HP Police Constable Recruitment: Today is the last date to apply for 734 constable posts..
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Today is a significant day for young aspirants preparing for government jobs. Today, August 6, 2026, is the last date to apply for the recruitment of 734 Constable posts in the Police Department through the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC).
Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal until 11:59 PM tonight. The Commission has clarified that no applications will be accepted after the stipulated time, and there is no facility for offline applications.
Recruitment for 734 Posts
A total of 734 Constable posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. Separate vacancies have been designated for both male and female categories.
Post Vacancies
Male Constable 491
Female Constable 243
Total 734
Important Recruitment Dates
Event Date
Short notification released July 9, 2026
Online application begins July 10, 2026
Last date to apply August 6, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
Mode of application Online (ORA portal)
Who can apply?
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications from a recognized board.
Passing the 10th standard is mandatory.
Passing the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination is required.
All educational qualifications must be completed by the prescribed cut-off date.
Candidates seeking the benefit of Himachal Pradesh reservation must possess a Bonafide Himachali certificate.
Age Limit
The age limit has been determined as of January 1, 2026, as follows:
Category Age Limit
General/EWS 18 to 25 years
SC/ST/OBC 18 to 28 years
Home Guard 18 to 29 years
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will also receive additional age relaxation in accordance with Himachal Pradesh government rules.
What will the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) entail? Before the written examination, candidates must pass the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Male Candidates
1500-meter race: 5 minutes 30 seconds
100-meter race: 14 seconds
High jump: 1.35 meters
Long jump: 4 meters
Female Candidates
800-meter race: 3 minutes 45 seconds
100-meter race: 17 seconds
High jump: 1.10 meters
Long jump: 3 meters
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on several stages:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination
The written examination will be objective in nature. It will consist of questions worth 90 marks, and negative marking will apply for incorrect answers.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with the Himachal Pradesh Government's Pay Matrix Level-3.
Pay Scale: ₹20,000 to ₹64,000 per month
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Allowance
Other government benefits
Documents required for application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying online:
10th-grade certificate
12th-grade certificate
NCC certificate (if applicable)
Reservation certificate
Bonafide Himachali certificate
EWS or BPL certificate (if applicable)
Home Guard service certificate (if applicable)
What is the application fee?
The application fee is the same for candidates across all categories. Applicants from all categories must pay an application fee of ₹600. The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, UPI, or other online modes. The fee paid is non-refundable.
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