The Himachal Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (SI) examination is a highly competitive recruitment process conducted by the HP Police Department. To secure a position, candidates must thoroughly understand the syllabus, exam pattern, topic-wise weightage, and previous years’ cutoff trends. This article provides an in-depth guide to help aspirants prepare effectively.
Himachal Police SI Syllabus (In Detail)
The written exam generally covers the following subjects:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Indian History & Himachal Pradesh History
- Geography (India & Himachal Pradesh)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economic & Social Development
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
2. English Language & Comprehension
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Sentence Correction
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Reading Comprehension
- Idioms & Phrases
- Essay & Precis Writing
3. Hindi Language
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Essay Writing
- Translation from Hindi to English & Vice Versa
4. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Algebra & Geometry
- Data Interpretation
5. Reasoning Ability
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogisms
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Direction & Distance
Exam Pattern
The selection process for Himachal Pradesh Police SI consists of multiple stages:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (100 marks)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, High Jump, Long Jump, etc.
- Personality Test/Interview: 15 marks
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Number of Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
- No negative marking
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| English & Hindi Language | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 |
Topic Weightage
Understanding topic-wise weightage can help candidates focus on high-scoring areas.
| Topic | Approximate Weightage |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30% |
| English & Hindi Language | 30% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20% |
| Reasoning Ability | 20% |
Previous Year Cutoff
Cutoff marks vary based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category of candidates. Here are the approximate cutoff trends from past years:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Out of 100) |
| General | 60-65 |
| OBC | 55-60 |
| SC | 50-55 |
| ST | 45-50 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Male: 1500m run in 6 min 30 sec, High Jump: 1.25m, Long Jump: 4m
Female: 800m run in 4 min 15 sec, High Jump: 1m, Long Jump: 3m
Focus on previous year papers, attempt mock tests, and revise current affairs regularly.