizens who are Natives/Residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible for this recruitment. However, other eligibility criteria like educational qualifications and age limits are given below. Candidates are advised to read them properly and decide whether they are eligible or not.
Education Qualification: If we talk about the eligibility criteria of this recruitment, then we can say a graduate candidate from a recognized university or its equivalent is eligible for this recruitment.
Age Limit (as on 12.09.2025): Age limits of the candidates must be between 20 to 27 years. However, age relaxation will be given as per the government rules. We have provided the category-wise age relaxation below:
- OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC: 3 years relaxation
- SC: 5 years relaxation
- Ex-servicemen: Period of Military Service plus 3 years
- In-service candidates: Up to 32 years (35 for OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM, 37 for SC)
Application Fee
Application fee details are not given in the official notification. Therefore, candidates do not need to pay any application fee.
Puducherry Police Selection Process
If we talk about the selection process, then we can say that first candidates have to appear for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test, which we have described below. Then selected candidates have to appear for the Written Test. Candidates who pass the Written Test will be called for document verification and medical examination. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Written Test
- Certificate Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
As we know, candidates have to appear for a written examination for this recruitment. It includes two papers, Paper I and Paper II. The maximum marks for each paper are 100, meaning the total marks for this written examination are 200. The question paper will be prepared in bilingual format: in English and any one of the regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam. It also includes negative marking for wrong answers. For more details, candidates must read the official notification.
Written Test (200 Marks): Two papers of 100 marks each (Objective Type).
- Paper-I: If we talk about Paper I, then we can see it includes multiple topics like General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Studies, Current Affairs, Ethics, English Language, Literature, Grammar, Comprehension, and Computer Knowledge.
- Paper-II: Topics included in Paper II are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Social Science, Polity, Civics, Environmental Science, Contemporary India, Indian History, World History, the Constitution of India, and the Freedom Struggle.
Physical Standards
As we know that physical standards are required for this recruitment, like chest, height, and weight, which are given below for both men and women candidates. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all the details carefully.
- Height: Men - 165 cm, Women - 154 cm
- Chest (Men only): 81-86 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
- Weight: BMI 18.50 to 29.9 kg/m² (Men), Minimum 45 kg (Women)
Physical Endurance Test
As we know, the Physical Endurance tests for both men and women are given below, like running, high jump, long jump, etc. For more detailed information, candidates must read the official notification properly.
- Men: 100m Run (15 sec), Long Jump (3.80 m), High Jump (1.20 m), 800m Run (2 min 50 sec)
- Women: 100m Run (16.50 sec), Long Jump (3.25 m), High Jump (1.05 m), 200m Run (36 sec)
Medical Standards
Candidates have to appear for a medical test for this recruitment, in which Eye Sight, Hearing, and Physical Health will be assessed. All the details of this test are given below.
- Eye Sight: Distant Vision - 6/6 or 6/9 (corrected), Near Vision - J1 or Jn (corrected), Free from color blindness.
- Hearing: Free from any disability.
- Physical Health: Free from hernia, piles, respiratory disease, diabetes, flat feet, knocked-knees, bowed legs, or obesity (BMI ≤ 29.9).
How to Apply
As we mentioned, candidates can apply for it through its official website. Direct links to the application portal are given below. Candidates can use these links to apply for this recruitment. We have provided all the steps on how to apply for it. However, candidates are advised to enter all the information correctly while applying for it; otherwise, a mismatch of information during document verification can create problems for the candidates.
- Visit the official website: https://recruitment.py.gov.in
- Register with your mobile number to receive a username and password.
- Log in and fill out the online application form.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per guidelines.
- Submit the application before the deadline (12.09.2025, 03:00 PM).
Important Links
All the important links of this SI recruitment are given below. Candidates are advised to use these links to download the official notification and read it properly. However, direct links to the application portal are given below so that candidates can open it easily.
Additional Details
- Candidates must be natives/residents of Puducherry for the last 5 years.
- Selected candidates must submit fresh Nativity/Residence and Community Certificates.
- Ex-servicemen must submit Discharge Certificate and registration details with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- No reservation for ST/BT candidates; they will compete under UR category.
FAQs – Puducherry Police SI 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 12/09/2025 (03:00 PM).
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 70 vacancies have been announced.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
