Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Exam Schedule and Selection Process Announced
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment Exam Update
A significant announcement has been made regarding the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment exam for 2026. The examination schedule has been officially released, indicating that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of 3,298 constables (both District and Armed Cadres) will begin on July 1, 2026. This exam will take place in multiple shifts, which is crucial information for all candidates who have submitted their applications. The Punjab Police shared this update through a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). It is important to note that the total of 3,298 constable positions includes 2,522 vacancies in the District Cadre and 776 in the Armed Cadre. Applicants are encouraged to review the schedule thoroughly.
**Admit Card Release Date**
Currently, the admit cards for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 have not been issued. The Punjab Police Department has stated that these will be available soon. Candidates are advised to regularly check for updates and notifications.
**Selection Process Overview**
The recruitment process for Punjab Police Constables will unfold in several stages, outlined as follows:
- The initial stage involves the CBT, which is a computer-based written examination consisting of two papers—Paper 1 and Paper 2, including a qualifying test in Punjabi.
- The second stage includes the Physical Screening Test (PST) and the Physical Measurement Test (PMT).
- Those who pass these stages will proceed to the third stage, which is document verification.
- Finally, candidates who successfully complete all stages will receive a recruitment letter.