| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Police |
| Post Name(s) | Constable (District Cadre & Armed Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 3298 |
| District Cadre Vacancies | 2522 (including 825 for women) |
| Armed Cadre Vacancies | 776 (including 259 for women) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release Date | 06 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 March 2026 (19:00 hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Official Website | punjabpolice.gov.in |
Punjab Police Constable 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 06 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 March 2026 (19:00 hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
Nationality
The candidate should be a citizen of lndia, who has not obtained the citizenship/permanent residency/green card of any other country.
Physical Standards
| Cadre | Minimum Height (Male) | Minimum Height (Female/Transgender) |
|---|---|---|
| District & Armed Police | 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) |
Punjab Police Constable Educational Qualification 2026
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University on or before 01 January 2026.
- For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
- Mandatory Punjabi qualification: All candidates must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any equivalent examination in Punjabi language on or before 01 January 2026.
Punjab Police Constable Age Limit 2026
- Minimum age: 18 years (as on 01 January 2026)
- Maximum age: 28 years (as on 01 January 2026)
Punjab Police Constable Age Relaxation 2026
- SC/BC candidates (Punjab residents): Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents): Actual service period in Armed Forces deducted from age, resultant age should not exceed maximum limit by more than 3 years
- Serving government employees: Upper age limit relaxed to 33 years
Punjab Police Constable Application Fees 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 550 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 1200 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab State only) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 0 | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab only) | Rs. 550 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 700 |
| EWS | Rs. 550 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 700 |
