Andaman & Nicobar Police Recruitment 2026

Andaman & Nicobar Police Recruitment 2026: 495 Group-B & Group-C Posts Across 6 Branches — Apply by 26 May at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in

Key Highlights

• Andaman & Nicobar Police, Administration of UT of A&N Islands, has notified 495 Group-B (Non-Gazetted) + Group-C posts across six operational branches: Executive, Police Radio Organization, Police Motor Transport, Police Marine Force, Fire & Emergency Services, and India Reserve Battalion.
• Application window: 27 April 2026 to 26 May 2026; correction window 28 May 2026.
• Age reckoned as on: 17 May 2026. SI posts max 30 years; Constable Executive 18-25 (Male) / 18-30 (Female); Follower / Technical 18-33 (Male) / 18-38 (Female). SC/ST +5; OBC +3.
• Open to all Indian citizens — no A&N-specific PRC / domicile restriction.
• Fee: General / OBC / EWS Male ₹100. SC / ST / Female across all communities — NIL fee.
• Apply portal: erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in/CSignin.aspx. Notification PDF: andamannicobar.gov.in/.../Recruitment%20Notice-2026.pdf.
• Selection: Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying) → Written Examination (objective MCQ, -0.25 negative) → Trade Test/Skill Test (qualifying for technical posts) → Document Verification → Medical → Final Merit on Written + Trade/Skill weighted.
• Pay: SI Pay Level 6 (₹35,400-1,12,400). ASI / HC Pay Level 4. Constable / Technical Pay Level 3. Plus Island-posting allowance for A&N service.

Quick decision check — should you apply?

A&N Police 2026 sits at an unusual intersection of three structural advantages that few other 2026 police / uniformed recruitments offer simultaneously:

1. Pan-India eligibility — no domicile restriction. Unlike Tripura Forest 2026 (PRTC mandatory), UP Police, Bihar Police, or most other State Police recruitments which are restricted to State domicile holders, A&N Police accepts applications from any Indian citizen. This is one of very few sub-graduate uniformed-cadre recruitments truly open across the country.
2. Six branches with diverse roles. Most State Police recruitments hire generic Constables. A&N Police 2026 spans Executive / Radio / Motor Transport / Marine Force / Fire / India Reserve Battalion — meaning candidates with specialised backgrounds (ITI Electrician, Mechanic, Driver, Wireless Operator, Marine Engineer, Firefighter trainee) can apply for roles that match their existing skills rather than competing for generic Constable posts. The selection ratio within each specialised cadre is more favourable than the headline 495-vs-pan-India-applicants math suggests.
3. Central Pay Commission scales + Island-posting allowance. Unlike State Police where pay scales follow the State pay matrix (typically lower than central), A&N Police follows the Central Government 7th CPC pay matrix. Plus, A&N service carries an Island-posting allowance — additional 25-30% loading on basic pay to compensate for remote duty. For comparable rank, A&N Police take-home is significantly higher than most State Police roles.

The trade-offs to weigh: (a) A&N posting means relocation to Port Blair / specific islands — candidates from northern / inland India should factor in travel and family-relocation costs; (b) the physical fitness standards for endurance posts (Marine Force, Fire Services, IRBn) are demanding given the operational reality of patrol in inter-island sea routes and forest terrain; (c) the application + selection cycle spans 6-8 months end-to-end, so this is a parallel application alongside other police recruitments rather than a substitute.

For candidates with relevant technical certifications (ITI, Diploma) or 10+2 + driving license combinations, A&N Police 2026 offers branch-specific entry points that are unusually accessible.

Vacancy structure — 495 posts across six branches

The 495 vacancies span six operational branches of the A&N Police:

1. Executive Branch (219 posts) — core policing. Sub-Inspector Executive (31 posts) supervises operational policing at Police Station + Range level; Constable Executive (155 posts) handles patrol, beat-policing, crowd control, traffic regulation; Constable Bandsmen (4) for ceremonial police band; Safaikaramchari Executive (10) for station hygiene + maintenance; Followers (Carpenter / Cook / Tailor / Barber / Washerman, 19 combined) for police-station support services.

