The Puducherry Police Department has issued a notification calling for online applications to recruit Police Constables (Group “C” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates who are natives or residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry to secure a government job in the Police Department. The recruitment is being conducted for a total of 211 vacancies with both male and female candidates eligible to apply.
This article provides a detailed and human-friendly guide about the recruitment process, including important dates, vacancy details, application procedure, eligibility, age relaxation, reservation, and more. If you are aspiring to join the Puducherry Police, read this article carefully before submitting your application.
Overview of Puducherry Police Constable Recruitment 2025
- Organization Name: Police Department, Puducherry
- Post Name: Police Constable (Group “C” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
- Total Vacancies: 211
- Job Location: Union Territory of Puducherry
- Pay Level: Level-3 in Pay Matrix
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: [To be updated by the department]
Important Dates
- Online Application Opening Date: 13 August 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Closing Date for Online Application: 12 September 2025 (03:00 PM)
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to apply, as technical glitches or server issues may arise due to heavy traffic in the final days.
Vacancy Details (Total 211 Posts)
The recruitment is conducted with vertical and horizontal reservation for various categories, including 33% horizontal reservation for women as per G.O.Ms.No.76 dated 14.12.2016.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved (UR): 100 (Male) + 39 (Female) = 139
- Most Backward Classes (MBC): 18 (Male) + 11 (Female) = 29
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 24 (Male) + 8 (Female) = 32
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 5 (Male) + 7 (Female) = 12
- Extreme Backward Classes (EBC): 63 posts for males and 26 posts for females, totaling 89 vacancies.
- Backward Class Muslims (BCM): 16 (Male) + 23 (Female) = 39
- Backward Tribe (BT): 16 (Male) + 2 (Female) = 18
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 0 (Male) + 0 (Female) = 0
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 2 (Male) + 0 (Female) = 2
- Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP): 4 (Male) + 7 (Female) = 11
- Ex-Servicemen (XSM): 14 (Male)
Pay Scale / Salary
Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (plus applicable allowances as per Government of Puducherry norms)
Post: Police Constable (Group “C” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay Level: Level-3 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualification:
- Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Candidates appearing or awaiting results are not eligible. The mark sheet or certificate must be available at the time of application submission.
Age Limit (as on 12 September 2025)
- General / Unreserved / EWS: Not exceeding 22 years
- Candidates belonging to OBC, MBC, BCM, EBC, and BT categories are eligible for 3 years of age relaxation, making the maximum age limit 25 years.
- SC / ST: Relaxation of 5 years (Up to 27 years)
- Ex-Servicemen (XSM): Period of military service + 3 years
- Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated who remain unmarried
- Up to 35 years for General/EWS
- Up to 40 years for SC/ST
- Meritorious Sports Persons: 5 years over and above the admissible relaxation for SC/ST
Date of Birth Criteria
- General / EWS: Born between 13.09.2003 and 12.09.2007
- OBC, MBC, BCM, EBC, and BT candidates: Date of birth should be between 13 September 2000 and 12 September 2007.
- SC / ST: Born between 13.09.1998 and 12.09.2007
Nativity and Residence Requirement
- Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry and residents by continuous residence for the last 5 years immediately preceding the notification date.
- Selected candidates must provide a valid Nativity/Residence Certificate issued by a Deputy Tahsildar or higher authority during certificate verification.
Community & Reservation Certificates
- Candidates applying under SC/ST/MBC/OBC/EBC/BCM/BT must produce a fresh community certificate in the prescribed format at the time of verification.
- EWS candidates must provide an Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2024–2025, valid for the year 2025–2026.
- Candidates applying under Ex-Servicemen (XSM) quota should furnish proof of military service.
Application Fees
The official notification does not specify a separate application fee structure, indicating that the application may likely be free of cost or nominal for all candidates. (Final details to be updated once the online portal opens.)
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Puducherry Police Constable Recruitment 2025 will include:
- Written Examination (except for Meritorious Sports Persons)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Certificate Verification
- Final Merit List based on Written Exam and Physical Test
Physical Standards (Expected)
Candidates must meet the physical requirements prescribed by the Puducherry Police Department:
- Height (Male): 165 cm (relaxation for reserved categories as per norms)
- Height (Female): 155 cm
- Chest (Male): 81 cm with 5 cm expansion
(Exact physical requirements will be confirmed in the detailed instructions on the recruitment portal.)
Steps to Apply for Puducherry Police Constable Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official recruitment portal (link will be updated on the Puducherry Police website).
- Click on “Apply Online for Police Constable Recruitment 2025”.
- Register yourself using your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Nativity/Residence certificate
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Review all entries carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the acknowledgment slip for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Ensure you fulfill the nativity and residence criteria before applying.
- Enter all details accurately; requests for corrections after submission will not be entertained.
- Keep a copy of your educational and reservation certificates ready in advance.
- Applications sent by any method other than online will not be considered.
- Candidates applying under Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) quota will not have a written examination; selection will be based on sports achievements.
Key Highlights of the Recruitment
- 33% of seats are reserved for women candidates across certain categories.
- Age relaxation is generous for various categories, including widows and divorced women.
- Selection is strictly merit-based, with clear reservation policies.
- Local candidates (Puducherry residents) are given priority.
