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Currently, I am working as Civil Police officer in the state of Kerala Police department. I would like to know the upper age limit for Sub-Inspector (SI)test and procedure to apply for the same.

For selection of the candidates to the post of Sub-Inspector of Police, the Kerala Public Service Commission conducts an exam every year when there are vacancies in the government post.

Eligibility Criteria:

You must have completed Graduation degree from a recognized university.

Candidate age must be in between 20 to 25 years.

Relaxation is available for reserved category.

Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Candidate must be physically and mentally fit.

The maximum age limit to apply for Sub-Inspector is 28 years. The upper age relaxation is allowed for reserved category. You should have passed 12th standard and Bachelor's Degree course in any discipline from a recognized university.

The academic qualification required to apply for Kerala Sub Inspector post is bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Final year graduation candidates can also apply for examination. The upper age criteria for general category candidates is 28 years.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for five years upper age relaxation and OBC candidates for 3 years upper age relaxation. You can apply online at official website of examination conducting body.

Upper Age criteria for Sub Inspector in Kerala:

Open Category candidate: 28 years.

OBC candidates: 31 years.

SC/ST candidates: 33 years.

You can assess your eligibility according to your category.