The Punjab Police notified candidates about the 1746 vacancies of Constables in the District and Armed cadre. Advertisement No. 01 of 2024 is available on the department’s official website. Punjab Police Constable Recruitment application forms can be submitted online using the recruitment portal.
The Punjab Police has announced the recruitment of 1746 constable posts, with 970 vacancies in the District Police Cadre and 776 in the Armed Police Cadre. The online application process will be open from March 14 to April 4, 2024 on the official website punjabpolice.gov.in. Candidates must be between 18-28 years of age and have passed the 10+2 examination. The selection process will involve a Computer Based Test scheduled from July 1 to August 13, 2024, followed by Physical Measurement Test, Physical Screening Test, and Document Verification. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates on the recruitment.
Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
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Backward Classes, Punjab | 67.08567 | 59.15004 |
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab (EWS) |
63.29401 | 57.17300 |
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 50.42290 | - |
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 48.67402 | - |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab |
44.81768 | - |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab |
49.42531 | - |
General/Open/Unreserved | 69.92358 | 64.01671 |
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab |
59.83338 | 54.93609 |
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 66.25159 | 59.15973 |
Wards of Freedom Fighter | 40.03615 | 40.58114 |
Wards of Police Personnel | 40.02154 | 40.02154 |
The Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2024 will be released soon after the written exam, which is scheduled from July 1 to August 13, 2024. Candidates can download the set-wise answer keys (Set A, B, C, D) from the official Punjab Police website. By tallying their answers with the answer key, candidates can estimate their scores before the official results are announced.
Notification Release Date | 29 February 2024 |
Online Application Start Date | 14 March 2024 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 4 April 2024 |
Exam Date | 1 July to 13th August 2024 |
The Punjab Police has released the admit cards for the recruitment of 1746 constables in the District and Armed cadre for the year 2024. The admit cards are available for download on the official website www.punjabpolice.gov.in from June 27, 2024 onwards. The Computer Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment will be conducted from July 1 to August 13, 2024. Candidates must download their admit cards and carry a printed copy to the exam center, as it contains important details such as name, registration number, roll number, exam date, reporting time, and exam center address. After the CBT, shortlisted candidates will be called for Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST), for which separate admit cards will be issued. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website for the latest updates regarding the recruitment process.
Total tentative vacancies of Constables in District Police Cadre (excluding sportspersons)
Category | No. of Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Women |
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General/Open/Unreserved | 410 | 117 |
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 100 | 40 |
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 100 | 40 |
Backward Classes, Punjab | 100 | 40 |
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 70 | 40 |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 20 | 0 |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 20 | 0 |
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 20 | 0 |
Wards of Police Personnel | 20 | 7 |
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 100 | 30 |
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 10 | 3 |
Total | 970 | 317 |
Total tentative vacancies of Constables in Armed Police Cadre (excluding sportspersons)
Category | No. of Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Women |
---|---|---|
General/Open/Unreserved | 328 | 94 |
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
Backward Classes, Punjab | 80 | 32 |
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab | 56 | 32 |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab | 16 | 0 |
Wards of Police Personnel | 16 | 5 |
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab | 80 | 24 |
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab | 8 | 2 |
Total | 776 | 253 |
Aspect | Details |
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Nationality | The candidate must be a citizen of India and should not hold citizenship/permanent residency/green card of any other country. |
Age | - Minimum Age: 18 years as of January 1st, 2024. - Maximum Age: 28 years as of January 1st, 2024. - Age relaxation for SC/BC candidates and ex-servicemen. |
Educational Qualifications | - Minimum qualification: 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. - Matriculation for Ex-Servicemen. - Punjabi language proficiency. |
Mandatory Qualification | - Passing the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects by January 1st, 2024. |
Physical Standards | - Minimum height requirements: 5 feet 7 inches for male and 5 feet 2 inches for female candidates. - Transgender candidates treated at par with female candidates. |
Aspect | Details |
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Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900/- |
Minimum Pay Admissible | Rs. 19,900/-. |
Stage | Description |
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Stage-I | - Consists of two common Computer Based Tests (CBT): Paper-I and Paper-II. - Paper-II is qualifying in nature. - Both papers include multiple-choice questions (MCQs). |
Stage-II | - Includes Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT). - Both tests are qualifying in nature. |
Stage-III | - Involves Document Scrutiny. |
Category | Application Fee (Rs) | Examination Fee (Rs) | Total Fee (Rs) |
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General | 500 | 650 | 1150 |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab State only/Lineal Descendants of ESM | 500 | 0 | 500 |
SC/ST of all States and Backward Classes of Punjab State only | 500 | 150 | 650 |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 500 | 150 | 650 |
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as of January 1, 2024. Age relaxation is available for certain categories like SC/ST, OBC, and ex-servicemen.
Out of the total 1746 vacancies, 970 are for the District Police Cadre and 776 are for the Armed Police Cadre.
10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board. Ex-servicemen can apply with a minimum qualification of matriculation.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Screening Test (PST), and Document Verification.
Candidates will have to submit documents like educational certificates, age proof, caste certificates, and other relevant documents.