Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility, Apply Online
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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.
Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026
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)
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Highlights
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 |
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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 |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026 (Expected)
Vacancy details for 2026 will be announced in the official notification. For reference, in 2025:
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District Police Cadre – 1261 posts
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Armed Police Cadre – 485 posts
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Total – 1746 vacancies
Category-wise and women's reservation details will be provided again in the 2026 notification.
Punjab Police Application Form 2026
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.
Punjab Police Constable 2026 Application Fee
| 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 |
Steps to Apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
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Visit the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in
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Click on Recruitment – Punjab Police Constable 2026
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Select Constable in District & Armed Cadre
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Click New Registration
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Fill personal details and verify OTP
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Login using registration number and password
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Upload photo & signature
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Pay application fee
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Submit the form
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Download confirmation page
Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below:
Punjab Police Constable Educational Qualification 2026
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Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institute.
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For Ex-servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
Punjab Police Constable Age Limit 2026
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.
Punjab Police Constable Nationality 2026
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.
Punjab Police Constable Physical Standards
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) | |
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
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
Paper I (100 Marks)
| 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 |
Paper II – Punjabi Language (Qualifying)
| Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 50 | 50 | 1 Hour |
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No negative marking
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Total duration: 3 hours
Punjab Police Constable 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
₹19,900 per month (Pay Level-2)
plus allowances as per Punjab Government rules.