Maharashtra Police Constable Recruitment 2025 — 15631 Vacancies

About This Job

Maharashtra State Police has released notification for 15,631 Police Constable posts across the state. Candidates who have passed 12th Class (HSC) can apply online. The last date to apply was 07 December 2025. Age limit is 18 to 28 years for most categories. Salary starts from Rs. 21,700 per month under Pay Level 3.

Maharashtra State Police Constable Recruitment 2025 - 15631 Posts

Maharashtra State Police, under the Home Department of the Government of Maharashtra, has released a mega recruitment notification for 15,631 posts across five categories: Police Constable, Police Constable Driver, SRPF Armed Police Constable, Police Constable Bandsman, and Prison Constable. The recruitment is being conducted through various Police Commissionerates, Superintendent of Police offices, and SRPF Group Commandant offices across Maharashtra. This is one of the largest police recruitment drives in Maharashtra, covering vacancies for calendar years 2024 and 2025. Candidates with HSC (12th) qualification from Maharashtra domicile can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Police Constable (Gat-K): Posts available across 45 police units including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, and all district police establishments
• Police Constable Driver: Posts across 16 police units including Mira Bhainder, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, Palghar, and others
• SRPF Armed Police Constable (Sashastra): Posts across 13 SRPF groups including Pune, Nagpur, Daund, Dhule, Gondia, Kolhapur, and Chandrapur
• Police Constable Bandsman: Posts across 8 units including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Gramin, Washim, and Gondia
• Prison Constable (Karagruh Shipai): Posts across 4 prison units in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik

Total vacancies: 15,631 posts across all five categories. The exact unit-wise vacancy breakdown is available on the official website at mahapolice.gov.in.

Who Can Apply?

For Police Constable, Police Constable Driver, SRPF Constable, and Prison Constable:

• Qualification: You must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC / 12th Class) examination from the Maharashtra Board or any equivalent recognized board.
• Equivalence: Senior Secondary examination from CBSE, or both exams through NIOS (National Open University, New Delhi) are also accepted.
• Domicile: You must have a Maharashtra domicile certificate.
• Driving License (for Driver post): You must hold a valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) driving license. After appointment, you will need to obtain HGV and HPMV license within 5 years.

For Police Constable Bandsman:

• Qualification: You must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation/SSC) examination.
• Additional: You must have knowledge and experience of playing band instruments. A practical music test will be conducted.

Additional Requirements for All Posts:

• Computer Knowledge: You need an MSCIT certificate. If you do not have it at the time of application, you must obtain it within 2 years of appointment.
• Language: Knowledge of Marathi and Hindi is required. If your secondary school exam did not include Marathi or Hindi, you will need to pass the language exam after selection.

Age Limit

Police Constable (Gat-K):

• You should be between 18 and 28 years old as on 30 November 2025.
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT/SBC/EWS): Maximum age is 33 years.
• Project-affected and earthquake-affected: Maximum age is 45 years.
• Ex-servicemen: Additional relaxation of 3 years beyond service period in armed forces.
• Degree holders / Part-time candidates: Maximum age is 55 years.
• Orphan: Maximum age is 33 years.

Police Constable Driver:

• You should be between 19 and 28 years old as on 30 November 2025.
• Reserved categories: Maximum age is 33 years.

SRPF Armed Police Constable:

• You should be between 18 and 25 years old as on 30 November 2025.
• Reserved categories: Maximum age is 30 years.

Police Constable Bandsman:

• You should be between 18 and 28 years old as on 30 November 2025.
• Reserved categories: Maximum age is 33 years.

Prison Constable:

• You should be between 18 and 28 years old as on 30 November 2025.
• Reserved categories: Maximum age is 33 years.

Note: Age relaxation for women, sportspersons, police wards, home guards, and ex-servicemen dependents is available as per government rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in the range of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 63,100 per month under Pay Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission.
• The starting basic pay is Rs. 21,700 per month.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA) and other allowances as per Maharashtra Government rules.
• The gross monthly salary including all allowances comes to approximately Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 44,000 for new recruits.
• New recruits will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).

Physical Standards

For Police Constable, Driver, and Prison Constable:

Male Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches)
• Chest: Minimum 79 cm (unexpanded); difference between expanded and unexpanded chest should not be less than 5 cm

Female Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch)
• Chest: Not required

For SRPF Armed Police Constable (Male Only):

• Height: Minimum 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches)
• Chest: Minimum 79 cm (unexpanded); difference between expanded and unexpanded chest should not be less than 5 cm

For Bandsman:

• Height (Male and Female): Minimum 155 cm
• Height (Male): Minimum 165 cm
• Chest: Same as Police Constable for male candidates

Relaxation: SC/ST candidates from naxal-affected areas get 4 cm height relaxation and no chest measurement requirement. Sportspersons get 2.5 cm height relaxation. Police employee wards get 2.5 cm height relaxation and 2 cm / 1.5 cm chest relaxation.

Application Fee

• Open / General Category: Rs. 450
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT/SBC/EWS): Rs. 350
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Payment mode: Online only
• Note: Separate application and fee is required for each post. You can apply for up to 5 posts (one from each category).

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 50 marks: For male candidates: 1600m run (20 marks), 100m sprint (15 marks), and shot put (15 marks). For female candidates: 800m run (20 marks), 100m sprint (15 marks), and shot put (15 marks). You need a minimum of 50% marks to qualify.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height and chest measurements as per the physical standards mentioned above.
3. Written Examination — 100 marks: Candidates who pass PET will be called for the written exam in the ratio of 1:10 (10 candidates per vacancy). The exam is conducted in Marathi language with a duration of 90 minutes. All questions are objective (MCQ) type. You need minimum 40% marks to qualify.
4. Document Verification: Based on combined PET and written exam merit.
5. Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check before appointment.

For Police Constable Driver: An additional Skill Test (50 marks) is conducted — LMV driving (25 marks) and Jeep driving (25 marks). You need minimum 40% combined marks in skill test and written exam.

For Bandsman: An additional Practical Music Test is conducted to test instrument-playing ability.

For SRPF: PET carries 100 marks — 5 km run (50 marks), 100m sprint (25 marks), and shot put (25 marks). Written exam is the same as Police Constable.

Important: The written exam for each post across all units in Maharashtra will be held on the same day. Keep this in mind while filling your application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official recruitment portal at policerecruitment2025.mahait.org.
2. Click on "New Candidate Registration" and register with your details.
3. Log in with your registered credentials.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
8. Bring the printed application along with your admit card during PET/PST and written exam.

Note: You can apply for only one post per unit (police station area). You can apply for up to 5 posts total — one each from Police Constable, Driver, Bandsman, SRPF, and Prison Constable categories.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 October 2025
• Online Application Start: 29 October 2025 (6:00 PM onwards)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 07 December 2025 (midnight)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 December 2025 (midnight)
• Age Reference Date: 30 November 2025
• PET/PST Schedule: Started from 10 February 2026 (ongoing, unit-wise)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced (after PET/PST completion)

• Maintain law and order in the assigned jurisdiction and respond to emergency calls promptly
• Patrol designated areas on foot or in vehicles to prevent crime and ensure public safety
• Register FIRs, record complaints, and assist senior officers in criminal investigations
• Manage traffic flow and crowd control during public events, festivals, and protests
• Escort VIPs, guard important installations, and secure crime scenes when assigned
• Prepare daily duty reports, maintain station records, and update case diaries
• Assist in disaster relief, rescue operations, and community policing activities
• Follow all departmental rules, attend regular training sessions, and maintain physical fitness standards