Maharashtra Police Recruitment 2011-2012: PSI Bharti Timeline and Results

Maharashtra Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) recruitment cycles for 2011 and 2012 followed distinct timelines with significant candidate volumes. Here are the detailed schedules and outcomes:

2011 Recruitment Cycle

• Notification: September 2010
• Preliminary Exam: May 15, 2011
• Mains Exam: July 24, 2011
• Vacancies: Male 134, Female 20 (Total 154)
• Final Result: September 1, 2011

2012 Recruitment Cycle

• Notification: November 25, 2011
• Written Exam: April 25, 2012
• Candidates: 151,229 appeared; 131,029 passed written
• Interview/Medical: February-October 2013
• Vacancies: Male 334
• Final Posting Orders: September 25, 2013 (190 candidates)

Key Observations

• Extended timeline: 2012 cycle took ~22 months from notification to final posting
• High competition: ~450 applicants per vacancy (2012)
• Multi-stage process: Written → Physical → Interview → Medical → Document verification
• Gender-specific vacancies: Separate quotas for male/female candidates

Current Process (Post-2012 Changes)

Maharashtra Police recruitment now typically uses:

• Maharashtra State Police Recruitment Board
• Online applications (mahapariksha.gov.in)
• Computer-based tests (CBT)
• Physical efficiency tests (PET) with standardized metrics
• Centralized merit lists

Advice for Aspirants

• Monitor mahapolice.gov.in and mahapariksha.gov.in for official notifications
• Prepare for: Marathi/English language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
• Physical standards: Running (1600m/5km), long jump, high jump, shot put
• Medical standards: Vision, hearing, BMI, no tattoos (visible), no knock-knees/flat feet

Note: Always verify current requirements from official Maharashtra Police Recruitment Board notifications as rules, vacancies, and processes change regularly.