If you grew up in Gujarat wanting to wear the uniform, the Armed and SRPF Constable posts are probably the first ones you looked up. These are the muscle of the state police — the force that gets sent for bandobast during festivals, riot control, VIP security, and border-adjacent duty. It's a tougher posting than the regular unarmed constable job, but the pay is the same and the respect on the ground is often higher.
This cycle has already moved fast. The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) released the notification in November 2025, ran the physical tests in January 2026, held the written exam in June 2026, and the result is already out. If you missed this round, don't worry — this article tells you exactly where things stand and what to prepare for the next one.
Quick Answer
The 2025-26 Gujarat Police Lokrakshak notification (Advt No. GPRB/202526/1) is already released and the process is nearly done. It carried 5,460 Armed Constable and SRPF Constable posts (2,458 Armed + 3,002 SRPF) out of a total 12,733 Lokrakshak cadre vacancies. The written exam was held on 14 June 2026 and the result was declared on 12 July 2026. If you're starting today, prepare using this cycle's pattern and cut-off — the next GPRB notification is expected in late 2026 or 2027, following the usual gap of one to two years.
Latest Notification and Important Dates
The current recruitment cycle has already crossed the written exam and result stage, so most dates below are final, not tentative.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification released | 30 November 2025 | Done |
| Online application window | 3 December – 23 December 2025 | Done |
| PET/PST admit card | 12 January 2026 | Done |
| Physical tests (PET/PST) | From 21 January 2026 | Done |
| Written exam admit card | Around 10 June 2026 | Done |
| Written exam | 14 June 2026 | Done |
| Provisional answer key | 20 June 2026 | Done |
| Final answer key | 9 July 2026 | Done |
| Written exam result | 12 July 2026 | Done |
| OMR rechecking window | Till 26 July 2026 | Closed |
| Document verification / final merit | Expected in coming weeks | Tentative |
| Next GPRB notification | Late 2026 or 2027 (usual gap) | Tentative |
Notice something interesting here — GPRB conducted the physical test (PET/PST) before the written exam in this cycle. That's the reverse of what many old-timers expect, and it's a pattern worth watching for the next notification too. Keep checking pareeksha.in/news for the moment a fresh advertisement drops.
What the Job Actually Is
An Armed Constable or SRPF Constable is not a desk job. You'll be posted with an armed police battalion or the State Reserve Police Force, and your daily work revolves around law and order, riot control, VIP and asset protection, and reserve deployment during elections, festivals, and communal tension situations. SRPF constables in particular move around the state a lot — one week you could be in Ahmedabad for a bandobast, the next in a border district.
Compared to the unarmed constable (who does regular beat, station, and traffic duty), the armed cadre trains more on weapons handling, drill, and physical endurance. Postings can mean staying away from your hometown for stretches, and the work is physically demanding. If that sounds like your kind of career, it's a solid, stable government job with real purpose.
Vacancy Details
Out of 12,733 total Lokrakshak (constable-level) vacancies in this cycle, the Armed and SRPF split looked like this.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unarmed Police Constable | 6,942 |
| Armed Police Constable | 2,458 |
| Armed Police Constable (SRPF) | 3,002 |
| Jail Sepoy (Male) | 300 |
| Jail Sepoy (Female/Matron) | 31 |
| Total Lokrakshak cadre | 12,733 |
So Armed + SRPF alone made up 5,460 posts — a big chunk, more than 40 percent of the total constable-level recruitment. That tells you the government is investing heavily in the armed branch, and future cycles are likely to keep sizeable numbers reserved for it too.
Eligibility
You need to be an Indian citizen, generally domiciled in Gujarat for reserved category benefit, aged between 18 and 33 years, with Class 12 pass as your minimum qualification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | None | 33 years |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS | 5 years | 38 years |
| Women (Unreserved) | 5 years | 38 years |
| Women (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) | 10 years | 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Case-by-case |
| Existing Government Employees | Up to 45-48 years depending on category | Case-by-case |
Education
Class 12 (HSC) pass from a recognized board is the minimum requirement. No degree is needed for the constable-level posts, which is exactly why lakhs of candidates apply every cycle — the entry bar is low but the competition is brutal because of it.
