Assam Police Recruitment 2026: Constable & Sub-Inspector (SLPRB) Guide
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam · Constable (UB/AB) & Sub-Inspector
Assam Police recruitment is run by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB). Two entry points attract the most candidates: Constable, open to 10th and 12th pass candidates, and Sub-Inspector (SI), open to graduates. Both combine a physical stage with a written test, so preparation has to cover fitness and study together. This guide explains who can apply for which post, how selection works and how to prepare for each stage.
Vacancies, age limits, physical standards and the order of tests are re-notified each cycle and differ between posts and categories. Use this guide to understand the process and always confirm exact figures in the official SLPRB notification.
📋 At a Glance
| Recruiting body | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam |
| Main posts | Constable — Unarmed Branch (UB) and Armed Branch (AB); Sub-Inspector (UB) and allied SI posts |
| Constable qualification | AB: HSLC (Class 10) · UB: HS (Class 12) — in recent cycles |
| SI qualification | Graduate degree in any stream |
| Typical age band | Constable: about 18–25 years · SI: about 20–26 years (with category relaxation) |
| Selection | Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written test, and for SI a viva/psychometric stage, followed by medical examination |
| Official website | slprbassam.in |
👥 Constable vs Sub-Inspector
| Constable (AB / UB) | Sub-Inspector (UB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum education | AB: Class 10 (HSLC) · UB: Class 12 (HS) | Graduate in Arts, Science, Commerce or equivalent |
| Typical age | 18–25 years | 20–26 years |
| Role | Field policing (UB) or armed battalion duty (AB) | Investigation, station duties and supervision of constables |
| Extra stage | — | Viva voce / psychometric test in recent cycles |
Age relaxation has typically been 3 years for OBC/MOBC and 5 years for SC/ST(P)/ST(H). SLPRB accepts the date of birth in your HSLC (matriculation) certificate as proof of age; affidavits and other documents are not accepted for this.
🏃 Physical Standards & Efficiency Tests
The physical stage is qualifying: you must clear it to move on, and many candidates are eliminated here. It has two parts.
- PST (Physical Standards Test): height for all candidates, and chest (normal and expanded) for men. Minimum heights are lower for ST and some other categories and for women. In recent notifications the minimum for general-category men was around 162 cm for Constable and higher for SI.
- PET (Physical Efficiency Test): a timed run and a long jump, with separate standards for men and women. For example, an earlier Constable notification asked men to cover 3.2 km in 14 minutes.
Medical standards are also strict: good eyesight and colour vision, and no conditions such as knock knees, flat feet or squint. Read the medical section of the notification before you apply, not after.
📝 The Written Test
The written test is an objective (MCQ) paper. Exact sections and marks change between cycles, but candidates should expect:
- General Knowledge & current affairs — with a strong focus on Assam: history, geography, culture, rivers, national parks, festivals and state schemes
- Reasoning — series, analogies, coding-decoding, directions
- Elementary Mathematics — percentages, ratio, profit and loss, time and work, simple interest
- English — grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
For SI, the level is that of a graduate exam, and the later viva/psychometric stage looks at aptitude for police work.
📅 Preparation Plan
- Start running now. Fitness takes weeks to build; begin with easy runs 4–5 days a week and add timed practice of the exact distance.
- Measure yourself honestly against the height/chest standards for your category before paying the fee.
- Assam GK daily: 30 minutes on Assam history, geography and current affairs — this is where most scoring happens.
- Maths and reasoning: one topic a day, then mixed practice sets.
- Previous papers: solve SLPRB papers from earlier cycles to learn the level and timing.
- Documents: keep HSLC/HS/degree certificates, caste certificate, PRC and recent photographs ready. Use our photo & signature resizer for the upload sizes.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Assam Police recruitment?
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam conducts recruitment for Constables, Sub-Inspectors and several allied posts. Notifications and applications are on slprbassam.in.
What is the qualification for Assam Police Constable?
In recent cycles, Armed Branch (AB) Constable needed HSLC (Class 10) and Unarmed Branch (UB) Constable needed HS (Class 12). Check the current notification, as requirements can change.
What is the age limit for Assam Police SI?
Recent Sub-Inspector (UB) notifications set an age band of about 20 to 26 years, with relaxation for reserved categories. The cut-off date is given in each notification.
Is the physical test before or after the written exam?
SLPRB has used the physical tests (PST and PET) as a qualifying stage alongside the written test. The exact order is given in each notification, so plan to be physically ready from the start.
Which document is accepted as proof of age?
SLPRB accepts the date of birth recorded in the HSLC (matriculation) or equivalent certificate. Affidavits and birth extracts are not accepted for age.