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SI recruitment exam today; 2.18 lakh candidates, fifth OMR option mandatory
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Sub‑Inspector recruitment test is being held today with 2.18 lakh aspirants, and a fifth OMR answer sheet has been made compulsory.
The Sub‑Inspector (SI) recruitment examination is scheduled for today, drawing an estimated 2.18 lakh candidates across the country. The testing authority has announced that a fifth Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet will be mandatory for all examinees, adding an extra layer to the standard answer format.
The large turnout reflects the high demand for police officer positions in the public sector, with candidates from diverse educational backgrounds converging on designated test centres. The inclusion of the additional OMR sheet aims to reduce answer‑sheet tampering and streamline the evaluation process.
Officials have urged candidates to reach their respective venues well before the reporting time and to adhere strictly to the new OMR requirement. The results of this massive exam will be released in the coming weeks, influencing the selection of thousands of new Sub‑Inspectors for state police forces.
The large turnout reflects the high demand for police officer positions in the public sector, with candidates from diverse educational backgrounds converging on designated test centres. The inclusion of the additional OMR sheet aims to reduce answer‑sheet tampering and streamline the evaluation process.
Officials have urged candidates to reach their respective venues well before the reporting time and to adhere strictly to the new OMR requirement. The results of this massive exam will be released in the coming weeks, influencing the selection of thousands of new Sub‑Inspectors for state police forces.