Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026 - Apply Online Before 30 March For 3297 Vacancies,

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SHORT INFORMATION

Punjab Police has released the official notification for the recruitment of Constable posts in the District Cadre and Armed Cadre for 2026. A total of 3297 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates across different categories. The online application process will begin on 10 March 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 30 March 2026. Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board are eligible to apply for these posts.

The selection process will consist of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification. The minimum age required is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules.

Selected candidates will receive a starting pay of ₹19,900 per month as per Punjab Government rules. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply online through the official Punjab Police recruitment portal before the last date.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 March 2026
Online Application Start Date	10 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	30 March 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	30 March 2026

Vacancy Details

Punjab Police Constable District Cadre Vacancy 2026

Category	Total Vacancies	Women Vacancies
General / Open / Unreserved	1066	304
SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh	260	104
SC Ramdasia & Others	260	104
Backward Classes	260	104
Ex-Servicemen (General)	182	104
Ex-Servicemen SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh	52	0
Ex-Servicemen SC Ramdasia & Others	52	0
Ex-Servicemen Backward Classes	52	0
Wards of Police Personnel	52	18
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	260	78
Wards of Freedom Fighters	26	9
Total	2522	825

Punjab Police Constable Armed Cadre Vacancy 2026

Category	Total Vacancies	Women Vacancies
General / Open / Unreserved	328	95
SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh	80	32
SC Ramdasia & Others	80	32
Backward Classes	80	32
Ex-Servicemen (General)	56	32
Ex-Servicemen SC Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh	16	0
Ex-Servicemen SC Ramdasia & Others	16	0
Ex-Servicemen Backward Classes	16	0
Wards of Police Personnel	16	8
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	80	24
Wards of Freedom Fighters	8	4
Total	776	259

Punjab Police Constable - AGE LIMIT

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Age Relaxation

SC / BC Category (Punjab Residents): Upper age limit relaxation of 5 years, so maximum age will be 33 years.
Government Employees (Punjab / Central / State): Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit, maximum age 33 years.
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab Residents): Candidates can deduct their service period in the Armed Forces from their actual age, and if the remaining age does not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years, they will be eligible.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification required is Matriculation (10th Pass).
Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject or any other equivalent Punjabi language examination approved by the Punjab Government.
The required educational qualifications must be completed on or before 01 January 2026.

Punjab Police Constable Physical Standards

Category	Minimum Height
Male Candidates	170.2 cm (5 feet 7 inches)
Female Candidates	157.5 cm (5 feet 2 inches)
Transgender Candidates	Same as Female Candidates

Salary/ Stipend

Selected candidates for the Punjab Police Constable post will receive a minimum pay of ₹19,900 per month.
The salary will be provided as per the Punjab Government pay rules and Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025.
During the first 3 years of service, candidates will receive the minimum admissible pay of ₹19,900 per month.
After the completion of the initial period, the salary will increase according to government pay scale, allowances and service rules.
Additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities and other government allowances will be provided as per Punjab Government norms.

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The first stage will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in online mode.
The exam will consist of two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper-I will include subjects such as General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning, English Language Skills, Punjabi Language Skills and Digital Literacy.
Paper-I will contain 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
Paper-II will be a mandatory Punjabi language qualifying test of 50 marks. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in this paper.
There will be no negative marking in the examination.

Stage 2: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Candidate Category	Physical Test Details
Male Candidates (including Ex-Servicemen below 35 years)	• 1600 meters race in 6 minutes 30 seconds (1 chance) • Long Jump 3.80 meters (3 chances) • High Jump 1.10 meters (3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen Male (Above 35 years)	• 1400 meters walk & run in 12 minutes (1 chance) • 10 full squats within 3 minutes (1 chance)
Female Candidates (including Ex-Servicemen below 35 years)	• 800 meters race in 4 minutes 30 seconds (1 chance) • Long Jump 3.00 meters (3 chances) • High Jump 0.95 meters (3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen Female (Above 35 years)	• 800 meters run in 6 minutes (1 chance)

Note:

Candidates must qualify all events of the Physical Screening Test.
The Height Measurement (PMT) will also be conducted during Stage-II.
PST and PMT are qualifying in nature.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Candidates who qualify the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Physical Tests (PST/PMT) will be called for Document Verification (Stage-III). The schedule for document scrutiny will be released on the official recruitment portal, and candidates must download a separate admit card mentioning the date, time and venue of verification.

Candidates must carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID Card or Indian Passport. No other identity proof will be accepted.

At the time of document verification, candidates must bring the following original documents along with one self-attested copy of each:

Matriculation certificate (for proof of age)
10+2 or equivalent qualification certificate
Proof of passing Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent
Domicile certificate of Punjab (required for female candidates applying under General category)
Valid category certificate if claiming reservation
No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates currently working in government departments
Relevant documents for Ex-Servicemen category.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the official Punjab Police Constable recruitment portal.
Click on the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
First complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, mobile number and email ID.
After registration, log in using the generated credentials and fill out the online application form carefully.
Enter all required details such as personal information, educational qualification, category and district preferences.
Upload the required documents including recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, internet banking or other available payment modes.
Review the application form carefully and submit the final application.
Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application fee details

Category	Application Fee	Examination Fee	Total Fee
General	₹550	₹650	₹1200
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab / Lineal Descendants of ESM	₹500	₹0	₹500
SC / ST (All States) & Backward Classes (Punjab)	₹550	₹150	₹700
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	₹550	₹150	₹700

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Download Now
Punjab Police Official Website	Visit Now

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Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026?
Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026 is the latest recruitment drive conducted by Punjab Police to fill constable posts in District Cadre and Armed Cadre across the state.

2. What is Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026 about?
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026 notification has been released to recruit eligible candidates for multiple constable posts in Punjab Police.

3. What is Punjab Police Constable District Cadre Vacancy?
Punjab Police Constable District Cadre Vacancy refers to the posts where selected candidates are appointed in district-level police units.

4. What is Punjab Police Constable Armed Cadre Vacancy 2026?
Punjab Police Constable Armed Cadre Vacancy 2026 includes posts in armed police battalions responsible for security and special operations.

5. What is the difference between District Cadre and Armed Cadre Vacancy 2026?
The District Cadre handles local policing duties in districts, while the Armed Cadre works in specialized armed police units for security and law enforcement operations.

6. What are the Punjab Police Constable Physical Standards?
Punjab Police Constable Physical Standards include specific height requirements and physical fitness tests that candidates must qualify.

7. What is the role of a Punjabi Police Constable?
A Punjabi Police Constable is responsible for maintaining law and order, assisting in investigations, and supporting public safety operations in Punjab.

8. Who can apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria such as educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards can apply for the recruitment.

9. Where can candidates check updates about Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026?
Candidates can check official updates and notifications related to Punjab Police Constable Bharti 2026 on the official Punjab Police website.