Punjab Police Department Constable (Male & Female) Syllabus
The syllabus for the Punjab Police Department Constable (Male & Female) exam is designed to evaluate the candidates’ general knowledge, reasoning skills, numerical abilities, and basic understanding of language and information technology. Below is the comprehensive syllabus:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Indian Constitution:
- Basic features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Directive Principles.
History & Culture:
- Important events in Indian history, freedom struggle, cultural heritage, and the history of Punjab.
Geography:
- Physical and political geography of India and Punjab, natural resources, and environmental issues.
Economics:
- Basic concepts, the Indian economy, economic planning, and recent economic trends.
Current Affairs:
- National and international events, recent developments in science and technology, sports, awards, and honors.
General Science:
- Basic principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
National & International Organizations:
- Key organizations, treaties, and international summits.
2. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, direction sense, blood relations, series completion, and logical sequences.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Pattern recognition, figure series, and mirror images.
Analytical Ability:
- Puzzles, data interpretation, syllogisms, and logical arguments.
3. Numerical Aptitude
Number Systems:
- Basic arithmetic operations, divisibility rules, and properties of numbers.
Simplification:
- BODMAS, approximation, and numerical calculations.
Algebra:
- Basic algebraic identities and equations.
Geometry & Mensuration:
- Properties of shapes, area, volume, and perimeter.
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Averages:
- Calculation-based questions.
Time & Work, Time & Distance:
- Problems on trains, boats, and pipes.
Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest:
- Basic financial calculations.
4. Information Technology and Cyber Awareness
Basic Computer Concepts:
- Introduction to computers, hardware, software, and operating systems.
Internet & Networking:
- Basics of the internet, networking, and common protocols.
Cyber Security:
- Awareness of cyber threats, secure practices, and basic provisions of the IT Act.
Social Media:
- Understanding the use, benefits, and potential risks of social media platforms.
5. Language Proficiency
English:
- Grammar: Tenses, prepositions, articles, conjunctions, and sentence structure.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
- Comprehension: Reading passages with related questions.
Punjabi:
- Grammar: Basic grammar rules, sentence formation, and syntax.
- Vocabulary: Commonly used words, synonyms, and antonyms.
- Comprehension: Reading passages with related questions.
6. Quantitative Aptitude
Basic Arithmetic:
- Fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios.
Arithmetic Problems:
- Averages, time and work, time and distance, and profit and loss.
Data Interpretation:
- Interpretation of simple graphs, charts, and tables.
7. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates:
- 1600 meters race
- Long jump
- High jump
Female Candidates:
- 800 meters race
- Long jump
- High jump
8. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Height and Chest Measurements:
- As per the official notification standards for male and female candidates.
9. Interview/Document Verification
Personal Interaction:
- Assessment of the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and verification of documents.
