Punjab Police Department Sub Inspector (Male & Female) Syllabus
The syllabus for the Punjab Police Department Sub Inspector (SI) exam typically covers a wide range of subjects to assess the candidates’ knowledge, reasoning abilities, and overall aptitude for the role. Below is a comprehensive syllabus:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Indian Constitution:
- Features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles, and Amendments.
History & Culture:
- Important events, movements, and leaders in Indian history; the 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 economic concepts; the Indian economy; economic planning; and current economic trends.
Current Affairs:
- National and international events; recent scientific developments; awards and honors; sports; and government schemes.
General Science:
- Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
National & International Organizations:
- Important 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:
- Data interpretation, puzzles, syllogisms, and logical arguments.
3. Numerical Aptitude
Number Systems:
- Basic arithmetic operations, divisibility rules, and number properties.
Simplification:
- BODMAS rule, approximation, and numerical calculations.
Algebra:
- Basic algebraic identities and equations.
Geometry & Mensuration:
- Properties of shapes, area, volume, and perimeter.
Trigonometry:
- Basic trigonometric ratios and identities.
Statistics:
- Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Averages:
- Calculation-based questions.
Time & Work, Time & Distance:
- Problems on trains, boats, and pipes.
Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest:
- Calculation-based questions.
4. Information Technology and Cyber Awareness
Basic Computer Concepts:
- Hardware, software, and operating systems.
Internet & Networking:
- Basics of the internet, networking, and protocols.
Cyber Security:
- Cybercrime, secure practices, and IT Act provisions.
E-Governance:
- Online services provided by the government and digital literacy.
Social Media:
- Usage, benefits, and drawbacks of social media platforms.
5. Language Proficiency
English:
- Grammar: Tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, and sentence structure.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
- Comprehension: Reading passages and answering related questions.
- Essay Writing: Short essays on current topics.
Punjabi:
- Grammar: Basic grammar rules, syntax, and sentence formation.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, and commonly used phrases.
- Comprehension: Reading passages and answering related questions.
- Essay Writing: Short essays on current topics.
6. Quantitative Aptitude
Basic Mathematics:
- Fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios.
Arithmetic Problems:
- Time and work, time and distance, averages, and profit and loss.
Data Interpretation:
- Bar graphs, pie charts, and tables.
7. Legal Aptitude/Constitution and Criminal Laws
Indian Penal Code (IPC):
- Basic understanding of major sections.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC):
- Important sections relevant to policing.
Indian Evidence Act:
- Basic principles and relevant sections.
Constitutional Law:
- Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and the Judiciary.
Right to Information (RTI):
- Key provisions and usage.
8. Ethics and Integrity
Ethics in Policing:
- Professional ethics, integrity, and values.
Human Rights:
- Human rights concepts, protection mechanisms, and their relevance in policing.
Community Policing:
- Concepts and practices to involve community in policing.
9. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates:
- 1600 meters race
- Long jump
- High jump
Female Candidates:
- 800 meters race
- Long jump
- High jump
10. Interview
Personal Interaction:
- Evaluation of the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and general awareness.
