Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for 3298 Posts, Apply Online

The Punjab Police Department has released the notification no. 01 of 2026 for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment in the state. The recruitment drive is set to fill 3298 Constable vacancies across both the District Police and Armed Police cadres. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal starting March 10, 2026. This article covers all the essential details required to apply, including eligibility criteria, critical dates, vacancy breakdown, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The Punjab Police has announced 3298 Constable vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. These available positions are strategically divided, allocating 2522 seats to the District Police Cadre and 776 seats to the Armed Police Cadre, encompassing reserved spots for women.

Education Details

To be eligible for the Punjab Police Constable role, applicants must satisfy the following educational qualifications (attained on or before January 1, 2026):

• General Candidates: Must have completed a 10+2 (Class 12) examination or its equivalent from a recognized education board or university.
• Ex-Servicemen: The minimum qualification required is Matriculation (Class 10 Pass).
• Language Requirement: All applicants must have studied Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject at the Matriculation level.

Salary

Candidates selected for the Constable post will be appointed with a starting basic pay of Rs. 19,900/- per month. This remuneration falls under Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix. This basic pay is applicable for the first three years of service, excluding standard government allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits.

Age Limit

To apply for the recruitment, candidates must meet the age criteria as of January 1, 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years

(Note: Age relaxation applies to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and Ex-Servicemen as per the regulations set by the Punjab Government).

Selection Process

The selection for Punjab Police Constable 2026 involves four distinct stages. Candidates must qualify in each stage to advance:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): An objective-type examination containing Paper-I and Paper-II.
2. Physical Screening Test (PST): Practical physical fitness tests (including running, long jump, etc.).
3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Screening of height and physical parameters.
4. Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational, identity, and category certificates.

Application Fee

Applicants are required to submit an application and examination fee online to complete their registration:

• General Category: Rs. 1200/- (Application Fee: Rs. 550 + Exam Fee: Rs. 650)
• SC/ST/BC/OBC/EWS: Rs. 700/- (Application Fee: Rs. 550 + Exam Fee: Rs. 150)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Rs. 500/- (Application Fee: Rs. 500, Exam Fee Exempted)

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Punjab Police website at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
2. Locate and click on the ‘Recruitment’ section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for “Punjab Police Recruitment – 2026” and select the Constable in District and Armed Cadre option.
4. Click on the registration link and fill out your basic personal details (name, email, mobile number) to generate your Login ID and Password.
5. Log in using your generated credentials and fill out the complete application form with accurate educational and category details.
6. Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and mandatory documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the category-wise application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
8. Review your entire application, submit it finally, and download/print a copy for future reference.

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