Punjab Police Constable 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Last updated: 3 November 2026 · Verified from official / cited sources
Latest notification
Advt. No. 01 of 2026, published 06.03.2026 – Constable, District & Armed Police Cadre
Conducting body: Punjab Police Recruitment Board · Official website: https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/
Punjab Police Constable 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 6 March 2026 |
| Online application | 10 March (7 pm) – 30 March 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Edit window | 10–17 April 2026 |
| Phase 1 CBT | 1–30 July 2026 |
| Answer-key objection window | 5–8 August 2026 |
| Score card | From 4 October 2026 |
| PST / PMT | 15–31 October 2026 |
Punjab Police Constable vacancies
| Post / category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| District Police Cadre | 2,522 |
| Armed Police Cadre | 776 |
| Total (tentative, excluding sports quota) | 3,298 |
Punjab Police Constable eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 18–28 years as on 1 January 2026. Up to 5 years upper-age relaxation for SC/BC of Punjab (and other categories listed in the notice) |
| Qualification | 10+2 or equivalent (Matriculation for Ex-Servicemen), on or before 1 January 2026 |
| Punjabi | Matriculation with Punjabi (compulsory or elective) or an equivalent Punjabi exam |
| Height | Male 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm); Female 5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Selection process
- Stage I: CBT – Paper I (merit) and Paper II (Punjabi, qualifying)
- Stage II: Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test (qualifying)
- Stage III: Document scrutiny
Punjab Police Constable exam pattern
| Paper / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General Awareness (Constitution, Punjab history/geography/culture/economy, health & nutrition, current affairs) | 35 | 35 |
| Paper I – Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 |
| Paper I – Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Paper I – English Language Skills | 10 | 10 |
| Paper I – Punjabi Language Skills | 10 | 10 |
| Paper I – Digital Literacy & Awareness | 5 | 5 |
| Paper II – Punjabi (Matric level, qualifying 50%) | 50 | 50 |
Paper I: 2 hours, 100 marks. Paper II: 1 hour, 50 marks, not counted in merit. Minimum in Paper I after normalisation: 40% (35% for SC, BC, EWS, ESM).
Punjab Police Constable syllabus
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Constitution, legislature, executive, judiciary, local bodies; Punjab history, geography, culture, economy; health and nutrition; current affairs |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, average, decimals & fractions, ratio, percentage, profit & loss, simple interest, time & work |
| Reasoning | Number/letter series, sequencing, statements & conclusions, pattern completion, ranking, direction, relationships |
| English | Comprehension, Punjabi-to-English translation, sentence correction, error spotting, fill in the blanks, spelling, vocabulary |
| Digital Literacy | Computer basics, MS Word & PowerPoint, internet & search, email, mobile phone basics |
| Paper II Punjabi | Matriculation-level Punjabi grammar and comprehension |
Topic list written by PEFS from the official scheme. Always match it with the latest notice.
How to apply and fee
- Open the official website: https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/
- Register with your mobile number and email, then fill the form.
- Upload photo, signature and documents as asked.
- Pay the fee online and print the final form.
Fee: General ₹1,200 · SC/ST (all states) & BC of Punjab ₹700 · EWS ₹700 · Ex-Servicemen of Punjab ₹500 (as per Advt. 01/2026). Non-refundable.
Previous cut-offs
Cut-offs will be added here only after they are verified from an official result notice.
FAQs
How many Punjab Police Constable posts are in 2026?
3,298 tentative posts: 2,522 District Cadre and 776 Armed Cadre (Advt. 01/2026).
Is Paper II Punjabi counted in merit?
No. It is qualifying; you need at least 50% to move to the next stage.
What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxations as given in the notice.
Is a new Punjab Police recruitment coming?
The Punjab Government announced about 10,000 police recruitments in October 2026. No detailed notification yet.
- Punjab Police recruitment portal (key dates)
- Public notice for CBT (TCS iON)
- Punjab Police official website
PEFS is not the recruiting body. Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice.