HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 734 Constable posts in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Out of the total vacancies, 491 posts are reserved for Male Constables and 243 posts for Female Constables. Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the official HPPSC website from 10 July 2026 (12:01 AM) to 06 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Interested applicants are advised to complete the online application process before the last date.
In this article, you will find complete details about HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, including the notification PDF, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application fee, important dates, required documents, and the step-by-step online application process.
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Police Department |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 734 |
| Advertisement Year | 57/7-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | +2 Pass |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Registration Dates | 10 July 2026 to 06 August 2026 |
| Salary | Rs.20,200/- to – 64,000/- |
| Job Type | Permanant |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Physical Test |
| Age Limit | 18 years to 25 years |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
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HP Police Constable Vacancy 2026 : Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Police Constable | 734 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details (Male)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 140 |
| UR (WFF) | 09 (06 + 03 Backlog) |
| UR Home Guards | 38 |
| SC (UR) | 68 |
| SC (WFF) | 19 (03 + 16 Backlog) |
| SC (BPL) | 17 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 |
| ST (UR) | 13 |
| ST (BPL) | 06 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| OBC (UR) | 54 |
| OBC (WFF) | 16 (03 + 13 Backlog) |
| OBC (BPL) | 17 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 |
| EWS | 48 |
| EWS Home Guards | 09 |
| Total | 491 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details (Female)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 60 |
| UR (WFF) | 03 (02 + 01 Backlog) |
| UR Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 16 |
| SC (UR) | 28 |
| SC (WFF) | 07 (02 + 05 Backlog) |
| SC (BPL) | 08 |
| SC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 07 |
| SC Home Guards | 08 |
| ST (UR) | 05 |
| ST (BPL) | 03 |
| ST Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 02 |
| ST Home Guards | 02 |
| OBC (UR) | 24 |
| OBC (WFF) | 06 (01 + 05 Backlog) |
| OBC (BPL) | 07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 05 |
| OBC Home Guards | 06 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS Home Guards | 04 |
| Total | 243 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable | 12th Pass |
Physical Standards (Male/Female)
| Category | Age (As on 01-01-2026) | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest for Candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 18 to 25 Yrs | 5’-6” | 5’-2” | 31” ×32” |
| SC/ST/ SC-ST Ward of Ex SM/Gorkhas | 18 to 27 Yrs | 5’-4” | 5’-0” | 29” ×30” |
| OBC/ OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 18 to 27 Yrs | 5’-6” | 5’-2” | 31” ×32” |
| Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 20 to 28 Yrs | 5’-6” | 5’-2” | 31” ×32” |
| Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 20 to 28 Yrs | 5’-4” | 5’-0” | 29” ×30” |
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | 9 July 2026 |
| Notification Release | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 August 2026 |
Candidates should complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| A uniform fee shall be charged from all the candidates, irrespective of their category. | Rs. 600 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
The selection process for this recruitment includes the following stages:
- Physical Test
- Written Test
- Evaluation & Document verification
- Medical Examination
The final merit list shall be made on the basis of the marks of written examination, PST- Height marks and evaluation- NCC Certificate marks, based on the following parameters:
| Objective type screening test | 90 Marks |
| Height | 06 Marks |
| NCC Certificates | 04 Marks |
| Grand Total | 100 Marks |
Physical Standard Test ( PST)
| Height for Male Candidate | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5’-7” | 0 Mark |
| 5’-7” but less than 5’-8” | 1 Mark |
| 5’-8” but less than 5’-9” | 2 Mark |
| 5’-9” but less than 5’-10” | 3 Mark |
| 5’-10” but less than 5’-11” | 4 Mark |
| 5’-11” but less than 5’-12” | 5 Mark |
| 6’-0” and above | 6 Mark |
| Height for Female Candidate | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5’-3” | 0 Mark |
| 5’-3” but less than 5’-4” | 1 Mark |
| 5’-4” but less than 5’-5” | 2 Mark |
| 5’-5” but less than 5’-6” | 3 Mark |
| 5’-6” but less than 5’-7” | 4 Mark |
| 5’-7” but less than 5’-8” | 5 Mark |
| 5’-8” and above | 6 Mark |
Physical Efficiency of Candidates (PET)
Physical Efficiency Test will also be conducted by Himachal Pradesh Police Department and will be of qualifying nature alone as per the following details:
| Event | Minimum Qualifying standard of Male candidates |
|---|---|
| 1500 Meters Race for Male | 5 Minutes 30 Seconds (No additional attempt is allowed) |
| High Jump | 1.35 Meters (Maximum three attempts are allowed) |
| 100 Meters Race | 14 Seconds (No additional attempt is allowed) |
| Broad Jump | 4 Meters (Maximum three attempts are allowed) |
| Event | Minimum Qualifying standard of Female candidates |
|---|---|
| 800 Meters Race for Female | 3 Minutes 45 Seconds (No additional attempt is allowed) |
| High Jump | Minimum 1.10 Meter, (Maximum three attempts are allowed) |
| 100 Meters Race | 17 Seconds (No additional attempt is allowed) |
| Broad Jump | 3 Meters (Maximum three attempts are allowed) |
Document Verification
| NCC “C” Certificate | 04 Marks |
| NCC “B” Certificate | 02 Marks |
| NCC “A” Certificate | 01 Marks |
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How to Apply Online for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Click on the HP Police Constable application link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
List of documents to be uploaded on the OTRS portal by the candidate:
- Matriculation certificate.
- +2 Certificate.
- NCC Certificate, if candidate possesses such certificate
- Valid category certificate(s) in support of their eligibility, if any, viz., S.C., S.T., O.B.C., E.W.S.,WFF etc. All these certificates along with undertaking wherever required, should be on proforma prescribed by the Government of H.P. from time to time. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Certificates should be in accordance with the instructions of the Govt. issued vide letter No. PER (AP)-C-F(10)-4/2010 dated 5th August, 2019).
- Service Certificate in case of HG candidates (Home Guards) issued by the Commandant Home Guards.
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate, (If the Matriculation and 10+2 examinations have been passed by the Candidate from the institutions situated outside the State and in case of reserved category candidates).
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate (Candidates applying under EWS category will have to submit either “Income & Asset Certificate‟ or valid BPL Certificate countersigned by B.D.O. along with nonSC/ST/OBC certificate issued by the competent authority on the format prescribed by H.P. Government vide letter No. PER (AP)-C-B(12)- 1/2019 dated 11th June, 2019.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Link & Official Notification
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Notification | Female Candidates Male Candidates |
| Official HPPSC Website | HPPSC |
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (FAQs)
How many vacancies are available in HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Total 734 vacancies released by the HPPSC.
What is the last date to apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application is 6 August 2026.
