Kerala PSC Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) Recruitment 2025

Created by Admin in News 5 Dec 2025

🚨 Kerala PSC Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) Recruitment 2025

The recruitment is for the Armed Police Battalion department.

1. Key Recruitment Details & Categories

Particular	Details
Post Name	Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee)
Department	Police (Armed Police Battalion)
Recruiting Authority	Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC)
Scale of Pay	₹45,600 – ₹95,600
Application Period	28.11.2025 to 31.12.2025
Ineligibility	Women and Differently Abled candidates are NOT eligible for this post.

Recruitment Categories

The recruitment is generally conducted under two categories:

Category No.	Name	Age Limit (Open Market)
446/2025	Open Market	20 – 31 years (Born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2005)
447/2025	Constabulary Quota	20 – 36 years (For serving Graduate Head Constables/Police Constables)

(Note: Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per standard Kerala PSC rules.)

2. Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Special Note for SC/ST: In case a sufficient number of qualified SC/ST graduates are not available for the reserved vacancies, candidates from these communities who have passed the Intermediate/Pre-University examination may be considered.

B. Physical Standards (Mandatory for Male Candidates)

Candidates must meet the following minimum physical standards:

Requirement	General Category	SC / ST Candidates
Height	167 cm	160 cm
Chest (Normal)	81 cm	76 cm
Chest Expansion	5 cm	5 cm

C. Medical/Visual Standards (Without Glasses)

Candidates must be certified to possess the following visual standards:

Requirement	Right Eye	Left Eye
Distant Vision	6/6 Snellen	6/6 Snellen
Near Vision	0.5 Snellen	0.5 Snellen

Disqualifications: You must be free from physical defects such as knock-knee, flat feet, varicose veins, colour blindness, squint, or any morbid condition affecting eyesight or physical ability.

3. Selection Process

The selection process is multi-stage:

A. Written Test (OMR / Online Test)

The first stage is a competitive written examination designed to test general knowledge, current affairs, and subject-specific topics (often related to Indian Constitution and Law/Policing duties).
Only candidates who qualify in the written test by achieving the prescribed cutoff marks will be called for the subsequent physical tests.

B. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Candidates' height and chest measurements will be taken to ensure they meet the minimum standards listed in Section 2.
Those who fail the PMT will be disqualified from proceeding further.

C. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates must qualify in a minimum of 5 out of 8 events to be selected for the next stage.
The events and minimum standards for Male Candidates are:

Sl. No.	Event	Minimum Standard of Efficiency
1	100 Metres Run	14 Seconds
2	High Jump	132.20 cm (4'6")
3	Long Jump	457.20 cm (15')
4	Putting the Shot (7264 gms)	609.60 cm (20')
5	Throwing the Cricket Ball	6096 cm (60.96 m)
6	Rope Climbing (only with hands)	365.80 cm (12')
7	Pull ups or Chinning	8 times
8	1500 Metres Run	5 Minutes & 44 seconds

D. Certificate Verification & Interview

Qualified candidates undergo verification of all original certificates (educational, age, community, medical fitness).
An interview stage may be conducted to assess the candidate's personality and suitability for the role.

E. Final Ranked List

A final ranked list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the written test, interview, and qualification in the physical tests.
The Ranked List remains valid for one year, during which appointments are made against reported vacancies.

4. Application Method

One Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must first register on the official Kerala PSC website (www.keralapsc.gov.in) through the 'One Time Registration' system.
Apply: Log in to your profile and find the notification using the Category Number (446/2025 or 447/2025) under the Police (Armed Police Battalion) Department.
Submission: Fill in the application form, upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 6 months), and submit it before the last date, 31.12.2025.

📚 Kerala PSC Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) Detailed Syllabus 2025

The examination for the Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) post is typically conducted in two phases: a Written Test (OMR/Online) followed by the Physical Tests and Interview. The main focus of the syllabus is on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and a large Special Topics section relating to legal and policing duties.

