The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification for 734 Police Constable (Male & Female) vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. A total of 491 vacancies have been announced for Police Constable (Male) under Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 and 243 vacancies for Police Constable (Female) under Advertisement No. 58/7-2026.

Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal from 10 July 2026 to 06 August 2026. Candidates who have passed Matriculation and 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board and fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply online.

The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will receive a Level-3 Pay Scale of ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 per month. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

HP Police Constable (Male & Female) Recruitment 2026

Advt No.: 57/7-2026 (Male) & 58/7-2026 (Female) | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

· Apply online start date: 10 July 2026

· Apply online Last Date: 06 August 2026

· Last Date for Fee Payment: 06 August 2026

· Admit Card Release: Before Examination

· All Categories: Rs. 600/-

· Online Payment Options: SBI I Collect / E-Challan, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets

HPPSC Police Constable Notification 2026: Age Limit

For Male Candidates:-

•General / EWS: 18–25 Years

•SC / ST / OBC / Gorkhas: 18–27 Years

•Home Guards: 20–28 Years

For Female Candidates: -

•General / EWS / Ward of Ex-Servicemen: 18–25 Years

•SC / ST / OBC / Gorkhas: 18–27 Years

•Home Guards: 20–28 Years

•Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Name of Post

Eligibility Criteria

Police Constable (Male & Female)

•Candidates Must have Passed Matriculation and 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board/Institution.

•Candidates who passed Matriculation and +2 from institutions located in Himachal Pradesh are eligible.

•This condition is not applicable to Bonafide Himachali candidates.

•Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not eligible.

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HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Male Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category	Vacancies
UR	140
UR WFF	09
UR Home Guards	38
SC	68
SC WFF	19
SC BPL	17
SC Home Guards	18
ST	13
ST BPL	06
ST Home Guards	04
OBC	54
OBC WFF	16
OBC BPL	17
OBC Home Guards	15
EWS	48
EWS Home Guards	09
Total	491

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Female Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category	Vacancies
UR	60
UR WFF	03
UR Ward of Ex-Servicemen	22
UR Home Guards	16
SC	60
SC WFF	28
SC BPL	08
SC Ward of Ex-Servicemen	07
SC Home Guards	08
ST	05
ST BPL	03
ST Ward of Ex-Servicemen	02
ST Home Guards	02
OBC	24
OBC WFF	06
OBC BPL	07
OBC Ward of Ex-Servicemen	05
OBC Home Guards	06
EWS	20
EWS Home Guards	04
Total	243

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Salary Structure
Name of Post	Salary Structure
Police Constable (Male & Female)	Pay Level-3 (₹20,200 – ₹64,000)

HPPSC Police Constable Examination 2026: Selection Process

Name of Post

Selection Process

Police Constable (Male & Female)

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Written Examination

Document Verification

Medical Examination

Final Merit List

HPPSC Police Constable Notification 2026: Written Examination Pattern
Particular	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR Based)
Question Type	Objective Multiple-Choice Questions
Duration	2 Hours
Total Marks	90 Marks
Negative Marking	0.25

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Male Physical Standard Test (PST)
Category	Height	Chest
General / EWS / OBC	5'6"	31"–32"
SC / ST / Gorkhas	5'4"	29"–30"

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Female Candidates Physical Standard Test (PST)
Category	Height
General / EWS / OBC	5'2"
SC / ST / Gorkhas	5'0"

HPPSC Police Constable Vacancy 2026: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

· 1500 Meter Race – 5 Minutes 30 Seconds

· 100 Meter Race – 14 Seconds

· High Jump – 1.35 Meter

· Broad Jump – 4 Meter

· 800 Meter Race – 3 Minutes 45 Seconds

· 100 Meter Race – 17 Seconds

· High Jump – 1.10 Meter

· Broad Jump – 3 Meter

How to Apply Online for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026

· Visit the official HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.

· Log in using your registered User ID and Password.

· Select Police Constable (Male) or Police Constable (Female) under Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 or 58/7-2026.

· Fill in all required personal, educational, and category details carefully.

· Select your preferred district for the Physical Test and Written Examination, as it cannot be changed later.

· Upload the required documents, passport-size photograph, signature, and other certificates in the prescribed format.

· Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or other available payment methods.

· Review all the entered information carefully before final submission, as no correction will be allowed afterward.

· Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

· Keep visiting the official HPPSC website regularly for the admit card, examination schedule, results, and the latest Sarkari Naukri updates.

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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies have been announced under HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 734 vacancies have been announced, including 491 Police Constable (Male) posts and 243 Police Constable (Female) posts.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board/Institution. Candidates who are Bonafide Himachalis are exempt from the condition of passing from institutions located in Himachal Pradesh.

Q3. What is the salary of an HP Police Constable in 2026?
Ans: Selected candidates will receive a Level-3 Pay Scale of ₹20,200 to ₹64,000 along with other admissible allowances as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

Q4. What are the stages of the HPPSC Police Constable selection process?
Ans: The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Q5. Can candidates edit their application form after final submission?
Ans: No. Once the online application form is finally submitted, no changes or corrections will be allowed. Candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting the application.

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