Government jobS-14: 38,600–1,22,800Group BNon‑gazetted
Police Sub-Inspector (Maharashtra)
पुलिस उप निरीक्षक (महाराष्ट्र)
Group B (non-gazetted) officer in Maharashtra Police via MPSC — investigating cases and supervising staff at a police station.
Maharashtra Police, Home Department · state government
- Exam
- MPSC Combined Group B
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 19–31 years
- Transfers
- Within the state
- Work hours
- Long and irregular, including nights; leave is hard to get during bandobast seasons
- Probation
- About a year of training at the Maharashtra Police Academy, Nashik, followed by probation
Pay scale
S-14: 38,600–1,22,800
Starting basic ₹38,600. HRA and other state allowances are added on top as per Maharashtra rules.
What you will actually do
- Registering offences and investigating cases assigned by the station in-charge
- Making arrests, recording statements and filing charge sheets
- Leading bandobast and patrol parties
- Working as station house officer on duty
- Supervising constables and head constables
- Attending court for remand and evidence
A typical day
As a junior officer at a police station you get the bulk of the investigation load: accident cases, thefts, assaults and complaints that need enquiry. A day can include a panchnama at a scene, an arrest, a court remand and a night as duty officer taking every complaint that walks in. Bandobast for festivals and political events comes on top. Fourteen-hour days are common and seniors expect you to be reachable at all times.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Police Sub-Inspector (Maharashtra) (joining)
S-14: 38,600–1,22,800
Assistant Police Inspector
8–12 years · via dpc
Police Inspector
Further 8–10 years · via dpc
Deputy Superintendent / ACP
For some, late in the career · via dpc
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- 1.Combined preliminary examination
- 2.Main examination
- 3.Physical test
- 4.Interview
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, plus working knowledge of Marathi. Age 19–31. Reserved categories, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and others get relaxation under Maharashtra government rules (usually up to 43 for backward classes); check the advertisement.
Physical standards: Men: height at least 165 cm, chest 79 cm with 5 cm expansion. Women: height at least 157 cm. Physical test includes running, shot put, pull-ups or long jump as per the MPSC scheme.
The good
- Officer rank with real authority in your twenties
- Can rise to Police Inspector in charge of a station
- Respected uniformed career in the state
The hard parts
- Extreme hours and constant pressure
- Postings anywhere in the state
- Upper age limit of 31 leaves few attempts
Postings
After training you are allotted a police unit anywhere in Maharashtra, with a first posting often away from your home district. Transfers come every few years, between stations and branches such as crime, traffic and special units.
Questions people ask
What is the qualification and age limit for Police Sub-Inspector (Maharashtra)?+
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, plus working knowledge of Marathi. Age: 19–31 years. Relaxation: Reserved categories, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and others get relaxation under Maharashtra government rules (usually up to 43 for backward classes); check the advertisement.
Which exam do I need to clear for Police Sub-Inspector (Maharashtra)?+
MPSC Combined Group B (Maharashtra Public Service Commission).
Is PSI a gazetted post?+
No. Police Sub-Inspector is Group B non-gazetted.
Do physical test marks count?+
Yes. Unlike many exams, the PSI physical test carries marks that are added for the final merit, so fitness directly affects selection.
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Books to prepare for MPSC Combined Group B
- See on Amazon
Indian Polity (Marathi edition) Marathi
M. Laxmikanth
The Marathi translation of the standard polity book.
- See on Amazon
Adhunik Bharatacha Itihas Marathi
B.L. Grover and N.K. Belhekar (S. Chand)
Modern Indian history in Marathi, the usual choice for Prelims and Mains.
- See on Amazon
Maharashtracha Bhugol Marathi
A.B. Savadi
Geography of Maharashtra in the detail MPSC asks, with maps.
All 7 books for MPSC Rajyaseva, Group B and Group C
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.