Government jobS-7: 21,700–69,100Group CNon‑gazetted
Police Constable (Maharashtra)
पुलिस कांस्टेबल (महाराष्ट्र)
Entry post in Maharashtra Police — bandobast, patrolling, station and court duty, with long hours in a district or city unit.
Maharashtra Police, Home Department · state government
- Exam
- Maharashtra Police Bharti
- Qualification
- 12th pass
- Age limit
- 18–28 years
- Transfers
- Within the district
- Work hours
- Long shifts, nights and holidays; weekly offs are not assured
- Probation
- About 9 months of basic training at a police training centre, then probation
Pay scale
S-7: 21,700–69,100
Starting basic ₹21,700. HRA and other state allowances are added on top as per Maharashtra rules.
What you will actually do
- Bandobast at festivals, rallies, elections and VIP visits
- Beat patrolling and night rounds
- Station duties: sentry, wireless, lock-up guard and record work
- Serving summons and warrants and escorting accused to court and jail
- Helping investigating officers at crime scenes and in enquiries
- Traffic regulation when posted to the traffic branch
A typical day
Duty is officially eight hours but commonly runs twelve or more. You might spend the morning escorting an undertrial to court, the afternoon standing at a junction for a procession, and the night on patrol. Weekly offs are cancelled in festival and election seasons. Much of the job is standing for hours and following orders from the station officer. In Mumbai, add a long commute to that.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Police Constable (Maharashtra) (joining)
S-7: 21,700–69,100
Police Naik / Head Constable
10–15 years · via seniority
Assistant Sub-Inspector
20–25 years of service · via seniority
Police Sub-Inspector
Through the departmental PSI exam for eligible constables · via departmental exam
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Maharashtra Police (unit-wise recruitment)
- 1.Physical test (running and shot put, 50 marks)
- 2.Written examination (100 marks)
- 3.Document verification and medical examination
Eligibility: Class 12 (HSC) pass or equivalent recognised by the Maharashtra government. Age 18–28. Up to 33 years for backward classes; further relaxation for sportspersons, ex-servicemen, project-affected and other categories as per state rules.
Physical standards: Men: height at least 165 cm, chest 79 cm with 5 cm expansion; 1,600 m run, 100 m sprint and shot put. Women: height at least 155 cm; 800 m run, 100 m sprint and shot put.
The good
- Secure job after Class 12, in your chosen district or city
- Large recruitments in most years
- Departmental exam route to PSI
The hard parts
- Very long hours and missed festivals with family
- Slow promotion on seniority
- Physically and mentally tiring, with frequent stress
Postings
You apply to one police unit (a district, commissionerate, railway police or SRPF group) and serve in that unit's stations and branches. Inter-district transfer is possible only on request after several years.
Questions people ask
What is the qualification and age limit for Police Constable (Maharashtra)?+
Class 12 (HSC) pass or equivalent recognised by the Maharashtra government. Age: 18–28 years. Relaxation: Up to 33 years for backward classes; further relaxation for sportspersons, ex-servicemen, project-affected and other categories as per state rules.
Which exam do I need to clear for Police Constable (Maharashtra)?+
Maharashtra Police Bharti (Maharashtra Police (unit-wise recruitment)).
Does the physical test come before the written exam?+
In recent recruitments, yes. Candidates shortlisted on physical test marks are called for the written exam.
Can I apply to more than one district?+
Rules have allowed only one unit per post type in a recruitment cycle. Check the current advertisement.
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Books to prepare for Maharashtra Police Bharti
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Sampurna Marathi Vyakaran Marathi
Balasaheb Shinde
Marathi grammar with objective practice, which every state-level test includes.
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Sampurna Ganit Marathi
Pandharinath Rane
Arithmetic explained in Marathi with solved examples.
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Buddhimatta Chachani Marathi
Anil Ankalgi
Reasoning practice in Marathi for state recruitment exams.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.