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🚔 Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,298 Vacancies
The Punjab Police has released the official notification for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Constables in District Cadre and Armed Police Cadre. A total of 3,298 vacancies have been announced through Advertisement No. 01 of 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Punjab Police recruitment portal.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification. Candidates will be selected based on merit determined from the marks obtained in the CBT Paper-I.
📌 Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable (District & Armed Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,298 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | 01 of 2025 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT → PST → PMT → Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
📊 Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026
✨ District Police Cadre
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 1066 |
| SC Balmiki/Mazhbi | 260 |
| SC Ramdasia & Others | 260 |
| Backward Classes | 260 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 182 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC Balmiki/Mazhbi | 52 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC Ramdasia | 52 |
| Ex-Servicemen BC | 52 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 |
| EWS | 260 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters | 26 |
| Total | 2522 |
✨ Armed Police Cadre
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 328 |
| SC Balmiki/Mazhbi | 80 |
| SC Ramdasia & Others | 80 |
| Backward Classes | 80 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 56 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC Balmiki | 16 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC Ramdasia | 16 |
| Ex-Servicemen BC | 16 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 |
| EWS | 80 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters | 8 |
| Total | 776 |
✅ Total Vacancies: 2522 + 776 = 3298 Posts.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 March 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be Announced |
| PST/PMT Date | To be Announced |
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. For Ex-Servicemen minimum qualification is Matriculation. |
✒️ Candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level before 01 January 2026.
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🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 18 Years | 28 Years |
📌 Age relaxation is applicable for SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen and government employees as per Punjab Government rules.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1200 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹700 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
📝 Punjab Police Constable Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| English Language | 10 |
| Punjabi Language | 10 |
| Digital Literacy | 5 |
| Total | 100 Questions |
🔸 Paper-II will be a Punjabi Language qualifying test with 50 questions and minimum 50% marks required to qualify.
🏃 Physical Screening Test (PST)
| Category | Event |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 1600m race in 6 min 30 sec Long Jump 3.80 m High Jump 1.10 m |
| Female Candidates | 800m race in 4 min 30 sec Long Jump 3.00 m High Jump 0.95 m |
| Ex-Servicemen Male (>35 yrs) | 1400m walk/run in 12 minutes 10 full squats |
| Ex-Servicemen Female (>35 yrs) | 800m run in 6 minutes |
📏 Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm) |
| Female | 5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm) |
🎯 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Screening Test (PST)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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💵 Salary & Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 per month (initial pay) |
| Training Period Pay | ₹19,900 minimum pay for first 3 years |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Medical benefits, Pension etc. |
🖥️ How to Apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Punjab Police recruitment portal.
- Register with email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Active on 10 March 2026 |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
❓FAQs: Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
1️⃣ How many vacancies are announced in Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Punjab Police has announced a total of 3,298 Constable vacancies including 2,522 District Cadre posts and 776 Armed Police Cadre posts.
2️⃣ What is the last date to apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 30 March 2026 till 11:55 PM.
3️⃣ What is the educational qualification required for Punjab Police Constable?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. Additionally, candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level.
4️⃣ What is the age limit for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
5️⃣ What is the selection process for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment?
The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
6️⃣ Is there negative marking in the Punjab Police Constable exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the Punjab Police Constable Computer Based Test.
7️⃣ What is the salary of Punjab Police Constable?
The initial pay for Punjab Police Constable is ₹19,900 per month along with other government allowances and benefits.