2. Police Radio Organization (108 posts) — communications cadre. Radio Operator ASI (71 posts) operates police VHF / HF radio networks across A&N's inter-island communication grid; Radio Technician ASI (12) maintains transmitter / receiver hardware; Cipher Operator ASI (2) handles encrypted communications; Fitter Electrician HC (4) maintains police buildings' electrical systems; Constable VHF Operator (1) operates handheld field radios; Diesel Mechanic (2) maintains the diesel-generator backup at remote outposts; Follower Messenger (16) for physical message-carrying between offices.

3. Police Motor Transport (23 posts) — vehicle fleet operation. Sub-Inspector PMT (2) supervises the A&N Police vehicle fleet; Dealing Assistant HC (1) + Store Keeper HC (1) manage MT records + parts inventory; Assistant Mechanic PC (2) + Mechanic Helper PC (2) for vehicle servicing; Constable Driver (15) operates police vehicles across A&N's road network.

4. Police Marine Force (13 posts) — inter-island sea patrol. Sub-Inspector Master (2) commands police sea-going vessels; Police Constable Greaser (4) maintains marine engines; Police Constable Lascar (7) handles deck operations. The PMF patrols A&N's 572-island archipelago and is operationally critical given the territory's vast sea boundary with the Bay of Bengal and proximity to international shipping lanes.

5. Fire & Emergency Services (99 posts) — fire + disaster response. Sub-Inspector Station Officer (1) commands a Fire Station; Firemen Police Constable (77) is the core operational cadre — fire-fighting, rescue, disaster response; Police Constable Driver FS (17) operates fire engines; Safai (2) + Followers (Cook + Daftary, 2 combined) for station-support roles.

6. India Reserve Battalion (36 posts) — armed reserve cadre. Sub-Inspector General Duty (1) supervises the IRBn; Constable General Duty (29) is the core armed-reserve cadre — deployable for VIP security, anti-naxal operations on the mainland (when seconded), crowd control during festivals + bandhs; Constable Wireless (2) for tactical communications; Nursing Assistant (1) for battalion medical needs; Followers (Barber + Safai + Water Carrier, 3 combined) for battalion-support services.

Eligibility — varies by post

Education — three eligibility tiers depending on post:

• Graduate-level posts (most Sub-Inspector roles): Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline from a recognised Indian university. Specific posts (SI PMT, SI Master) require additional certifications such as LMV Driving License or marine certifications.
• Higher Secondary (12+2) posts (Constable Executive, Constable Bandsmen, certain Radio Operator entry roles, Firemen): Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Some posts add specific technical or physical requirements.
• Matric (Class 10) + ITI / NTC / NAC posts (Drivers, Mechanics, Followers, certain technical Constables): Class 10 pass + relevant ITI / National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate in the specific trade + minimum experience + Driving License where applicable.

Age (as on 17 May 2026):

• Sub-Inspector posts (all branches): Not exceeding 30 years.
• Constable (Executive), Bandsmen, VHF Operator: 18-25 years (Male); 18-30 years (Female).
• Follower / Technical / Driver posts: 18-33 years (Male); 18-38 years (Female).
• Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years; OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years; Ex-Servicemen per Central Government rules; Departmental candidates per A&N Administration rules.

Domicile: No A&N PRC restriction — open to all Indian citizens. This is a critical advantage over most other State Police recruitments.

How to apply — step-by-step

Apply at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in/CSignin.aspx in approximately 30 minutes if all documents are scanned:

1. Visit erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in → click "New User Registration".
2. Download the full Recruitment Notice PDF and read it end-to-end: andamannicobar.gov.in/admin-pannel/whatsnew/1-810-Recruitment%20Notice-2026.pdf. Different posts have different eligibility — confirm yours specifically.
3. Complete registration: Name, Father's Name, DOB, Aadhaar, Mobile, Email, Category, State of residence, preferred post (you can apply for multiple posts but each post needs its own application + fee).
4. Generate Application ID + Password. Save these.
5. Login → fill the application form per the post you're applying for: Educational qualifications, ITI / Diploma details if applicable, work experience, Driving License (for Drivers / Mechanics), category certificate details.
6. Upload scanned documents — passport photograph (JPEG 20-50 KB), signature, Aadhaar, Class 10 + Class 12 + Degree mark sheets, ITI / NTC / NAC certificate (technical posts), Driving License (driving posts), caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay application fee online — General / OBC / EWS Male ₹100; SC / ST / Female across all communities NIL. Payment via UPI / debit card / credit card / net banking. Non-refundable.
8. Review and click "Final Submit" before 26 May 2026.
9. Note the correction-window date: 28 May 2026 — only one chance to correct errors after final submit.
10. Download application receipt + fee receipt for your records.

