Get complete details on the Punjab Police Constable Exam Date 2026. Check key deadlines, eligibility, 3298 vacancies, physical standards, and syllabus.
Punjab Police Constable Exam Date 2026: Key Deadlines
📅 Schedule & Key Deadlines
Official Notification Release:
6th March 2026
Online Application Window:
10 March – 30 March 2026
Application Fee Deadline:
30th March 2026 (23:55 Hrs)
Form Correction Window:
To Be Notified
⏰ Examination Timeframes
Stage I CBT Exam Date:
To Be Notified Soon
Stage II PST & PMT Date:
Post CBT Results
Admit Card Release:
1-2 Weeks Before Exam
Final Result Declaration:
To Be Notified
Punjab Police Constable Posts & Vacancies 2026
💼 Overall Vacancy Matrix
Total Declared Vacancies:
3,298 Posts
District Police Cadre:
2,522 Posts (825 reserved for Women)
Armed Police Cadre:
776 Posts (259 reserved for Women)
Job Location:
Punjab
👑 Cadre Details & Allocation
District Preference:
Must fill 15 district preferences
Home District Rule:
Selected candidates will not be posted in their home district
Final Allocation Basis:
Merit-cum-Preference
Recruitment Body:
Punjab Police
Detailed Candidate Eligibility Criteria
👤 Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
Minimum Age Limit:
18 Years
Maximum Age Limit:
28 Years
SC / BC Category Relaxation:
+5 Years (Up to 33 Years)
Govt. Employee Relaxation:
+5 Years
🎓 Degree & Special Qualifications
Basic Required Qualification:
10+2 (Senior Secondary) Passed from a recognized board
Ex-Servicemen Qualification:
Matriculation (10th Pass)
Mandatory Language Standard:
Matriculation test passed with Punjabi as a compulsory/elective subject
Nationality:
Must be a Citizen of India
Punjab Police Physical Standards & Test (PMT & PST)
🧍♂️ Minimum Height Requirement (PMT)
Male Candidates (District & Armed):
5 Feet 7 Inches (170.2 cm)
Female Candidates (District & Armed):
5 Feet 2 Inches (157.5 cm)
🏃♂️ Physical Screening Test (PST)
Race (Male):
1600 Meters in 6 Min 30 Sec (1 Chance)
Long / High Jump (Male):
3.80m / 1.10m (3 Chances each)
Race (Female):
800 Meters in 4 Min 30 Sec (1 Chance)
Long / High Jump (Female):
3.00m / 0.95m (3 Chances each)
Application Form: Signature Size & Photo Rules
✍️ Exam Image & Upload Rules 2026
Mandatory File Format:
JPEG or JPG only
Rejection Reasons:
Blurry, cropped, or incorrect dimensions
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Punjab Police Constable Salary 2026 & Application Fee
💰 Salary & Pay Scale Details
Starting Basic Pay:
₹19,900/- Per Month (Level-2)
Minimum Pay Duration:
Fixed amount paid for 3 years of probation
Allowances:
DA, HRA, Travel (As per Punjab Govt Rules)
💳 Category-wise Application Fees
General Category:
₹1,200/- (Fee + Exam Charge)
SC/ST/BC Category:
₹700/-
EWS Category:
₹500/-
Ex-Servicemen (ESM):
₹500/-
Comprehensive Syllabus & Selection Process
📝 CBT Exam Structure (Stage 1)
Paper I (Merit Determining):
100 MCQs | 100 Marks | 2 Hours
Paper II (Qualifying Nature):
Mandatory Punjabi Language (50 Marks)
Paper II Pass Standard:
Must score minimum 50% to clear
Negative Marking:
No Negative Marking (As per previous trends)
📚 Core Syllabus Subjects
Boost your General Awareness score using our detailed study guides like the Complete Microeconomics Notes. Core subjects to master include:
General Awareness (Punjab History & Culture)
Quantitative Aptitude & Numeracy
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
English Language Skills
Punjabi Language
Digital Literacy & Computer Awareness
Punjab Police CBT Admit Card & Exam Day Guidelines
🎟️ Admit Card Release Status
City Intimation Slip:
Released 7-10 days before exam
Final E-Admit Card:
Available 48-72 hours before shift
Download Portal:
Candidate Login (punjabpolice.gov.in)
🛡️ Exam Hall Permitted Items
Mandatory ID Proof:
Original Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/DL
Photograph:
2 Recent Passport Size (Same as form)
Banned Items:
Smartwatches, Phones, Metallic items, Pens
Punjab Police Constable Cut Off 2026 & Normalization
🎯 Expected Safe Target (Out of 100)
General (UR) Male:
70 – 75+ Marks
General (UR) Female:
64 – 68+ Marks
SC / BC Categories:
55 – 65+ Marks
Disclaimer:
Only Paper I marks determine final merit
📊 Normalization & Tie-Breaker Formula
Normalization Process:
Equi-percentile equating method applied
Why Normalization?:
Since CBT runs in multiple shifts over many days
Tie-Breaker Rule 1:
Older candidate gets higher rank
Tie-Breaker Rule 2:
Higher marks in 10+2 standard exam
Answer Key, Objections & Final Results
🔑 Provisional & Final Answer Key
Provisional Key Release:
Within 3-5 days after the last exam shift
Objection Window:
Open for 48 Hours only
Objection Fee:
₹50 per challenged question (Refundable if correct)
Final Answer Key:
Released before CBT Results
Document Scrutiny (DV) & Medical Examination
📁 Mandatory Documents List
Academic Proofs:
10th (Matric) & 12th Marksheets + Certificates
Language Proof:
10th Certificate showing Punjabi Subject
Domicile & Category:
Punjab Domicile & Valid SC/BC/EWS certificates
No Objection Certificate (NOC):
Required for currently working Govt Employees
🏥 Substance Abuse & Medical Test
SMBT Test:
Substance Abuse (Drug) testing is mandatory
Medical Board:
Conducted by Govt. Civil Hospital
Fitness Standard:
Strict adherence to State Police Medical Manual
Career Growth & Promotions
📈 Promotion Hierarchy & Perks
Level 1 (Entry):
Constable
Level 2:
Head Constable (HC)
Level 3:
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
Promotion Method:
Seniority-based & via Departmental Exams (B-1 Test)