Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3298 Vacancies

The Punjab Police has officially announced the Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01 of 2026) to fill 3298 tentative vacancies. This recruitment drive aims to appoint dedicated candidates to both the District Police Cadre (2522 posts) and the Armed Police Cadre (776 posts).

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from March 10, 2026 (7:00 PM) until the closing date of March 30, 2026 (11:55 PM).

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Key Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Punjab Police, Government of Punjab
Post Name	Constable (District & Armed Police Cadre)
Total Vacancies	3298 (2522 District + 776 Armed)
Pay Scale	Rs. 19,900 per month (Minimum admissible for first 3 years)
Job Location	Anywhere in Punjab, India, or Abroad
Application Mode	Online

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Punjab Police Constable position, candidates must meet the following requirements as of January 1, 2026:

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board. Ex-servicemen must have a minimum qualification of Matriculation.
• Mandatory Language Proficency: Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years.
  • Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/BC residents of Punjab and regular Government employees.
• Physical Standards (Height):
  • Male: 5’7’’ (170.2 cm).
  • Female & Transgender: 5’2’’ (157.5 cm).

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Selection Process

The recruitment involves a comprehensive three-stage selection journey:

1. Stage I (CBT): A Computer Based Test consisting of Paper-I (100 MCQs for merit) and Paper-II (Qualifying Punjabi Language test). There is no negative marking.+3
2. Stage II (PST & PMT): Physical Screening and Measurement Tests, which are qualifying in nature.+2
3. Stage III: Document Scrutiny, followed by medical examination and verification.+2

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Application Fees

Category	Fees (Application + Exam)	Total
General	Rs. 550 + Rs. 650	Rs. 1200
SC/ST/BC (Punjab)/EWS	Rs. 550 + Rs. 150	Rs. 700
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab)	Rs. 500 (App fee only)	Rs. 500

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026.
2. Register with your basic details to generate a Login ID and Password.
3. Fill the Application Form with personal, educational, and cadre preference details.
4. Upload Documents: Scanned photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.+1
5. Pay Fee: Complete the transaction via the online payment gateway.
6. Submit & Print: Review all details before final submission and keep a printed copy for future reference.

Important Dates:

• Notification Date: March 06, 2026 +2
• Start Date for Online Apply: March 10, 2026 (7:00 PM) +1
• Last Date for Online Apply: March 30, 2026 (11:55 PM) +1