Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Apply for 3298 Posts
Punjab Police Department has released constable new advertisement. Interested candidates can apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Total posts 3298 district and armed police cadre of department recruitment. Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 online application will start on 10 March 2026. Interested candidates should apply by visiting the official portal by 30 March 2026. Candidates must have 12th class qualification from a recognized board. Must have studied Punjabi subject as compulsory or optional in class 10th. General category age limit should be between 18 to 28 years. The selection process will first be Computer Based Test (CBT). After this the qualified candidates will be called for Physical Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Successful candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs 19,900. You can visit the official website ‘www.punjabpolice.gov.in’ for more information.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Authority Name/Board/Agency | Punjab Police |
| Posts Name | Constable |
| Last Date For Registration | 30 March 2026 |
| Selection Procedure |
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| Fee | Rs. 700/-500/-1200 |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Total Vacancy | 3298 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900 |
| Qualification | 12th Passed |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Place | Punjab, India |
| Advt. No | 01/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/ |
Police Constable : Important Dates
| Application Start | 10/03/2026 |
| Last Date For Apply | 30/03/2026 |
| Last Date Fees | 30/03/2026 |
| Examination Date | To be Informed |
Punjab Police Application Fee & Examination Fee Total
| General | Rs. 1200 |
| EMS | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST/OBC/BC/EWS | Rs. 700 |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limits Punjab Constable Recruitment
| Required Minimum Age | 18 Years | |
| Required Maximum Age | 28 Years | |
| Age Cut-Off Date | 01/01/2026 | |
| Upper Age Relaxation/Limit | According to Government Norms | |
Educational Qualifications Punjab Police Constable
| Post Name | Total Post | Essential Qualifications & Eligibility Norms |
| Constable | 3298 |
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Post-wise Vacancy Details Constable District Police
| Category | Man | Woman |
| General /Open /Unreserved | 1066 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki / Mazhbi Shikhs Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Backward Classes Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General),Punjab | 182 | 104 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki /Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 | 18 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 | 78 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 | 09 |
| Total | 2522 | 825 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details Constable Armed Police
| Category | Man | Woman |
| General /Open /Unreserved | 328 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki / Mazhbi Shikhs Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Backward Classes Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General),Punjab | 56 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki /Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 08 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 | 24 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 08 | 04 |
| Total | 776 | 259 |
Physical Standards Punjab Constable
| Category | Height Minimum Required |
| Male | 5 feet 7 inches (L70.2 cms) |
| Female | 5 feet 2 inches (157 .5 cms) |
How to Apply
Candidates should apply online only. You can fill the form by following the steps given below:
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Quick Access Links
| Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Study Materials (Free) | Click Here |
| Test Series (Paid, Refer & Earn) | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date of application for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates can submit online application till 30 March 2026
Q2. What is the educational qualification for this recruitment?
Answer: It is mandatory for the candidate to have passed Board 12th (10+2). The minimum qualification for ex-servicemen has been kept at 10th pass. Also, you must have studied Punjabi subjects in 10th class.
Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for the recruitment?
Ans:Indian citizens can apply for this recruitment. But the benefits of reserved categories (like SC, BC, EWS) will be available only to the residents of Punjab.
Q4. Will there be negative marking for giving wrong answers in the exam?
Answer: No, the department has clarified that there will be no negative marking in the Computer Based Test (CBT).