Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 3298 Vacancies – Eligibility & Selection Process

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Punjab Police released its recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01 of 2026) for Police Constable posts in the District and Armed Police Cadres, offering a total of 3,298 tentative vacancies.

Application Status: CLOSED. Online applications were accepted from 10 March 2026 to 30 March 2026. This article is kept live as a reference for the eligibility, fee, and selection process; candidates who applied should watch punjabpolice.gov.in for CBT admit card, exam date, and result updates.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Punjab Police
• Advertisement No: 01 of 2026
• Post: Police Constable (District & Armed Cadre)
• Total Vacancies: 3,298 (1,084 reserved for women)
• Application Window: 10 March 2026 to 30 March 2026 (Closed)
• Selection: 2 CBT Papers + Physical Screening/Measurement + Document Scrutiny

Official Website: punjabpolice.gov.in

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Important Dates

Cadre-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)

Relaxation up to 33 years for SC/BC residents of Punjab, Ex-servicemen, and regular Government employees.

Educational Qualification

• General Candidates: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
• Ex-Servicemen: Minimum qualification is Matriculation.
• Mandatory: Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.

Physical Standards (Minimum Height)

• Male Candidates: 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm)
• Female/Transgender Candidates: 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm)

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Stage I – Computer Based Test (CBT): Paper-I (100 questions: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability, English, Punjabi, Digital Literacy). Paper-II is a mandatory qualifying Punjabi language test (Matric level).
2. Stage II – Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Both qualifying in nature.
3. Stage III – Document Scrutiny

How to Apply (For Reference)

1. Visit the official portal indicated in the notification on punjabpolice.gov.in.
2. Complete registration to receive a Unique Registration ID.
3. Fill the Application Form and upload scanned ID proof, educational certificates, photograph, and signature.
4. Submit the application fee online.
5. Print the application form for future reference.

Important Instructions

• This application window is closed; the details above are kept for reference and for candidates checking their own submitted applications.
• Candidates who applied should regularly check punjabpolice.gov.in for CBT admit card and exam date announcements.
• For technical assistance regarding an already-submitted application, use the helpdesk contact listed on the official portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is the Punjab Police Constable 2026 application still open?
No, the application window closed on 30 March 2026.

Q2. How many total vacancies were announced?
3,298 vacancies across the District Police Cadre (2,522) and Armed Police Cadre (776).

Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs.1,200 for General, Rs.700 for SC/ST/BC/EWS, and Rs.500 for Ex-Servicemen of Punjab.

Q4. What is the age limit for this post?
18 to 28 years, as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation up to 33 years for SC/BC of Punjab, Ex-servicemen, and Government employees.

Q5. Is Punjabi language knowledge mandatory?
Yes, candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, and must also qualify a Punjabi language test in Paper-II.

Q6. What is the minimum height required?
5 feet 7 inches for male candidates, and 5 feet 2 inches for female/transgender candidates.

Q7. What is the selection process?
Two Computer Based Test papers, followed by Physical Screening and Measurement Tests, and Document Scrutiny.

Q8. How many vacancies are reserved for women?
1,084 out of the total 3,298 vacancies are reserved for women.

Q9. What is the educational qualification required?
10+2 or equivalent for general candidates; Matriculation for Ex-Servicemen.

Q10. What should candidates who applied do next?
Regularly check punjabpolice.gov.in for CBT admit card and exam date announcements.

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