Overview
Hall tickets are now out for the Punjab Police Constable recruitment 2026. 📢 Candidates who made it through the earlier stage can download their admit card for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) from the official recruitment portal.
As per the schedule, the PST/PMT will be conducted from 15 October to 31 October 2026. Carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the test centre, and double-check the reporting time, venue and other instructions printed on it.
The recruitment covers 3,298 Constable posts across the District Police Cadre (2,522 posts) and the Armed Police Cadre (775 posts), with a starting minimum pay of Rs 19,900 per month.
Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable – District Police Cadre | 2,522 |
| Constable – Armed Police Cadre | 775 |
| Total | 3,298 |
Category-wise breakup, including women-reserved vacancies, is given in the official notification. The pay scale is as per Punjab Government rules, with a minimum pay of Rs 19,900 per month during the first 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised board/university, on or before 01 January 2026 |
| Mandatory Requirement | Must have passed Matric with Punjabi as a subject before 01 January 2026 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Matriculation, along with the Punjabi subject requirement |
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General | 18 years | 28 years |
| SC / Backward Classes (Punjab) | 18 years | 33 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Government Employees | 18 years | 33 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | As per armed forces rules (service deduction) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 06 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 March 2026 (application window now closed) |
| Admit Card Released | 07 October 2026 |
| PST / PMT | 15 October to 31 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Exam Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 550 | Rs 650 | Rs 1,200 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) | Rs 500 | Rs 0 | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST (All States) & BC (Punjab) | Rs 550 | Rs 150 | Rs 700 |
| EWS | Rs 550 | Rs 150 | Rs 700 |
The fee was payable online only at the time of application.
Selection Process
- Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Paper I & Paper II (written)
- Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Stage-III: Document Verification
CBT pattern: Paper-I is a 2-hour objective MCQ test of 100 marks; Paper-II (Punjabi) is a 1-hour, 50-mark qualifying test. Minimum qualifying marks are 35% in Paper-I for SC / BC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen and 40% for others, with 50% required in Paper-II (qualifying only).
Physical standards: minimum height 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm) for male candidates and 5 ft 2 in (158 cm) for female candidates; transgender candidates are treated as per female standards. PST events for candidates below 35 years: men – 1600 m race in 6 min 30 sec (1 attempt), long jump 3.80 m (3 attempts), high jump 1.10 m (3 attempts); women – 800 m race in 4 min 30 sec (1 attempt), long jump 3.00 m (3 attempts), high jump 0.95 m (3 attempts).
How to Download the Admit Card
- Go to the official Punjab Police recruitment portal and open the admit card download link.
- Enter your login credentials (registration/application details) and submit.
- Your Punjab Police Constable Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen – check your name, roll number, reporting time and test venue carefully.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout to carry to the PST/PMT centre along with a valid photo ID.
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