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Punjab Police Constable 2026: Notification Out
Punjab Police Constable 2026: Notification Out
Punjab Police has officially released a massive recruitment notification for the direct recruitment of Constables in the District and Armed Police Cadres. The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 aims to fill a total of 3,298 vacancies across the state. The online application process will commence on 10th March 2026. Candidates who have passed their 10+2 and are looking for a prestigious and secure government job in the law enforcement agency of Punjab can apply online through the official recruitment portal before the deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 10 March 2026 (Tuesday) at 19:00 hrs |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 March 2026 (Monday) till 23:55 hrs |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Answer Key Objection Window | To be notified later |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026
For the 2026 recruitment cycle, the details regarding Punjab Police vacancies will be announced once the official notification is released. In 2025, 1746 vacant posts for Constable vacancies in the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre in Punjab Police were announced, for which complete details can be checked from the table below.
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy in District Police Cadre(2522 Posts)
|
Category
|
Total Vacancies
|
Of which Women
|
|---|---|---|
|
General/Open/Unreserved
|
1066
|
304
|
|
SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh)
|
260
|
104
|
|
SC (Ramdasia & Others)
|
260
|
104
|
|
Backward Classes
|
260
|
104
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (General)
|
182
|
104
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (SC Balmiki/Mazhbi)
|
52
|
00
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (SC Ramdasia & Others)
|
52
|
00
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (BC)
|
52
|
00
|
|
Wards of Police Personnel
|
52
|
18
|
|
EWS
|
260
|
78
|
|
Wards of Freedom Fighters
|
26
|
09
|
|
Total
|
2522
|
825
|
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy in Armed Police Cadre (775 Posts)
|
Category
|
Total Vacancies
|
Of which Women
|
|---|---|---|
|
General/Open/Unreserved
|
328
|
95
|
|
SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh)
|
80
|
32
|
|
SC (Ramdasia & Others)
|
80
|
32
|
|
Backward Classes
|
80
|
32
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (General)
|
55
|
32
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (SC Balmiki/Mazhbi)
|
15
|
00
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (SC Ramdasia & Others)
|
16
|
00
|
|
Ex-Serviceman (BC)
|
15
|
00
|
|
Wards of Police Personnel
|
16
|
08
|
|
EWS
|
80
|
24
|
|
Wards of Freedom Fighters
|
08
|
04
|
|
Total
|
775
|
259
|
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
The candidates have to pay the required application fees along with the examination fee to register themselves for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. The total online application fees for general category candidates is Rs. 1200 and for the categories it is given below.
|
Categories
|
Application Fees
|
Examination Fees
|
Total Fees
|
|
General
|
Rs. 550/-
|
Rs. 650/-
|
Rs. 1200/-
|
|
ESM
|
Rs. 500/-
|
NIL
|
Rs. 500/-
|
|
SC/ST/BC/OBC
|
Rs. 550/-
|
Rs. 150/-
|
Rs. 700/-
|
|
EWS
|
Rs. 550/-
|
Rs. 150/-
|
Rs. 700/-
|
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026, candidates must make sure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria in terms of age limit, and educational qualification.
Educational Qualification
The candidate who wishes to become a Constable in the Punjab Police must have done their class 12th from a recognized university or education board.
|
Educational Qualification
|
|
|
Post Name
|
Educational Qualification
|
|
Constable
|
|
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Candidates who are interested in applying for the Punjab Police Constable posts (District or Armed Police Cadre) must be between 18 to 28 years of age.
-
Minimum Age – 18 years
-
Maximum Age – 28 years
|
Category
|
Age Relaxation
|
Max. Age (as on 01.01.2026)
|
|---|---|---|
|
SC/BC of Punjab
|
5 Years
|
33 Years
|
|
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab
|
Service period + 3 Years
|
–
|
|
Serving Regular Govt. Employees (Central/State)
|
5 Years
|
33 Years
|
Physical Standards
|
Category
|
Male
|
Female
|
|---|---|---|
|
Height
|
5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cms)
|
5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms)
|
Note: Transgender candidates will be treated at par with Female candidates for physical standards and tests.
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages.
Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Paper-I: 100 marks (General Awareness, Quant, Reasoning, English, Punjabi, Digital Literacy). This determines merit.
- Paper-II: 50 marks (Qualifying Punjabi Language paper – Matric standard). Must score 50% to qualify.
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
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These tests are qualifying in nature. Candidates must pass all events as per their category.
Stage-III: Document Scrutiny
-
Verification of all original certificates and documents.
Punjab Police Constable Physical Test (PST) Details
| Candidate Category | Physical Test Events |
|---|---|
| Male (including Ex-servicemen < 35 years) | 1600 Meters Race (6 min 30 sec), Long Jump (3.80 m), High Jump (1.10 m) |
| Ex-Servicemen Male (> 35 years) | 1400 Meters Walk/Run (12 min), 10 Full Squats (3 min) |
| Female (including Ex-servicemen < 35 years) | 800 Meters Race (4 min 30 sec), Long Jump (3.00 m), High Jump (0.95 m) |
| Ex-Servicemen Female (> 35 years) | 800 meters run (6 min) |
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