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Post Details
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Name of the Post
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Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 1746 Vacancies
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| Recruitment Board |
Punjab Police Department |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2025 |
| Post Date |
18-03-2026 |
| Start Date to Apply |
2025-02-21 |
| Last Date to Apply |
2025-03-13
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Brief Information
The Punjab Police Department has officially announced the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2025 to fill 1,746 vacancies in the District and Armed Police Cadres. As a premier law enforcement agency, the Punjab Police is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety of citizens across the state.
A Punjab Police Constable plays a vital role in ground-level policing, which includes patrolling assigned areas, assisting senior officers in investigations, registering FIRs, and managing public order during events or emergencies. This recruitment is a highly sought-after opportunity in India, especially for youth in Punjab, offering a stable government career with prestigious social standing.
The selection process is rigorous and transparent, consisting of three main stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to assess knowledge, a Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) to ensure fitness, and finally, Document Verification. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the state's security apparatus by inducting disciplined and physically fit candidates dedicated to public service.
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| Application Fee |
- General Category: ₹1100/- (App Fee) + ₹100/- (Exam Fee) = Total ₹1200/-
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab State only: ₹500/-
- SC/ST of all States & BC of Punjab State only: ₹700/-
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): ₹700/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
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| Age Limit |
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01-01-2025)
- Maximum Age: 28 Years (as on 01-01-2025)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/BC (Punjab) - 5 Years; ESM (Punjab) - Service years + 3 years.
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| Qualification |
- 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass with Punjabi in Matric
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| Vacancy Details |
| S.No |
Post Name |
Total |
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Constable (District Police Cadre) |
970 |
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Constable (Armed Police Cadre) |
776 |
Physical Standards & PST Criteria
1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)- Height (Male): 5 Feet 7 Inches (170.2 cm)
- Height (Female): 5 Feet 2 Inches (157.5 cm)
2. Physical Screening Test (PST)| Category | 1600/800m Race | Long Jump | High Jump |
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| Male (General) | 1600m in 6:30 min | 3.80m | 1.10m | | Female (General) | 800m in 4:30 min | 3.00m | 0.95m |
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Salary Structure & Benefits
| Component | Amount (Approx) |
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| Basic Pay (Level 2) | ₹19,900/- | Fixed during 3-year probation | | Probation Period | 3 Years | Only Basic Pay + TA provided | | Post-Probation In-Hand | ₹28,000 - ₹32,000 | Includes DA, HRA, etc. |
Constables also enjoy medical facilities, pension benefits under NPS, and annual increments after completing probation.
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| Tags |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2025, Punjab Police Vacancy, Punjab Govt Jobs, Police Bharti 2025, Constable Jobs in Punjab |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 1746 Vacancies - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the qualification for Punjab Police Constable 2025?
A: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent. Additionally, passing the Matriculation exam with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject is mandatory.
Q: What is the selection process for Punjab Police?
A: The selection consists of Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT), Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Stage-III: Document Scrutiny.
Q: How can I apply for Punjab Police Constable 2025?
A: Interested candidates can apply online through the official website punjabpolice.gov.in by registering on the recruitment portal and paying the applicable fee.
Q: What is the salary of a Punjab Police Constable?
A: Selected candidates receive a basic pay of ₹19,900 per month during the 3-year probation period. After probation, allowances like DA and HRA are added.
Q: Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
A: Yes, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes who are residents of Punjab get an age relaxation of 5 years (Upper age limit: 33 years).
Q: When will the Punjab Police Constable Admit Card 2025 be released?
A: The admit cards are typically released 5-7 days before the exam date. For the May 2025 exam, they were available starting April 29, 2025.