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MH Police Bharti eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Maharashtra Police (Home Department, Government of Maharashtra) — recruitment run by DGP office, Training & Special Units's own notice: Police Shipai / Police Shipai Chalak / Bandsman / SRPF Armed Police Shipai / Karagruh (Jail) Shipai Bharti 2024-2025 — instructions for candidates (TRG-71011(11)/56/2025-TRNG SPL-UNIT), dated 28 Oct 2025. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
Police Bharti 2024-25 (applications closed 30 Nov 2025). No 2026 notice was seen on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.mahapolice.gov.in before you apply.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 25-28 years (by post) on 30 Nov 2025 for General Age is counted on 30 Nov 2025.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Police Shipai (Constable, Group C) in district/commissionerate units incl. Railway Police | 18-28 | HSC (Class 12) from Maharashtra board or an exam the state treats as equivalent (NIOS senior secondary, CBSE 12th, certain YCMOU/diploma/2-yr vocational equivalences). Naxal-area ST / police-family special cases: Class 7 pass. |
| Police Shipai Chalak (Constable Driver) | 19-28 | Class 12 (or equivalent as above) plus a valid light motor vehicle (LMV / LMV-TR) driving licence when applying; heavy vehicle licence needed within 5 years of appointment. |
| Police Shipai Bandsman | 18-28 | SSC (Class 10) pass; must know band instruments — a practical music test is a qualifying stage. |
| SRPF Armed Police Shipai (State Reserve Police Force, men only) | 18-25 | Class 12 (or equivalent as above). Male candidates only (only male physical standards listed). |
| Karagruh Shipai (Jail Constable) | 18-28 | Class 12 (or equivalent as above). |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +5, SC/ST +5, EWS +5 years (Maharashtra residents)
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | Not stated |
| EWS | +5 | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +5 | Not stated |
| SC | +5 | Not stated |
| ST | +5 | Not stated |
- The notice uses Maharashtra's 'backward classes' (magas pravarg) group: SC, ST, VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SBC, OBC, SEBC and EWS all get upper age 33 (vs 28 for open) — for SRPF 30 (vs 25).
- Category relaxations and reservation apply only to Maharashtra domicile holders; a Maharashtra domicile certificate is required to apply (Marathi-speaking candidates from the 865 border villages with Karnataka also count).
- One-time measure (GR dated 17 Oct 2025): candidates of all categories who crossed the upper age limit between 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Dec 2025 are still eligible for this 2024-25 recruitment.
- Project-affected and earthquake-affected: upper age 45. Part-time graduate employees: 55. Orphans: 33 (SRPF 30).
- Ex-servicemen: upper age = 28 plus length of armed-forces service plus 3 years; dependants of ex-servicemen get +3 years.
- Sportspersons get +5 years (open 33, reserved 38). Women, police wards and home guards: same as open/reserved limits (28/33).
- No PwBD relaxation stated.
Application fee
- ₹450: Open (khula) category — per post applied
- ₹350: Reserved (magas) categories — per post applied
Fee is non-refundable. A candidate may apply for each of the 5 posts separately (one unit per post across the state) and pays the fee for each application.
Other conditions in the notice
- Must hold Maharashtra domicile certificate.
- Height: men 165 cm, women 155 cm (Driver: women 158 cm); men's chest 79 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion. ST candidates get 5 cm height relaxation; Naxal-area relaxations apply.
- Physical test 50 marks (SRPF 100 marks); 50% in physical needed to be called to the 100-mark written test at 1:10; 40% minimum in written test. Written test in Marathi, 90 minutes.
- Must apply for only one unit per post; all units hold the written test on the same day.
- Marathi/Hindi knowledge needed (pass a language test if not studied at SSC level); computer certificate (MS-CIT etc.) within 2 years of appointment.
- Small-family declaration required. Gadchiroli applicants must pass a Gondi/Madia language test.
- Online applications 29 Oct 2025 to 30 Nov 2025 at policerecruitment2025.mahait.org.
Questions
What is the age limit for MH Police Bharti?
18 to 25-28 years (by post) on 30 Nov 2025 for General, as per the notice dated 28 Oct 2025 (Maharashtra Police (Home Department, Government of Maharashtra) — recruitment run by DGP office, Training & Special Units). Confirm on https://www.mahapolice.gov.in.
What age relaxation does MH Police Bharti give?
OBC +5, SC/ST +5, EWS +5 years (Maharashtra residents), as per the notice dated 28 Oct 2025. Confirm on https://www.mahapolice.gov.in.
What is the MH Police Bharti application fee?
₹450: Open (khula) category — per post applied; ₹350: Reserved (magas) categories — per post applied (as per the notice dated 28 Oct 2025).
What qualification is needed for MH Police Bharti?
Police Shipai (Constable, Group C) in district/commissionerate units incl. Railway Police: HSC (Class 12) from Maharashtra board or an exam the state treats as equivalent (NIOS senior secondary, CBSE 12th, certain YCMOU/diploma/2-yr vocational equivalences). Naxal-area ST / police-family special cases: Class 7 pass. Police Shipai Chalak (Constable Driver): Class 12 (or equivalent as above) plus a valid light motor vehicle (LMV / LMV-TR) driving licence when applying; heavy vehicle licence needed within 5 years of appointment. Police Shipai Bandsman: SSC (Class 10) pass; must know band instruments — a practical music test is a qualifying stage. SRPF Armed Police Shipai (State Reserve Police Force, men only): Class 12 (or equivalent as above). Male candidates only (only male physical standards listed). Karagruh Shipai (Jail Constable): Class 12 (or equivalent as above). (as per the notice dated 28 Oct 2025).
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