Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Punjab Police has released a new notification PDF for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 to fill 3,298 vacancies for Police Constable posts in the District Cadre and Armed Cadre. The application process will started from 10 March 2026 and apply continue on 30 March 2026. All Applicants applying age must be at least minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years. Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to check all detailed such as: eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, salary structure, age limit and apply steps.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 06 March 2026
- Application Start : 10 March 2026 (19:00 hrs)
- Last Date for Apply Online : 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs)
- Last Date for fee Payment : 30 March 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Vacancy Details
District Cadre Vacancies (Total: 2522)
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies (out of total) |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 1066 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 182 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 | 18 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 | 78 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 | 09 |
| Total District Cadre | 2522 | 825 |
Armed Cadre Vacancies (Total: 776)
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies (out of total) |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 328 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 56 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 08 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 | 24 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 08 | 04 |
| Total Armed Cadre | 776 | 259 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 28 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee | Examination Fee | No. of Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 550 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 1200 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab, Lineal Descendants of ESM | Rs. 500 | Nil | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / BC of All States & OBC of Punjab State Only | Rs. 550 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 700 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Rs. 550 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 700 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University.
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
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) |
Note: All Transgender candidates shall be treated at par with Female candidates in respect of Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Rs. 19,900/- per month as per Punjab Government Notification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Scrutiny
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
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (http://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/) of Punjab Police.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026“.
- Fill out the Punjab Police Constable Onine Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.