Punjab Police has announced Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for Police Constable posts in the District and Armed Cadre. A total of 3298 vacancies have been announced for different categories.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal until 30 March 2026. Complete recruitment details are given below.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Punjab Police |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 01 of 2025 |
| Post Name | Police Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 3298 Posts |
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Job Location | Across Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Permanent Basis |
| Selection Process | CBT, PST, PMT and Document Scrutiny |
| Salary | ₹19,900 per month |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 10/03/2026 (7:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30/03/2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 30/03/2026 |
| Exam/Interview Date | To be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹ 1200/- |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | ₹ 500/- |
| SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab only) | ₹ 700/- |
| EWS | ₹ 700/- |
| Payment Mode | Online Only |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Relaxation
- SC/BC (Punjab residents)- 5 Yrs
- Ex-Servicemen- Actual service period + 3 Yrs
- Serving Govt Employees- 5 Yrs (as per rules).
Candidates can also check their eligibility using the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
District Cadre (2522 Posts):
| Category | Total Vacancy | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 1066 | 304 |
| SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab) | 260 | 104 |
| SC (Ramdasia/Others, Punjab) | 260 | 104 |
| Backward Classes (Punjab) | 260 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman General (Punjab) | 182 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh (Punjab) | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia/Others (Punjab) | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman BC (Punjab) | 52 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 | 18 |
| EWS (Punjab) | 260 | 78 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters (Punjab) | 26 | 09 |
| Total | 2522 | 825 |
Armed Police Cadre (776 Posts):
| Category | Total Vacancy | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 328 | 95 |
| SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab) | 80 | 32 |
| SC (Ramdasia/Others, Punjab) | 80 | 32 |
| Backward Classes (Punjab) | 80 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman General (Punjab) | 56 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh (Punjab) | 15 | 00 |
| Ex-serviceman SC Ramdasia/Others (Punjab) | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman BC (Punjab) | 15 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 08 |
| EWS (Punjab) | 80 | 24 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters (Punjab) | 08 | 04 |
| Total | 776 | 259 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board/ University
- For Ex-Servicemen: Minimum Matriculation qualification required
- Mandatory: Punjabi language passed at Matriculation level or equivalent (as on 01/01/2026)
Physical Standards
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Cadre | Male Height | Female Height | Transgender |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Police/ Armed Police | 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cms) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms) | Female standards |
Note: Candidates must meet the minimum height requirement. No relaxation in height standards.
Physical Screening Test (PST) – Qualifying Nature
| Candidate Type | Event | Standard | Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Below 35 Years) | 1600 Meters Race | 6 minutes 30 seconds | 1 |
| Male (Below 35 Years) | Long Jump | 3.80 Meters | 3 |
| Male (Below 35 Years) | High Jump | 1.10 Meters | 3 |
| Male Ex-Servicemen (Above 35 Years) | 1400 Meters Walk/Run | 12 minutes | 1 |
| Male Ex-Servicemen (Above 35 Years) | 10 Full Squats | Within 3 minutes | 1 |
| Female (Below 35 Years) | 800 Meters Race | 4 minutes 30 seconds | 1 |
| Female (Below 35 Years) | Long Jump | 3.00 Meters | 3 |
| Female (Below 35 Years) | High Jump | 0.95 Meters | 3 |
| Female Ex-Servicemen (Above 35 Years) | 800 Meters Run | 6 minutes | 1 |
Application Process
- Visit the official recruitment portal punjabpolice.gov.in
- Complete registration with basic details (name, mobile, email)
- Login with User ID and Password sent to registered mobile/ email
- Fill application form carefully and upload required documents
- Pay application fee online (Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Banking)
- Submit application and take printout for future reference
Important Links
| type | link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
FAQs: Punjab Police Constable vacancy 2026
What is the Job Profile & Responsibilities for this post?
Police Constable duties include patrolling assigned areas, maintaining law and order, registering FIRs, assisting in investigations, crowd control during events, traffic regulation, helping citizens in emergencies and supporting senior officers in operations.
What are the Career Growth & Promotion opportunities?
Constable gets promoted to Head Constable (Level-3) → ASI (Level-5) → SI (Level-6). Promotion is based on performance, seniority and departmental exams.
What are the Salary & Benefits?
Basic pay ₹19,900 per month. Along with this, Dearness Allowance (17%), HRA (24%), Conveyance Allowance, Medical benefits, LTC and other allowances will be provided. In-hand salary approximately ₹28,000 to ₹30,000 after deductions.
Is there negative marking in the CBT exam?
No, there is no negative marking in Paper-I and Paper-II. All questions can be attempted without any penalty.
Is there any written exam for this recruitment?
Ans: Yes, Computer Based Test (CBT) is compulsory in the selection process. Paper-I (100 marks) will count for merit, and Paper-II (50 marks) is a qualifying Punjabi paper.
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