UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details

UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Selection Process & Exam Details

Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Read the Syllabus First

A good plan starts from the syllabus: list the topics, note which carry more marks and give each a target date. Previous year papers will then show you how those topics are asked.

Recruitments like Police Sub Inspector usually go through Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Examination. The official notice gives the exact rounds and dates.

How the Vacancies Are Split

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How to Prepare for UKPSC Police Sub Inspector

1. 1

   Get the official syllabus

   Download it from psc.uk.gov.in so you study the correct version.

2. 2

   Break it into topics

   Write every subject and topic as a checklist.

3. 3

   Rank by weight

   Give more time to high-mark sections shown in the exam pattern.

4. 4

   Solve previous papers

   They show the real difficulty and repeated topics.

5. 5

   Revise weekly

   Keep one day a week for revision and a timed mock test.

About the UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Syllabus

UKPSC has made the syllabus and exam pattern of Police Sub Inspector available, and this page explains how to use it.

The official syllabus PDF is linked in the Important Links table of this page. Please read it once before you fill any form, because it is the only complete source.

UKPSC Police Sub Inspector Exam Pattern and Syllabus at a Glance

The stages mentioned for this exam are: Written Examination → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. This is the usual order for an exam of this kind, so confirm it in the official notice.

The admit card is expected around 02 Jan 2025.

Use the subject groups below only as a map. The topics, marks and timing of this exam are decided by the notice.

Subject-wise Preparation for Police Sub Inspector

Exams like this usually test the areas below. Check the marks and the number of questions for each in the official notice.

• General knowledge and current affairs: Indian history, geography, polity and the news of the last year.
• Reasoning and numerical ability: Class 10 level mathematics and simple reasoning. Accuracy is more important than speed here.
• Language: Hindi or English as given in the notice, with grammar and comprehension.
• Physical standards: Start practising the run, long jump or other tests in parallel. The written exam is only one stage.

How to Turn the Official Syllabus into a Study Plan

• Download the latest syllabus PDF from the official link and save it on your phone
• Copy every topic into a notebook or a sheet, one line per topic, with a column for done, revised and tested
• Look at two or three old papers and mark the topics that repeat; give those the first slot
• Check the marking scheme, especially negative marking and sectional time limits, and practise with the same rules
• Re-read the syllabus every month; organisations sometimes revise it between two notices

A Weekly Study Plan for Police Sub Inspector

Keep the plan simple: new topics on weekdays, tests and revision on the weekend.

A simple pattern works for most students: study three hours of new topics, one hour of practice questions and half an hour of revision of the earlier day. Increase the time only when this feels easy.

Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests

Old papers tell you the real level of the exam and the way questions are asked. Solve at least the last three years under the real time limit.

A mock test is useful only when you analyse it. The analysis takes longer than the test and is worth it.

Common Mistakes While Preparing

• Collecting many books and finishing none. One standard book per subject and the previous papers are enough to begin
• Studying from an old syllabus. Check the year and the exam name on the PDF you use
• Leaving current affairs for the last month. Read a little every week
• Ignoring the exam pattern. Sectional time limits and negative marking change the way you attempt questions
• Watching lectures without practice questions

More UKPSC Updates

Other notices of UKPSC, such as admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys, are on the UKPSC page. All syllabus pages are in the syllabus list.

Earlier UKPSC Notifications

Earlier UKPSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all UKPSC updates.

Study Tips for This Syllabus

• Use only the current-year syllabus; older ones may have dropped topics.
• Solve previous papers alongside each topic to see how questions are framed.
• Study current affairs regularly if the pattern includes a general awareness section.
• Cover the qualifying papers too; failing them ends the process.
• Practise the exam interface if the test is computer-based.

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