Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024
Name of PostConstable
No. of Post1746
Deptt NamePunjab Police
Advt No01/2024
  Opening Date for Submission of Online Application14/03/2024
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application04/04/2024

The Punjab Police has invited Online applications from Indian citizens for direct recruitment to fill vacancies of constables in the District and Armed cadre of Punjab Police.

The selection of candidates will be done purely on a merit basis as per marks obtained in Paper I and normalization against available category-wise vacancies.

The direct link to download the Punjab Police Constable Notification 2024 is as mentioned below. Interested candidates who want to apply for the said post must read the full notification to ensure their eligibility for the said post. 

The important dates for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 have been released on the official website of the Punjab Police. The candidates must read and note the important dates for their future reference.

Punjab Police Constable -Important Dates
Date of Release of Notification29/02/2024
  Opening Date for Submission of Online Application14/03/2024
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application04/04/2024
Punjab Police Admit Card 2024To be released
Punjab Police Exam Date 2024To be released

The tentative vacancy for the Constable  in  District  Police  Cadre  (excluding sportspersons) is as per the details mentioned below:-

Constable  in  District  Police  Cadre  (excluding sportspersons)  
  CategoryNo. of vacanciesVacancies reserved for women against the total given in column ii)
(i)(ii)(iii)
General/Open/Unreserved410117
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab 100 40
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab 100 40
Backward Classes, Punjab10040
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab7040
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab20 0
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab200
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab200
Wards of Police Personnel207
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab10030
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab103
Total970317

The tentative vacancy for the Constable  in  Armed  Police  Cadre  (excluding sportspersons) is as per the details mentioned below:-

Constable  in  Armed  Police  Cadre  (excluding sportspersons)
  CategoryNo. of vacanciesVacancies reserved for women against the total given in column ii)
(i)(ii)(iii)
General/Open/Unreserved32894
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab  80  32
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab  80  32
Backward Classes, Punjab8032
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab5632
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab  16  0
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab160
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab160
Wards of Police Personnel165
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab8024
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab82
Total776253

The category-wise application fee for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 is as mentioned below:-

CategoryTotal Fee
GeneralRs. 1150/-
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab, Linear Descends of ESMRs. 500/-
SC/ST/BC of All States & OBC of Punjab State OnlyRs. 650/-
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)Rs. 650/-

The Constable’s starting salary is Rs.19,900/- per month for the first three years of service.

Punjab Police Constable Age as on 01/01/2024
General18 to 28 years
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, who are residents of Punjab33 years
Working regular employees of Punjab/other State /Central Government.33 years
Name of the postMinimum educational qualifications required
Constable (District and Armed Police cadre)10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. In the case of Ex-Servicemen, the candidate must be  Matriculate

Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.

Note: Ward of Défense Service Personnel of Punjab has to pass a Punjabi language exam equivalent to Matriculation Standard within two years from the date of appointment.

Candidates must possess the below-mentioned Physical Standards to be eligible for the Constable Post.

CadreMinimum Height required
MaleFemale
District & Armed Police5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm)5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm)

The selection process will be a 3 (three) stage process consisting of the following:

Stage I: It will consist of two Computer Based Test (CBT), and a multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type Paper. Paper-I and Paper-II of which Paper-II will be qualifying in nature.

Stage II: It will consist of a Physical Screening Test (PST) and a Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Both the Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test will be qualifying.

Stage III: It will consist of Document Scrutiny.

The first stage of the selection process shall be a Common Computer Based Test (CBT) comprising the following:

Paper – IPaper-I will have 100 questions carrying one (01) mark each.  
Paper – IIPaper-II will be a mandatory qualifying test of Punjabi language of matriculation standard comprising 50 questions carrying one (01) mark each with 50% marks
                    Exam Pattern for Paper 1 Computer Based Test   (Duration -2 Hours)
SNoTopicNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
1General Awareness3535
2Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning2020
 3Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning2020
4English Language Skill 1010
5Punjabi Language Skill 1010
6Digital Literacy & Awareness0505
Total100100
                           Exam Pattern for Paper 2 Computer Based Test (Duration- 2 Hours)
 No. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
Punjabi Languagequalifying test of Punjabi language of matriculation standard5050

Note:-

  • There will be no negative marking.
  • Normalization of scores will be carried out using the Mean Standard Deviation method
  • Minimum Marks for SC, BC, EWS and Ex-servicemen categories will be 35% marks in Paper 1
  • Minimum Marks for candidates belonging to other categories will be  40% marks, in Paper-I, to be eligible to be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
  • The candidates shall also be required to score a minimum of 50% per cent marks in Paper II. The failure to secure a minimum of 50% marks in Paper II shall disqualify the candidate from being considered for the next stage of the selection process irrespective of his score in Paper I.

