Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has released two separate advertisements for the recruitment of Constable Male and Constable Female posts in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Through these notices, a total of 734 Constable vacancies will be filled on a regular basis in Pay Band Level-3, ₹20,200 – ₹64,000.
The male constable recruitment has been released under Advertisement No. 57/7-2026, while the female constable recruitment has been released under Advertisement No. 58/7-2026. Both advertisements are dated 10 July 2026. The online application process will be completed through the official HPPSC website using the One Time Registration system.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Police Department |
| Post Name | Constable Male and Constable Female |
| Total Vacancies | 734 Posts |
| Male Vacancy | 491 Posts |
| Female Vacancy | 243 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | Male: 57/7-2026, Female: 58/7-2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | Pay Band Level-3, ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 |
| Qualification | Matriculation and +2 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | HPPSC Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | After Physical Test |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be updated |
| Physical Test Date | To be notified |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Date | To be notified |
| Answer Key Date | After written examination |
| Result Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable Male | 491 |
| Constable Female | 243 |
| Grand Total | 734 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Male Posts | Female Posts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 187 | 101 | 288 |
| SC | 122 | 58 | 180 |
| ST | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| OBC | 102 | 48 | 150 |
| EWS | 57 | 24 | 81 |
| Total | 491 | 243 | 734 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation and +2 from any institution, school or board situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition is not applicable to Bonafide Himachali candidates.
Persons with Disabilities are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 25 Years |
| SC / ST / Gorkhas | 18 to 27 Years |
| OBC | 18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard General / OBC / EWS | 20 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard SC / ST / Gorkhas | 20 to 28 Years |
Physical Standards
Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC / Home Guard Gen-OBC-EWS | 5 feet 6 inches | 31” × 32” |
| SC / ST / Gorkhas / Home Guard SC-ST-Gorkhas | 5 feet 4 inches | 29” × 30” |
Female Candidates
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / Ward of Ex-SM / OBC / Home Guard Gen-OBC-EWS | 5 feet 2 inches |
| SC / ST / Gorkhas / Home Guard SC-ST-Gorkhas | 5 feet |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹600 |
The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other online digital mode. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted for any other examination.
Selection Process
The selection process will include:
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Written Examination
- Evaluation and Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared out of 100 marks:
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 |
| Height Marks | 06 |
| NCC Certificate | 04 |
| Total | 100 |
Physical Efficiency Test
Male Candidates
| Event | Minimum Qualifying Standard |
|---|---|
| 1500 Meter Race | 5 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| High Jump | 1.35 Meter |
| 100 Meter Race | 14 Seconds |
| Broad Jump | 4 Meter |
Female Candidates
| Event | Minimum Qualifying Standard |
|---|---|
| 800 Meter Race | 3 Minutes 45 Seconds |
| High Jump | 1.10 Meter |
| 100 Meter Race | 17 Seconds |
| Broad Jump | 3 Meter |
The Physical Efficiency Test will be qualifying in nature. Candidates who fail in any PET event will be disqualified.
Written Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Objective Type MCQ |
| Standard | +2 Level |
| Total Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 90 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
Candidates who do not want to answer any question must darken option E in the OMR sheet. If any question is left blank, negative marking will also apply.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
| Document |
|---|
| Matriculation Certificate |
| +2 Certificate |
| NCC Certificate, if applicable |
| Category Certificate, if applicable |
| Home Guard Service Certificate, if applicable |
| Bonafide Himachali Certificate, if required |
| EWS / BPL Certificate, if applicable |
| Latest Photograph |
| Signature |
| Valid ID Proof |
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply online through the official website of HPPSC.
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Click on Apply Online.
- Open One Time Registration for Examinations.
- Register as a new user or login with existing details.
- Select HP Police Constable Male or Female advertisement.
- Fill personal, educational, category and contact details carefully.
- Choose one district for Physical Test and Written Test.
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the form and save the final application copy.
No correction will be allowed after final submission of the online application form.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
| Official Website | http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
| Male Constable Notification | Click here |
| Female Constable Notification | Click here |
| Syllabus | To be updated |
| Admit Card | To be updated |
| Answer Key | To be updated |
| Result | To be updated |
FAQs
Question: How many vacancies are available in HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 734 vacancies are available, including 491 Male Constable posts and 243 Female Constable posts.
Question: What is the qualification for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Candidates must have passed Matriculation and +2.
Question: What is the application fee?
Answer: The application fee is ₹600 for all candidates.
Question: What is the selection process?
Answer: The selection process includes Physical Test, Written Examination, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Question: Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Answer: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Question: What is the official website for HP Police Constable Apply Online?
Answer: Candidates can apply through the HPPSC official website.