The Kerala Police recruitment is a preferred choice for aspirants who want to secure Kerala government jobs. The recruitment to the posts of Police Constable, Woman Police Constable and Sub Inspector (SI) provides an amalgamation of career prospects along with government perks and a well-defined service profile. However, what makes police recruitment unique among other PSC recruitments is that candidates have to fulfill certain physical, medical and physical efficiency test requirements apart from being educationally qualified.
As on September 2026, Kerala PSC is currently considering the police recruitment categories. The recruitment schedules issued by Kerala PSC in 2026 include the Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Tests for posts of Police Constable and Sub Inspector, while shortlists for SI recruitment have also been released recently.
Kerala Police CPO & SI Recruitment: Basic Eligibility
As far as Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) in Kerala Civil Police is concerned, the current notification in the open market mentions graduation as the educational qualification. Female candidates are eligible for this job too. The pay scale notified for the post is ₹45,600-95,600. The open market age limit in the 2025 notification for this recruitment is 20-31 years.
Recruitment for Police Constable may have different qualifications based on the category of the post. For instance, for Police Constable Driver/Woman Police Constable Driver recruitment in 2026, the relevant notification mentions Plus Two and driving licenses.
Kerala Police SI Physical Standards
There have been specific standards laid down for Categories 448/2025-450/2025 in the latest Kerala PSC SI notification for males and females candidates.
Male – Minimum Height: 165.10 cm
Female – Minimum Height: 160 cm
Minimum Height – SC/ST (Male): 160.02 cm
Minimum Height – SC/ST (Female): 155 cm
Chest (Male): 81.28 cm
Chest (Female): N/A
Chest Expansion (Male): 5.08 cm
Chest Expansion (Female): N/A
Relaxation of height in case of males belonging to SC/ST category is provided by this notification. However, there is no relaxation provided for the chest measurement or expansion. Females with a taller height can get an edge over others.
Apart from that, candidates should also meet the stipulated medical standards. According to this notification, vision of 6/6 for distant vision and 0.5 for near vision is necessary for both eyes without the use of spectacles. There should not be any defect of full field of vision while the presence of colour blindness, squint, certain eye conditions can disqualify the candidate.
Kerala Police SI Physical Efficiency Test
A clearance in the physical test alone is not sufficient. Candidates need to qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test.
Male Candidates
The male SI candidates need to qualify in any five of the following eight events:
100 metres run - 14 seconds
High jump - 132.20 cm
Long jump - 457.20 cm
Shot put - 609.60 cm
Cricket ball throw - 6096 cm
Rope climbing - 365.80 cm
Pull ups / chinning - 8 times
1500 metres run - 5 minutes 44 seconds
Female Candidates
Female Candidates too need to qualify in any five of the eight events:
100 metres run - 17 seconds
High jump - 1.06 metres
Long jump - 3.05 metres
Shot put - 4.88 metres
200 metres run - 36 seconds
Throw ball - 14 metres
Shuttle race (25 m × 4) - 26 seconds
Skipping - 80 times in one minute
These are the criteria set out in the current SI notification.
Kerala Police CPO Physical Standards
The physical criteria for constable positions might be different from one constable position to another. For example, according to the notice for the 2026 Police Constable Driver/Woman Police Constable Driver notification, the minimum height criteria for men and women would be 168 cm and 157 cm respectively. As far as the male chest criterion is concerned, it should be 81 cm with 5 cm expansion. Lenient norms are applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST category.
The same notice demands certain vision norms of candidates along with a physical efficiency test. Male candidates need to clear five events out of eight, while female candidates have to clear five events out of seven.
Kerala Police Selection Process
OMR Written Examination
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Rank List & Advice
How to Prepare for Kerala Police Physical Test
Develop stamina in running: Practice 100 m sprints besides running over longer distances.
Learn how to perform the events: The events like high jump, long jump, shot put, shuttle run, skipping and others need technique as well as power.
Test your improvement: Test yourself once a week under conditions close to those of the actual test.
Recover properly: Getting sufficient sleep, proper hydration, warm up and stretch may help you avoid injuries.
5. Fulfill medical requirements: As some physical and eyesight conditions can influence your ability to pass, you need to know about the necessary medical requirements before the exam.
How to Apply for Kerala Police Recruitment
Go to the official Kerala PSC website and go to the recruitment section.
Register for One Time Registration (OTR) and make your Kerala PSC account.
Log in to your PSC account using your registered login details.
Fetch the appropriate recruitment notification for Kerala Police in accordance with your qualification and post.
Read the recruitment notification carefully and verify all the requirements including eligibility, age limit, physical requirements, etc.
Use the “Apply Now” option provided with the particular notification.
Conduct verification of your personal and academic credentials before submission.
Upload all the necessary documents/certificates that have been asked for Kerala PSC specifically.
Submit the application via your Kerala PSC profile. The application process for the 2026 Police Constable Driver is free from any application fee.
Conclusion
Kerala Police recruitments present good career prospects for individuals interested in joining the government police department. Nevertheless, candidates need to get ready for the written as well as physical examinations. Given that eligibility criteria for CPO and SI posts may vary, it is necessary for candidates to refer to the latest notification issued by the Kerala PSC regarding the selection process and eligibility criteria. Fitness and proper preparation can help candidates succeed in Kerala Police recruitment as well as other Kerala Government Jobs.
