Syllabus for Punjab Police Department Constable (Male & Female)

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.