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Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026
Looking to build a career in law enforcement? The Punjab Police has officially released the Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Notification, inviting applications for constable posts.
The Punjab Police has formally announced a large recruitment drive for the direct hiring of Constables in the District and Armed Police Cadres. The goal of the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is to fill 3,298 positions throughout the state. On March 10, 2026, the online application procedure will open. Before the deadline, those who have completed their 10+2 and are seeking a prestigious and safe government position in Punjab's law enforcement department can apply online via the official recruitment portal.
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release Date |
05 March 2026 |
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Apply Online Start Date |
10 March 2026 (Tuesday) at 19:00 hrs |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
30 March 2026 (Monday) till 23:55 hrs |
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CBT Exam Date |
To be notified later |
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Answer Key Objection Window |
To be notified later |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026
Details about Punjab Police openings for the 2026 recruiting cycle will be made public as soon as the official notification is released.
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy in District Police Cadre(2522 Posts)
|
Category |
Total Vacancies |
Of which Women |
|
General/Open/Unreserved |
1066 |
304 |
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SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh) |
260 |
104 |
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SC (Ramdasia & Others) |
260 |
104 |
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Backward Classes |
260 |
104 |
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Ex-Serviceman (General) |
182 |
104 |
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Ex-Serviceman (SC Balmiki/Mazhbi) |
52 |
00 |
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Ex-Serviceman (SC Ramdasia & Others) |
52 |
00 |
|
Ex-Serviceman (BC) |
52 |
00 |
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Wards of Police Personnel |
52 |
18 |
|
EWS |
260 |
78 |
|
Wards of Freedom Fighters |
26 |
09 |
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Total |
2522 |
825 |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy in Armed Police Cadre (775 Posts)
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Category |
Total Vacancies |
Of which Women |
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General/Open/Unreserved |
328 |
95 |
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SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh) |
80 |
32 |
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SC (Ramdasia & Others) |
80 |
32 |
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Backward Classes |
80 |
32 |
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Ex-Serviceman (General) |
55 |
32 |
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Ex-Serviceman (SC Balmiki/Mazhbi) |
15 |
00 |
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Ex-Serviceman (SC Ramdasia & Others) |
16 |
00 |
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Ex-Serviceman (BC) |
15 |
00 |
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Wards of Police Personnel |
16 |
08 |
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EWS |
80 |
24 |
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Wards of Freedom Fighters |
08 |
04 |
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Total |
775 |
259 |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy in Armed Police Cadre (775 Posts)
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Categories |
Application Fees |
Examination Fees |
Total Fees |
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General |
Rs. 550/- |
Rs. 650/- |
Rs. 1200/- |
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ESM |
Rs. 500/- |
NIL |
Rs. 500/- |
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SC/ST/BC/OBC |
Rs. 550/- |
Rs. 150/- |
Rs. 700/- |
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EWS |
Rs. 550/- |
Rs. 150/- |
Rs. 700/- |
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026, candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility criteria, including the age limit and educational qualifications.
Educational Qualification
The candidate who wishes to become a Constable in the Punjab Police must have completed their class 12th from a recognised university or education board.
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Educational Qualification |
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| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Constable |
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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 and 28 years of age.
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Minimum Age – 18 years
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Maximum Age – 28 years
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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
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Category |
Male |
Female |
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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.
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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
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Verification of all original certificates and documents.
Punjab Police Constable Physical Test (PST) Details
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Candidate Category |
Physical Test Events |
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Male (including Ex-servicemen < 35 years) |
1600 Meters Race (6 min 30 sec), Long Jump (3.80 m), High Jump (1.10 m) |
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Ex-Servicemen Male (> 35 years) |
1400 Meters Walk/Run (12 min), 10 Full Squats (3 min) |
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Female (including Ex-servicemen < 35 years) |
800 Meters Race (4 min 30 sec), Long Jump (3.00 m), High Jump (0.95 m) |
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Ex-Servicemen Female (> 35 years) |
800 meters run (6 min) |
Punjab Police Constable Salary 2026
Appointed candidates under the Punjab police constable Recruitment 2026 will get a starting salary of Rs. 21 to 38k.
Important Instructions For Candidates
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Apply for the exam as soon as possible to avoid missing the registration due to a low server load.
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Candidates must keep their registered e-mail ID/mobile number active to receive advice, viz., call letters/advice, etc.
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A medical check-up is also required.
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Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained, and the application fee paid for the other registrations will stand forfeited.