Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3298 Posts

📅 Posted: 06/03/2026 📝 Updated: 06/03/2026

Total Vacancy 3298

Salary Rs. 19,900/- (Initial Pay) [Approx. ₹28k - ₹32k/Month In-Hand]

Location Punjab

Last Date 30/03/2026

Short Information: The Punjab Police has officially released the recruitment notification for 3298 Police Constable (District and Armed Cadre) posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 10+2 (12th Pass) qualification to join the state police force. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 10 March 2026 to 30 March 2026 through the official recruitment portal.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	06/03/2026
Application Begin	10/03/2026 (07:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	30/03/2026 (11:55 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	30/03/2026
Exam Date (CBT)	To be notified

Application Fee

General	₹1200
SC / ST / BC (Punjab State) / EWS	₹700
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / LDESM of Punjab	₹500

Payment: Online (Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 28 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC/BC of Punjab: 5 Years, Govt Employees: 5 Years, Ex-Servicemen: Period of service + 3 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Constable (District Police Cadre)	2522	10+2 (12th Pass) or its equivalent. Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi.
Constable (Armed Police Cadre)	776	10+2 (12th Pass) or its equivalent. Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi.
Total Vacancy	3,298

Cadre & Category Wise Vacancy Details

Cadre	UR	SC	B C	EWS	ESM	Wards of Police/FF	Total
District Police Cadre	1066	520	260	260	338	78	2,522
Armed Police Cadre	328	160	80	80	104	24	776
Total	1,394	680	340	340	442	102	3,298

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University.
For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification shall be Matriculation (10th Pass).
Candidate must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Constable	Rs. 19,900/- per month minimum pay admissible for three years from the date of joining in service.

Selection Process Steps

Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT - Paper I & Paper II)
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Stage-III: Document Scrutiny
Medical Examination & Antecedent Verification

Detailed Exam Pattern

CBT Exam Overview

Mode: Online (Computer Based Test).
Paper-I: 100 Objective Type Questions for 100 Marks (2 Hours).
Paper-II: Mandatory Qualifying test of Punjabi Language (50 Questions / 50 Marks / 1 Hour).
Negative Marking: There shall be NO negative marking.
Qualifying Marks (Paper-I): SC/BC/EWS/ESM - 35%, Other Categories - 40%.
Qualifying Marks (Paper-II): Minimum 50% marks required to qualify.

Paper-I Subject Wise Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	35	35
Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills	20	20
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning	20	20
English Language Skills	10	10
Punjabi Language Skills	10	10
Digital Literacy & Awareness	05	05
Total	100	100

Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Category	Minimum Height
Male Candidates	5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cms)
Female / Transgender	5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms)

Physical Screening Test (PST) Details

Category	Race	Long Jump	High Jump
Male Candidates	1600 Meters in 6 mins 30 secs	3.80 Meters (3 chances)	1.10 Meters (3 chances)
Female Candidates	800 Meters in 4 mins 30 secs	3.00 Meters (3 chances)	0.95 Meters (3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen (Male > 35 Yrs)	1400 Meters Walk/Run in 12 mins	10 Full Squats within 3 minutes	Not Applicable

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The Computer Based Test will comprise of 100 questions covering General Awareness, Aptitude, Reasoning, and Basic Language skills.

📚 General Awareness

Constitution and its features, Central and State Legislature, Executive & Local Government Institutions, Geography, History, Culture and Economy of Punjab, Health and Nutrition, Current Affairs.

📚 Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification, Average, Decimal and Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Time and Work, Bar graphs and Line graphs.

📚 Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning

Number and Letter Series, Sequencing, Statements and Conclusions, Pattern Completion, Order and Ranking, Direction and Distances, Relationship Problems.

📚 Languages & Computers

English/Punjabi reading comprehension, translation, grammar, error spotting, vocabulary. Fundamentals of Computers, MS Office, Internet, Emails, Mobile Phones basics.

How to Apply

Visit the Official Recruitment Portal of Punjab Police at https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026.
Click on the registration link and fill in basic details to get your Unique Registration ID and Password.
Log in and complete the Application Form, entering your preference of cadres (District/Armed) and 15 district preferences.
Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph (minimum 80KB), signature, and required certificates (10th, 12th, ID Proof, Category Certificate).
Pay the requisite application fee securely through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference and document scrutiny.

Important Condition for Punjabi Language

Passing the Punjabi language examination equivalent to the Matriculation standard is mandatory. If a candidate has not passed Punjabi in Matriculation, their application will be rejected, except for the wards of Defense Service Personnel who are bona fide residents of Punjab (they get 2 years to pass it post-appointment).

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification Advt. No. 01 of 2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Punjab Police
Post Name	Constable (District & Armed Cadre)
Total Vacancy	3298
Salary	Rs. 19,900/- (Initial Pay) [Approx. ₹28k - ₹32k/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	Punjab
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	30/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Punjab Police Constable? ▼

Ans: The post falls under the initial pay scale of Rs. 19,900/- per month for the first three years of service. After the probation period, adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for Punjab Police Constable 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form and pay the fee is 30th March 2026 (till 23:55 hrs).

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the Punjab Police Constable exam? ▼

Ans: No, there is absolutely no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Punjab Police Constable recruitment.

Q.4 What is the age limit for Punjab Police Constable 2026? ▼

Ans: The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 28 years as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC and Backward Classes of Punjab.

Q.5 How to download the Punjab Police Constable Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the detailed Advt No. 01 of 2026 PDF directly from the 'Important Links' section of our page or from the official Punjab Police recruitment portal.