Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3298 Vacancies - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3298 Vacancies - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Punjab Police has announced a massive recruitment drive for 3,298 vacancies for the post of Police Constable in both the District Cadre and Armed Cadre. This is a premier opportunity for 10+2 qualified candidates to secure a stable government job in one of India's largest state police forces. The recruitment is conducted through a competitive examination process, ensuring a merit-based selection.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

District Cadre Vacancies (Total: 2522)

Armed Cadre Vacancies (Total: 776)

Note: The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased by the Punjab Government/Punjab Police. Sports quota vacancies will be filled separately.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University on or before 01 January 2026.
• For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
• Mandatory Punjabi Qualification: All candidates must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any equivalent examination in the Punjabi language on or before 01 January 2026.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/BC candidates (Punjab residents): Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years.
• Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents): Actual service period in Armed Forces deducted from age; resultant age should not exceed maximum limit by more than 3 years.
• Serving government employees: Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years.

Mandatory Physical Standards

Note: All Transgender candidates shall be treated at par with Female candidates in respect of Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test.

Examination Structure & Selection Process

Selection Stages

1. Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper-I & Paper-II
2. Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
3. Stage-III: Document Scrutiny

Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The CBT comprises two papers:

Paper-I (100 marks, 2 hours duration)

Paper-II (50 marks, 1 hour duration) – Mandatory Qualifying Paper

• Punjabi Language test of Matriculation standard.
• Qualifying criteria: 50% marks (25 out of 50).
• Note: Marks obtained in Paper-II will NOT be counted for merit calculation.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Paper-I after normalization)

• SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 35%
• Other categories: 40%

Important Points

• No negative marking
• Normalization will be applied as CBT is conducted in multiple shifts.
• Answer key will be published after the exam; candidates can raise objections within 48 hours (Rs. 50 per objection).

Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Physical Screening Test (PST)

Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

• Height measurement as per eligibility criteria mentioned above.
• Candidates not meeting minimum height will be disqualified.
• Note: Pregnant female candidates may request postponement of PST/PMT by submitting a medical certificate from a government hospital. One opportunity will be given within 6 months after delivery.

Stage-III: Document Scrutiny

Candidates qualifying Stage-II will be called for document verification. Required documents include:

• Matriculation certificate (proof of age)
• 10+2 or equivalent certificate
• Punjabi qualification proof
• Domicile certificate (for female candidates applying under General category)
• Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen, etc.)
• NOC (for serving government employees)
• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport)

Note: Candidates unable to produce original documents will not be considered for selection.

Application Fee

Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded. Payment mode: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026
2. Click on "Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026" link under latest notifications.
3. Complete registration with basic details and generate login credentials.
4. Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and cadre preference details.
5. For District Cadre, fill 15 district preferences in order of priority (selected candidates will not be posted in their home district).
6. Upload scanned copies of:
   • Recent colored passport size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) against white background (80-200 KB JPEG)
   • Signature (80-200 KB JPEG)
   • Relevant certificates
7. Pay application fee online through available payment modes.
8. Submit the form and download/print the final submitted application for future reference.
9. Note your Registration ID and keep checking the portal for updates.

Important: Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute server load issues.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 06 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 10 March 2026 (19:00 hrs)
• Application Last Date: 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs)
• Exam Date: To be notified
• Admit Card Release: To be notified
• Result Date: To be notified

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Website: punjabpolice.gov.in