The Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 offers 3298 vacancies for Constable posts with the Punjab Police. Interested candidates can apply online before March 30, 2026, at the Punjab Police website (punjabpolice.gov.in).
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Details for Punjab Police Recruitment 2026:
| Organization | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 3298 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18 years to 28 years |
| Last Date for Application | 30 March 2026 |
| Official Website | punjabpolice.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
Constables in District Police Cadre:
| Category | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 1066 nos |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 260 nos |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 260 nos |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 260 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 182 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman Backwards Classes, Punjab | 52 nos |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 nos |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 nos |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 nos |
Constables in Armed Police Cadre:
| Category | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 328 nos |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 80 nos |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 80 nos |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 80 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 56 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 nos |
| Ex-Serviceman Backwards Classes, Punjab | 16 nos |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 nos |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 nos |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 08 nos |
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualification & Experience:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Education Board/University on or before 01 January 2026.
- For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
- Mandatory Punjabi qualification: All candidates must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any equivalent examination in Punjabi language on or before 01 January 2026.
Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 18 years (as on 01 January 2026)
- Maximum age: 28 years (as on 01 January 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/BC candidates (Punjab residents): Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents): Actual service period in Armed Forces deducted from age, resultant age should not exceed the maximum limit by more than 3 years
- Serving government employees: Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab State only) | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- | |
| SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab only) | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
| EWS | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
Selection Process:
The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of three stages:
Stage I: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
The CBT comprises two papers:
Paper-I (100 marks, 2 hours duration)
| Section | Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Constitution, Central & State Legislature, History, Geography, Culture & Economy of Punjab, Health & Nutrition, Current Affairs | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills | Simplification, Average, Decimal & Fractions, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Time & Work | 20 |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | Number & Letter Series, Sequencing, Statements & Conclusions, Pattern Completion, Order & Ranking, Direction & Distances, Relationship Problems | 20 |
| English Language Skills | Reading Comprehension, Punjabi to English Translation, Sentence rearrangement & correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Spelling Correction, Vocabulary | 10 |
| Punjabi Language Skills | ਸ਼ੁੱਧ/ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ, ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ, etc. | 10 |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | Fundamentals of Computers, MS Office, Internet, Email Communication, Mobile Phones | 05 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper-II (50 marks, 1 hour duration) – Mandatory Qualifying Paper
- Punjabi Language test of Matriculation standard
- Qualifying criteria: 50% marks (25 out of 50)
- Note: Marks obtained in Paper-II will NOT be counted for merit calculation
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Paper-I after normalisation):
- SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 35%
- Other categories: 40%
Important Points:
- No negative marking
- Normalisation will be applied as CBT is conducted in multiple shifts
- The answer key will be published after the exam; candidates can raise objections within 48 hours (Rs. 50 per objection)
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Candidates qualifying Paper-I and Paper-II will be shortlisted for Stage-II based on merit.
Physical Screening Test (PST):
| Candidate Category | Physical Tests |
|---|---|
| Male (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | • 1600 meters race in 6 min 30 sec (1 chance) • Long Jump 3.80 meters (3 chances) • High Jump 1.10 meters (3 chances) |
| Ex-Servicemen Male (above 35 years) | • 1400 meters walk/run in 12 min (1 chance) • 10 Full Squats within 3 minutes (1 chance) |
| Female/Transgender (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | • 800 meters race in 4 min 30 sec (1 chance) • Long Jump 3.00 meters (3 chances) • High Jump 0.95 meters (3 chances) |
| Ex-Servicemen Female (above 35 years) | • 800 meters run in 6 minutes (1 chance) |
Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
- Height measurement as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above
- Candidates not meeting the minimum height will be disqualified
Physical Standards:
| Cadre | Minimum Height (Male) | Minimum Height (Female/Transgender) |
|---|---|---|
| District & Armed Police | 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) |
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 10 March 2026
- Application End Date: 30 March 2026
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |