HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 734 posts.
HPPSC has released recruitment notifications for 734 Police Constable posts (Male & Female). Eligible candidates can apply online from July 10, 2026, to August 6, 2026, on the official website.
Highlights
Start Date
10 Jul 2026
End Date
06 Aug 2026
Payment Last Date
06 Aug 2026
Mininum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
28 Years
Salary
20200-64000
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Qualifications
Qualifications
12th
Designation
Designation
- Constable
- Police Constable
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Out! Apply Online for 734 Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released recruitment notifications for the post of Police Constable (Male & Female) in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. A total of 734 vacancies are available, with online applications starting from July 10, 2026.
Quick Highlights
- Organisation: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Post: Police Constable (Male) and Police Constable (Female)
- Advertisement Nos.: 57/7-2026 (Male), 58/7-2026 (Female)
- Total Vacancies: 734 (491 Male + 243 Female)
- Pay Scale: Level 3, Rs. 20,200–64,000
- Application Mode: Online Recruitment Application (ORA)
- Application Start Date: 10 July 2026, 12:01 AM
- Application Last Date: 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM
- Official Website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Issued | 09.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10.07.2026 (12:01 AM onwards) |
| Online Application Last Date | 06.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Vacancy Details (Total: 734 Posts)
Police Constable (Male) - Advertisement No. 57/7-2026: 491 Posts
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 140 |
| UR WFF (06+03 Backlog) | 09 |
| UR Home Guards | 38 |
| SC UR | 68 |
| SC WFF (03+16 Backlog) | 19 |
| SC BPL | 17 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 |
| ST UR | 13 |
| ST BPL | 06 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| OBC UR | 54 |
| OBC WFF (03+13 Backlog) | 16 |
| OBC BPL | 17 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 |
| EWS | 48 |
| EWS Home Guards | 09 |
| Total | 491 |
Police Constable (Female) - Advertisement No. 58/7-2026: 243 Posts
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 60 |
| UR WFF (02+01 Backlog) | 03 |
| UR Ward of Ex-SM | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 16 |
| SC UR | 28 |
| SC WFF (02+05 Backlog) | 07 |
| SC BPL | 08 |
| SC Ward of Ex-SM | 07 |
| SC Home Guards | 08 |
| ST UR | 05 |
| ST BPL | 03 |
| ST Ward of Ex-SM | 02 |
| ST Home Guards | 02 |
| OBC UR | 24 |
| OBC WFF (01+05 Backlog) | 06 |
| OBC BPL | 07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 05 |
| OBC Home Guards | 06 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS Home Guards | 04 |
| Total | 243 |
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
Male Candidates
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 18 to 25 Years |
| SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 18 to 27 Years |
| OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 20 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 20 to 28 Years |
Female Candidates
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/Ward of Ex-SM | 18 to 25 Years |
| SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 18 to 27 Years |
| OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 20 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 20 to 28 Years |
Educational Qualification / Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an Institution/School/Board situated within Himachal Pradesh.
- This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not eligible to apply.
Physical Standards
| Gender | Category | Height | Chest (where applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | General/EWS | 5'-6" | 31"×32" |
| Male | SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 5'-4" | 29"×30" |
| Male | OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 5'-6" | 31"×32" |
| Male | Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 5'-6" | 31"×32" |
| Male | Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 5'-4" | 29"×30" |
| Female | General/EWS/Ward of Ex-SM | 5'-2" | Not specified in source |
| Female | SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 5'-0" | Not specified in source |
| Female | OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 5'-2" | Not specified in source |
| Female | Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 5'-2" | Not specified in source |
| Female | Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 5'-0" | Not specified in source |
HP Police Constable Selection Process 2026
The selection process involves multiple stages:
- Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
- Written Test: Offline multiple-choice objective examination of 2 hours' duration, 90 marks, with negative marking, conducted by HPPSC.
- Evaluation & Document Verification: Carried out by the Police Department, including award of NCC certificate marks.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by the Police Department after HPPSC recommendations.
Merit List Marks Distribution
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (Objective Type) | 90 |
| Height (PST) | 06 |
| NCC Certificate | 04 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
PST Height Marks - Male
| Height | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5'-7" | 0 |
| 5'-7" to less than 5'-8" | 1 |
| 5'-8" to less than 5'-9" | 2 |
| 5'-9" to less than 5'-10" | 3 |
| 5'-10" to less than 5'-11" | 4 |
| 5'-11" to less than 6'-0" | 5 |
| 6'-0" and above | 6 |
PST Height Marks - Female
| Height | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5'-3" | 0 |
| 5'-3" to less than 5'-4" | 1 |
| 5'-4" to less than 5'-5" | 2 |
| 5'-5" to less than 5'-6" | 3 |
| 5'-6" to less than 5'-7" | 4 |
| 5'-7" to less than 5'-8" | 5 |
| 5'-8" and above | 6 |
PET Qualifying Standards
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1500 Meters in 5 Min 30 Sec | 800 Meters in 3 Min 45 Sec |
| High Jump | 1.35 Meters (max 3 attempts) | 1.10 Meters (max 3 attempts) |
| 100 Meters Race | 14 Seconds | 17 Seconds |
| Broad Jump | 4 Meters (max 3 attempts) | 3 Meters (max 3 attempts) |
NCC Certificate Marks
- NCC "C" Certificate: 04 Marks
- NCC "B" Certificate: 02 Marks
- NCC "A" Certificate: 01 Mark
- A candidate holding more than one NCC certificate will be given marks for the highest one only.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Uniform Fee) | Rs. 600/- |
Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Documents Required (for uploading/verification)
- Matriculation Certificate
- +2 Certificate
- NCC Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WFF/Ward of Ex-SM, as applicable)
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate (if Matriculation/+2 passed outside Himachal Pradesh)
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate (for EWS category claims)
- Home Guard Service Certificate issued by the Commandant Home Guards (for HG candidates)
How to Apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official HPPSC website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
- Click on the "Apply Online" link on the home page.
- Click on "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and complete "New Registration" if not already registered.
- Log into your OTR account and view live advertisements on the dashboard.
- Select the relevant post (Constable Male or Female) and fill in personal details.
- Choose one district for Physical Test and Written Test (no change allowed later).
- Upload all requisite documents as per the advertisement.
- Accept the declaration regarding legibility and accuracy of uploaded documents.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 600/- online.
- Submit the application. No changes are allowed after final submission.
Other Important Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates in regular Government/Semi-Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for document verification.
- Category claimed at the time of application/admit card is treated as final.
- Re-checking or re-evaluation of written examination answer sheets is not permitted.
- Selected candidates must undergo the Recruitment Training Course (RTC) at PTC Daroh; failure to pass may lead to termination of service.
- Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Shimla.
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FAQ's
How many total vacancies are there in HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
There are 734 total vacancies - 491 for Police Constable (Male) and 243 for Police Constable (Female).
What are the application start and last dates for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
The online application starts on 10 July 2026 at 12:01 AM, and the last date to apply is 6 August 2026, till 11:59 PM.
What is the pay scale for HP Police Constable posts?
Selected candidates will receive a Level 3 pay scale, ranging from Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000.
What is the educational qualification required for HPPSC Police Constable?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an Institution/School/Board situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
What is the application fee for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
A uniform application fee of Rs. 600/- is applicable for all categories, payable online.
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