Punjab Police Constable 2026
Conducted by the Punjab Police to recruit candidates for the post of Constable in the District and Armed Police cadres.
Conducting Body
Punjab Police Recruitment Board
Advertisement No.
Advt. 01/2026 (Published 06 March 2026)
Total Vacancies
3,298 posts (District Cadre: 2,522 + Armed Cadre: 776)
Pay Scale
₹19,900/- per month (Pay Level-1)
Exam Structure
Paper I (CBT, 100 MCQs, merit) + Paper II (Punjabi qualifying, 50 Qs)
Duration
Paper I: 2 hours | Paper II: 1 hour
Negative Marking
None
Official Website
punjabpolice.gov.in
Syllabus
General Awareness
- Indian Constitution — features, Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
- Central and State Government Institutions
- Local Government Institutions
- History, Geography, Culture and Economy of Punjab
- Health and Nutrition
- Current Affairs (national and state level)
Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills
- Simplification
- Average
- Decimal and Fractions
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Time and Work
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Number and Letter Series
- Sequencing
- Statements and Conclusions
- Pattern Completion
- Order and Ranking
- Direction and Distances
- Relationship Problems
English Language Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Punjabi to English Translation
- Sentence Rearrangement and Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spelling Correction
- Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution
Punjabi Language Skills
- ਸ਼ੁੱਧ/ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ (Correct/Incorrect spellings)
- ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ (Synonyms/Antonyms)
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ (Proverbs and Idioms)
- ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ (English to Punjabi Translation)
- ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਤੇ ਇਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ (One-word substitution)
- ਅਣਡਿੱਠਾ ਪੈਰਾ (Unseen passage)
Digital Literacy & Awareness
- Fundamentals of Computers
- MS Office — Word, PowerPoint
- Internet, World Wide Web and search engines
- Email Communication
- Mobile Phones — basic conceptual knowledge
Select Paper
Paper 1 (CBT)
Paper-1 (CBT) in Punjab Police Constable Recruitment is an online objective exam that tests candidates on general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, Punjabi language, and computer knowledge.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board/university
- Ex-Servicemen: Matriculation (Class X) is the minimum educational qualification
- Punjabi language up to Matriculation level is mandatory
- Age: 18–28 years as on 1 January 2026 (SC/BC/Govt. employees: up to 33 years)
- Physical standard: Male — minimum 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm); Female — 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm)
- Indian citizenship required; candidates with foreign citizenship/green card are not eligible
Selection Process
- 1Stage I — Paper I: CBT (100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours) — determines merit
- 2Stage I — Paper II: Punjabi qualifying CBT (50 questions, 50 marks, 1 hour) — must score 50% to qualify
- 3Stage II — Physical Screening Test (PST): Running, Long Jump, High Jump (qualifying)
- 4Stage II — Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height verification (qualifying)
- 5Stage III — Document Scrutiny
- 6Final merit based strictly on normalised Paper I marks; Paper II marks not counted in merit
Preparation Tips
General Awareness (35 marks) is the biggest section. Cover Punjab History & Culture, Indian Constitution basics, and current affairs from the last 6 months. At least 15–18 questions come directly from Punjab-specific topics.
Quantitative Aptitude (20 marks) is at Class 10+2 level. Focus on Simplification, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, and Profit & Loss — these 4 topics cover nearly 70% of the section. No negative marking means you can attempt all.
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (20 marks): practise Number/Letter Series, Direction Sense, Ranking, and Statements-Conclusions daily. These are pattern-based and improve quickly with regular practice.
Punjabi Language Skills (10 marks) tests grammar, idioms, translation, and unseen passages at Matriculation level. If Punjabi is your medium, revise the Class 9–10 PSEB Punjabi textbooks — most topics align directly.
Paper II (Punjabi qualifying) requires 50% marks (25/50). This is separate from merit — do not neglect it. Failing Paper II disqualifies you regardless of your Paper I score.
No negative marking in either paper — always attempt every question. A blank guarantees zero; a guess gives you a 25% chance of scoring.
Scores are normalised across shifts using the Mean Standard Deviation method. Focus on accuracy and maximise your raw score — every additional correct answer improves your normalised score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in the Punjab Police Constable 2026 recruitment?
Advt. 01/2026 notified 3,298 total vacancies (excluding sportspersons) — 2,522 in District Police Cadre and 776 in Armed Police Cadre.
What is the selection process for Punjab Police Constable?
The process has three stages: Stage I is a Computer Based Test (Paper I for merit + Paper II for Punjabi qualifying), Stage II is Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Stage III is Document Scrutiny. Merit is determined solely by normalised Paper I marks.
Is there negative marking in the Punjab Police CBT?
No. There is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II. You should attempt every question.
What are the minimum marks required in Paper I?
General/Open category candidates must score at least 40% in Paper I. SC, Backward Class, EWS, and Ex-servicemen candidates must score at least 35%. All candidates must also score at least 50% in the Punjabi qualifying Paper II.
What is the physical standard requirement?
Minimum height for District & Armed Police Cadre: Male — 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm), Female — 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm). Transgender candidates are treated at par with female candidates for PST and PMT.
Can I apply for both District Cadre and Armed Cadre?
Yes. There is a common application and a common CBT for both cadres. You indicate your preference in the application form. Allocation is based on your merit and preference against available vacancies. Transfer between cadres is not allowed once appointed.