Police Constable and ASI Test Preparation: Physical, Written and Interview Stages
Police recruitment in Pakistan attracts thousands of candidates for each batch of vacancies. The process is held in stages and each stage eliminates some candidates. Knowing the stages and preparing for each of them in the right order gives you a clear advantage. The details differ by province and by year, so treat this as a general guide and always follow the current advertisement.
Stages you may face
- Document check and measurement: height, chest and other physical standards as laid down in the advertisement.
- Physical efficiency test: usually a run, long jump, high jump, push-ups or other events.
- Written test: mostly MCQs, held by a testing service or the department.
- Interview: for higher posts like ASI or sub-inspector.
- Medical and verification: eyesight, character and domicile.
Physical preparation
- Begin at least two to three months before. Start with light jogging and increase the distance every week.
- Do push-ups, sit-ups and squats on alternate days. Rest between sessions to avoid injuries.
- Practise the actual events at the standards listed in the advertisement, with a timer.
- Eat regular meals, with enough protein (eggs, lentils, milk), and drink water.
- Do not use banned supplements or shortcuts; there is a medical test.
Written test topics
| Subject | Examples |
|---|---|
| English | Grammar, synonyms, antonyms, translation, simple comprehension |
| Urdu | Grammar, vocabulary, proverbs |
| General knowledge | Pakistan history, geography, current affairs, the province's districts |
| Islamiat | Basics, the Quran, seerah |
| Mathematics and mental ability | Arithmetic, percentages, series |
| Law (for ASI and above) | Basics of Pakistan Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Police Rules, the Constitution |
Law basics for ASI candidates
Read the core definitions and important sections: cognisable and non-cognisable offences, FIR, arrest and bail, powers of the police, and the rights of the accused. Do not memorise section numbers blindly; first understand what each provision does, then learn the numbers of the most important ones.
Interview tips
- Be calm, polite, and clear about why you want to serve.
- Read about the structure of the police in your province and the duties of the post.
- Expect situational questions: how would you deal with an angry crowd, a complaint, a lost child.
- Emphasise honesty, discipline and respect for people's rights.
Beware of middlemen
Every year some people claim they can get you a place in the police for money. Selection is on merit through the official process. Report anyone who asks for money to the department and do not pay.