The Himachal Pradesh Police Constable examination is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to join the police force. To succeed, it is essential to understand the syllabus, exam pattern, topic weightage, and cutoff trends from previous years. This article provides a detailed guide to help aspirants with structured preparation, covering each aspect in depth.
Himachal Police Constable Syllabus (In Detail)
The written examination covers the following subjects:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Indian History & Himachal Pradesh History
- Geography (India & Himachal Pradesh)
- Indian Constitution & Polity
- Economy & Social Development
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Important Days, Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Environment & Ecology
2. English Language & Comprehension
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Sentence Correction
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Reading Comprehension
- Idioms & Phrases
- Essay & Precis Writing
- Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors
3. Hindi Language
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Formation
- Essay Writing
- Translation from Hindi to English & Vice Versa
- One-word Substitutions
- Proverbial Expressions
4. Mathematics
- Number System
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simplification & Approximation
- Algebra & Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Mensuration
- Probability & Statistics
5. Reasoning Ability
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogisms
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Direction & Distance
- Number & Letter Series
- Analogy & Classification
Exam Pattern
The Himachal Pradesh Police Constable selection process consists of multiple stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying nature
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (80 marks)
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Marks: 80
- Number of Questions: 80 (1 mark each)
- No negative marking
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 16 |
| English & Hindi Language | 16 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Reasoning Ability | 16 |
| HP General Knowledge | 16 |
Topic Weightage
Understanding topic-wise weightage helps in prioritizing high-scoring areas.
| Topic | Approximate Weightage |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20% |
| English & Hindi Language | 20% |
| Mathematics | 20% |
| Reasoning Ability | 20% |
| HP General Knowledge | 20% |
Previous Year Cutoff
The cutoff marks depend on various factors, including the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category of candidates. Here are the approximate cutoff trends:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Out of 80) |
| General | 55-60 |
| OBC | 50-55 |
| SC | 45-50 |
| ST | 40-45 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
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Study previous year question papers, take mock tests, and revise current affairs regularly.
The HP General Knowledge section primarily focuses on state-related topics. Regular reading of newspapers, HP government schemes, and local history books can help.
General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh GK by R Gupta
English: Wren & Martin’s High School Grammar
Mathematics: RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning: Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal