Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 | |
Name of Post | Constable |
No. of Post | 1746 |
Deptt Name | Punjab Police |
Advt No | 01/2024 |
Opening Date for Submission of Online Application | 14/03/2024 |
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 04/04/2024 |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 – Introduction
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.
Punjab Police Constable:- Notification 2024
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.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Important Dates
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 Notification | 29/02/2024 |
Opening Date for Submission of Online Application | 14/03/2024 |
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 04/04/2024 |
Punjab Police Admit Card 2024 | To be released |
Punjab Police Exam Date 2024 | To be released |
Punjab Police Constable Vacancy 2024
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) | ||
Category | No. of vacancies | Vacancies reserved for women against the total given in column ii) |
(i) | (ii) | (iii) |
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 |
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) | ||
Category | No. of vacancies | Vacancies reserved for women against the total given in column ii) |
(i) | (ii) | (iii) |
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 |
Punjab Police Constable Application Fee 2024
The category-wise application fee for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 is as mentioned below:-
Category | Total Fee |
General | Rs. 1150/- |
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab, Linear Descends of ESM | Rs. 500/- |
SC/ST/BC of All States & OBC of Punjab State Only | Rs. 650/- |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Rs. 650/- |
Punjab Police 2024 Constable:- Salary
The Constable’s starting salary is Rs.19,900/- per month for the first three years of service.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Eligibility Criteria
Punjab Police Constable Age as on 01/01/2024
Punjab Police Constable Age as on 01/01/2024 | |
General | 18 to 28 years |
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, who are residents of Punjab | 33 years |
Working regular employees of Punjab/other State /Central Government. | 33 years |
Punjab Police Constable Educational Qualification
Name of the post | Minimum 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 |
Punjab Police Constable Mandatory Qualification
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.
Punjab Police Constable Physical Standards
Candidates must possess the below-mentioned Physical Standards to be eligible for the Constable Post.
Cadre | Minimum Height required | |
Male | Female | |
District & Armed Police | 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Selection Process
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.
Punjab Police STAGE–I: Computer Based Test
The first stage of the selection process shall be a Common Computer Based Test (CBT) comprising the following:
Paper – I | Paper-I will have 100 questions carrying one (01) mark each. |
Paper – II | Paper-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) | |||
SNo | Topic | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
1 | General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
3 | Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
4 | English Language Skill | 10 | 10 |
5 | Punjabi Language Skill | 10 | 10 |
6 | Digital Literacy & Awareness | 05 | 05 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Pattern for Paper 2 Computer Based Test (Duration- 2 Hours) | |||
No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | ||
Punjabi Language | qualifying test of Punjabi language of matriculation standard | 50 | 50 |
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.
Punjab Police STAGE-II (Physical Screening Test & Physical Measurement Test)
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:
Candidate | Physical 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 01.01.2024 | 1400 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 01.01.2024 | 800 meters run to be completed in 06 minutes (only one chance). |
STAGE-III DOCUMENT SCRUTINY
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.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Apply online date
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 Notification | 29/02/2024 |
Opening Date for Submission of Online Application | 14/03/2024 |
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 04/04/2024 |
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Apply online procedure
The detailed procedure for applying online application form is as mentioned below:-






Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for the Constable Punjab Police is as mentioned below:-
Punjab Police Constable 2024 Syllabus | |
General Awareness | Constitution 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 Skills | Simplification |
Average | |
Decimal and Fractions | |
Ratio and Proportion | |
Percentages | |
Profit and Loss | |
Simple Interest | |
Time and Work | |
Bar graphs and Line graphs | |
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 (Synonym, Antonym, one word substitution) | |
Digital Literacy & Awareness | Fundamentals of Computers |
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) | |
Internet, Worldwide web and Web search engines. | |
Email Communication | |
Mobile Phones (basic conceptual knowledge) | |
Qualifying paper of Punjabi Language | Qualifying paper in Punjabi Language (equivalent to Matriculation standard) |
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Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024:- Official website
The official website for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2024 is www.punjabpolice.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
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.