The Maharashtra Police Bharti syllabus 2026 has a 100-question, 100-mark, 90-minute written paper of 4 sections of 25, with no negative marking, plus 50-mark PET and PST.
The Maharashtra Police Bharti syllabus 2026 written exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, split into 4 equal sections of 25 questions each: Arithmetic, Intelligence Test (Reasoning), General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Marathi Grammar. Each question carries 1 mark, there are 4 options per question, and there is no negative marking. This guide covers that written pattern, the section-wise syllabus with real weightages, and how PET and PST fit in.
The recruitment runs unit-wise: each district Police unit conducts its own physical test and written exam on a common state pattern. The 2025-26 drive was advertised for 15,631 posts across Police Constable, Police Constable Driver, Police Constable SRPF, Bandsman and Prison Constable. For full-length practice on this exact pattern, use the Quiz4Exam Maharashtra Police Constable test series. Always confirm the final written-exam date and any pattern change in your unit advertisement on mahapolice.gov.in.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
| Intelligence Test (Reasoning) | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| Marathi Grammar | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The paper is set at SSC (10th) to HSC (12th) difficulty, the eligibility being HSC (12th pass). The medium is Marathi, with a single 90-minute timer and no sectional timing.
Each of the 4 sections carries exactly 25 marks, so all matter equally. The topic split below is our first-party weightage, aggregated across the 14 real 2021-2026 unit papers we analysed for our question bank. These are indicative per-25 counts, rounded; the mix shifts by unit and year, but stays stable.
| Section | Top topics (approx. per 25) |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Simplification 6, Ratio and Proportion 3, Number System 3, Percentage 3, Time-Speed-Distance 2, Time and Work 2 |
| Intelligence Test (Reasoning) | Series 5, Coding-Decoding 4, Analogy 3, Mathematical Operations 3, Non-verbal (figures) 2 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Current Affairs 6, Polity 4, Geography 3, Police and Law 3, History 3, Science 2 |
| Marathi Grammar | Samanarthi-Virudharthi 4, Shabdanchya Jati 3, Mhani-Vakprachar 3, Ling-Vachan and Vibhakti 3, Samas 2, Alankar 2 |
A few section-level pointers from the real papers. Arithmetic is simplification-heavy: standalone 1 to 3 step word problems and BODMAS fractions, with data interpretation rare (0 to 2 a paper). Reasoning is mostly text-based, led by series and coding-decoding. General Knowledge is strongly Maharashtra-local, with a current-affairs window of roughly 6 to 18 months before the exam. Police and Law is a signature theme covering police organisation, BNS and BNSS awareness, acts and cyber, reaching up to 7 of 25 in some 2026 papers. Marathi Grammar is identification-style: pick the samas, alankar or prayog type, or the correct spelling, with no comprehension.
No. Across all 14 real unit papers we analysed and every reference we verified, no negative marking is stated for the Maharashtra Police Constable written exam. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and a wrong answer costs nothing, so attempt all 100 questions rather than leaving any blank. That said, marking is set unit-wise, so re-check your unit advertisement on mahapolice.gov.in in case a future cycle changes the rule.
Because every question is worth the same 1 mark with no penalty, speed and accuracy across all 4 sections decide your score. The qualifying bar is 40%.
The selection order is the opposite of most exams: the physical test comes first. The stages are the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) worth 50 marks, then the written exam worth 100 marks, then document verification and medical examination.
You must score at least 50% in the PET to qualify. Candidates who clear the PET are called to the written test in a 1:10 ratio of advertised vacancies per category. The final merit is decided by the 100-mark written exam (the PET is a qualifying stage under the 2021-onwards Shasan Nirnay process), so the written paper builds your rank.
| PET event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Long run | 1600m (20 marks) | 800m (20 marks) |
| 100m run | 15 marks | 15 marks |
| Shot put | 15 marks | 15 marks |
| Total | 50 marks | 50 marks |
The PST checks physical standards such as height and chest for your category. Because PET and PST come first, physical preparation cannot wait; train for the run and shot put alongside your written revision from day one.
Balance is key, since all 4 sections carry equal 25 marks. Build a daily routine across Arithmetic simplification, Reasoning series and coding, Maharashtra-focused General Knowledge, and Marathi Grammar drills. Because there is no negative marking, practise attempting all 100 questions inside the strict 90-minute limit.
Run the physical training in parallel: the 1600m or 800m run, 100m sprint and shot put all earn part of the 50 PET marks, which comes before the written exam. For a full study plan, read our Maharashtra Police Constable 2026 strategy guide, and for the role and pay see our salary and job profile guide. Then take full-length mocks mirroring the real 4-section paper.
The written exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, divided into 4 sections of 25 questions each: Arithmetic, Intelligence Test (Reasoning), General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Marathi Grammar. Every question carries 1 mark with 4 options, the medium is Marathi, and a single 90-minute timer runs with no sectional timing.
No. Across the 14 real unit papers we analysed and all verified references, no negative marking is stated for the Maharashtra Police Constable written exam. A correct answer earns 1 mark and a wrong answer costs nothing, so attempt all 100 questions. Marking is set unit-wise, so re-check your unit advertisement on mahapolice.gov.in before the exam.
Four sections of 25 marks each. Arithmetic is simplification-heavy with ratio, number system and percentage. Reasoning leads with series and coding-decoding. General Knowledge is Maharashtra-focused with current affairs, polity and a strong police and law theme that reaches up to 7 of 25 in some 2026 papers. Marathi Grammar is identification-style across samanarthi, samas, alankar and mhani.
PET and PST come first, worth 50 marks. You need at least 50% in the PET to qualify, and cleared candidates are called to the written exam in a 1:10 ratio per category. The male PET is 1600m (20), 100m (15) and shot put (15); the female PET is 800m (20), 100m (15) and shot put (15). PST checks physical standards like height and chest.
The qualifying bar is a minimum of 40% in the 100-mark written exam. Final merit is decided by the written marks, as the PET is only a qualifying stage under the 2021-onwards process. So while you must clear the 50-mark PET with at least 50%, your rank in the 4-section, 100-mark written paper determines final selection, followed by document verification and medical.
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The written exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, divided into 4 sections of 25 questions each: Arithmetic, Intelligence Test (Reasoning), General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Marathi Grammar. Every question carries 1 mark with 4 options, the medium is Marathi, and a single 90-minute timer runs with no sectional timing.
No. Across the 14 real unit papers we analysed and all verified references, no negative marking is stated for the Maharashtra Police Constable written exam. A correct answer earns 1 mark and a wrong answer costs nothing, so attempt all 100 questions. Marking is set unit-wise, so re-check your unit advertisement on mahapolice.gov.in before the exam.
Four sections of 25 marks each. Arithmetic is simplification-heavy with ratio, number system and percentage. Reasoning leads with series and coding-decoding. General Knowledge is Maharashtra-focused with current affairs, polity and a strong police and law theme that reaches up to 7 of 25 in some 2026 papers. Marathi Grammar is identification-style across samanarthi, samas, alankar and mhani.
PET and PST come first, worth 50 marks. You need at least 50% in the PET to qualify, and cleared candidates are called to the written exam in a 1:10 ratio per category. The male PET is 1600m (20), 100m (15) and shot put (15); the female PET is 800m (20), 100m (15) and shot put (15). PST checks physical standards like height and chest.
The qualifying bar is a minimum of 40% in the 100-mark written exam. Final merit is decided by the written marks, as the PET is only a qualifying stage under the 2021-onwards process. You must clear the 50-mark PET with at least 50% to advance, but your rank in the 4-section, 100-mark written paper determines final selection, followed by document verification and medical.
