Andaman & Nicobar Police Sub-Inspector (Executive) Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police Sub-Inspector (Executive) exam generally includes the following sections:
1. General Knowledge & General Awareness
Current Events:
- National and international importance.
History:
- Indian History with a focus on the Indian Freedom Movement.
Geography:
- Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution of India, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy.
Economic Scene:
- Economic development in India, Budget and Five-Year Plans.
General Science:
- Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Environmental Issues:
- Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change, etc.
Sports:
- Sports and Games, Awards and Honors.
Culture:
- Indian Culture, Art, Literature, and Heritage.
2. English Language
Comprehension:
- Reading comprehension passages and answering questions.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Idioms, and Phrases.
Grammar:
- Parts of Speech, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
Sentence Structure:
- Correction of Sentences, Sentence Rearrangement.
Writing Skills:
- Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Letter Writing.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Average, Mensuration, etc.
Algebra:
- Basic algebraic expressions and equations.
Geometry:
- Basic concepts of angles, triangles, circles, etc.
Statistics:
- Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode), Probability.
Data Interpretation:
- Graphs, Charts, Tables.
4. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Series, Direction Sense Test, Syllogism.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Series, Classification, Analytical Reasoning, Pattern Recognition, Visual Memory.
5. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers:
- History, Types, and Generations of Computers.
Operating Systems:
- Basic understanding of Windows, Linux, etc.
MS Office:
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.
Internet and Email:
- Basic knowledge of Internet, Browsers, Email, etc.
Cyber Security:
- Awareness about online threats, Security measures, etc.
6. Legal Awareness (For Police-specific roles)
Indian Penal Code (IPC):
- Sections related to crime and punishment.
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC):
- Procedures for investigation and trial.
Indian Evidence Act:
- Concepts of evidence, types, and relevance in investigations.
Constitutional Law:
- Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Directive Principles.
Police Acts:
- Relevant acts governing police conduct and powers.
7. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Running:
- Timed runs of specific distances.
Long Jump:
- Minimum qualifying distances.
High Jump:
- Minimum qualifying heights.
Other Physical Tests:
- Push-ups, Sit-ups, etc., as per requirements.
8. Interview/Personality Test
- Assessment of personality, communication skills, leadership qualities, and overall suitability for the role of a Sub-Inspector.