Gujarat Police Sahayak Up-Nirikshak (ASI) Bharti 2026
Gujarat Police Sahayak Up-Nirikshak (ASI) Bharti 2026
Official Notification & Recruitment Details
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) has initiated the 2025-26 recruitment cycle for several Class-3 cadre posts, including Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)—known as Sahayak Up-Nirikshak—and Technical Operators.
📅 Important Dates & Status
Current updates for the 2026 recruitment cycle:
- Online Application Window: January 9, 2026, to January 29, 2026 (Completed).
- Physical Test (PET/PST): Commenced on January 21, 2026.
- PET Results: Many physical test results have been released as of April 2026.
- Written Exam Date: Expected to be held in May/June 2026.
📊 Vacancy & Posts
The recruitment covers a broad range of positions within the Police department:
- ASI / PSI (Unarmed/Armed): Approximately 950 vacancies across Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector roles.
- Technical Operator (Wireless): 698 Vacancies.
- Constable (Lokrakshak Cadre): 12,402 Vacancies (Unarmed, Armed, and SRPF).
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection follows a multi-stage process:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying race (5km for males in 25 mins; 1.6km for females in 9.5 mins).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height and chest.
- Written Examination: * Paper 1 (General Studies): 200 Marks (Objective/MCQ). Covers Reasoning, Quant, Constitution, History, and Geography. +1
- Paper 2 (Language Skills): 100 Marks (Descriptive). Covers Gujarati and English. +1
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions (unless ‘E’ is selected).
👤 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. (Technical posts require B.E./B.Tech in EC/IT/Computer fields).
- Age Limit: 21 to 35 years (General Category). Age relaxation of 5–10 years applies to SC/ST/OBC/EWS and female candidates.
- Computer Knowledge: Basic proficiency as per state government rules is mandatory.
📥 How to Access Updates
Candidates who have cleared the physical rounds should prepare for the upcoming written tests.
- Official Website: gprb.gujarat.gov.in
- Admit Cards: Hall tickets for the written exam are expected to be available on the OJAS Portal ([suspicious link removed]) 10–15 days prior to the exam date.
Pro-Tip: For the Descriptive Paper, practice writing Gujarati and English essays within the 350-word limit, as this section carries significant weightage (30 marks each).
