Punjab Police Constable 2026 — Exam Pattern
Paper-wise structure, marks per section, duration, marking scheme and the full stage-by-stage selection process.
Mode
CBT (online)
Papers
2 papers
Paper-I
100 marks · 2 hr
Negative marking
No negative
Punjab Police Constable selection is a three-stage process — a Common Computer Based Test (CBT), a Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Scrutiny. Paper-I decides merit (after normalization); Paper-II is a qualifying Punjabi paper. There is no negative marking.
Structure
Paper-wise structure
Paper-I — Merit
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 10 | 10 |
| Punjabi Language | 10 | 10 |
| Digital Literacy | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Paper-II — Qualifying Punjabi
Punjabi Language (Matriculation standard) — 50 questions, 50 marks. Qualifying in nature; marks are not counted towards merit.
Scoring
Marking scheme
Correct answer
+1
Wrong answer
0
No penalty
Unattempted
0
No penalty
- No negative marking — attempt every question.
- Each correct answer carries +1 mark in Paper-I.
- Merit is based on normalized Paper-I marks only; Paper-II (Punjabi) is qualifying and excluded from merit.
- Answer key is published after the last shift; candidates get 48 hours to raise objections (₹50 each, refunded if upheld).
Process
Selection process
Computer Based Test (CBT)
MeritTwo MCQ papers — Paper-I (100 marks, decides merit) and Paper-II (50-mark qualifying Punjabi). Conducted in multiple shifts with score normalization. No negative marking.
Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
QualifyingQualifying. PST — Male (incl. ESM <35): 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.80m, High Jump 1.10m. Female (incl. ESM <35): 800m run in 4 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.00m, High Jump 0.95m. PMT verifies minimum height (Male 170.2cm, Female 157.5cm). All events must be cleared.
Document Scrutiny
QualifyingVerification of original certificates — age, education, Punjabi, domicile, category, NOC/ESM documents. Failure to produce originals ends candidature.
At a glance
Key facts
Computer Based Test (CBT) in online mode, conducted across multiple shifts. Scores are normalized using the Mean Standard Deviation method (to 5 decimal places). Paper-I (100 marks) decides merit; Paper-II (50-mark qualifying Punjabi, 50% required) is excluded from merit. Paper-I minimum: 40% for General, 35% for SC/BC/EWS/ESM.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Punjabi compulsory for Punjab Police Constable?
Yes. You must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level, and Paper-II of the CBT is a mandatory qualifying Punjabi-language test (50 marks, 50% required). Paper-II marks do not count towards merit.
What is the exam pattern for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
Paper-I has 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours (General Awareness 35, Quantitative Aptitude 20, Mental Ability & Reasoning 20, English 10, Punjabi 10, Digital Literacy 5). Paper-II is a 50-mark qualifying Punjabi paper in 1 hour. There is no negative marking.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
No. There is no negative marking, so candidates should attempt all questions. Each correct answer carries +1 mark.
What are the physical standards (PST/PMT)?
Minimum height is 5'7" (170.2 cm) for males and 5'2" (157.5 cm) for females. PST for male candidates: 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.80m, High Jump 1.10m; for female candidates: 800m run in 4 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.00m, High Jump 0.95m. All events are qualifying.
How is the merit list prepared?
Merit is based solely on normalized Paper-I marks, after factoring in category reservations and cadre preference, from among candidates who qualify Stage-II (PST/PMT) and Stage-III (Document Scrutiny). Paper-II (Punjabi) marks are not counted. There is no waiting list.
Know the pattern — now practise it
Free mock tests built on the exact Punjab Police Constable pattern — bilingual, real exam interface, detailed solutions.
Last verified: · MockSutra verifies exam information against official sources.