Punjab Police Constable Exam Guide 2026
Punjab Police Constable 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Punjab Police Constable Important Guidelines
| Punjab Police Constable Medical Test Guidelines | Punjab Police Constable Physical Test Guidelines |
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| Punjab Police Constable Document Verification Process |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Recruiting Body | Punjab Police |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Constable |
| Punjab Police Constable Vacancy | 3298 (District Police Cadre- 2522) (Armed Police Cadre- 776) |
| Punjab Police Constable Educational Qualification | 12th Passed |
| Punjab Police Constable Age Limit | 18 to 28 Years |
| Application Start Date | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th March 2026 |
| Purpose | To Select Constable in the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre. |
| Punjab Police Constable Selection Process | CBT (Computer-Based Test) PMT (Physical Measurement Test) & PST (Physical Screening Test) DV (Document Verification |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Help Desk | 022-61306265 |
| State | Punjab Government Jobs |
| Qualification | 12th Pass Government Jobs |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- Exam Date
- CBT (Computer-Based Test)
- 1st July 2026
- DV (Document Verification)
- To be announced
- PMT (Physical Measurement Test) & PST (Physical Screening Test)
- To be announced
📊 Application Fee
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Reserved for women |
|---|---|---|
| General/ Open/Unreserved | 1066 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & others, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 260 | 104 |
| Ex-serviceman (General), Punjab | 182 | 104 |
| Ex-serviceman, Scheduled Castes, Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 | — |
| Ex-serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 | — |
| Ex-serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 52 | — |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 | 18 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 | 78 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 | 09 |
| Total | 2522 | 825 |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open/Unreserved | 328 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Backward Classes, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 56 | 32 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 16 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 08 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 | 24 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 08 | 04 |
| Total | 776 | 259 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| S. No | Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Examination Fee (Rs.) | Total (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 550 | 650 | 1200 |
| 2 | Ex-Serviceman (ESM) of Punjab, Lineal Descendants of ESM | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| 3 | SC/ST of all the States and BC of Punjab State only | 550 | 150 | 700 |
| 4 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 550 | 150 | 700 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Questions | Paper-I: 100, Paper-II: 50 |
| Total Marks | Paper-I: 100, Paper-II: 50 (Qualifying) |
| Type of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | Paper I - 2 hour, Paper II - 1 hour |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is Punjab Police Constable Recruitment?
It is a recruitment process conducted by Punjab Police to select candidates for constable posts in different units of the police force.
Q2.What is the eligibility criteria for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject. The age limit is between 18 to 28 years.
Q3.When will the Punjab Police Constable Notification be released?
The Punjab Police Constable Notification 2026 has been released for 3298 vacancies.
Q4.What is the selection process for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment?
The selection process includes three stages: (i) Computer-Based Test (CBT), (ii) Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Screening Test (PST), and (iii) Document Verification.
Q5.What is the pay scale of a Punjab Police Constable?
The pay scale of Punjab Police Constable is Rs.19,900/- from the date of joining till 3 years.
Q6.Which is the best book for General Awareness?
General Knowledge by Lucent is the best book for General Awareness.
Q7.How to prepare for Punjab Police Constable Exam 2026?
Candidates should have a healthy routine and stay physically and mentally fit, prepare from the best books, and use previous year papers and mock tests
Q8.When will the Punjab Police Constable Notification be released?
The official notification has been released for a total of 3298 vacancies on 6th March 2026 on the official website.
Q9.What is the Punjab Police Constable Exam Date 2026?
The Punjab Police Constable Exam Date is 1st July 2026.
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