{"id":37,"date":"2024-04-17T08:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T08:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2024-07-20T09:38:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T09:38:24","slug":"eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria for kerala police Exam 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Kerala_Police_Exam_2024\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Police Exam 2024\">Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Police Exam 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#1_Nationality_and_Domicile\" title=\"1.  Nationality and Domicile\">1.  Nationality and Domicile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#2_Age_Limit\" title=\"2. Age Limit\">2. Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#3_Educational_Qualification\" title=\"3. Educational Qualification\">3. Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#4_Physical_Standards\" title=\"4. Physical Standards\">4. Physical Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#5_Medical_Standards\" title=\"5.  Medical Standards\">5.  Medical Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#6_Character_and_Conduct\" title=\"6.  Character and Conduct\">6.  Character and Conduct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#7_Other_Requirements\" title=\"7.  Other Requirements\">7.  Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#8_Reservation\" title=\"8.  Reservation\">8.  Reservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#9_Important_Points\" title=\"9.  Important Points\">9.  Important Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#10_Important_Websites\" title=\"10.  Important Websites\">10.  Important Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/kerala-police-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-kerala-police-exam-2024\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Kerala_Police_Exam_2024\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Police Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nationality_and_Domicile\"><\/span>1.  Nationality and Domicile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Candidates must be citizens of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domicile:<\/strong> Candidates must be domiciled in Kerala. This means they must have resided in Kerala for a minimum period of time, as specified by the Kerala Police Recruitment Board (KPRB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Age_Limit\"><\/span>2. Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Age:<\/strong> 18 years (as on the last date of application)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> 27 years (as on the last date of application)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age Relaxation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SC\/ST:<\/strong> 5 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>OBC:<\/strong> 3 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong>  Age relaxation is provided as per government norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table 1: Age Limit for Kerala Police Exam 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Minimum Age<\/th>\n<th>Maximum Age<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>18 years<\/td>\n<td>27 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>18 years<\/td>\n<td>32 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>18 years<\/td>\n<td>30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>3. Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Qualification:<\/strong> Candidates must have passed the <strong>10th standard (SSLC) examination<\/strong> from a recognized board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preference:<\/strong> Candidates with higher educational qualifications may be given preference during the selection process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Physical_Standards\"><\/span>4. Physical Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Male:<\/strong> 165 cm (5&#8217;5&#8243;)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Female:<\/strong> 152 cm (5&#8242;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chest:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Male:<\/strong> 81 cm (32&#8243;) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (2&#8243;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>  Candidates must be of proportionate weight as per their height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Fitness Test:<\/strong> Candidates must clear a physical fitness test which includes:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Running:<\/strong> 1600 meters in 7 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Jump:<\/strong> 3.65 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Jump:<\/strong> 1.2 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shot Put:<\/strong> 7.26 kg for 4.57 meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table 2: Physical Standards for Kerala Police Exam 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Height<\/th>\n<th>Chest<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Male<\/td>\n<td>165 cm (5&#8217;5&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>81 cm (32&#8243;) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (2&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>Proportionate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Female<\/td>\n<td>152 cm (5&#8242;)<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable<\/td>\n<td>Proportionate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Medical_Standards\"><\/span>5.  Medical Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical Examination:<\/strong> Candidates must undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical officer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Candidates must be medically fit to perform the duties of a police officer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disqualifying Conditions:<\/strong> Candidates with certain medical conditions, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vision:<\/strong>  Poor eyesight, color blindness, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearing:<\/strong>  Hearing impairment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Disabilities:<\/strong>  Certain <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> physical disabilities may disqualify candidates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health:<\/strong>  Candidates with mental health issues may be disqualified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Character_and_Conduct\"><\/span>6.  Character and Conduct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Character Certificate:<\/strong> Candidates must submit a character certificate from a responsible person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Police Verification:<\/strong> Candidates will be subjected to police verification to ensure their character and conduct are satisfactory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Criminal Record:<\/strong> Candidates with a criminal record will be disqualified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Other_Requirements\"><\/span>7.  Other Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driving License:<\/strong> Candidates may be required to possess a valid driving license.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Computer Proficiency:<\/strong>  Candidates may be required to possess basic computer skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language Proficiency:<\/strong>  Candidates may be required to have proficiency in the Malayalam language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reservation\"><\/span>8.  Reservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reservation:<\/strong>  Reservations are provided for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per government norms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong>  Reservations are also provided for ex-servicemen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Important_Points\"><\/span>9.  Important Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Fee:<\/strong>  Candidates need to pay a prescribed application fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Process:<\/strong>  Candidates need to apply online through the official website of the KPRB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection Process:<\/strong>  The selection process involves:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Written Examination:<\/strong>  A written examination will be conducted to test candidates&#8217; knowledge and aptitude.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Efficiency Test (PET):<\/strong>  Candidates must clear a physical efficiency test.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Examination:<\/strong>  Candidates must undergo a medical examination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview:<\/strong>  Candidates may be called for an interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Merit List:<\/strong>  The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates&#8217; performance in the written examination, PET, medical examination, and interview (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Important_Websites\"><\/span>10.  Important Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kerala Police Recruitment Board (KPRB):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/keralapolice.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/keralapolice.gov.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralapsc.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/www.keralapsc.gov.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>  The eligibility criteria for the Kerala Police Exam 2024 may be subject to change. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification released by the KPRB for the latest information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is the minimum age requirement for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The minimum age requirement is 18 years as on the last date of application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. What is the maximum age limit for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The maximum age limit is 27 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. What is the educational qualification required for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (SSLC) examination from a recognized board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. What are the physical standards required for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must meet specific height, chest, and weight requirements. They must also clear a physical fitness test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. What are the medical standards required for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must be medically fit to perform the duties of a police officer. Certain medical conditions may disqualify candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is the application process for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates need to apply online through the official website of the Kerala Police Recruitment Board (KPRB).<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. What is the selection process for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The selection process involves a written examination, physical efficiency test, medical examination, and an interview (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Are there <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> any reservations for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, reservations are provided for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per government norms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. What is the application fee for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates need to pay a prescribed application fee. The fee amount is mentioned in the official notification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Where can I find the official notification for the Kerala Police Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The official notification is available on the website of the Kerala Police Recruitment Board (KPRB).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>  These FAQs are for general information only. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the latest and most accurate information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Police Exam 2024 1. Nationality and Domicile Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. Domicile: Candidates must be domiciled in Kerala. This means they must have resided in Kerala for a minimum period of time, as specified by the Kerala Police Recruitment Board (KPRB). 2. 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