Selection process — multi-stage

Stage 1 — Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PM&ET): Qualifying stage, not scored. Tests height, chest (with expansion), and endurance run / walk per post category. Specific numeric standards published on the official notification PDF — verify before applying. Note: physical standards vary significantly by post — IRBn / Marine / Fire posts have the most demanding standards; Followers / clerical-cadre have lower physical thresholds.

Stage 2 — Written Examination: Objective MCQ format. Negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer. Subjects span General Knowledge with focus on A&N + national current affairs + Constitution + General Awareness, General English (grammar + comprehension), Elementary Mathematics + Reasoning, post-specific Technical Knowledge (for Radio / Motor Transport / Marine / Fire / IRBn posts), and General Hindi or relevant regional language for some posts. Decisive — Written marks form the primary input to the Final Merit.

Stage 3 — Trade Test / Skill Test: Qualifying stage, applicable for technical posts (Drivers, Mechanics, Operators, Marine Force, Bandsmen). Drivers undertake a practical driving test; Mechanics demonstrate repair tasks on standard vehicles; Marine Force candidates undertake basic swimming / boat-handling demonstration; Bandsmen play prescribed instruments.

Stage 4 — Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from Written Examination + Trade Test (where applicable) report to A&N Police Headquarters in Port Blair for full document verification with all originals. Any discrepancy results in disqualification.

Stage 5 — Medical Examination: A&N Government medical board assessment. Vision: typically 6/6 uncorrected for operational posts (no spectacles allowed at entry for SI Executive / Constable Executive / Firemen / IRBn); 6/9 acceptable with correction for clerical / Follower posts. Hearing, cardiovascular fitness, no chronic conditions disqualifying for tropical island duty.

Final Merit: Composite score = Written Examination + Trade/Skill Test weighted per the post-specific formula in the notification. Top-ranked candidates per category receive Appointment Letters from A&N Police HQ.

Pay + posting + career progression

A&N Police follows Central Government 7th CPC pay matrix + Island-posting allowance:

• Sub-Inspector (Group-B): Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + DA + HRA + Island-posting allowance. Effective gross monthly approximately ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 in starting posting.
• ASI / Head Constable: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). Effective gross ~₹40,000 – ₹55,000.
• Constable / Technical: Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). Effective gross ~₹32,000 – ₹45,000.
• Follower / Safai / Nursing Assistant: Pay Level 1-2 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900). Effective gross ~₹25,000 – ₹38,000.

Posting: Across A&N Islands — Headquarters at Port Blair + outpost / island-specific deployments at South Andaman, North Andaman, Middle Andaman, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Great Nicobar. Inter-island transfers per A&N Police service rules.

Career progression: Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector → Sub-Inspector → Inspector → Deputy Superintendent → Superintendent → Senior Superintendent → Inspector General. Typical timeline for in-cadre rise from Constable to Inspector: 20-25 years. SI direct-entry candidates start at Pay Level 6 and progress faster — typical Inspector promotion within 8-12 years of service.

Why this 495-post recruitment matters

For non-A&N candidates from mainland India, three structural reasons make A&N Police 2026 a high-value parallel application:

1. Pan-India eligibility with Central Pay Commission scales. Most non-domicile-restricted uniformed recruitments are at the central level — SSC GD, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, etc. These are extremely competitive (selection ratios 1:500 - 1:1,500). A&N Police's smaller applicant pool (estimated 50,000 - 1,00,000 applications for 495 posts = selection ratio ~1:100-1:200) is significantly more favourable than central recruitment competition.
2. Six specialised branches mean better skill-match. Candidates with ITI Electrician, Mechanic, Radio Operator, Driver, or Marine certifications find post categories that directly match their qualification. The within-branch selection ratio is typically 3-5× more favourable than competing for generic Constable posts.
3. Island-posting allowance + Central scales. Take-home compensation is materially higher than equivalent State Police roles. For a Constable, the difference can be ₹8,000-12,000/month additional vs typical State Police starting pay — over a 30-year career that compounds meaningfully toward retirement.

For mainland candidates willing to relocate to A&N Islands for 5-10 years (minimum service period varies by post), this recruitment is one of the highest-quality 2026 uniformed-cadre opportunities accessible without State-specific domicile.