AN Police — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Andaman & Nicobar Islands Police Constable, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (34)
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the last date to apply for 495 Group B (NG) and Group C posts. Candidates can now submit applications until 20 June 2026 at 23:59 hours through the official recruitment portal.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
Candidates must clear Physical Measurement & Endurance Test followed by a Written Examination (CBT or OMR-based with 0.25 negative marking) and Trade Test for applicable posts. Final merit will be based on written exam and skill test performance.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
The official notification for Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts was released on 25 April 2026. Vacancies include Sub-Inspector, Constable, Radio Operator, Fireman, Driver, and technical posts across six units including Executive Branch, Police Radio, Motor Transport, and Fire & Emergency Services.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department extended the online application deadline for 495 Group B and Group C posts from the original May 17 date to June 20, 2026. The recruitment includes posts like Sub-Inspector, Constable, Radio Operator, Fireman, and Driver across various departments.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates will be evaluated through Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying), followed by written examination with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer, and trade/skill tests for technical posts. Final merit will be based on written exam performance.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the online application deadline for 495 Group B and Group C posts from the original 17 May date to 20 June 2026 (midnight). Candidates can now apply through the official portal with the extended window.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the online application deadline for 495 Group B and Group C posts. Candidates can now apply until 20 June 2026 at 23:59 hours through the official recruitment portal at police.andamannicobar.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Aug 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the online application deadline for 495 Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts. Candidates can now apply till 20 June 2026, 23:59 hours through the official recruitment portal.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
The application fee is set at ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates, while female and ST candidates are exempted from fee payment. Candidates must upload payment transaction slip after submission.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
Female candidates and ST category applicants are exempted from the application fee. Payment can be made through online modes including debit/credit card, net banking, or mobile wallet.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the online application deadline for 495 Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts. Candidates can now apply till June 20, 2026 at 23:59 hours through the official recruitment portal.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
Candidates must clear Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying), Written Examination with 0.25 negative marking, Trade/Skill Test (post-specific), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Final merit based on written exam and skill test performance.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The selection process includes Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PM&ET) as qualifying stage, followed by written examination and trade tests for technical posts. Final merit will be based on written exam performance plus skill tests where applicable, with NCC certificate holders eligible for bonus marks.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
Female candidates and ST category applicants are fully exempted from the application fee. General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay ₹100 through online payment modes including Net Banking, UPI, or Debit/Credit Card.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
The official notification released in April 2026 confirms 495 tentative vacancies across multiple departments including Executive Branch, Police Radio Organization, Fire & Emergency Services, IRBn, PMT, and Marine Force. Posts include Sub-Inspector, Constable, Radio Operator, Fireman, and technical roles.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Jun 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police released notification for 495 Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Executive Branch, Police Radio, Motor Transport, Marine Force, Fire Services, and IRBn units. Selection involves Physical Measurement Test, Written Exam, and Trade Test.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Online applications for Andaman & Nicobar Police Recruitment 2026 commenced on April 27. Candidates aged 18-30/33 years with qualifications from 10th to Graduation can apply through the official portal. Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, with exemption for ST and women.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police has extended the last date to apply online for 495 Group B (NG) and Group C posts from May 17 to June 10, 2026. Applications opened on April 27, 2026 through the official recruitment portal.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
Male candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay Rs. 100 as application fee, while female candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Tribe category are fully exempted from fee payment for this recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
The official recruitment portal shows the last date for online applications has been extended to June 10, 2026, providing candidates additional time to complete registration and form submission.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department has extended the online application deadline for Group B and Group C recruitment. Candidates can now apply till 10 June 2026 at 11:59 PM through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
Candidates aged 18-30/33 years with qualifications ranging from 10th to graduation can apply online from April 27 to May 17, 2026. Application fee is ₹100 for general male candidates; female and ST candidates are exempted.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
The recruitment notification released on April 24, 2026 covers posts including Constable (Executive), Radio Operator, Sub-Inspector, and technical roles across multiple departments of AN Police with age limits varying from 18-30/33 years depending on the post.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
The multi-stage selection process comprises Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying), written examination with 0.25 negative marking, post-specific trade tests, document verification, and medical examination. Final merit will be based on written exam performance.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