The written examination carries 100 Marks. The marks distribution and detailed syllabus are given below:

I. Written Examination: Mark Distribution (100 Marks)

Section	Subject	Marks	Weightage
I	General Knowledge (History, Geography, Economics, Civics, Life Science & Public Health)	20	20%
II	Current Affairs	5	5%
III	Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning	10	10%
IV	General English	10	10%
V	Regional Language (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil)	10	10%
VI	Special Topics (Indian Constitution & Offence/Punishment)	45	45%
	Total	100	100%

II. Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

1. General Knowledge (20 Marks)

History (3 Marks):
- Kerala: Arrival of Europeans, History of Travancore, Social and Religious Reform Movements, National Movement in Kerala, United Kerala Movement, and Political/Social History after 1956.
- India: Establishment of the British, First War of Independence, Formation of INC, Swadeshi Movement, Social Reform Movements, Independence Movement & Mahatma Gandhi, Post-independent period, and State reorganization.
- World: Great Revolutions (England, America, France, Russia, China), Political History after WWII, and UNO/International Organizations.
Geography (3 Marks): Basics of Geography (Earth Structure, Atmosphere, Rocks, Landforms, Pressure Belts, Global Issues, Maps, Remote Sensing, GIS). Physiography and features of India and Kerala (Rivers, Climate, Agriculture, Minerals, Transport System).
Economics (3 Marks): National Income, Per Capita Income, Economic Sectors, Indian Economic Planning (Five-Year Plans, NITI Aayog), RBI functions, Public Revenue/Expenditure, Budget, Fiscal Policy, and Consumer Protection.
Kerala – Governance and System of Administration (5 Marks): Kerala State Civil Service, Quasi-judicial bodies, various Commissions, Socio-economic development, Planning Board, Disaster Management, Land Reforms, and Social Welfare/Security.
Life Science and Public Health (6 Marks): Basic facts of the human body, Vitamins & Deficiency Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Kerala’s Welfare activities in the Health Sector, Lifestyle Diseases, and Environmental Hazards.

2. Current Affairs (5 Marks)

Questions based on recent events, national and international news, sports, awards, and personalities relevant to the subjects above.

3. Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability & Reasoning (10 Marks)

Simple Arithmetic (5 Marks): Numbers and Basic Operations, Fractions & Decimals, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Average, Laws of Exponents, Mensuration, and Progressions.
Mental Ability & Reasoning (5 Marks): Series, Problems on Mathematical Signs, Verifying Positions, Analogy, Odd man out, Coding & Decoding, Family Relations, Sense of Direction, Time & Angles, and Calendar.

4. General English (10 Marks)

Grammar (5 Marks): Types of Sentences, Parts of Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Auxiliary Verbs, Question Tags, Tenses (including Conditional Sentences), Prepositions, Direct & Indirect Speech, Active & Passive Voice, and Correction of Sentences.
Vocabulary (5 Marks): Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms & Phrases, Spelling Test, and Foreign Words/Phrases.

5. Regional Language (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil) (10 Marks)

Topics include Word Purity, Sentence Correction, Translation, One-word Substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Proverbs, Gender Classification, Number (Singular/Plural), and Literary Movements/Writers in the respective language.

6. Special Topics (Indian Constitution and Law) (45 Marks)

This is the most critical section, covering topics directly related to law enforcement duties:

Indian Constitution: Constituent Assembly, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Citizenship, Constitutional Amendments, Panchayath Raj, Constitutional Institutions, and Emergency Provisions.
Special Topic (Law/Duty Related): This section focuses on the new Criminal Laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) (which replaced the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively). The syllabus includes detailed sections on:
- Specific Offences & Punishments: Culpable Homicide, Murder, Causing Death by Negligence, Organized Crime, Terrorist Acts, Hurt/Grievous Hurt, Wrongful Restraint/Confinement, Kidnapping, Abduction, Trafficking, Cruelty by Husband/Relatives, Offenses related to Public Servants, etc.
- Procedural Law: Arrest, Search & Seizure, Jurisdiction, Investigation process, Trial procedures (Summons, Warrants), and Bail.
- Other Acts: Essential sections from Acts like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the Information Technology (IT) Act, including Cyber Crimes.