Physical Standards
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (General/Others) | 165 cm | 158 cm |
| Height (SC, Gujarat) | 162 cm | 156 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded/expanded) | 79 cm / 84 cm | Not applicable |
| Minimum weight | — | 40 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,000 m | 25 minutes |
| Female | 1,600 m | 9 minutes 30 seconds |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2,400 m | 12 minutes |
This PET is a qualifying round, not scored for merit, but if you don't clear it inside the time limit you're out — no matter how well you do on paper later. Start running now if you're planning for the next cycle.
Application Process and Fee
Applications go through the OJAS Gujarat portal, and the process itself is simple once your documents are ready.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Free) |
Steps to apply (for the next notification):
- Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in or gprb.gujarat.gov.in when the advertisement is live.
- Register with your basic details and get a login ID.
- Fill the application form — personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online (if applicable to your category).
- Submit and download the confirmation page for your records.
Keep your Aadhaar, 12th marksheet, caste certificate, and domicile proof scanned and ready in advance. Most candidates lose time scrambling for documents at the last minute — don't be that person.
Exam Pattern
The selection has three stages: Physical Standard/Efficiency Test (PST/PET), a written exam, and document verification followed by final merit.
| Stage | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PST/PET | Qualifying (height, chest, run) | Half a day |
| Written Exam | 200 objective questions, 200 marks | 3 hours |
| Document Verification | Certificate check | As scheduled |
Written Exam Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Gujarati Language Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Indian Constitution | 30 | 30 |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| History & Geography of Gujarat/India | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
There's negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer, so guessing blindly can actually hurt your score. Attempt only what you're reasonably sure of, especially in the History and GK sections where options can be tricky.
Detailed Syllabus
Reasoning: analogy, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, seating arrangement, non-verbal reasoning.
Quantitative Aptitude: number system, percentage, ratio-proportion, average, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, simple and compound interest, mensuration, data interpretation from tables and graphs.
Gujarati Language: comprehension passages, grammar, vocabulary, and basic sentence correction — this section rewards candidates who've grown up reading Gujarati newspapers.
Constitution of India: fundamental rights and duties, preamble, structure of Parliament and state legislature, judiciary, amendments, and important articles.
Current Affairs & GK: national and Gujarat-specific news of the last 6-12 months, government schemes, sports, awards, appointments, and books.
History & Geography: Gujarat's freedom movement, important rulers and dynasties, physical geography of India and Gujarat, rivers, climate, and census-related facts.
If you want free topic-wise sets to practice each of these, pareeksha.in/practice has drills specifically for the reasoning and quant portions, and the Quantitative Aptitude guide and Reasoning guide walk through each topic with solved examples.
Salary, Pay Scale, and Career Growth
New recruits start on a fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000 for the first five years, with no DA, HRA, or other allowances during this probation-like period. This is standard across most Gujarat government recruitments now, so don't be surprised by it.
After five years, you move into the regular 7th CPC pay structure — Pay Level 2, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 — plus Dearness Allowance (currently around 42-46 percent), House Rent Allowance (8-24 percent depending on city classification), and transport allowance. Once confirmed, gross monthly salary typically lands between ₹31,000 and ₹37,000, and it only grows with DA revisions.
Career progression from Constable goes: Head Constable (usually after 8-12 years of service, based on seniority and vacancy), then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Sub-Inspector (SI), and Inspector. Promotions depend on a clean service record, departmental exams, and post availability — it's a slow but steady ladder if you stay disciplined.
Previous Year Cut-off
This is the qualifying cut-off (out of 200) from the 2025-26 written exam cycle, applicable equally to both Armed and Unarmed Constable posts as per GPRB's own clarification.
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 120.50 | 98.25 |
| EWS | 94.50 | 80.50 |
| SEBC | 109.75 | 80.25 |
| SC | 94.75 | 80.50 |
| ST | 80.50 | 80.00 |
Remember, this is the minimum qualifying mark to clear the written exam, not the final selection cut-off — the actual merit for Armed and SRPF posts will be decided separately based on category-wise vacancy numbers once document verification wraps up.
