Punjab Police Constable 2026 — Notification Details
Punjab Police — Central Recruitment Board for Constables
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Exam date
1 Jul 2026
Punjab Police Advt. 01/2026 was released by the Central Recruitment Board for Constables to recruit 3,298 Constables across the District (2,522) and Armed (776) Police Cadres. Application window: 10 March 2026 (7:00 PM) to 30 March 2026 (11:55 PM), online only.
Vacancies
Vacancy highlights
- Total vacancies: 3,298 (District 2,522 + Armed 776)
- Reserved for women: 1,084 posts (825 District + 259 Armed)
- General/Open: 1,394 — SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi + Ramdasia): 680 — Backward Classes: 340
- EWS: 340 — Ex-Servicemen (all sub-categories): 442
- Wards of Police Personnel: 68 — Wards of Freedom Fighters: 34
- Starting pay ₹19,900/month — permanent Punjab Police job
Distribution
Vacancy distribution
1,084 posts reserved for women
825 District Cadre + 259 Armed Cadre
| Category / Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General / Open | 1,394 |
| SC (Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh + Ramdasia & Others) | 680 |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 340 |
| EWS | 340 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 442 |
| Wards of Police Personnel | 68 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters | 34 |
| Total | 3,298 |
Tentative category-wise distribution of the 3,298 posts. Confirm final figures in the official Advt. 01/2026 notification PDF.
Step by Step
How to apply
Register on the Recruitment Portal
Go to punjabpolicerecruitment2026 (link also on www.punjabpolice.gov.in) and complete a fresh registration with an active mobile number and email ID. Verify via OTP.
Fill the Application Form
Enter personal details, cadre choice in order of preference, and (for District Cadre) 15 district preferences. Selected candidates are not posted in their home district.
Upload photo and signature
Upload a recent colour passport photo (4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background, 80–200 KB JPEG) and signature (80–200 KB JPEG).
Pay the fee online
Pay the application + examination fee through the online gateway — the only accepted mode. Fee is non-refundable.
Submit and save a printout
Review all entries, submit the form, and keep a printout. To correct mistakes, do a fresh registration and submit a new form — the latest application is the one considered.
Cost
Application fee
General — ₹550 application + ₹650 examination
₹1,200
SC/ST (all States) & BC (Punjab) — ₹550 + ₹150
₹700
EWS (Punjab) — ₹550 + ₹150
₹700
Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) / Lineal Descendants — ₹500 + ₹0
₹500
Checklist
Documents required
Important instructions
- Applications are accepted online only; incomplete applications are rejected outright.
- District Cadre applicants must list 15 district preferences; selected candidates are not posted in their home district.
- Name must match the Matriculation/10th certificate, without prefixes (Dr., Mr., Ms., etc.).
- Serving government employees must obtain an NOC, or upload a signed declaration to produce it at document scrutiny.
- Concealing current government employment is treated as concealment of facts and leads to rejection/termination.
- If you submit more than one application, only the latest one is considered.
- Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-day server load; wrong information may invite legal action.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in Punjab Police Constable 2026?
There are 3,298 tentative vacancies — 2,522 in the District Police Cadre and 776 in the Armed Police Cadre (excluding the 3% sports-quota posts, filled separately). 1,084 posts are reserved for women across both cadres.
What are the important dates for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
Online applications open on 10 March 2026 (7:00 PM) and close on 30 March 2026 (11:55 PM). The CBT dates will be notified later on the Recruitment Portal.
What is the application fee?
General: ₹1,200 (₹550 application + ₹650 exam). SC/ST and BC (Punjab): ₹700. EWS: ₹700. Ex-Servicemen (Punjab)/Lineal Descendants: ₹500. Payment is online only and non-refundable.
Can candidates from outside Punjab apply?
Yes, candidates from outside Punjab can apply under the General/Unreserved/Open category, provided they meet all eligibility conditions, including having passed Punjabi at Matriculation level.
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