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Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply for 3298 Vacancies

The Punjab Police has officially announced the recruitment for 3,298 Constable positions across District and Armed Police Cadres. Eligible candidates can apply online starting from March 10, 2026, until March 30, 2026. The recruitment is open to all Indian citizens who have completed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject. The monthly salary for the role is set at Rs. 19,900 for the first three years. This article provides detailed information on application procedures, eligibility criteria, and the selection process, making it essential for prospective applicants to read thoroughly.
By Ambika Singh Mar 21, 2026, 22:06 IST

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Online Application Details


Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 | Online Application Form


Overview: The Punjab Police has announced the recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01 of 2026) for the position of Constable in both District and Armed Police Cadres. A total of 3,298 vacancies have been identified, with 2,522 in the District Cadre and 776 in the Armed Cadre, excluding positions reserved for sports quota, which will be filled separately. This recruitment is open to all Indian citizens. Applicants must have completed Matriculation with Punjabi as a mandatory or elective subject. The monthly pay scale for this position is set at Rs. 19,900 for the first three years.


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Punjab Police


Constable Recruitment 2026 – Advt. No. 01 of 2026


IMPORTANT DATES



  • Notification Date: 06-03-2026


  • Application Start Date: 10-03-2026


  • Final Date to Apply Online: 30-03-2026


  • Admit Card: As per schedule


  • Exam Date: As per schedule


APPLICATION FEE



  • General / UR: Rs. 1200/-


  • SC/ST (All States): Rs. 700/-


  • BC Punjab / EWS: Rs. 700/-


  • Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 500/-


  • Payment must be made online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking). Fees are non-refundable.
AGE LIMIT as of 01-01-2026



  • Minimum Age: 18 Years


  • Maximum Age: 28 Years


  • Additional age relaxation as per rules
QUALIFICATION



  • Constable (District & Armed Cadre): 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board/university. Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory/elective subject by 01-01-2026.


  • For Ex-Servicemen: Minimum Matriculation qualification required.


Vacancy Details Total Posts: 3298
District Police Cadre
Category Vacancies Reserved for Women
General / Open / Unreserved 1066 304
SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab 260 104
SC 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 (EWS), Punjab 260 78
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab 26 09
Total 2522 825
Armed Police Cadre
Category Vacancies Reserved for Women
General / Open / Unreserved 328 95
SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab 80 32
SC 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 (EWS), Punjab 80 24
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab 08 04
Total 776 259


How to Complete the Online Application



  1. Visit the official recruitment portal.


  2. Click on 'New Registration' and fill out the registration form with a valid email and mobile number.


  3. Log in with your credentials and carefully complete the application form, including cadre preference (District/Armed) and category.


  4. For District Cadre candidates: select 15 district preferences for posting allocation.


  5. Upload a scanned photograph (passport size, white background, JPEG, 80KB–200KB) and signature (JPEG, 80KB–200KB).


  6. Pay the application fee online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking). The fee is non-refundable.


  7. Submit the form and print a hard copy for future reference.


Selection Process



  • Common Computer Based Test


  • Physical Screening Test + Physical Measurement Test (PMT)


  • Document Verification
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IMPORTANT LINKS


Apply Online


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Download Notification


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Recruitment Portal / Grievance Window


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Frequently Asked Questions


Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?


Answer: A total of 3,298 vacancies have been announced – 2,522 in District Police Cadre and 776 in Armed Police Cadre (excluding sports quota).


Q2. What is the last date to apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?


Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 30-03-2026 until 23:55 hrs.


Q3. What is the pay scale for the Punjab Police Constable post?


Answer: The pay scale is Rs. 19,900 per month (fixed minimum pay for three years from the date of joining as per Punjab Police First Amendment Rules, 2025).


Q4. What is the selection process for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?


Answer: The selection process includes three stages – Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT Paper-I + qualifying Paper-II in Punjabi), Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Stage-III: Document Scrutiny.


Q5. What is the minimum height required for the Punjab Police Constable post?


Answer: The minimum height for male candidates is 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) and for female candidates is 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm). Transgender candidates are treated equally to female candidates.


Q6. Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Test?


Answer: No, there is no negative marking in any paper of the Computer Based Test.


Q7. Can candidates from states other than Punjab apply for this recruitment?


Answer: Yes, all Indian citizens can apply. However, benefits of reserved categories (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen, etc.) are available only to candidates who are residents of Punjab. Female candidates applying under the General/Open/UR category must possess a Domicile Certificate issued by the Punjab Government.