Punjab Police has invited applications for the recruitment of 1746 Constables through Advt-no. 01 of 2024. The District Police Cadre offers 970 vacancies, and the Armed Police Cadre has 776, with 317 and 253 spots reserved for women respectively. The notification is released on 28 February 2024. To apply for the Punjab Police Constable jobs, fill out an application form for a computer test, choose your preferred unit (District or Armed Police), and pass physical tests. Hiring is based on test scores and your unit choice.

Post Details

CategoryNo. of Vacancies (District Police)Vacancies Reserved for Women (District Police)No. of Vacancies (Armed Police)Vacancies Reserved for Women (Armed Police)
General/Open/Unreserved41011732894
Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab100408032
Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab100408032
Backward Classes, Punjab100408032
Ex-Serviceman (General), Punjab70405632
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab200160
Ex-Serviceman Scheduled Castes Ramdasia & Others, Punjab200160
Ex-Serviceman Backward Classes, Punjab200160
Wards of Police Personnel207165
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab100308024
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab10382
Total970317776253

Age Eligibility

  • Minimum age: 18 years by January 1, 2024.
  • Maximum age: 28 years by January 1, 2024.
  • Age relaxation as per rules.

Education Required

  • Educational requirement: 12th grade or equivalent.
  • For Ex-Servicemen: Minimum educational qualifications apply.
  • Candidates should have completed the required education by January 1, 2024.

Physical Standards

CadreMale Minimum HeightFemale Minimum Height
District & Armed Police5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm)5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm)

Selection Process

Stage 1:

Exam Syllabus and Question Breakdown
SectionTopicsTotal Questions
General AwarenessConstitution, Institutions, History, Geography, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs35
Quantitative AptitudeSimplification, Average, Decimals, Ratio, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interest, Time & Work, Graphs20
Mental Ability & Logical ReasoningSeries, Sequencing, Statements, Pattern Completion, Order & Ranking, Direction, Relationships20
Language SkillsEnglish: Comprehension, Translation, Sentence Correction, Errors, Vocabulary, Spelling, Fill in the Blanks
Punjabi: Reading, Grammar, Sentence Arrangement		20 (10 each)
Digital Literacy & AwarenessComputers, MS Office, Internet, Email, Mobile Phones5
Punjabi Language (Paper-II)Qualifying in Punjabi Language50

Stage 2:

Candidates who score the minimum required marks in Paper-I and pass Paper-II will be shortlisted based on their Paper-I scores, including category reservations. Shortlisted individuals will then proceed to Stage-II for physical tests at scheduled locations and times.

Stage 3:


The Document Scrutiny schedule will be posted on the recruitment website. Candidates must download their Stage-III Admit Card, print it, and bring it with a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar, Driver’s License, PAN card, Voter ID, or Passport) to enter the exam venue.

Important Dates

Opening Date14th, March 2024 (Thursday) at 07:00 pm
Closing Date4th, April 2024 (Thursday) till 11:55 pm

Important Links

Notification
Apply HereClick Here (from 14-03-2024)
Official WebsiteClick Here