Punjab Police Constable 2026 Notification Out for 3298 Posts, Check Eligibility, Online Form, Pattern

The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification is officially out! Punjab Police has announced 3298 vacancies across the District Cadre and the Armed Police Cadre. Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Class 12) or an equivalent exam from a recognised Board are eligible to apply for this recruitment, and the apply online link will be activated on 10th March 2026 (7 pm). If you are planning to apply, go through the details discussed in the article for eligibility, application fees, selection process, salary and more. 

Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026 Out 

The notification (Advt. 01/2026) was officially released on 6th March 2026 at www.punjabpolice.gov.in, and candidates must through the complete details for the recruitment before applying for the vacancies. The online application window will be opened tomorrow at www.punjabpolice.gov.in, so keep all your documents ready if willing to apply. 

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026- Overview

The Punjab Police Constable selection process involves three stages i.e. computer-based test, physical screening test & physical measurement test, and document scrutiny. Have a look at the summary of the recruitment drive. 

Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for the Punjab Police Recruitment have been mentioned in the official notification. The online application process will start from 10th March 2026 at 7 pm onwards at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.

Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026

A total of 3298 tentative vacancies have been announced through Punjab Police Constable Recruitment, for which category-wise and cadre-wise distribution is as follows:

• District Police Cadre: 2522 posts (including 825 posts reserved for women)
• Armed Police Cadre: 776 posts (including 259 posts for women)

Punjab Police Constable 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All candidates must ensure that they fulfil the Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria before applying for the recruitment. 

Educational Qualification

• General Candidates: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
• Ex-Servicemen: Minimum qualification is Matriculation (10th Pass).
• All candidates must have studied Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject at the Matriculation level.
• All qualifications must be attained on or before 1st January 2026.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen as per Punjab Government norms.

Nationality

• Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Candidates holding a Green Card, Permanent Residency, or citizenship of any other country are NOT eligible.

Physical Standards

Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The candidates have to pay the required application fee along with the examination fee to register themselves for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. The total online application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 1200 and for the other categories, it is given below.

Punjab Police Constable Selection Process

The selection involves four main stages; candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next one.

Stage 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Paper-I and Paper-II with objective-type multiple choice questions

Stage 2 – Physical Screening Test (PST): Physical fitness tests, including running, long jump, etc.

Stage 3 – Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height and physical measurements as per standards

Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV): Original documents checked for authenticity.

Punjab Police Constable 2026 Exam Pattern

Check the detailed exam pattern and syllabus below as mentioned in the official notification. Stage 1 of the selection process, which is a computer-based test consisting of two papers.

1. Paper-II will be qualifying in nature.
2. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions.
3. 1 mark will be given for each correct answer.
4. 3 hours will be given to complete the exam.
5. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect.

Paper-II (Qualifying – 50 Marks)

• Punjabi language comprehension and grammar
• Minimum qualifying marks: 25 out of 50
• Exam conducted in English and Punjabi medium

Punjab Constable Salary Structure 2026

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 19,900/- per month (Level 2, 7th CPC Pay Matrix). This minimum pay is applicable for the first three years from the date of joining. Additional benefits include:

1. Dearness Allowance (DA)
2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
3. Medical facilities
4. Other allowances as per Punjab Government rules and Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025

Punjab Police Constable 2026 Apply Online Form

As per the Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026 PDF, the Punjab Police Constable Online Form 2026 process for 3298 Constable vacancies will start on 10th March 2026 at the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in. For easier access, we will also provide a direct link below once activated by the Punjab Police.

How to Apply For Punjab Police Recruitment 2026?

A complete step-by-step procedure to apply for the Punjab Police Constable posts has been provided below to help the candidates easily apply for the recruitment.

1. Visit the official website of Punjab Police at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, look for the ‘Recruitment’ section and find the link to the “Punjab Police Recruitment- 2026”.
3. Candidates are redirected to a new page. Under a POLICE CONSTABLE IN DISTRICT AND ARMED CADRE OF PUNJAB POLICE – 2026.
4. For the New Registration Tab, on Click Here in front of the text reading 'To Register'.
5. Fill out registration forms by entering your basic details like the candidate's name, gender, date of birth, email ID, mobile number etc.
6. After filling out the registration forms, click on the link 'Click Here to Login'.
7. Candidates are redirected to a new page where they have to enter their Registration No./Login ID  and Password. Fill in the captcha code and click on Login.
8. Upload passport-size photographs and signatures as per specifications.
9. Candidates are advised to re-check all details before paying the fee, as the fee once paid will not be refunded in any circumstances.
10. Pay the application fee as per category through net banking/debit card/credit card
11. Before clicking on the Final Submit tab, candidates must re-check their details as the application form, once submitted, cannot be edited again.
12. Download the Punjab Police Constable Application Form 2026 and take a printout for future reference.

Documents Required for Filling the Application Form 

Keep these documents ready before filling out the application form:

1. Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
2. Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof)
3. Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
4. Punjabi language certificate (Matric with Punjabi)
5. Category certificate — SC/BC/EWS if applicable
6. Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID)
7. Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)