Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches or payment failures.
Key details of Punjab Police constable recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting body | Punjab Police |
| Exam name | Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 |
| Post name | Constable (district cadre & armed police cadre) |
| Total vacancies | 3,298 |
| Notification release date | March 6, 2026 |
| Application start date | March 10, 2026 (7:00 pm) |
| Last date to apply | March 30, 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Selection process | CBT, PST, PMT, document verification |
| Job location | Punjab |
| Official website | punjabpolice.gov.in |
Application process and how to apply
Candidates can apply online through the official Punjab Police recruitment portal. The application link remains active until March 30, 2026. Applicants must fill in their details carefully, upload required documents, and pay the fee before final submission.
Steps to apply:
- Visit punjabpolice.gov.in.
- Click on the constable recruitment 2026 apply online link.
- Register using basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in and fill out the application form.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee via online modes.
- Review details and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link for Punjab Police constable 2026 application form
Application fee details
| Category | Application fee (₹) | Examination fee (₹) | Total fee (₹) |
| General / unreserved | 550 | 650 | 1200 |
| SC / ST / backward classes | 550 | 150 | 700 |
| EWS | 550 | 150 | 700 |
| Ex-servicemen of Punjab | 500 | – | 500 |
The application fee is non-refundable, and candidates must ensure accuracy before submission.
Eligibility criteria for Punjab Police constable 2026
Candidates must meet the prescribed age and educational qualifications before applying.
Age limit for Punjab police constable exam 2026
The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2026.
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 28 years |
| SC/BC relaxation | Up to 5 years (maximum 33 years) |
| Government employees | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Punjab government rules |
Educational qualification needed for Punjab police constable 2026
| Post | Qualification |
| Constable (district & armed cadre) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Ex-servicemen | Minimum matriculation (10th pass) |
Candidates must also have passed matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject or an equivalent exam recognised by the Punjab government.
