What changed in the SLPRB Constable 2025 syllabus?
The Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) released the official syllabus for the Constable (AB & UB) 2025 examination. The key changes from the previous pattern are:
- General Knowledge of Assam now carries 30 marks (up from 20), reflecting the board's focus on local knowledge.
- Reasoning ability section has been expanded with a new sub-section on spatial reasoning.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standards remain unchanged — 1600m in 6 minutes for male candidates.
Full written exam pattern
| Subject | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (India) | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge (Assam) | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning & Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English & Grammar | 10 | 10 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
How to prepare for the Assam GK section
The increased weightage for Assam GK means candidates should focus on:
- Assam history — Ahom Kingdom, British colonial period, and post-independence
- Geography — districts, rivers, national parks (Kaziranga, Manas), wildlife
- Economy — tea industry, oil, handloom, agriculture
- Culture — Bihu, major tribes, festivals of all NE states
- Current affairs — Assam government schemes 2024–25
Physical Standard Test (PST) requirements
For Male candidates: Height minimum 163 cm, Chest 80–85 cm (unexpanded/expanded).
For Female candidates: Height minimum 150 cm.
ST (Hills) candidates have relaxed height standards — 157.5 cm for males and 147.5 cm for females.
Key dates to remember
- Application deadline: 15 July 2025
- Admit card release: 10 August 2025
- Written examination: 7 September 2025
- PST/PET: October 2025 (tentative)