Short Detail:
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced HP Police Department Constable Male & Female Recruitment 2026 for total 734 posts. Candidates who want to apply for HP police constable vacancy 2026 can submit their online application form from 10/07/2026 to 06/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
HP Police Constable (Male & Female) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 57/7-2026 & 58/7-2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 06/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 06/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹600/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 25 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of HP police constable recruitment 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 25 Years |
| OBC | 27 Years |
| SC / ST / Gorkhas | 27 Years |
| Home Guard (All Categories) | 28 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 734
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 140 | 60 | 200 |
| SC | 68 | 28 | 96 |
| ST | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| OBC | 54 | 24 | 78 |
| EWS | 48 | 20 | 68 |
| Home Guards | 84 | 36 | 120 |
| BPL | 40 | 18 | 58 |
| WFF | 44 | 16 | 60 |
| Ward of Ex-Servicemen | — | 36 | 36 |
| Grand Total | 491 | 243 | 734 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board or institution.
- Both Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 must be completed from a school or institution located in Himachal Pradesh.
Physical Eligibility (Minimum Standards)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC / Home Guard | 5’6″ | 5’2″ | 31″ / 32″ |
| SC / ST / Gorkhas | 5’4″ | 5’0″ | 29″ / 30″ |
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height Marks
| Marks | Male Height | Female Height |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Below 5’7″ | Below 5’3″ |
| 1 | 5’7″ – Below 5’8″ | 5’3″ – Below 5’4″ |
| 2 | 5’8″ – Below 5’9″ | 5’4″ – Below 5’5″ |
| 3 | 5’9″ – Below 5’10” | 5’5″ – Below 5’6″ |
| 4 | 5’10” – Below 5’11” | 5’6″ – Below 5’7″ |
| 5 | 5’11” – Below 6’0″ | 5’7″ – Below 5’8″ |
| 6 | 6’0″ & Above | 5’8″ & Above |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance Race | 1500 m in 5 min 30 sec | 800 m in 3 min 45 sec | 1 |
| 100 Meter Race | 14 sec | 17 sec | 1 |
| High Jump | 1.35 m | 1.10 m | 3 |
| Broad Jump | 4.0 m | 3.0 m | 3 |
Salary & Job Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Police Constable (Male & Female) |
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Salary | ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 |
| Job Type | Regular Basis |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Male | Female |
| Download Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of four stages. The final merit list is prepared out of 100 marks.
Stage 1: Physical Test (PST & PET)
Candidates must first qualify the Physical Test conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height is measured.
- Candidates meeting the minimum height are eligible.
- Up to 6 marks are awarded based on height.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying Only)
- 1500m/800m Race
- 100m Race
- High Jump
- Broad Jump
Note: No marks are awarded for PET. Candidates who fail any event will be disqualified.
Stage 2: Written Examination
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 90 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Exam Level | 10+2 Standard |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
Important Notes
- Each question has 5 options (A, B, C, D & E).
- If you do not want to answer a question, mark Option E.
- Leaving a question completely blank will also attract negative marking.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for document verification.
NCC Certificate Marks
| Certificate | Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC ‘C’ | 4 |
| NCC ‘B’ | 2 |
| NCC ‘A’ | 1 |
Note: If a candidate has multiple NCC certificates, only the highest certificate will be considered.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Candidates recommended after document verification must undergo a medical examination conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
Final Merit List
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 |
| Height (PST) | 6 |
| NCC Certificate | 4 |
| Total | 100 |
Important Points
- Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in the written exam will not be included in the merit list.
- If two candidates have the same total marks, the candidate with higher written exam marks will be ranked higher.
- If the tie still remains, the older candidate will be given preference.
