
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification will be released soon for the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre on the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill constable posts through an online application process starting next year.
Candidates who have passed Class 12 and fall within the 18 to 28 years age limit will be eligible to apply. The selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification.
The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF will be released on the official recruitment portal. It will include Registration schedule, Vacancy details, Eligibility criteria, Application fee, etc. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before submitting the Punjab Police Constable application form 2026.
Punjab Police Constable Notification PDF (Previous Year)
Online applications will be invited from male and female candidates for constable posts in both cadres. Below are the highlights of the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
| Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable (District & Armed Cadre) |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18–28 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, PST & PMT, Document Verification |
| Salary | ₹19,900 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
All the important dates of the relevant event will be released along with the official notification.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | To be notified |
| Online Application Start | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified |
| Fee Payment Last Date | To be notified |
Vacancy details for 2026 will be announced in the official notification. For reference, in 2025:
District Police Cadre – 1261 posts
Armed Police Cadre – 485 posts
Total – 1746 vacancies
Category-wise and women's reservation details will be provided again in the 2026 notification.
The Punjab Police Constable apply online 2026 link will be activated on the official portal. Candidates must complete the application process within the prescribed timeline.
| Category | Application Fee | Exam Fee | Total |
| General | ₹550 | ₹650 | ₹1200 |
| ESM | ₹500 | NIL | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/BC/OBC | ₹550 | ₹150 | ₹700 |
| EWS | ₹550 | ₹150 | ₹700 |
Visit the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in
Click on Recruitment – Punjab Police Constable 2026
Select Constable in District & Armed Cadre
Click New Registration
Fill personal details and verify OTP
Login using registration number and password
Upload photo & signature
Pay application fee
Submit the form
Download confirmation page
To be eligible for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below:
Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institute.
For Ex-servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
The minimum age limit of candidates applying for Punjab Police Constable is 18 years and the upper age limit should not be above 28 years. The age recognition date for the Punjab Police Constable role is mentioned in the notification.
To apply for the post of Constable in Punjab Police, candidates must be citizens of India and they should not obtain permanent residency/citizenship or a green card from any other country.
Candidates must meet the specific physical standards comprising height requirements as under:
| Cadre | Minimum Height Required | |
| District & Armed Police Cadre | Male | Female |
| 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) | |
Below are the stages included in the Punjab Police Constable 2026:
| Stage | Name | Nature |
| Stage I | Computer-Based Test | Paper II qualifying |
| Stage II | PST & PMT | Qualifying |
| Stage III | Document Verification | Mandatory |
| Punjab Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026 | ||
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English | 10 | 10 |
| Punjabi | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
| Digital Literacy | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 50 | 50 | 1 Hour |
No negative marking
Total duration: 3 hours
Selected candidates will receive:
₹19,900 per month (Pay Level-2)
plus allowances as per Punjab Government rules.