HPPSC Constable Recruitment 2024: Notification, Exam Syllabus, Correction
November 26, 2024 by gaurav.p
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is recruiting for 708 Constable (Male) and 380 Constable (Female) positions. These are regular, specialized duty positions in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. The recruitment advertisements (Advt No. 24/10-2024 for Male and 25/9-2024 for Female) were released on 04/10/2024. The job locations are within Himachal Pradesh. The online application process is open from 04/10/2024 to 31/10/2024.
Latest Updates: Candidates for the posts of Constable (Male & Female) in H.P. Police Department can make corrections to their online applications by 03.12.2024 by email (so.setbranch@gmail.com) or in offline mode; corrections are allowed for category, name, father's name, mother's name etc. but not for changing gender.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name |
Constable (Male & Female) |
| Advt No. |
24/10-2024 (Male), 25/9-2024 (Female) |
| Nature of Job |
Regular |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Vacancies |
708 (Male), 380 (Female) Total: 1088 |
| Salary |
Pay Band Level-3 (Rs. 20200-64000) |
| Job Location |
Himachal Pradesh |
| Category |
UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, WFF, ESM, HG |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Constable (Male) |
UR: 281, SC: 168, ST: 33, OBC: 146, EWS: 81 |
| 2 |
Constable (Female) |
UR: 168, SC: 85, ST: 20, OBC: 72, EWS: 35 |
Age Eligibility
| Post Name |
Age Limit (as of 01/01/2024) |
| General / EWS / ESM Ward |
18 to 26 Years |
| SC / ST / ST Ward of Ex-Serviceman |
18 to 28 Years |
| OBC / OBC Ward of Ex-Serviceman |
18 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard (General / OBC / EWS) |
18 to 29 Years |
| Home Guard (SC / ST) |
18 to 29 Years |
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| All Categories |
One-time age relaxation of 1 year as per HP Government Notification. |
Exam Fee
| Category |
Fee (Rs.) |
| Male candidates of General, EWS, Wards of Freedom Fighters, Home Guard, Candidates of other states |
600 |
| SC, ST, OBC, EWS (BPL) categories |
150 |
| Female Candidates |
Exempted |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
| Constable (Male & Female) |
- Matriculation (Class 10th) Pass
- 12th Pass
- Both qualifications from institutions/schools/boards in HP
- This qualification not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis.
|
Selection Process
| Steps |
Details |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) |
- Conducted by HP Police Dept.
- Marks awarded for height only
|
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
- Qualifying nature
- Conducted by HP Police Dept.
- Events include races, jumps
|
| Written Test |
- Conducted by HPPSC.
- 2-hour offline objective exam.
- 90 marks, negative marking.
- Syllabus available on website.
|
| Document Verification |
- Conducted by Police Department.
- Marks for NCC certificates.
|
| Medical Examination |
Conducted by HP Police Department after recommendation from HPPSC. |
How to Apply
- Visit the HPPSC Website
- Click on "Apply Online" on the Home Page
- Register using One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill online application form & upload necessary documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application before the closing date
Important Dates
| Online registration start date |
04/10/2024 |
| Online registration last date |
31/10/2024 11:59 PM |
| Payment date of application fees (last date) |
31/10/2024 11:59 PM |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the salary for Constable posts?
The salary for Constable posts is in Pay Band Level-3 (Rs. 20200-64000).
- What is the selection process for Constable posts?
The selection process involves Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, document verification, and medical examination.
- What is the last date to apply for these posts?
The last date to apply is 31/10/2024.
- Where can I find the application form?
The application form is available on the HPPSC website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
