Punjab Police SI / ASI 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Last updated: 3 November 2026 · Verified from official / cited sources
Latest notification
The Punjab Cabinet (July 2026) amended the rules to end direct recruitment of Sub-Inspectors. Direct entry is now at Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) level. The Chief Minister approved 450 direct ASI posts on 24 September 2026. A formal advertisement is awaited.
Conducting body: Punjab Police · Official website: https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/
Punjab Police SI / ASI 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cabinet decision ending direct SI recruitment | July 2026 |
| 450 direct ASI posts approved | 24 September 2026 |
| ASI advertisement / application | To be announced / check official notice |
Punjab Police SI / ASI vacancies
| Post / category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ASI (direct) | 450 (approved, advertisement awaited) |
Punjab Police SI / ASI eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | To be announced / check official notice |
| Qualification | To be announced / check official notice |
| Punjabi | Matriculation with Punjabi is required for Punjab Police posts (confirm in ASI notice) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Selection process
- Will be published in the ASI advertisement
Punjab Police SI / ASI exam pattern
No official ASI exam pattern has been released yet.
Punjab Police SI / ASI syllabus
To be announced / check official notice. PEFS will add the detailed syllabus once the official notice is out.
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: To be announced / check official notice
Previous cut-offs
Cut-offs will be added here only after they are verified from an official result notice.
FAQs
Will Punjab Police hold SI recruitment in 2026?
Direct SI recruitment has been discontinued. New officers will enter directly as ASI; 450 posts were approved on 24 September 2026.
- The Statesman: Cabinet ends direct SI recruitment
- Dainik Jagran: 450 ASI posts approved
- Punjab Police official website
PEFS is not the recruiting body. Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice.