Punjab Police has released an official notification for Punjab Police Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 3,298 vacancies for the post of Police Constable in the District Cadre and Armed Cadre. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online application through the official Punjab Police website.
The application process will start on 10 March 2026, and candidates can apply until 30 March 2026. The minimum age required to apply is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification to check details such as eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and other important instructions before submitting the online application form.
| Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 |
| Punjab Police : Short Details of Notification Advertisement No. – 01 Of 2026 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 06 March 2026 • Application Start : 10 March 2026 (19:00 hrs) • Last Date for Apply Online : 30 March 2026 (23:55 hrs) • Last Date for fee Payment : 30 March 2026 • Correction Date : As per schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • Given Below • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 18 Years • Maximum Age : 28 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 3298 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| District Cadre Vacancies (Total: 2522) | ||
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies (out of total) |
| 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 SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 52 | 00 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 52 | 18 |
| Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 260 | 78 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 26 | 09 |
| Total District Cadre | 2522 | 825 |
| Armed Cadre Vacancies (Total: 776) | ||
| 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 | 00 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC 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 Armed Cadre | 776 | 259 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. • For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| Rs. 19,900/- per month as per Punjab Government Notification. |
| Selection Process |
| • Computer Based Test (CBT) • Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) • Medical Examination • Document Scrutiny |
| Paper-I (100 marks, 2 hours duration) | ||
| Section | Topics | Number of Questions |
| General Awareness | Constitution, Central & State Legislature, History, Geography, Culture & Economy of Punjab, Health & Nutrition, Current Affairs | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills | Simplification, Average, Decimal & Fractions, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Time & Work | 20 |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | Number & Letter Series, Sequencing, Statements & Conclusions, Pattern Completion, Order & Ranking, Direction & Distances, Relationship Problems | 20 |
| English Language Skills | Reading Comprehension, Punjabi to English Translation, Sentence rearrangement & correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Spelling Correction, Vocabulary | 10 |
| Punjabi Language Skills | ਸ਼ੁੱਧ/ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ, ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ, etc. | 10 |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | Fundamentals of Computers, MS Office, Internet, Email Communication, Mobile Phones | 05 |
| Paper-II (50 marks, 1 hour duration) – Mandatory Qualifying Paper |
| • Punjabi Language test of Matriculation standard • Qualifying criteria: 50% marks (25 out of 50) • Note: Marks obtained in Paper-II will NOT be counted for merit calculation |
| Punjab Police Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website (http://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/) of Punjab Police. Candidates can apply from 10 March 2026 to 30 March 2026. 2. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification for “Punjab Police Recruitment 2026.” 3. Applicants should check and collect all the required documents, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and other basic information. 4. They should also keep scanned copies of necessary documents ready, such as photograph, signature, and ID proof, for uploading during the application process. 5. Before submitting the application form, candidates must review the preview and verify all the entered details carefully. 6. After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
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