Full Form of SI

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

A Sub-Inspector (SI) is a field police officer who holds the statutory rank empowered under the Code of Criminal Procedure to draw up charge sheets and file investigation reports in Indian courts. A Sub-Inspector commands police outposts and serves as Station House Officer (SHO) in rural or semi-urban police stations.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For Delhi Police SI: Valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car). Age: 20 to 25/28 years. Physical standards: Height 170 cm (male), 157 cm (female); chest 80-85 cm.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (Paper-I). Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET: 100m sprint, 1.6 km run, long jump, high jump, shot put). Stage 3: Paper-II (English). Stage 4: Medical Exam.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language and Comprehension.