Punjab Police has come up with bumper 3298 vacancies for Police Constable posts for District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre in Punjab Police under the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Punjab Police Notification 2026 PDF has been released by Punjab Police on its official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in on 6th March 2026.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for the Punjab Police Constable Vacancy for District Cadre and Armed Cadre can fill out their application from 10th March 2026 onwards. Interested candidates can check post-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates about the recruitment drive from the article.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Punjab Police |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Cadre | District Police Cadre & Armed Police Cadre |
| Total Vacancy | 3298 |
| District Cadre Vacancies | 2522 (including 825 for women) |
| Armed Cadre Vacancies | 776 (including 259 for women) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Starts | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th March 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | www.punjabpolice.gov.in |
Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification’s pdf for Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 has been released at the official website, www.punjabpolice.gov.in with complete details for 3298 Constable posts in District Cadre and Armed Cadre. The notification pdf includes all details about the recruitment drive, such as registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.
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 onwards at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Released | 6th March 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to submit applications | 30th March 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 30th March 2026 |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2026
A total of 3298 vacancies have been announced for Constable vacancies in the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre in the Punjab Police. Out of total vacancies, a total of 2522 (including 825 for women) have been released for the District Police Cadre, and 776 (including 259 for women) vacancies have been released for the Armed Police Cadre.
| Category | District Police Cadre | Armed Police Cadre |
| General/ Open/Unreserved | 1066 (w-304) | 328 (w-95) |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 260 (w-104) | 80 (w-32) |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & others, Punjab | 260 (w-104) | 80 (w-32) |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 260 (w-104) | 80 (w-32) |
| Ex-serviceman (General), Punjab | 182 (w-104) | 56 (w-32) |
| Ex-serviceman, Scheduled Castes, Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 | 16 |
| Ex-serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 | 16 |
| Ex-serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 52 | 16 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 (w-18) | 16 (w-8) |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 (w-78) | 80 (w-24) |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 (w-09) | 08 (w-4) |
| Total | 2522 (w-825) | 776 (w-259) |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must ensure they fulfil the Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria before applying for Punjab Police Recruitment 2026.
| Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Eligibility | |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Age Limit (01/01/2026) |
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Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The Punjab Police Constable selection process involves three stages i.e. computer-based test, physical screening test & physical measurement test, and document scrutiny.
Stage I- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Paper I will be for 100 marks, and Paper II for 50 marks
Stage II- Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Physical fitness through activities like running, long jump, etc., and height are measured.
Stage III- Document Scrutiny: Verification of documents will be done
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.
- Paper-II will be qualifying in nature.
- There will be 100 multiple-choice questions.
- 1 mark will be given for each correct answer.
- 3 hours will be given to complete the exam.
- There will be no negative marking for any incorrect.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 | 2 hours |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| Punjabi Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 | |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | 05 | 05 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Paper 2 | |||
| Mandatory Qualifying Paper of Punjabi Language | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 3 hours |
Punjab Police Constable Apply Online Link
As per the Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026 PDF, the Punjab Police Constable Online Form 2026 process for 3298 Police Constables vacancies will start from 10th March 2026 onwards 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.
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.
| Categories | Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
| General | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| ESM | Rs. 500/- | NIL | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/BC/OBC | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
| EWS | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 700/- |
Steps to Apply For Punjab Police Constable 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.
- Visit the official website of Punjab Police at www.punjabpolice.gov.in.
- On the homepage, look for the ‘Recruitment’ section and find the link to the “Punjab Police Recruitment- 2026”.
- Candidates are redirected to a new page. Under a POLICE CONSTABLE IN DISTRICT AND ARMED CADRE OF PUNJAB POLICE – 2026.
- For the New Registration Tab on Click Here in-front text reading ‘To Register’.
- Fill out registration forms by entering your basic details like the candidate’s name, gender, date of birth, email ID, mobile number etc.
- After filling out the registration forms, Click on the link ‘Click Here to Login’.
- Candidates are redirected to a new page where they have to enter their Registration No./Login ID and Password. Fill the captcha code and click on Login.
- Upload passport-size photographs and signatures as per specifications.
- Candidates are advised to re-check all details before paying the fee, as the fee once paid will not be refunded in any circumstances.
- Pay the application fee as per category through net banking/debit card/credit card
- Before clicking on the Final Submit tab, candidates must re-check their details as the application form, once submitted, cannot be edited again.
- Download the Punjab Police Constable Application Form 2026 and take a printout for future reference.
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