Candidates will undergo Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying), followed by a written examination with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer, and trade/skill tests for technical posts before final merit list preparation.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jun 2026
The Andaman & Nicobar Police Department released the official recruitment notification on April 24-25, 2026 for 495 vacancies across Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts including Constable, Sub-Inspector, Radio Operator, and Fire Services positions.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Jun 2026
General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay ₹100 application fee. Female candidates and ST category applicants are exempted from fee payment for this recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Aug 2026
Candidates must clear Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (qualifying), followed by written examination with 0.25 negative marking, and trade/skill tests where applicable. Final merit is based on written exam and trade test performance combined.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Aug 2026
The recruitment notification covers Sub-Inspector, Constable, Radio Operator, Fireman, and technical posts across six major units including Executive Branch, Police Radio Organization, and Fire & Emergency Services with qualifications from 10th to Graduate level.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Aug 2026
A&N Police has released notification for various posts including Sub-Inspector (Executive), Constable (Executive), Radio Operator, Fireman, Driver, and technical positions across Executive Branch, Police Radio Organization, Fire & Emergency Services, and Marine Force.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Jul 2026
Selection will be conducted through Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PM&ET), Written Examination, Trade Test for technical posts, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The PM&ET is qualifying in nature.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay Rs. 100 application fee. Female candidates and ST category applicants are fully exempted from the fee payment requirement.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
The recruitment includes posts like Sub-Inspector, Constable (Executive), Radio Operator, Fireman, Driver, and technical positions across Executive Branch, Police Radio Organization, Fire Services, Marine Force, and IRBn units.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Jul 2026
The recruitment notification was released on 24 April 2026 for various posts including Sub-Inspector, Constable Executive, Radio Operator, Fireman, and technical positions across Executive Branch, Police Radio, Fire Services, and Marine Force.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Jun 2026
Older dates (71)
Result Declaration (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Final merit list after written exam and trade test completion
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Final result announcement
Tue, 8 Dec, 2026Merit list publication and appointment orders
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Result announcement (Expected)
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Preliminary result and final merit list expected by November 2026
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Answer Key Release (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026Usually within 1-2 weeks of written exam
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Final result announcement
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Merit list after all selection stages including medical examination
Archived 25 Jun 2026
📍Written Examination (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026CBT or OMR-based exam; conducted after PM&ET completion
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Result announcement
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Final merit list after all selection stages including document verification and medical examination
Archived 2 Aug 2026
Written Exam Admit Card (expected)
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Expected 7-10 days before written exam
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Final result announcement
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Merit list based on written exam and skill test performance
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final result announcement (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Merit list after document verification and medical exam
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Medical examination
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Final stage medical fitness test for shortlisted candidates
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Final result announcement (estimated)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Merit list after all selection stages including medical examination
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026Final merit list based on written exam and trade test performance
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Document verification
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Verification of educational, caste, and other supporting documents
Archived 18 Jun 2026
📍Written examination (Expected)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Computer-Based Test or OMR-based written exam expected in late September 2026
Archived 11 Jul 2026
PM&ET / Physical tests
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Physical Measurement & Endurance Test for qualified written exam candidates
Archived 2 Aug 2026
Trade test for technical posts
Mon, 21 Sept, 2026For candidates clearing written exam in technical/skilled positions
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Trade Test (for technical posts)
Mon, 21 Sept, 2026Practical assessments for Drivers, Mechanics, and technical roles
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Trade/Skill test
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026For technical posts requiring practical assessments
Archived 11 Jun 2026
📍Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PM&ET) (expected)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Typically conducted 2-3 months after application deadline; dates to be announced
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Trade/Skill test (tentative)
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Post-specific practical assessment for shortlisted candidates
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Trade/Skill Test
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026For technical posts requiring specific trade certifications
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Trade/Skill Test (tentative)
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026Post-specific test for technical roles after written exam
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Physical Measurement & Endurance Test
