HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 734 Male & Female Vacancies Announced – Eligibility, Age Limit, Physical Test, Salary, Selection Process & Apply Online : The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. A total of 734 Constable vacancies have been announced in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department, including 491 Male Constable posts and 243 Female Constable posts.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for 10+2 qualified candidates aspiring to join the Himachal Pradesh Police. Interested candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the HPPSC portal.
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 -Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Police |
| Post Name | Constable (Male & Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 734 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 (₹20,200–₹64,000) |
| Qualification | 10+2 Pass |
| Application Mode | Online |
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HP Police Constable Recruitment-Vacancy Details
Male Constable
- Total Posts: 491
Female Constable
- Total Posts: 243
Total Vacancies
734 Posts
HP Police Constable Recruitment -Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed:
- Matriculation (10th)
- 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized institution.
Candidates who passed Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions outside Himachal Pradesh must produce a Bonafide Himachali Certificate, wherever applicable.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Male Candidates
General / EWS
- 18–25 Years
SC/ST/OBC
- 18–27 Years
Home Guards
- 20–28 Years
Female Candidates
General / EWS / Ward of Ex-Servicemen
- 18–25 Years
SC/ST/OBC
- 18–27 Years
Home Guards
- 20–28 Years
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under:
Pay Level-3
₹20,200 – ₹64,000
along with admissible allowances as per Government rules.
HP Police Constable Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of four stages:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared out of 100 marks:
- Written Exam – 90 Marks
- Height Marks – 6 Marks
- NCC Certificate – 4 Marks
Physical Standards
Male
Height
General/OBC/EWS
- 5’6″
SC/ST
- 5’4″
Chest
General/OBC/EWS
- 31″–32″
SC/ST
- 29″–30″
Female
Height
General/OBC/EWS
- 5’2″
SC/ST
- 5’0″
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates
- 1500 Meter Race – 5 Minutes 30 Seconds
- 100 Meter Race – 14 Seconds
- High Jump – 1.35 Meter
- Broad Jump – 4 Meter
Female Candidates
- 800 Meter Race – 3 Minutes 45 Seconds
- 100 Meter Race – 17 Seconds
- High Jump – 1.10 Meter
- Broad Jump – 3 Meter
Written Examination
- Offline Mode
- Objective Type (MCQs)
- Total Questions – 90
- Total Marks – 90
- Duration – 2 Hours
- Bilingual (Hindi & English)
Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Leaving a question blank also attracts negative marking unless option “E” is marked.
NCC Weightage
| Certificate | Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC C | 4 |
| NCC B | 2 |
| NCC A | 1 |
Only the highest applicable NCC certificate will be considered.
Application Fee
All candidates must pay:
₹600 through online mode.
Documents Required
- Matriculation Certificate
- 10+2 Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate (where applicable)
- EWS/BPL Certificate (if applicable)
- Home Guard Certificate (if applicable)
- NCC Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Candidates can select only one district for Physical Test and Written Examination.
- No correction will be allowed after final submission.
- Admit cards will be available only through the HPPSC website.
- Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many vacancies are announced?
Ans. A total of 734 vacancies, including 491 Male and 243 Female Constable posts.
Q. What is the educational qualification?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
Q. What is the salary?
Ans. Selected candidates will receive ₹20,200–₹64,000 (Pay Level-3).
Q. Is there negative marking?
Ans. Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q. What is the application fee?
Ans. The application fee is ₹600 for all candidates.
Q. What is the selection process?
Ans. Physical Test → Written Examination → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Merit List.
Apply Online :
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