Best Books and Preparation Strategy
Don't over-buy books for this exam. One good Gujarati-medium GK-cum-reasoning book, one current affairs digest, and consistent mock practice will take you further than five different guides sitting unread on your shelf.
Month 1-2: Build your base. Cover Constitution basics, Gujarat history and geography, and start daily reasoning and quant practice for 45 minutes each.
Month 3-4: Shift to current affairs — read the last 12 months seriously, since GK and current affairs together make up 40 marks. Use pareeksha.in/current-affairs for daily updates and a structured study plan to keep yourself on track.
Month 5 onward: Full-length mock tests every week. pareeksha.in/online-test-series has free mock sets close to the GPRB pattern — timing yourself under exam conditions matters more than reading one more book at this stage.
Alongside the written prep, start your running routine from day one, not the last month. A 5,000 m run in 25 minutes needs months of conditioning, not a quick fix.
Common Mistakes and Honest Advice
A lot of candidates spend all their energy on GK and completely neglect the physical test, thinking they'll "manage." Then they clear the written exam and fail PET because their fitness wasn't there. Don't do this — treat the run seriously from the start.
Another common mistake: ignoring the Gujarati comprehension section because it feels "easy." It's easy only if you practice comprehension speed. Under exam pressure, even native speakers lose time on tricky passages.
Finally, don't wait for the "perfect" notification to start preparing. GPRB cycles come with gaps of a year or more between notifications. Use that gap to build your syllabus foundation using the free Reading Room resources, so when the next notification drops, you're not starting from zero.
Related reads on Pareeksha
- Gujarat Police Constable (Unarmed) Recruitment guide
- GSSSB Talati-cum-Mantri Recruitment
- SSC GD Constable Recruitment — a similar central-level constable exam worth comparing
- RRB Group D Recruitment — another popular option for 12th pass candidates
For general exam updates across Gujarat and other states, browse pareeksha.in/exams.
FAQ
Is the Gujarat Police Armed/SRPF Constable 2026 notification out? Yes, the current notification (Advt No. GPRB/202526/1) was released on 30 November 2025, and the written exam and result for this cycle are already complete as of July 2026.
How many Armed and SRPF Constable posts were there in this cycle? There were 2,458 Armed Constable posts and 3,002 SRPF Constable posts, totaling 5,460 posts out of 12,733 overall Lokrakshak cadre vacancies.
What is the age limit for Gujarat Police Armed Constable? The general age limit is 18 to 33 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates and additional relaxation for women and ex-servicemen.
What is the minimum qualification needed? You need to have passed Class 12 (HSC) from a recognized board. No graduation degree is required for constable-level posts.
When was the Gujarat Police Constable written exam held in 2026? The written exam was conducted on 14 June 2026, and the result was declared on 12 July 2026.
What is the salary of a Gujarat Police Constable? Fresh recruits get a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years. After that, they move to Pay Level 2 (₹19,900-₹63,200) with DA and HRA, taking gross salary to roughly ₹31,000-₹37,000.
What is the application fee for Gujarat Police Constable recruitment? General category candidates pay ₹100, while SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt from the fee.
Is there a difference in cut-off between Armed and Unarmed Constable posts? No, GPRB has clarified that the written exam qualifying cut-off is the same for both Armed and Unarmed branch Constable posts.
What is the PET requirement for male candidates? Male candidates must complete a 5,000 metre run within 25 minutes to qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test.
When will the next Gujarat Police Constable notification be released? There's no official date yet, but going by past patterns, the next GPRB notification is likely in late 2026 or 2027. Keep checking pareeksha.in/news for updates.
Final Word
The Armed and SRPF Constable posts are demanding, but they're also among the most stable and respected government jobs available to a 12th-pass candidate in Gujarat. This cycle's numbers show the state is serious about strengthening the armed branch, and that trend is likely to continue.
If you missed this round, don't lose the year sitting idle. Start building your GK base, get your running distance up, and keep an eye on the official GPRB site along with pareeksha.in/exams so you're ready the moment the next notification lands.
Official sources: gprb.gujarat.gov.in, ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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