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026PM&ET for candidates who qualify written exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit Card for PM&ET (expected)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Admit cards usually released 7-10 days before the test
Archived 31 Aug 2026
📍Written examination date
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Computer-based written test - schedule to be notified
Archived 25 Jun 2026
📍Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (Expected)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026PM&ET (qualifying stage) likely to commence in late August 2026
Archived 11 Jul 2026
📍Written examination (tentative)
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Computer-based or OMR-based objective exam; exact date to be announced with admit card
Archived 2 Aug 2026
📍Written examination date (expected)
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Computer-based or OMR-based objective test; 0.25 negative marking
Archived 2 Jul 2026
📍Written examination
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Computer-based test covering GK, Aptitude, Computer Knowledge
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Admit card release (Expected)
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026Expected release of hall tickets for Physical Measurement & Endurance Test
Archived 11 Jul 2026
📍Written examination
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Computer-based test covering General Knowledge, Aptitude, Reasoning, and Computer Knowledge
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Hall ticket for written exam available 7-10 days before exam date
Archived 2 Aug 2026
📍Written examination (tentative)
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Computer-based test; 180 minutes duration
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Candidates can download hall tickets 10-15 days before exam
Archived 2 Jul 2026
📍Written Examination (expected)
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026Computer-based written exam for all posts; may be conducted in shifts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Physical Measurement & Endurance Test
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026PM&ET qualifying round - exact dates to be announced
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Admit cards typically released 7-10 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (Extended)
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Last date to submit online application, extended to 20 June 2026 midnight
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (tentative)
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Expected in late July; qualifying round for eligible candidates
Archived 2 Jul 2026
📍Physical Measurement & Endurance Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026PM&ET (qualifying stage) - exact dates to be notified
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PM&ET)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Tentative schedule; qualifying test including height, chest, running tests
Archived 18 Jun 2026
📍Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (tentative)
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Qualifying stage; dates to be notified post-application closure
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Expected around 22 June 2026 based on typical patterns
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application - 20 June 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Extended application deadline
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Final deadline to complete online applications at 11:59 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application form extended to 20 June 2026, 23:59 hrs
Archived 2 Aug 2026
Extended application deadline
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Final date to submit online applications (June 20, 2026, 23:59 hrs)
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Online Application Last Date (Extended)
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Originally May 17, extended to June 20, 2026 at 23:59
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online applications - midnight cutoff
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online form (11:59 PM)
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application extended to 10 June 2026, 11:59 PM
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 27 May, 2026Online registration begins for all posts
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Notification release date
Sun, 24 May, 2026Official recruitment notification published
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Age/qualification reference date
Sun, 17 May, 2026Eligibility criteria calculated as on this date
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Age/qualification reckoning date
Sun, 17 May, 2026Eligibility verified as on May 17, 2026
Archived 4 Jun 2026
Original application deadline
Sun, 17 May, 2026Initial last date to submit applications (later extended)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Age calculation cut-off date
Sun, 17 May, 2026Crucial date for determining age eligibility (17 May 2026)
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Original application deadline
Sun, 17 May, 2026Initial last date before extension (May 17, 2026)
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Notification released
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Official recruitment notification published on 24-27 April 2026
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online applications began on 27 April 2026
Archived 25 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for Group B & C posts
Archived 11 Jun 2026
Application portal opened
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online registration started on 27 April 2026
Archived 18 Jun 2026
Application portal opened
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online application process began for 495 posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification released
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Official Group B & C recruitment notification published by A&N Police Department
Archived 2 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online registration begins at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
Archived 2 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online application process begins at police.andamannicobar.gov.in
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Application portal opened
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Online registration started for 495 Group B & C posts
Archived 2 Jul 2026
Online Application Start
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026Apply via erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Notification released
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Official recruitment notification published for 495 Group B & C posts
Archived 11 Jul 2026
Official Notification Released
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026Recruitment Notice for Group B (NG) and Group C posts published
Archived 31 Aug 2026
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