Gujarat Police Recruitment 2025: 13,591 Vacancies & Selection Guide

The Lokrakshak Recruitment Board (LRB) has officially initiated a massive recruitment drive aimed at filling 13,591 positions within the Gujarat Police Department. This opportunity is a significant milestone for aspirants looking to serve in law enforcement, with a major portion of the openings dedicated to constable roles. For comprehensive details on the recruitment landscape, you can refer to the Gujarat Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26 guide.

Recruitment Overview and Vacancy Distribution

With a total of 13,591 positions available, the LRB is focused on strengthening the workforce, specifically including 12,733 Constable-specific vacancies. Candidates should stay updated via the official portal at www.ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

Post Name	Total	Male (UR)	Male (SEBC)	Male (SC)	Male (ST)	Male (EWS)	Women (UR)	Women (SEBC)	Women (SC)	Women (ST)	Women (EWS)
Jail Guard (Male)	70	31	7	18	4	10	–	–	–	–	–
Unarmed Police Constable	6942	2908	722	1792	478	1042	960	238	591	158	344
Armed Police Constable	2458	1132	301	498	158	369	374	99	164	52	122
Jail Sepoy (Male)	300	123	30	81	21	45	–	–	–	–	–
Jail Sepoy (Female / Matron)	31	13	3	8	2	5	–	–	–	–	–
Armed Police Constable (SRPF)	3002	1232	300	810	210	450	–	–	–	–	–

Selection Stages

The selection process is rigorous and multi-faceted, designed to test both physical endurance and academic aptitude. The stages include:

• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Written Test (Mostly offline)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

Physical Requirements and Efficiency Standards

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

Category	Height (in cm)	Chest (Unexpanded)	Chest (Expanded)
Schedule Tribe (Gujarat origin)	162 cm	79 cm	84 cm
Others (Except Schedule Tribe)	165 cm	79 cm	84 cm

For Female Candidates

Category	Height (in cm)
Scheduled Tribe candidates of Gujarat origin	150 cm
Other Candidates (Except Schedule Tribe)	155 cm

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Category	Test	Duration
Male	Running 5000 meters	To be completed within 25 minutes
Female	Running 1600 meters	Completed within 09 minutes 30 seconds
Ex-Service Man	Running 2400 meters	To be completed within 12 minutes

Written Examination Pattern

The written exam is a critical component, consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, with a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Please note there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. For a deeper dive into the topics, check the Gujarat Police Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Breakdown - Click Here. For practice, utilize the Gujarat Police Constable Previous Year Question Papers: Enhance Your Preparation - Click Here.

Parts	Topics	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A	Reasoning and Data Interpretation	30	30	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Part A	Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Part A	Comprehension in the Gujarati Language	20	20	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Part B	Constitution of India	30	30	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Part B	Current Affairs, Science and Tech, GK	40	40	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Part B	History, Cultural Heritage, Geography of Gujarat/India	50	50	3 hours/ 180 minutes
Total	-	200	200	3 hours/ 180 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies has been released for LRB Gujarat Constable Recruitment 2025?

The LRB has announced a total of 12,733 vacancies for constable-specific roles, part of a larger 13,591 recruitment drive including Unarmed, Armed, and Jail Sepoy positions.

What is the selection process for Gujarat Police Constable posts?

The selection process consists of a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a written examination, a medical examination, and final document verification.

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer provided in the written test.

What is the duration of the Gujarat Police written exam?

The written examination has a total duration of 3 hours, which is equivalent to 180 minutes.