Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Overview
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Post: Constable
Cadre:
District Police Cadre
Armed Police Cadre
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Key Highlights
Total Vacancies: 3297
Important Dates Punjab Police Recruitment 2026
- Notification Released: 05 March 2026
- Online Application Start: 10 March 2026 (7:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026 (11:55 PM)
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Vacancy details
Total 3297 posts
District Police Cadre
- 2522 posts
Armed Police Cadre
- 775 posts
Salary details Punjab Police Recruitment 2026
- ?19,900 per month (minimum pay for first 3 years)
Educational Qualification Punjab Police Recruitment 2026
- 12th pass (10+2) from recognized board
- Punjabi subject in Matric (10th) is compulsory
For Ex-Servicemen
- Minimum qualification: 10th pass
Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | 28 years |
Age Relaxation
- SC / BC (Punjab): +5 years
- Govt Employees: +5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service years deducted from age
Physical Standards
Height
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm) |
| Female | 5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm) |
Physical Test (PST)
Male
- 1600 m run: 6 min 30 sec
- Long jump: 3.80 m
- High jump: 1.10 m
Female
- 800 m run: 4 min 30 sec
- Long jump: 3.0 m
- High jump: 0.95 m
Selection Process Punjab Police Recruitment 2026
Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Paper-1 (Merit Based)
- 100 questions
- 100 marks
- 2 hours
Subjects:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| English | 10 |
| Punjabi | 10 |
| Digital Literacy | 5 |
No negative marking
Paper-2 (Qualifying Only)
- Punjabi language
- 50 questions
- Must score 50% marks
Marks NOT counted in merit
Stage 2
- Physical Screening Test (PST)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Stage 3
- Document Verification
Minimum Marks Required
| Category | Paper-1 |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| SC / BC / EWS / Ex-servicemen | 35% |
Paper-2 Punjabi: 50% mandatory
Documents Required
- 10th certificate (Age proof)
- 12th certificate
- Punjabi subject proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (if government employee)
- ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License)
Posting
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Punjab, India or abroad.
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Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
 What is the last date to apply for Punjab Police Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs).Â
What is the eligibility for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board (Matriculation for Ex-Servicemen), age between 18-28 years (as on 01.01.2026) with age relaxation for reserved categories, minimum height of 170.2 cm for male and 157.5 cm for female/transgender, and mandatory Punjabi qualification at Matriculation level.
How many vacancies are available in Punjab Police Recruitment 2026?
Total 3298 vacancies are available – 2522 in District Cadre (including 825 for women) and 776 in Armed Cadre (including 259 for women). Vacancies are distributed across various categories including General, SC, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Police Personnel and Wards of Freedom Fighters.
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