Maharashtra Police Bharti Exam

1. Name of the Post

• Police Constable (Polis Shipai)
• Police Constable (Driver)
• Police Constable (Bandsman)

Posts are spread across various Commissionerate, District Police Offices, and Railway Units in Maharashtra.

2. Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 09 November 2025 (Tentative)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2025 (Tentative)

Note: Please refer to the official website for confirmed dates as the recruitment notification for 2025 is awaited.

3. Official Website

Apply only through: https://policerecruitment2025.mahait.org (link will be updated upon official release)

4. Application Fees

• General: ₹450
• SC/ST/OBC: ₹350

5. Educational Qualification

• Minimum: 12th (HSC) pass from a recognized board
• Ex-servicemen: SSC + Indian Army Special Certificate accepted
• Bandsman: Must know to play police band instruments (Bugle, Drum, Trumpet, etc.)

6. Age Criteria (Expected for 2025)

General Category:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 28 years

Relaxations:

Category	Max Age
Reserved (SC/ST/OBC)	33 years
Project Affected	45 years
Earthquake Affected	45 years
Ex-Servicemen	45 years
Home Guard	55 years
Orphans	33 years

7. Physical Standards

For Male:

• Height: 165 cm
• Chest: 79 cm (5 cm expansion mandatory)

For Female:

• Height: 158 cm

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - 100 Marks

Male Candidates:

Activity	Marks
1600 m Run	30
10 Pull-ups	20
Shot Put (7 kg)	50
Total	100

Female Candidates:

Activity	Marks
800 m Run	30
Shot Put (4 kg)	50
Long Jump	20
Total	100

Higher speed/distance = higher marks. Minimum benchmarks must be met.

Written Exam - 100 Marks

• Objective-type (OMR based)
• Medium: Marathi
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Subjects:
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Numerical Ability
  • Marathi Grammar

10. Syllabus for Written Exam

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History, Geography, Constitution
• Maharashtra State Affairs
• National & International Current Events
• Awards, Sports, Culture, and Politics

2. Reasoning Ability

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series
• Blood Relations, Directions, Classification

3. Numerical Ability (Maths)

• Number System, HCF & LCM
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Averages
• Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Mensuration

4. Marathi Grammar

• Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
• Grammar Rules and Usage
• Sentence Formation, Idioms & Phrases
• Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks

11. Bandsman Post - Additional Details

• After PET & written exam, a practical music skill test is conducted
• Must know how to play specific band instruments (Bugle, Saxophone, Clarinet, etc.)
• Final merit includes PET + Written + Practical Test

12. Selection Process Overview

• Physical Efficiency Test (100 marks)
• Written Test (100 marks)
• (For Bandsman) Practical Instrument Test
• Document Verification
• Final Merit List

13. Required Documents (At Verification Stage)

• SSC & HSC Certificates
• Caste/Non-creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile & Nationality Certificate
• Aadhaar or Government ID
• Sports/Ex-servicemen/Home Guard/Bandsman certificates
• Passport size photographs

14. Instructions

• Only one application per candidate is allowed
• Keep a copy of application and payment receipt
• Admit cards available online only
• Misrepresentation leads to disqualification

15. Important Websites

• https://policerecruitment2025.mahait.org
• https://www.mahapolice.gov.in

Final Note

Stay updated on the official website for PET/Written exam schedules, admit cards, and merit lists. Prepare thoroughly for PET and Written Exam. Practice physical fitness and mock tests regularly.

Best of luck to all aspirants! Jai Hind!