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Punjab Police Constable Exam Answer Key 2026 Out at punjabpolice.gov.in, Raise Objection Ends Today

Punjab Police Constable Exam Answer Key and response sheet have been released by Punjab Police for all those candidates who participated in the Punjab Police CBT exam. Candidates can now check and download their individual response sheet (OMR/CBT record) from the official website of www.punjabpolice.gov.in using thier registration number and password.

Candidates who find incorrect answers can also raise objections by 7th August 2026 (4 pm) with a nominal fee of Rs. 50 per question. Scroll down the article for the answer key and raise objection link and other details regarding the exam.

Punjab Police Constable Exam Answer Key 2026 Official Link

Before the announcement of the result, candidates can estimate their probable score and qualifying chances in the exam using the answer key. The provisional answer key link has been activated at www.punjabpolice.gov.in, and the same is also provided here. 

The provisional key is available for all CBT sessions conducted for each shift and day. The candidates who appeared can click the link and enter their login details to download their respective answer key.

Details Required to Download Punjab Police Answer Key

To download the official answer key, candidates need the following login details.

  • Registration No./Login ID /ਐਪਲੀਕੇਸ਼ਨ ਨੰ / ਲਾੱਗਇਨ ਆਈ ਡੀ
  • Password / ਪਾਸਵਰਡ

Punjab Police Exam Answer Key 2026 PDF

Candidates who are planning for the next recruitment exam can also download the official answer key PDF from the links below to analyse which questions were asked.

Exam Date (Shift) Answer Key PDF
12th July Shift 1 Click to Download
20th July Shift 2 Click to Download
23rd July Shift 2 Click to Download

How to Download Punjab Police Answer Key 2026?

Follow the steps discussed below to download the Punjab Police Answer Key 2026 from the official website.

  • Visit the official website of Punjab Police at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, go to the Recruitment section.
  • Now select “Police Constable in District and Armed Cadre of Punjab Police- 2026”.
  • Click on the link “Login” that appears at the top of the homepage.
  • Enter your login details as per the admission certificate.
  • Now click on the “Answer Key” link.
  • Select your exam date and shift.
  • The answer key PDF opens on the screen; download and keep it safe.
  • Cross-verify your responses using your response sheet.

What to do if you forget your password?

If candidates forget their Password, they must click on the “Forget Password” tab below the Login button. After clicking on that, you have to enter the User ID of the registered candidate. After entering the User ID, your password will be retrieved.

Punjab Police Constable Exam Answer Key 2026 Overview

The Punjab Police Constable CBT exam for 3298 constable vacancies in the District and Armed Police Cadres was held from 1st to 30th July 2026. The official answer key has been released along with the correct responses to all questions asked in the exam, helping candidates calculate their marks in the exam.

Overview
Exam Name Punjab Police Constable Computer-Based Examination 2026
Advt No. 01/2026
Vacancies 3,298
Mode of Answer Key Online (Login Based)
Answer Key Date 5th August 2026
Exam Date 1st to 30th July 2026
Raise Objection dates 5th to 7th August 2026 (4 pm)
Objection Fee Rs. 50 per objection
Next Stage PST and PMT

What Details are Mentioned in Punjab Police Answer Key 2026?

Below are the important details that are mentioned in the Punjab Police Constable Response Sheet PDF.

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Roll Number and Application Number
  • Post Name
  • Exam Date
  • Shift Timing
  • Question Serial Number
  • Correct Answers of each question

Punjab Police Answer Key Challenge Process & Objection Fee

The answer key has been released along with the objection window. Candidates should go through the tentative Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, by 7th August 2026. To raise objections, candidates need to visit the official website and submit their queries. Candidates have to attach valid proof while submitting their objection.

  • Objection Fee – Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 50/- per question.
  • Mode of Payment – Online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking
  • Important Note – Objections sent via email, post, or any other offline mode will not be entertained
  • Refund Policy – If the objection is found to be valid, the fee will be refunded to the candidate’s account.

Steps to Raise Objections Against Official Answer Key

If a candidate finds a discrepancy between the official key and the expected answer, objections can usually be raised as follows:

  • Log in to the official portal with your registration credentials.
  • Click on the link “Objection for Answer Key”.
  • Select the number of the question you want to challenge.
  • Attach supporting evidence/reference materials, if necessary.
  • Pay an objection fee for each question (refund if challenge accepted).
  • Submit to the portal before the deadline.

Punjab Police Constable Marking Scheme 2026

The marking scheme for Punjab Police Constable is already mentioned in the official notification. Each correct answer carries 1 mark with no negative marking.

Papers Total Questions Correct Answer Negative Marking
Paper I (Merit Paper) 100 1 mark No
Paper II (Punjabi – Qualifying) 50 1 mark No

How to Calculate Punjab Police Exam Score?

Candidates can estimate their marks before the result is declared using the answer key and response sheet.

  • Candidates compare their answers with the official answer key first
  • Add 1 mark for each correct answer in Paper I
  • Paper II: Add 1 mark for each of the correct answer (so that your Paper II score is above the minimum qualifying mark).
  • No negative marking for incorrect answers
  • Add up the number of correct responses for your preliminary score

Paper I Score = Number of correct answers in Paper I × 1

For example, if a candidate attempted all 100 questions in Paper I and matched 82 as correct answers and 18 as incorrect against the answer key

Then Paper I Score = 82/100

Punjab Police Exam 2026- Minimum Qualifying Marks

To qualify in the CBT exam, candidates have to score minimum qualifying marks as per their category.

  • General – 40%
  • SC/BC – 35%
  • EWS – 35%
  • Ex-Serviceman – 35%
  • In Paper 2 – 50%

What After Punjab Police Answer Key?

Punjab Police will publish the final answer key after examining objections, and no more objections will be accepted. After this, the Punjab Police Constable Result 2026 will be released, and shortlisted candidates will be called for the Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification.

Selection Stages of Punjab Police Constable Exam

The selection process for Punjab Police Constable posts includes the following stages.

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Physical Screening Test (PST)
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Document Verification (DV)
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FAQs

When did official Punjab Police answer key released?

The Punjab Police answer key for Constable Exam has been released online on 5th August 2026.

Is there negative marking in the Punjab Police Constable exam?

No, there is negative marking in the Punjab Police Constable exam.

What is objection fee for Punjab Police Constable exam?

Punjab Police recruitment cycles have typically charged a nominal Rs. 50 per-question objection fee, refundable if the challenge is upheld.

When will the final answer key be released?

The final answer key is released after all objections raised against the provisional key have been reviewed.

What is the next stage after the CBT for Punjab Police Constable 2026?

Candidates who qualify the CBT will proceed to the Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification.

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