Maharashtra Police Bharti 2026

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In short: Maharashtra Police Bharti 2026 covers roughly 15,631 posts across constable, driver, SRPF, jail constable and bandsmen categories. The notification was released on 29 October 2025 and applications closed on 30 December 2025 after an extension. Physical tests ran from January to February 2026, the written examination is expected in March–April 2026, and results are expected around June. Everything is published on mahapolice.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there?

The intake is dominated by the constable category at roughly 12,399 posts, with the State Reserve Police Force accounting for another 2,393. Driver, jail constable and bandsmen posts make up the remainder and are recruited under the same notification with their own eligibility conditions.

Category	Vacancies
Police Constable	~12,399
Driver	~234
SRPF	~2,393
Jail Constable	~580
Bandsmen	~25
Total	~15,631

Apply through the Maharashtra Police Department portal

What is the recruitment timeline?

The process began in October 2025 and runs through most of 2026, which is typical for a state intake of this size. Applications and physical tests are complete; the written examination and result are the stages still ahead.

Stage	Date (Actual / Expected)
Notification Release	October 29, 2025
Application Start	October 29, 2025
Application Deadline (Extended)	December 30, 2025
Admit Card – Physical Test	Released early Feb 2026
Physical Efficiency (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)	January – February 2026 (approx.)
Written Exam	Expected March – April 2026
Result Declaration	Expected June 2026
Training Starts	July – August 2026 (approx.)

What happens at each checkpoint?

Every stage in this recruitment has its own admit card and its own notification, and none of them is intimated individually. Application windows in Maharashtra police recruitment typically stay open 30 to 45 days, while physical test and written exam dates are published stage by stage as the previous one completes.

Important Event	Timeline	Details
Official Notification	Published Oct 2025	Check www.mahapolice.gov.in
Online Form Window	After notification	Online registration begins
Application Deadline	30–45 day window	Closed 30 December 2025
Physical Tests	Post-application	Jan–Feb 2026
Written Exam	After physical tests	Expected Mar–Apr 2026

How does the ground test work?

The ground stage combines two separate tests: the Physical Standard Test, which measures height, chest and weight, and the Physical Endurance Test, which is the running component. Candidates must qualify in both, and schedules are published city-wise so that districts are tested in sequence rather than simultaneously.

Because the schedule varies by district and application zone, the date on your admit card is the only one that applies to you — a date circulating for a neighbouring district is not transferable.

Who is eligible to apply?

Three conditions decide eligibility: a 12th pass qualification, age within the category band on the closing date, and the physical standards for your gender and category. Some bandsmen roles accept a 10th pass in limited cases, but constable and most other posts require HSC.

What is the age limit?

The base window is 18 to 28 years, calculated as on the closing date of the application form. Relaxation extends the upper limit to 31 for OBC candidates and 33 for SC and ST candidates, with ex-servicemen relaxed under separate rules. Women candidates in the General category apply within an 18 to 25 band.

Category	Age Range
General	18–28 years
OBC	18–31 years
SC/ST	18–33 years
Female (General)	18–25 years

What are the physical standards?

Height and chest requirements differ by gender and category, and they are measured at the PST stage rather than self-declared. Candidates who fall short on measurement are eliminated at that point regardless of their endurance performance.

For male candidates:

• Height: 165 cm (General), 162 cm (SC/ST)

• Chest: 81–86 cm (unexpanded–expanded)

For female candidates:

• Height: 155 cm (General), 152 cm (SC/ST)

How do you apply online?

Applications are filed on the department’s own website during the announced window, and the sequence below is the whole process. Complete it several days before the deadline — the portal slows heavily in the final 48 hours of a state recruitment this large.

Step 1 — Visit the official website: go to www.mahapolice.gov.in once the form window opens.

Step 2 — Registration: create an account with a valid email address and mobile number.

Step 3 — Fill the application form: complete every section with accurate information.

Step 4 — Upload documents: upload scanned certificates and photographs in the prescribed format.

Step 5 — Pay the application fee: complete payment through one of the available online modes.

Step 6 — Submit: review all details and submit before the deadline.

Step 7 — Save the confirmation: download and keep the confirmation for future reference.

How do you download the admit card?

A separate admit card is released for each stage — physical test and written examination — and neither is sent to candidates. You download it yourself from the official website using your registration number and date of birth, then print it for the test.

1. Visit the official website www.mahapolice.gov.in

2. Click on the admit card download link

3. Enter your registration number and date of birth

4. Download and print the admit card

What is the written exam pattern?

The written paper is 100 questions for 100 marks, split evenly across four sections: Marathi, English, general knowledge and reasoning. The Marathi section makes this recruitment noticeably harder for candidates who have not studied in the state, and it carries the same weight as every other section.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Marathi	25	25
English	25	25
General Knowledge	25	25
Reasoning	25	25
Total	100	100

What is the salary and career path?

A selected constable starts on ₹21,700 and the pay level runs to ₹69,100 under the 7th Pay Commission, with allowances added on top of basic pay. Promotion runs upward from constable through departmental examinations and performance, which is how most senior state police ranks are filled.

• Grade Pay

• Dearness Allowance

• House Rent Allowance

• Medical facilities

• Pension benefits

• Other allowances as per government norms

Frequently asked questions

Where is the official notification published?

On the Maharashtra Police Department website. That is where the advertisement, admit cards, exam schedule and results are released, and no other site publishes them first.

What is the application fee?

The fee structure is stated in the official notification for the recruitment cycle, and it differs by category.

Can you edit an application after submission?

A correction window is usually provided after the application deadline. The dates for it are announced separately, so check the official guidelines rather than assuming one exists.

How many attempts do you get at the physical test?

One opportunity per recruitment cycle. There is no re-test for a candidate who fails the PST or PET, which is why measurement standards should be checked before applying.

Is there negative marking?

The marking scheme is specified in the notification for the cycle. Do not assume the pattern from a previous recruitment — it has changed between cycles.

How do you stay updated?

The official website is the primary source, and the department also issues advertisements through newspapers. Enabling notifications and following the official channels adds a second layer, but every date should be verified against the site before you act on it.

• Regularly visit www.mahapolice.gov.in

• Enable notifications on the official app

• Follow official social media channels

• Subscribe to email alerts

• Check newspapers for official advertisements

What should you do next?

If you are through the physical stage, the written examination in March–April is now the whole contest, and Marathi is where candidates from outside the state lose the most marks. Download each stage’s admit card as soon as it releases, keep your documents ready for verification, and take every date from the official site rather than a forwarded message.