Kerala PSC Recruitment 2025: Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) – Notification Out!
The Kerala Public Service Commission has released a new recruitment notification inviting applications for the prestigious post of Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) under the Police (Armed Police Battalion). This is an excellent opportunity for young aspirants who dream of serving in the uniformed force with dignity, discipline and responsibility. Applications are accepted online only, and One Time Registration through the PSC website is mandatory.
Department & Post Details
- Department : Police (Armed Police Battalion)
- Post : Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee)
- Category No. : 446/2025 (Open Market), 447/2025 (Constabulary)
- Eligibility for women & differently-abled candidates Not eligible for this post
Salary Scale
₹ 45,600 – 95,600/-
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated vacancies.
The ranked list prepared for this notification will remain in force for one year from the date of finalization.
Method of Appointment
Direct Recruitment
- Category I – 446/2025: Open Market
- Category II – 447/2025: Graduate Head Constables, Police Constables & officers of equivalent rank in Police/Vigilance departments
Age Limit
- Category I: Open Market 20 – 31 years
- Category II: Constabulary 20 – 36 years
- Usual age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Must be a Graduate
- In the absence of sufficient qualified SC/ST candidates, those who have passed Intermediate/Pre-University may be considered for filling the reserved quota.
Physical Standards
- Requirement Open Category SC / ST
- Height 167 cm 160 cm
- Chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion 76 cm with 5 cm expansion
✔ Must meet visual standards without glasses – 6/6 distant vision and 0.5 near vision in both eyes.
✔ Colour blindness, squint or any morbid eye condition is a disqualification.
✔ Should be free from physical defects such as knock-knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs etc.
Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate from a Civil Surgeon at the time of Physical Efficiency Test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of the following 8 items (One-Star National Physical Efficiency Standards):
- 100 m run - 14 seconds
- High Jump -132.20 cm
- Long Jump -457.20 cm
- Shot Put (7.264 kg)- 609.60 cm
- Throwing the Cricket Ball- 6096 cm
- Rope Climbing -365.80 cm
- Pull-Ups/Chinning -8 times
- 1500 m run 5 minutes- 44 seconds
Training & Service Conditions
✔ Selected candidates will undergo one year of training at the Police Training College or another institution specified by the Government / State Police Chief.
✔ Training period will not count as duty for increment/ probation/ service benefits.
✔ Stipend will be provided during training.
✔ After training, the candidate will be on probation for two years within a continuous period of three years.
How to Apply
- Register through One Time Registration via the official website: www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Login to the profile → Click “Apply Now” for the respective post.
- No application fee required.
- Photograph must be taken within the last 6 months and uploaded according to instructions.
- Applicants must ensure the correctness of the details in their PSC profile before submitting.
⏳ Last Date to Apply
📌 31 December 2025 — up to midnight
📢 Exam & Admission Ticket
- If an OMR / Online / Written Test is conducted, candidates must confirm participation through their PSC profile.
- Only those who confirm will be able to generate and download the admission ticket within the last 15 days before the exam.
⭐ Tips for Serious Aspirants
🔹 Maintain daily physical training (running + jumping + upper body strength)
🔹 Start PSC theory preparation early — GK, Constitution, Current Affairs, Science, Kerala Renaissance
🔹 Check height/chest/eyesight standards beforehand
🔹 NCC / SPC / Sports certificates provide weightage marks in selection
The post of Armed Police Sub Inspector (Trainee) is one of the most prestigious and honorable careers in the Kerala Police. Candidates with courage, discipline, leadership and a passion for service should not miss this opportunity.
Apply early — don’t wait until the last date!
Official Notification -Click Here
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2025: Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) — Notification Released!
The Kerala Public Service Commission has invited applications for the post of Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) under the Police Department (Kerala Civil Police). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration system. This is one of the most prestigious and highly competitive positions in the Kerala Police, and both men and women can apply for this recruitment. However, differently-abled candidates are not eligible for this post.
🔍 Post Details
Department Police (Kerala Civil Police)
Post Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee)
Category Nos 448/2025, 449/2025, 450/2025
Salary Scale ₹45,600 – ₹95,600
Vacancies Anticipated vacancies
The rank list prepared on the basis of this notification will remain valid for one year from the date of finalization.
🧾 Method of Appointment
Category Eligible Candidates
- 448/2025 – Open Market General applicants
- 449/2025 – Ministerial Staff Graduate Ministerial staff of Police/Vigilance, Fingerprint Experts/Searchers with 2 years of service
- 450/2025 – Constabulary Graduate Police Constables / Head Constables & equivalent ranks with completed probation
🎯 Age Limit
Category Age Limit
- Open Market 20 – 31 years
- Ministerial Staff Should not have completed 36 years as on 01.01.2025
- Constabulary Should not have completed 36 years as on 01.01.2025
- Upper age relaxations apply as per government norms.
🎓 Educational Qualification
✔ Graduation is compulsory
However, SC/ST candidates who have only passed Intermediate / Pre-University may be considered if there are not enough qualified SC/ST graduates.
💪 Physical Standards
Male Candidates Requirements
- Height 165.10 cm
- Height (SC/ST) 160.02 cm
- Chest 81.28 cm
- Chest Expansion 5.08 cm
- No relaxation in chest measurement for SC/ST candidates.
Female Candidates Requirements
- Height 160 cm
- Height (SC/ST) 155 cm
- Taller candidates may be given preference.
Vision Standards (Without Glasses)
Eye Distant Vision Near Vision
Right 6/6 0.5
Left 6/6 0.5
Colour blindness, squint, or other eye/lid diseases are disqualifications.
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must qualify in any 5 out of the 8 events of the National One Star Standard Test.
For Male Candidates
Event Minimum Standard
- 100 m run 14 sec
- High Jump 132.20 cm
- Long Jump 457.20 cm
- Shot Put (7.264 kg) 609.60 cm
- Throwing Cricket Ball 6096 cm
- Rope Climbing 365.80 cm
- Pull Ups 8 times
- 1500 m run 5 min 44 sec
For Female Candidates
Event Minimum Standard
- 100 m run 17 sec
- High Jump 1.06 m
- Long Jump 3.05 m
- Shot Put (4 kg) 4.88 m
- 200 m run 36 sec
- Throw Ball 14 m
- Shuttle Race (25 m × 4) 26 sec
- Skipping (1 min) 80 times
🔥 Additional Weightage
The following achievements provide extra marks in selection:
- NCC certificates: A – 2%, B – 3%, C – 5%
- Student Police Cadet (SPC) certificate
- Meritorious sports achievements
- Military training
📍 Training & Service Conditions
✔ One year training at Police Training College
✔ Followed by 10½ months practical district training
✔ Training period will not count for probation and increment
✔ Stipend will be given during training
✔ After joining duty, 2 years probation within 3 continuous years
📝 How to Apply
- Register/ Login to Kerala PSC – One Time Registration
- Apply via profile → Click “Apply Now”
- No application fee required
- Upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months
- Keep a soft copy/printout of the application for reference
📅 Last Date to Apply
📌 31 December 2025 (Wednesday) – up to midnight
🎫 Exam & Admit Card
- If a Written Test/OMR/Online Test is held, candidates must:
- Submit confirmation through their PSC profile
- Only those who confirm can generate and download the admission ticket during the last 15 days before the exam
⭐ Final Advice for Aspirants
To secure the SI post:
- Start PSC syllabus preparation early (GK, Constitution, Kerala history, Current Affairs, Science)
- Maintain daily physical training for PET
- Check physical standards and eyesight beforehand
- Collect certificates (NCC, SPC, sports etc.) early for weightage bonus
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