New Delhi, November 10, 2022 – Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – The Maharashtra Police has announced 18,331 vacancies for various posts, including Police Constable, Driver Police Constable, and State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Police Constable.
The registration process has already started as of November 9, 2022, and the last date for applying is November 30, 2022. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for the positions by visiting the official websites at policerecruitment2022.mahait.org and mahapolice.gov.in.
Candidates can check the details of vacancies, the application process, eligibility criteria, and other information below.
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – General Overview
| Recruitment Drive | Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 |
| Application Starting Date | November 9, 2022 |
| Application Ending Date | November 30, 2022 |
| Vacancies | 18,331 |
| Location | Maharashtra |
| Last Date for Paying Online Fee | November 30, 2022 |
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| Registration Process | Online |
| Official Websites |
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| Department | Maharashtra Police Department |
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – Details of Vacancies
The details of Maharashtra Police recruitment vacancies by post are given in the table below:
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Police Constable | 14956 |
| SRPF Police Constable | 1204 |
| Driver Police Constable | 2174 |
| Total | 18331 |
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the candidates applying for the posts are listed below:
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Class 12).
- Candidates must have passed an examination that is equivalent to Higher Secondary education conducted by the state government of Maharashtra.
- Candidates who have graduated from the Yashwantrao Open University are also eligible to apply.
Special Provisions
Special provisions for Naxal-affected areas have been introduced. Candidates matching the following criteria will be eligible for recruitment:
- Scheduled Tribe candidates residing in Naxal-infested areas.
- Children of Police Correspondents, Police Personnel and Police Patils who have been killed or seriously injured in Naxal attacks or Anti-Naxal operations.
Physical Criteria
The physical criteria needed for the applicants applying to Police Constable and Driver Police Constable posts are as follows:
| Measurement | Male | Female |
| Height | 165 cm | 158 cm |
| Chest | Not less than 79 cm | Not Applicable |
The physical criteria needed for the applicants applying to SRPF Police Constable posts are as follows:
| Measurement | Male |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Chest | Not less than 79 cm |
Age Limit
Candidates from 18 to 28 years are eligible for applying for the Maharashtra Police Recruitment 2022. The age limit of different categories is mentioned below.
| Category | Age Limit |
| General | 18 to 28 |
| Orphan | 18 to 33 |
| Police Personnel | 18 to 33 |
| Home Guard | 18 to 33 |
| Candidates Availing Women Reservation | 18 to 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 18 to 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 to 33 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18 to 33 |
| Seismic Candidates | 18 to 45 |
| Candidates with Projects | 18 to 45 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 18 to 33 |
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – Selection Process
- Eligible candidates who have applied will be selected based on physical/ground tests and written tests.
- Candidates must pass the first round of the selection process i.e. physical/ground test, in order to be eligible for the second round of selection.
- Selected candidates will be notified to appear for the written test after clearing the first round of selection.
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – Syllabus
Syllabus for Police Constable and SRPF Police Constable –
The details of the ground/physical test are mentioned in the following tables below.
| Physical Test for Male Candidates | |
| Running 1600 meters | 20 points |
| Running 100 meters | 15 points |
| Collecting | 15 points |
| Total Marks | 50 points |
| Physical Test for Female Candidates | |
| Running 800 meters | 20 points |
| Running 100 meters | 15 points |
| Collecting | 15 points |
| Total Marks | 50 points |
The details of the English written test are mentioned in the table below.
| Subject Name | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
90 minutes |
| IQ Test | 25 | 25 | |
| Marathi Grammar | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | |
| Aggregate | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus for Driver Police Constable
The details of the ground/physical test are mentioned in the following tables below.
| Physical Test for Male Candidates | |
| Running 1600 meters | 30 points |
| Running 100 meters | 20 points |
| Total Marks | 50 points |
| Physical Test for Female Candidates | |
| Running 800 meters | 30 points |
| Running 100 meters | 20 points |
| Total Marks | 50 points |
The details of the English written test are mentioned in the table below.
| Subject Name | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
90 minutes |
| IQ Test | 25 | 25 | |
| Marathi Grammar | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | |
| Aggregate | 100 | 100 |
The details of the Driving Skills Test are mentioned in the table below.
| Skill | Mark |
| Light Motor Driving Test | 25 |
| Jeep Type Driving Test | 25 |
| Total Marks | 50 |
Note:
- Written test will be in objective form.
- There will be no negative marking.
- Exams will be conducted in the regional (Marathi) language.
- Candidates need to secure a minimum of 40% marks to pass the examination.
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – Application Fees
The application fees for all the candidates belonging to different categories are mentioned in the table below.
| Post | General Candidates | SC/ST/OBC/EWS Candidates |
| Police Constable | INR 450 | INR 350 |
| SRPF Police Constable | INR 450 | INR 350 |
| Drive Police Constable | INR 450 | INR 350 |
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2022 – How to Apply?
Step 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website – www.mahapolice.gov.in
Step 2: Then, they need to click on the ‘Maha Police Constable Recruitment 2022 Notification’ tab on the homepage and download the PDF of the notification.
Step 3: Next, they are required to click on the ‘Apply Online’ link.
Step 4: Now, they need to fill out the form and make the payment of the application fee along with submitting all the required documents.
Step 5: Finally, they need to submit the form and take a printout of the same for future reference.
Note: To download the official Maharashtra Police Bharti notification, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for Maharashtra Police Bharti this year?
The last date to apply for Maharashtra Police Bharti/recruitment is November 30, 2022.
What is the age limit for Maharashtra Police recruitment 2022?
The age limit for the general category is from 18 to 28 years.
What is the official website to apply for Maharashtra Police Recruitment 2022?
The official website of Maharashtra Police Recruitment is www.mahapolice.gov.in.
