The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for candidates who want to build a career in the law enforcement sector. The recruitment drive aims to fill Constable vacancies in District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre across the state of Punjab. Punjab Police has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens through its official recruitment portal. This recruitment provides a great opportunity for candidates who have completed 10+2 education and are looking for a State Government Job in Punjab. A total of 3297 Constable posts are available under this recruitment drive. Out of these vacancies, 2522 posts belong to the District Police Cadre, while 775 posts belong to the Armed Police Cadre. Candidates can indicate their preference for the cadre during the application process. The selection process for Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026 will be conducted in multiple stages to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment system. Initially, candidates will have to appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers. The first paper will evaluate candidates on subjects such as General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language, Punjabi Language, and Digital Literacy. The second paper will be a qualifying Punjabi language test. Candidates who successfully qualify the written examination will be shortlisted for the Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT). These tests will assess the physical fitness of candidates through running, long jump, and high jump activities. Only candidates meeting the required physical standards will move to the next stage. After the physical tests, shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification to confirm their eligibility and submitted information. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Paper-I of the CBT examination after normalization. The selected candidates will receive a starting pay scale of ₹19,900 per month as per Punjab Government rules. Apart from the salary, employees will also receive government benefits such as allowances, job security, and retirement benefits. Candidates interested in Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Apply Online should complete the application process between 10 March 2026 and 30 March 2026. Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the form. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for young candidates to serve the state while building a secure career in the police department.
Authority - State Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - 01 of 2025
Posted On
06 Mar 2026, 04:18 pm
Total Posts
3298
Organization
Punjab Police
• Notification Release Date – 05 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date – 10 March 2026
• Online Application Last Date – 30 March 2026
• General Category: ₹1200
(Application Fee ₹550 + Examination Fee ₹650)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab / Lineal Descendants of ESM: ₹500
(Application Fee ₹500 + Examination Fee ₹0)
• SC / ST (All States) & Backward Classes of Punjab: ₹700
(Application Fee ₹550 + Examination Fee ₹150)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): ₹700
(Application Fee ₹550 + Examination Fee ₹150)
• Transgender Candidates:
Application fee will be charged according to their respective reservation category.
• The application fee must be paid online only.
• No offline payment mode will be accepted.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Minimum Age – 18 Years
• Maximum Age – 28 Years
Age Relaxation
• SC / BC Candidates (Punjab Residents) – Up to 33 Years
• Punjab Government Employees – Up to 33 Years
• Ex-Servicemen – Age relaxation as per Punjab Government rules
• Candidates must have 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board/university
• Ex-Servicemen: Minimum qualification Matriculation
• Candidates must have passed Punjabi in Matriculation or equivalent examination
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constable (District Cadre) | 2522 | ₹19,900/month |
| 2 | Constable (Armed Police Cadre) | 776 | ₹19,900/month |
• Visit the official Punjab Police recruitment portal
• Click on Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
• Fill the online application form carefully
• Upload required documents such as photo and signature
• Pay the application fee (if applicable)
• Submit the application form
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!

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