Stage-II Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

 The examination will be conducted in the below-mentioned order:-

•             Running (PST)

•             Long-Jump (PST)

•             High Jump (PST)

•             Height Measurement (PMT)

The Physical Screening Test (PST), will be qualifying:

CandidatePhysical Screening Test
For Male Candidates (including Ex-servicemen less than 35 years of age as of 01.01.2024)1600 Meters Race to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds (only one chance).Long Jump 3.80 Meters (3 chances).High Jump 1.10 Meters (3 chances).
For Ex-Servicemen Male Candidates of age more than 35 years as of 01.01.20241400 Meters Walk and Run to be completed in 12 minutes. (Only one chance).10 Full Squats within 3 minutes. (Only one chance).
For Female Candidates (including Ex-servicemen less than 35 years of age as of 01.01.2024)800 Meters Race to be completed in 4 minutes and 30 seconds. (only one chance)Long Jump 3.00 Meters. (3 chances)High Jump 0.95 Meters. (3 chances)
For Ex-Servicemen Female Candidates of age more than 35 years as of 01.01.2024800 meters run to be completed in 06 minutes (only one chance).

Candidates will be required to bring the below-mentioned certificates in original along with one self-attested copy of each document:

a) Matriculation certificate for proof of age.
b) 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University.
c) Proof of having passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level
d) A Domicile Certificate issued by the Punjab Government is required for applying under the General/Open/UR category for female candidates.
e) Certificate, issued by the Competent Authority, to support a claim for reserved category as applicable.
f) No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Department/Office concerned, in case of candidates, who are serving government employees
g) Supporting documents in case of the Ex-servicemen category.

In case a candidate is not able to produce the required certificates/documents in original at the time of Document Scrutiny, he/she shall not be considered for the further selection process.

 The opening date for applying online application is 14/03/2024. Here are some other important dates for your reference.

Punjab Police Constable -Apply online date
Date of Release of Notification29/02/2024
Opening Date for Submission of Online Application14/03/2024
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application04/04/2024

The detailed procedure for applying online application form is as mentioned below:-

The detailed syllabus for the Constable Punjab Police is as mentioned below:-

Punjab Police Constable 2024 Syllabus
General AwarenessConstitution and its features, Central and State Legislature, Executive, Judicial Institutions & Local Government Institutions
History, Geography, Culture and Economy of Punjab
Basics of Science & Technology
Current Affairs
Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical SkillsSimplification
Average
Decimal and Fractions
Ratio and Proportion
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Simple Interest
Time and Work
Bar graphs and Line graphs
Mental Ability & Logical ReasoningNumber and Letter Series
Sequencing
Statements and Conclusions
Pattern Completion
Order and Ranking
Direction and Distances
Relationship Problems
English Language SkillsReading Comprehension
Punjabi to English Translation
Sentence rearrangement and correction
Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks
Spelling Correction
Vocabulary (Synonym, Antonym, one word substitution)
Digital Literacy & AwarenessFundamentals of Computers
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)
Internet, Worldwide web and Web search engines.
Email Communication
Mobile Phones (basic conceptual knowledge)
Qualifying paper of Punjabi LanguageQualifying paper in Punjabi Language (equivalent to Matriculation standard)

FOR PRACTISING MOCK PAPER OF CONSTABLE CONDUCTED BY CHANDIGARH POLICE IS IN BELOW MENTIONED LINK:-

The official website for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 is www.punjabpolice.gov.in

How can I apply for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

You can apply for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 through the official recruitment portal https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2024 starting from March 14, 2024, to April 4, 2024.

What is the selection process for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

The selection process consists of three stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT) which includes Paper I and Paper II, Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Scrutiny.

How many vacancies are available for the Constable post in the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre?

There are a total of 1746 vacancies, 970 of which are in the District Police Cadre, and 776 of which are in the Armed Police Cadre.

What is the age limit for candidates applying for the Punjab Police Constable post?

The age limit for the General category is strictly between 18 to 28 years. Please note, that the limit may vary for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and government employees.

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