The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for 734 vacancies. The recruitment includes 491 posts for Male Constables and 243 posts for Female Constables in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 10 July 2026 to 6 August 2026 through the official HPPSC website.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Police Department |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Male & Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 734 (491 Male & 243 Female) Posts |
| Qualification | 12th |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Important Dates
Notification Released
09 July 2026
Start Date to Apply
10 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
06 August 2026
HP Police Constable Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Police Constable (Male) | 491 |
| Police Constable (Female) | 243 |
| Total | 734 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Matriculation (10th) and +2 Examination.
- The school/institution should be situated in Himachal Pradesh.
- This condition is not applicable to Bonafide Himachali candidates.
Note: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible for this recruitment.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 18 to 25 Years |
| SC/ST/OBC | 18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard | 20 to 28 Years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹600 |
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive: Pay Level-3: ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 per month along with other allowances admissible under Himachal Pradesh Government rules.
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 5′-6″ | 31″ x 32″ |
| SC/ST/Gorkhas | 5′-4″ | 29″ x 30″ |
Female Candidates
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 5′-2″ |
| SC/ST/Gorkhas | 5′-0″ |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1500m in 5 min 30 sec | 800m in 3 min 45 sec |
| High Jump | 1.35m | 1.10m |
| 100m Race | 14 sec | 17 sec |
| Broad Jump | 4m | 3m |
Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 |
| Height Marks | 06 |
| NCC Certificate | 04 |
| Total | 100 |
NCC Certificate Marks
| Certificate | Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC C Certificate | 04 |
| NCC B Certificate | 02 |
| NCC A Certificate | 01 |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Documents Required
- Matriculation Certificate
- 10+2 Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate
- EWS/BPL Certificate
- Home Guard Certificate
- NCC Certificate
- Government NOC (if employed)
How to Apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login to your account.
- Select the Constable Recruitment advertisement.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| (Male & Female) Official Notification PDF | Female | Male |
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are a total of 734 vacancies.
The last date to submit the online application is 06 August 2026.
Selected candidates will receive a salary of ₹20,200 to ₹64,000 per month under Pay Level-3.
Yes, candidates from all categories need to pay ₹600.
Yes, the written examination includes negative marking.
