Puducherry Police SI (Male) IRBn Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Puducherry Examining Authority is hiring 8 Sub-Inspectors of Police (Male) in the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) of the Police Department, UT of Puducherry. If you are a graduate and a native or resident of Puducherry, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 June 2026. Age limit is 20 to 27 years. Salary is as per Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month).

Puducherry Sub-Inspector of Police (Male) IRBn Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

The Puducherry Examining Authority, Chief Secretariat, Government of Puducherry has released an Addendum Notification to Advertisement No.01/CGL/PEA/2026 for direct recruitment of 8 Sub-Inspectors of Police (Male) in the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) under the Police Department. This recruitment is part of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 and is open only to natives or 5-year residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Male graduates between 20 and 27 years can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total vacancies: 8 posts under Post Code 1025/2026, Group-B (Non-Gazetted), Level-6.

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 3
• MBC: 2
• SC: 2
• EBC: 1

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognised university.
• Domicile: You must be a native or continuous resident of UT of Puducherry for the last 5 years immediately preceding the date of notification. You will need a residence certificate issued by the Revenue Authority.
• Gender: Only male candidates can apply for this post.
• Physical Standards: You must pass the prescribed Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Test.
• PwBD: This post is exempted from PwBD reservation, so Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are not eligible.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 27 years as on 1 June 2026 (the closing date of online application).
• MBC: 3 years relaxation
• SC: 5 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen (XSM): Period of military service plus 3 years
• In-service applicants: Up to 32 years (35 for MBC and 37 for SC) — only if they have served 3 years in feeder cadre

Salary

• You will be paid as per Pay Matrix Level 6, which means Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• The post is classified as Group-B (Non-Gazetted).

Physical Standards

Physical Standards Test (PST)

• Height: Not less than 167 cms
• Chest: 81-86 cms (with minimum 5 cms expansion)
• Weight: BMI between 18.50 and 29.9 kg/m²

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• Stage I - 100 metres run: Within 15 seconds
• Stage II - Long Jump: 3.80 metres
• Stage III - High Jump: 1.20 metres
• Stage IV - 800 metres run: Within 2 minutes 50 seconds

Each stage is qualifying. Three chances will be given to qualify long jump and high jump. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET if they meet the physical measurements.

Medical Standards

• Eyesight: Normal — both eyes 6/6 distant vision and J1 near vision. Free from colour blindness.
• Hearing: Free from any disability
• Defects: Free from defects or deformity of limbs. Not flat-footed, knocked-knees or bowed legs.
• Disease: Free from hernia, piles, respiratory disease, diabetes or any disease that affects the work of SI of Police (Male) IRBn.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in four stages:

1. Physical Standards Test (PST): Height, chest and BMI checked first.
2. Physical Endurance Test (PET): Four qualifying events — 100m run, long jump, high jump, 800m run.
3. Written Competitive Examination (CGL Examination 2026): Only candidates qualifying PST and PET appear. Two OMR-based papers, each with 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
4. Medical Examination: Final fitness check.

Minimum qualifying marks: UR: 30%, OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/BT/EWS: 25%, SC/ST/PwBD/XSM: 20%.

Weightage: Paper-I (Common) — 25%, Paper-II B (Specific) — 75%.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official online recruitment portal at recruitment.py.gov.in.
2. Register with your mobile number and email ID — you will receive a username and password via SMS.
3. Login and fill in the online application form with all required details.
4. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Submit the application before 3:00 PM on 1 June 2026.
6. Take a printout of the application for your records.
7. In-service applicants must additionally forward a copy through their Head of Department by 3:00 PM on 8 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 May 2026 (6:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 June 2026 (3:00 PM)
• Last Date for In-Service Forward Copy: 8 June 2026 (3:00 PM)
• PST/PET and Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced on the recruitment portal

• Maintain law and order in the assigned area as part of the India Reserve Battalion
• Patrol designated areas and respond to emergency and special law-and-order duties
• Lead and supervise constables in field operations and routine policing tasks
• Assist senior officers in criminal investigations and intelligence collection
• Manage crowd control and security duties during public events and VIP movements
• Undergo Basic Training for one year and Phase-II Training as per IRBn raising guidelines
• Prepare daily duty reports and maintain station records
• Be ready to be posted anywhere in India as required by the service