This state has announced recruitment for the posts of police constable, applications start from March 10..

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Punjab government has announced recruitment for over 3,000 constable posts. An official notification has also been issued regarding this recruitment. Candidates wishing to join the police force should apply in due course. The application process will begin on March 10, 2026. You can apply by visiting the official website, punjabpolice.gov.in.

This recruitment drive will fill 3,297 constable positions across two cadres:

District Police Cadre: 2,522 posts
Armed Police Cadre: 775 posts

Who can apply?
Candidates applying for constable positions have certain requirements:

They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.

Ex-servicemen with Class 10 qualifications can also apply.

The candidate must also have studied in Punjabi, meaning they must have knowledge of the Punjabi language.

The minimum age limit is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years. According to government regulations, age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates.

What is the recruitment process?

The recruitment process for the Punjab Police Constable position is a three-stage. The first stage is a written examination. Candidates who pass this examination will be called for a physical screening and physical measurement test.

After the second stage, a merit list will be released, followed by document verification. Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for a physical test, followed by document verification.

Salary-wise, selected candidates will receive a minimum salary of ₹19,900 per month.

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