Punjab Police Constable Jobs: Recruitment for 3,298 Police Constable posts, 12th pass candidates can apply from March 10..
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy: Punjab Police has issued a major recruitment notification for the youth of the state. This recruitment drive will involve direct recruitment to the posts of constables in the district police and armed police cadres. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3,298 vacancies. The online application process will begin on March 10, 2026. This opportunity is open to all candidates who have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination and dream of serving in the police department.
Note the Dates
Event Date
Notification Release Date: March 5, 2026
Online Application Start Date: March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) at 7:00 PM
Online Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 (Monday) at 11:55 PM
CBT Exam Date: Will be announced later
Answer Key Objection Window: Will be announced later
Eligibility Criteria for Application
Educational Qualification: General candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university, while the minimum educational qualification for ex-servicemen is Matriculation (10th pass).
Essential Requirement: Candidates must have studied/passed Punjabi language as a compulsory or elective subject in the Matriculation examination, or passed any equivalent Punjabi language examination prescribed by the Government of Punjab.
Age Limit: The age limit will be determined as of January 1, 2026, with a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 28 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government regulations.
View category-wise vacancies
Category Vacancies Women
Unreserved 1066 304
SC (Valmiki/Majbi Sikh) 260 104
SC (Ramdasia and others) 260 104
OBC 260 104
Ex-Servicemen (General) 182 104
Ex-Servicemen (SC Balmiki/Majbi) 52 00
Ex-Servicemen (SC Ramdasia and others) 52 00
Ex-Servicemen (BC) 52 00
Dependents of Police Personnel 52 18
EWS 260 78
Dependents of Freedom Fighters 26 09
Total 2522 825
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Paper-I (100 marks) will consist of General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, English, Punjabi, and Digital Literacy, and Paper-II (50 marks) will be a Punjabi language qualifying paper, with a minimum of 50% marks required.
Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT): This stage will be merit-based, requiring candidates to meet the prescribed standards according to their category.
Document Verification: In the final stage, all original certificates and required documents will be verified.
Application Fee
Category Application Fee Examination Fee Total
General 550 650 1200
SC/ST (all states) and OBC (Punjab only) 550 150 700
EWS 550 150 700
Ex-Servicemen/Descendants of Ex-Servicemen of Punjab State 500 0 500
Salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary as per government regulations. The salary for this recruitment has been fixed at ₹19,900 per month. ₹19,900 will be paid per month for the first three years after joining the job.
How to Apply
First, visit the official website and open the Recruitment section.
Register by creating a new account by entering your mobile number and email ID.
Log in and fill out the application form.
Enter your personal and educational details correctly.
Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.).
Pay the application fee online.
Check the form carefully and submit it.
Download/print the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.
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