Kerala Police Academy in Thrissur is to provide training and workshops for both newly recruited and service personnel. The Academy runs full-term basic courses for sub-inspectors, Armed Police Constables, Women constables, Telecommunication Police Constables, and Police Drivers. The academy also provides training for the Police Dogs and Dog handlers. Kerala Police Academy also provides training for the Fire and Rescue and Motor Vehicle departments too as they demand.
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How to Join the Kerala Police Academy?
To join the prestigious Kerala Police Academy, one has to crack the PSC tests towards the Police Department. Different PSC tests towards the Police Department are:
- Sub-Inspector of Police
- Armed Police Constable
- Police Driver
- Women Police Constable, etc
Let’s have a look at the eligibility criterion for these posts.
Sub-Inspector of Police
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed their Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in any stream from a recognized university.
- Age Limit:
| Category I | Open Recruitment | 20 years- 31 years |
| Category II | Ministerial | Not more than 36 years |
| Category III | Constabulary | Not more than 36 years |
Age Relaxations according to government norms are applicable.
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- Physical Qualification: Candidates should meet the minimum physical standards mentioned below:
| Male Candidates | ||
| Height: Un-Reserved Category | 165.10 cm | 5’ 55” |
| Height: SC /ST Category | 160.02 cm | 5’ 3” |
| Chest Measurement (Normal) | 81.28 cm | 32” |
| Chest Expansion | 5.08 cm | 2” |
No candidates will get any relaxation in the chest measurements.
| Height for Female Candidates | |
| Un-Reserved Candidates | 160 cm |
| SC/ST Candidates | 155 cm |
- EyeSight
| Vision | Right Eye | Left Eye |
| Distant Vision | 6/6 Snellen | 6/6 Snellen |
| Near Vision | 0.5 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
Each eye must have the full field of vision. Color Blindness, Squint or any abnormal or diseased condition of the eye or the lids of either eye are not permitted.
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- Physical Efficiency Test
For Male Candidates
| SL No. | Item | Minimum Standards of Efficiency |
| 1 | 100 Metres Run | 14 Seconds |
| 2 | High Jump | 132.20 cm(4’6”) |
| 3 | Long Jump | 457.20 cm(15’) |
| 4 | Putting the Shot (7264 gms) | 609.60 cm(20’) |
| 5 | Throwing the Cricket Ball | 6096 cm(200’) |
| 6 | Rope Climbing(only with hands) | 365.80 cm(12’) |
| 7 | Pull-ups or chinning | 8 times |
| 8 | 1500 Metres Run | 5 Minutes and 44 seconds |
Female Candidates
| SL No. | Item | Minimum Standards of Efficiency |
| 1 | 100 Metres Run | 17 Seconds |
| 2 | High Jump | 1.06 Metres |
| 3 | Long Jump | 3.05 Metres |
| 4 | Putting the Shot (4 Kg) | 4.88 Metres |
| 5 | 200 Metres Run | 36 Seconds |
| 6 | Throwing the Throwball | 14 Metres |
| 7 | Shuttle Race (25×4 Metres) | 26 Seconds |
| 8 | Skipping (One minute) | 80 Times |
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Kerala Police Academy: Police Constable
- Education Qualification: Candidates should have passed in the SSLC/ Matriculation or it’s equivalent from any recognized board.
- Age Limit: Candidates age shall be between 18 years-28 years. Age relaxations according to government norms are applicable.
- Eyesight:
| Vision | Right Eye | Left Eye |
| Distant Vision | 6/6 Snellen | 6/6 Snellen |
| Near Vision | 0.5 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
Candidates should not have Colour blindness, squint or any morbid conditions of the eye or lids of either eye.
- Physical Measurement: Candidates should not have physical defects like Knock-knee, Flat foot, Varicose vein, Bowlegs, Deformed limbs, Irregular and protruding tooth.
For Male Candidates, (i) Height: 167 cm (160 cm for SC/ ST candidates).
(ii) Chest: 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (76 cm for Sc/ ST candidates).
For Female Candidates, Height: 152 cm.
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- Physical Efficiency Test
For Male Candidates,
| SL No. | Item | Minimum Standards of Efficiency |
| 1 | 100 Metres Run | 14 Seconds |
| 2 | High Jump | 132.20 cm (4’6”) |
| 3 | Long Jump | 457.20 cm (15’) |
| 4 | Putting the Shot (7264 gms) | 609.60 cm (20’) |
| 5 | Throwing the Cricket Ball | 6096 cm (200’) |
| 6 | Rope Climbing (only with hands) | 365.80 cm (12’) |
| 7 | Pull-ups or chinning | 8 times |
| 8 | 1500 Metres Run | 5 Minutes and 44 seconds |
For Female Candidates
| SL No. | Item | Minimum Standards of Efficiency |
| 1 | 100 Metres Run | 17 Seconds |
| 2 | High Jump | 1.06 Metres |
| 3 | Long Jump | 3.05 Metres |
| 4 | Putting the Shot (4 Kg) | 4.88 Metres |
| 5 | 200 Metres Run | 36 Seconds |
| 6 | Throwing the Throwball | 14 Metres |
| 7 | Shuttle Race (25×4 Metres) | 26 Seconds |
| 8 | Skipping (One minute) | 80 Times |
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Police Driver
- Education Qualification: Candidates should have passed in the SSLC/ Matriculation or it’s equivalent from any recognized board. Aspirants must possess a current Heavy-Duty Vehicle License with Badge
- Age Limit: Candidates age shall be between 18 years to 26 years. Age relaxations according to the government norms are applicable.
- Physical Qualification: Candidates should have a minimum height of 160 cm. The Chest measurement should be 76 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. Candidates hearing should be perfect.
- EyeSight:
| Vision | Right Eye | Left Eye |
| Distant Vision | 6/6 Snellen | 6/6 Snellen |
| Near Vision | 0.5 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
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