Overview
Punjab Police has announced 3298 vacancies for the post of Police Constable in District Cadre and Armed Cadre, with a last date to apply on March 30, 2026. The key requirement is that candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University by January 1, 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 3298
Post Name: Police Constable in District Cadre and Armed Cadre
Organization: Punjab Police
Job Location: Punjab State
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies (out of total) |
|---|
| 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 SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 8 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 | 24 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 8 | 4 |
| Total Armed Cadre | 776 | 259 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University on or before January 1, 2026.
For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: March 6, 2026
Application Start Date: March 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply: March 30, 2026
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹550
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab State only): ₹500
SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab only): ₹550
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale: As per Punjab Government Notification No. FD-FP-10MISC/87/2020-2FP1 dated 29.12.2020 and Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025
Monthly Salary: Rs. 19,900/- per month
Selection Process
Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Paper I: Punjabi Language test of Matriculation standard with qualifying criteria of 50% marks (25 out of 50)
- Paper II: General Awareness and Reasoning
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Stage-III: Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit the official website ()
Fill out and submit the application form online
Submit before March 30, 2026
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