HPPSC Constable Vacancy: Applications open for 734 male and female constable posts; who is eligible to apply?
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is commencing the application process for Constable posts in the state police department today. A total of 734 vacancies will be filled across both male and female categories. The application process will be conducted via the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply. The deadline for applications is August 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The Commission has clarified that offline applications will not be accepted.
Separate notifications for male and female posts were issued by the Commission on July 10. Direct links to the notifications for both categories are provided below.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 734 Constable posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. A higher number of posts have been allocated for male candidates.
Total Vacancies: 734
Male Constable Posts: 491
Female Constable Posts: 243
Recruiting Department: Himachal Pradesh Police Department
Recruiting Body: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Post | Vacancies
Male Constable | 491
Female Constable | 243
Total | 734
What are the important application dates?
The Commission has released the complete schedule for the application process. Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline.
Schedule | Date
Short notification released | July 9, 2026
Online application starts | July 10, 2026
Last date for application | August 6, 2026
Mode of application | Online (ORA portal)
What are the eligibility criteria?
Candidates must have passed the 10th and 12th grades from a recognized board or institution. Candidates seeking the benefit of Himachal Pradesh reservation must also meet the requirement of being a bona fide Himachali.
Candidates must have passed the 10th standard.
Passing the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination is mandatory.
Educational qualifications must be completed by the prescribed cut-off date. Candidates applying under the Himachal quota must submit a Bonafide Himachali certificate.
What is the prescribed age limit?
The Commission has set different age limits for various categories. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will also receive additional relaxation.
Category Age Limit
General / EWS 18 to 25 years
SC / ST / OBC 18 to 28 years
Home Guard 18 to 29 years
Additional age relaxation will be granted to reserved category candidates in accordance with Himachal Pradesh Government rules.
What does the Physical Efficiency Test entail?
Before the written examination, candidates must undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a Physical Standard Test (PST). These will include a race, high jump, and long jump.
For Male Candidates
Male candidates must complete the race within the stipulated time and meet the minimum standards in the jumping events.
1500-meter race: 5 minutes 30 seconds
100-meter race: 14 seconds
High jump: 1.35 meters
Long jump: 4 meters
For Female Candidates
Different physical test standards have been set for female candidates.
800-meter race: 3 minutes 45 seconds
100-meter race: 17 seconds
High jump: 1.10 meters
Long jump: 3 meters
What is the selection process?
The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify in each stage.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination
The written examination will be of the objective type. It will carry 90 marks, and negative marking will apply to incorrect answers.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with Level-3 of the Himachal Pradesh Government's pay matrix. They will also be entitled to various government allowances. Pay Scale: ₹20,000 to ₹64,000 per month
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Allowance
Other government benefits
What is the application fee?
The Commission has fixed a uniform application fee for all categories.
Category Application Fee
All categories ₹600
The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, UPI, or other online modes. The fee paid is non-refundable.
What documents are required for the application?
Candidates will need to upload certain essential documents during the application process. These documents will be verified during the subsequent stages of the process.
10th-grade certificate
12th-grade certificate
NCC certificate (if applicable)
Reservation certificate
Bonafide Himachali certificate
EWS or BPL certificate
Home Guard service certificate (if applicable)
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