Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (3298 Vacancies), Eligibility & Online Form

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. 

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 brief summary of the recruitment drive. 

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 Recruitment 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

Documents Required to Apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 

Keep these documents ready before filling 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)

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