Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Punjab Police has released an official notification for the recruitment of Constable posts in District Cadre and Armed Police Cadre for the year 2026. A total of 3297 vacancies have been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The online application process starts from 10 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 March 2026.
| Organisation | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable (District Cadre & Armed Cadre) |
| Total Vacancy | 3297 |
| Starting Date of Application | 10 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 30 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–28 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or university. In case of Ex-Servicemen, the minimum qualification is Matriculation. |
| Punjabi Language Requirement | Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject or equivalent examination in Punjabi language. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India. |
| Physical Standards | Minimum height required: Male – 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm), Female – 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm). |
| Computer Based Test | The recruitment process includes a Common Computer Based Test (CBT). |
| Paper I | 100 questions for 100 marks covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning, English Language Skills, Punjabi Language Skills and Digital Literacy. |
| Paper II | Mandatory qualifying Punjabi language test of Matriculation standard with 50 questions and 50 marks. |
| Duration | Paper I: 2 hours | Paper II: 1 hour. |
| Negative Marking | There is no negative marking in the exam. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Constable – District Cadre | 2522 |
| Constable – Armed Police Cadre | 775 |
| Computer Based Test | Candidates will first appear in a Computer Based Test consisting of Paper I and Paper II. |
| Physical Screening Test (PST) | Qualified candidates will undergo Physical Screening Test including running, long jump and high jump. |
| Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Height measurement will be conducted to verify physical standards. |
| Document Verification | Candidates who qualify PST/PMT will undergo document scrutiny before final selection. |
| Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
| Constable | ₹19,900 per month (minimum pay during initial service period) |
| General Category | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Backward Classes / EWS | ₹700 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab | ₹500 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026? | The starting date of application is 10 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 30 March 2026. |
| What is the eligibility for Punjab Police Constable? | Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. |
| What is the age limit for Punjab Police Constable? | The age limit is 18 to 28 years. |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 3297 vacancies have been announced. |
