The official notification for Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026 has been released by PUNJAB POLICE. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3297 vacancies for the post of Police Constable. Eligible candidates can apply from 10-03-2026 to 30-03-2026. Below are complete details including eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Complete Overview
- Organization: PUNJAB POLICE
- Post Name: POLICE CONSTABLE IN DISTRICT AND ARMED CADRE OF PUNJAB POLICE
- Advertisement No.: 01 of 2025
- Total Vacancies: 3297
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 10-03-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30-03-2026
- Exam Date: To Be Announced
- Job Location: Anywhere in Punjab, India or abroad.
- Official Website: https://www.india.gov.in
Important Dates – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release Date: 05-03-2026
- Application Start Date: 10-03-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30-03-2026
- Exam Date: To Be Announced
- Admit Card Release: To Be Announced
- Result Declaration: To Be Announced
Vacancy Details – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
A total of 3297 vacancies have been announced. The distribution is as follows:
Post-wise Breakdown
- Constable (District Police Cadre): 2522 vacancies
- Constable (Armed Police Cadre): 775 vacancies
Category-wise Distribution
- General/Open/Unreserved: 1394 vacancies
- Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab: 340 vacancies
- Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab: 340 vacancies
- Backward Classes, Punjab: 340 vacancies
- Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab: 237 vacancies
- Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab: 67 vacancies
- Ex-serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab: 68 vacancies
- Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab: 67 vacancies
- Wards of Police Personnel: 68 vacancies
- Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab: 340 vacancies
- Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab: 34 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. For Ex-Servicemen, Matriculation. All candidates must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language specified by the Punjab Government, on or before January 1st, 2026.
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years
- Age Relaxation: Up to five years for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (residents of Punjab), making max age 33 years. Ex-servicemen (residents of Punjab) allowed to deduct service period from actual age, if resultant age does not exceed max age by more than three years. Up to five years for serving regular emp…
- Physical Standards: Male Candidates: 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cms). Female Candidates: 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms). Transgender candidates treated at par with Female candidates.
- Language Proficiency: Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language specified by the Punjab Government, on or before January 1st, 2026.
- Domicile: Citizen of India. Domicile Certificate issued by Punjab Government is required for applying under General/Open/UR category for female candidates.
- • The candidate should be a citizen of India, who has not obtained the citizenship/permanent residency/green card of any other country.
- • Candidates already employed with the Government can also apply for the recruitment after getting an NOC from the Head of Department/Office concerned.
Application Fee – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- General / Unreserved: 1200
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 700
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 700
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 700
Payment Modes: Online
Salary & Pay Scale – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Pay Scale: Rs.19,900/-
- Approximate CTC: Minimum pay admissible of Rs. 19,900/- per month for three years from the date of joining in service.
Selection Process – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2: Physical Screening Test (PST)
- Stage 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Stage 4: Document Scrutiny
Exam Pattern
Stage-l consists of two common Computer Based Tests (CBT), MCQ type Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I: 100 questions, 1 mark each, 2 hours duration. Syllabus includes General Awareness (35 questions), Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills (20 questions), Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (20 questions), English Language Skills (10 questions), Punjabi Language Skills (10 questions), Digital Literacy & Awareness (5 questions). Paper-II: Mandatory qualifying test of Punjabi language (Matriculatio…
Documents Required – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates must keep the following documents ready:
- Matriculation certificate for proof of age
- 10+2 or its equivalent certificate from a recognized Education Board/University
- Proof of having passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent (as on 01.01.2026)
- Domicile Certificate issued by Punjab Government (for General/Open/UR female candidates)
- Certificate, issued by the Competent Authority, to support claim for reserved category (as applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Department/Office concerned (for serving government employees)
- Supporting documents in case of Ex-servicemen category
- Hard copy (printout) of Admit Card
- Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Indian Driving License, PAN card, Voter Identity card, Indian Passport)
How to Apply – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Online applications are invited from Indian citizens.
- Step 2: Candidates are required to indicate their choice of cadres, in order of preference, in the Application Form.
Important Instructions – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- The number of posts/vacancies may be increased or decreased by the Punjab Government/Punjab Police at any time before the completion of the recruitment process, without giving any prior notice.
- Failure to disclose current/present govt. employment status by the candidate shall be considered concealment of facts, leading to rejection/termination.
- Candidates must frequently check the Recruitment Portal for updates as no individual communication shall be made. SMS & E-mail alerts are an additional facilitation.
- Random testing may be undertaken to rule out the use of performance enhancing drugs. Refusal to provide biological sample shall disqualify the candidate.
- Production of fake/forged educational qualification/other certificates shall lead to rejection of candidature and may also lead to legal action.
- No relaxation whatsoever shall be granted in any of the prescribed parameters of the Medical Examination.
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Important Links – Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online: https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026
- Official Website: https://www.india.gov.in
- Download Notification: Download PDF
About Punjab Police
This recruitment is conducted by a government organization under the Government of India, ensuring transparent and fair selection processes as per constitutional provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Punjab Police Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 30-03-2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for Police Constable?
A total of 3297 vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. For Ex-Servicemen, Matriculation. All candidates must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory o…
Q4. What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years.
Q5. What is the application fee for General category?
1200
Q6. What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) → Physical Screening Test (PST) → Physical Measurement Test (PMT)