Punjab Police Constable recruitment 2026 opens for 3297 posts; online applications begin at punjabpolice.gov.in portal

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Punjab Police has issued the official notification for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for a total of 3297 posts. The vacancies fall under the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre, with applications to be submitted through the department’s online recruitment portal.Eligible candidates seeking police service opportunities in Punjab can apply once the registration window opens. The recruitment drive will follow a multi-stage selection process, and applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before completing the online form.Application schedule and key detailsAccording to the notification released under Advertisement No. 01 of 2025, the online application process will begin on March 10, 2026.

The deadline to submit the application form is March 30, 2026. The examination schedule has not yet been announced and will be notified later.The recruitment drive is being conducted for the post of constable. In total, 3297 vacancies have been notified. Selected candidates will be posted across Punjab. Applicants can find detailed instructions and submit their forms through the official website, punjabpolice.gov.in.

Application fee structureThe notification outlines different application fee categories for candidates. Applicants belonging to the General category must pay an application fee of Rs. 1200. Candidates from SC, ST, and EWS categories are required to pay Rs. 700.For Ex-Servicemen (ESM), the application fee has been set at Rs. 500. All payments must be made through the online mode during the application process.

Eligibility criteria and age limitCandidates applying for the constable post must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board.

This qualification is mandatory for all applicants.The age limit for the recruitment has been fixed between 18 and 28 years. The crucial date for calculating the age limit is January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be granted to eligible categories in accordance with government rules.Selection process and application stepsThe recruitment procedure will be conducted in several stages. Candidates will first appear for a written examination. Those who qualify will proceed to the Physical Screening Test (PST) and the Physical Measurement Test (PMT).After clearing these stages, candidates will undergo document verification followed by a medical examination.Applicants must follow a set of steps while submitting the form. Candidates should first review the eligibility details in the notification PDF. They must then access the online application link, fill in the required details, upload necessary documents, pay the prescribed fee, and finally print the submitted application form for future reference.