Applications are about to open for the recruitment of 3297 constables in Punjab Police, know who can apply..
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: A great opportunity has arrived for students dreaming of a career in the Punjab Police. Applications for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 are about to open. A total of 3,297 posts will be filled under this scheme, including the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre. Let's find out all the details related to this vacancy and who can apply.
How many vacancies are available in the Punjab Police?
A total of 3,297 constable posts will be filled under the Punjab Police recruitment process, including 2,522 posts for the District Police Cadre and 775 posts for the Armed Police Cadre. These posts are allocated for General, SEO, BC, EWS, and other reserved categories as per government regulations. This recruitment is being conducted for the police force in different districts of Punjab. Selected candidates will be posted to different units according to their chosen cadre.
Important Dates for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Application Starts - March 10, 2026
Last Date to Fill Form - March 30, 2026
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Who Can Apply
1. Candidates who have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from any recognized board.
2. Ex-servicemen candidates with 10th standard can also apply.
3. Candidates must have studied in the Punjabi language in the Matriculation examination or have studied in Punjabi at an equivalent level recognized by the Punjab Government.
4. Candidates between 18 and 28 years of age can apply for this recruitment. Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules.
Punjab Police Constable Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection for Punjab Police Constable recruitment will be conducted in three stages. The first stage will be a Computer-Based Written Exam (CWE). Candidates who qualify for this written exam will be called for the next stage. This will be followed by a Physical Screening Test (PST) and a Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Candidates who pass the written exam will be called for a physical test. Those who pass this will then undergo document verification. Details about the exam pattern, syllabus, and physical test can be found in the official notification.
What is the pay scale of a Punjab Police Constable?
Becoming a constable in the Punjab Police is a dream for many candidates. Besides the salary, it also offers excellent perks. Candidates selected in this exam will receive a starting salary of ₹19,900 per month, as per the government's prescribed criteria for the constable position.
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