Syllabus

Assam Police Syllabus and Exam Pattern (SLPRB)

The Assam Police recruitment is conducted by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam. The board recruits candidates for posts such as Constable (Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch), Sub-Inspector (UB and AB), Driver, and other technical and ministerial posts. The selection is based on a written examination followed by physical tests and medical verification. This page explains the complete syllabus, exam pattern, physical standards and a subject-wise preparation plan for the Assam Police examination.

The syllabus below is prepared from the pattern generally followed by SLPRB. The exact number of questions, marks, negative marking and qualifying physical standards can change with every notification, so always cross-check the details in the official advertisement before you start preparing.

Selection process at a glance

• Stage 1 — Written Examination: objective multiple-choice paper, usually held on an OMR sheet or as a computer-based test.
• Stage 2 — Physical Standard Test (PST): height, chest and weight measurements as prescribed for male and female candidates.
• Stage 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET): running, long jump and other physical events within the qualifying time.
• Stage 4 — Medical Examination and Document Verification: fitness certificate, original certificates and identity proof.
• Interview / Viva-voce: applicable to some posts such as Sub-Inspector, as per the notification.

Assam Police written exam pattern

The written paper is objective in nature and is usually of 100 marks. The commonly asked sections are shown below. Marks and the number of questions per section are decided by the board in each notification.

• Elementary Mathematics — numerical ability questions based on school-level arithmetic.
• General English — grammar, vocabulary and usage.
• Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability — verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
• Assam's History, Geography and Culture — state-specific general studies.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs — national and state current events.

Questions are usually bilingual (English and Assamese), and there may be negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates should read the instruction sheet carefully on the day of the examination.

Subject-wise detailed syllabus

1. Elementary Mathematics

• Number system, simplification, HCF and LCM, square roots and cube roots.
• Percentage, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest.
• Ratio and proportion, partnership, average, mixture and alligation.
• Time and work, time and distance, speed, boat and stream, trains.
• Mensuration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures, area, perimeter and volume.
• Basic algebra, linear equations and data interpretation using tables and graphs.

2. General English

• Parts of speech, articles, prepositions, tenses, subject-verb agreement.
• Active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech.
• Synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases.
• Sentence correction, error spotting and sentence rearrangement.
• Comprehension and basic vocabulary.

3. Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

• Analogies, odd one out, classification and series (number, letter and figure).
• Coding and decoding, blood relations, direction sense and ranking.
• Syllogism, statement and conclusion, cause and effect.
• Non-verbal reasoning — mirror image, paper folding, figure matrix and grouping.

4. Assam's History, Geography and Culture

• Ancient Kamarupa, the Ahom, Koch and Kachari kingdoms, and medieval Assam.
• The Battle of Saraighat, the Treaty of Yandabo and the freedom movement in Assam.
• Brahmaputra river system, tributaries, national parks, wildlife and wetlands such as Majuli.
• Festivals, Sattras, dance, music, handicrafts and the literary heritage of Assam.

5. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Indian polity, constitution, history, geography, economy and general science.
• Current events of national and international importance.
• Assam-specific current affairs, government schemes, sports and awards.

Physical standards and efficiency test

The PST checks minimum height, chest measurement (for male candidates) and weight, while the PET tests physical fitness through events such as a long-distance run, long jump and, for some posts, additional events. The exact measurements, age relaxation and qualifying times differ for male and female candidates and for different posts, and are published separately in the official notification.

How to prepare for the Assam Police examination

• Start with the syllabus, not with books: note the subjects and weightage, then divide them into weekly targets.
• Build arithmetic speed: practise at least 20–30 mathematics questions daily and maintain a formula register.
• Practise reasoning daily: reasoning scores improve quickly with regular short practice sessions.
• Revise Assam-specific topics: state history, geography and culture are scoring and frequently repeated.
• Follow current affairs: keep short notes of the last six to eight months.
• Attempt mock tests: solve timed papers on axomexam to improve accuracy before speed and to identify weak areas.
• Stay physically fit: begin running and physical training early, since the PET and medical stages are qualifying in nature.

Practice resources on axomexam

You can prepare every section of this syllabus free on axomexam: topic-wise questions with answers, timed mock tests, previous year papers and downloadable PDF notes — all available in both English and Assamese.

Frequently Asked Questions

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