Short Information : Punjab Police has announced 3298 vacancies across the District Cadre and the Armed Police Cadre. Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Class 12) or an equivalent exam from a recognised Board are eligible to apply for this recruitment, for which the application process has begun on 10th March 2026. If you are planning to apply, go through the details discussed in the article for eligibility, application fees, selection process, salary and more.
The notification (Advt. 01/2026) was officially released at the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in, and candidates must through the complete details for the recruitment before applying for the vacancies. The online application window has been opened at www.punjabpolice.gov.in, so keep all your documents ready if willing to apply.
The Punjab Police Constable selection process involves three stages i.e. computer-based test, physical screening test & physical measurement test, and document scrutiny. Have a look at the summary of the recruitment drive.
| Punjab Police Recruitment 2026: Summary | |
| Organisation | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Cadre | District Police Cadre & Armed Police Cadre |
| Total Vacancy | 3298 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Starts | 10th to 30th March 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
| Helpdesk Number | 022-61306246 |
The important dates for the Punjab Police Recruitment have been mentioned in the official notification. The online application process has started from 10th March 2026 at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Released | 6th March 2026 |
| Punjab Police Constable Apply Online Starts | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to submit applications | 30th March 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Last date for fee payment | 30th March 2026 |
| Exam Dates | To be notified |
A total of 3298 tentative vacancies have been announced through Punjab Police Constable Recruitment, for which category-wise and cadre-wise distribution is as follows:
District Police Cadre: 2522 posts (including 825 posts reserved for women)
Armed Police Cadre: 776 posts (including 259 posts for women)
| Category | District Police Cadre |
| General/ Open/Unreserved | 1066 (w-304) |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab |
260 (w-104) |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & others, Punjab |
260 (w-104) |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 260 (w-104) |
| Ex-serviceman (General), Punjab | 182 (w-104) |
| Ex-serviceman, Scheduled Castes, Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab |
52 |
| Ex-serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab |
52 |
| Ex-serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab |
52 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 (w-18) |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab |
260 (w-78) |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab |
26 (w-09) |
| Total | 2522 (w-825) |
| Category | Armed Police Cadre |
| General/ Open/Unreserved | 328 (w-95) |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab |
80 (w-32) |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & others, Punjab |
80 (w-32) |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 80 (w-32) |
| Ex-serviceman (General), Punjab | 56 (w-32) |
| Ex-serviceman, Scheduled Castes, Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab |
16 |
| Ex-serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab |
16 |
| Ex-serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab |
16 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 (w-8) |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab |
80 (w-24) |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab |
08 (w-4) |
| Total | 776 (w-259) |
All candidates must ensure that they fulfil the Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria before applying for the recruitment.
| Category | Height (Minimum) |
| Male (General) | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Female (General) | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Male (SC/ST) | 5 ft 6 in (167.5 cm) |
For the candidates who are interested in applying for 3298 District Police Cadre & Armed Police Cadre Constable posts, the link for submitting the application forms has been activated online on 10th March 2026 at www.punjabpolice.gov.in. To check complete details on how to apply, documents required, click on the link below.
The candidates have to pay the required application fee along with the examination fee to register themselves for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. The total online application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 1200/-, and for the other categories, it is given below.
| Categories | Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
| General | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| ESM | Rs. 500/- | NIL | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/BC/OBC | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
| EWS | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
The selection involves four main stages; candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next one.
Stage 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Paper-I and Paper-II with objective-type multiple choice questions
Stage 2 – Physical Screening Test (PST): Physical fitness tests, including running, long jump, etc.
Stage 3 – Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height and physical measurements as per standards
Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV): Original documents checked for authenticity.
Check the detailed exam pattern and syllabus below as mentioned in the official notification. Stage 1 of the selection process, which is a computer-based test consisting of two papers.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 | 2 hours |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| Punjabi Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 | |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | 05 | 05 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Paper 2 | |||
| Mandatory Qualifying Paper of Punjabi Language | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 3 hours |
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 19,900/- per month (Level 2, 7th CPC Pay Matrix). This minimum pay is applicable for the first three years from the date of joining. Additional benefits include:
| Particulars | Details |
| Basic Pay (Minimum) | Rs. 19,900/month (for first 3 years) |
| Pay Level | Level 2 under 7th CPC |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per Punjab Govt. norms |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per posting location |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities, travel allowances, pension, job security |
A complete step-by-step procedure to apply for the Punjab Police Constable posts has been provided below to help the candidates easily apply for the recruitment.
You can find here all important links to apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Police Constable vacancies.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Keep these documents ready before filling out the application form:
