HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 734 Posts Announced

If you’ve been waiting for a government job opportunity in Himachal Pradesh, this one’s worth paying attention to. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has just released the short notification for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, opening up 734 vacancies for Male and Female Constable posts across the state’s police department.

Whether you’re a fresh candidate planning your first government exam or someone who’s been preparing for a while, here’s a complete breakdown of the vacancy details, eligibility, physical standards, and how to apply.

HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Department	Himachal Pradesh Police Department
Post Name	Police Constable (Male & Female)
Total Vacancies	734 Posts
Male Constable Posts	491
Female Constable Posts	243
Pay Scale	Level-3 (₹20,200 – ₹64,000)
Application Start Date	10 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	06 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Mode	Online

HP Police Constable Vacancy 2026

Category	UR	WFF	BPL	Ward of Ex-SM	HG	Total
General (Gen)	140	09	00	00	38	187
SC	68	19	17	00	18	122
ST	13	00	06	00	04	23
OBC	54	16	17	00	15	102
EWS	48	00	00	00	09	57
Grand Total	323	44	40	00	84	491

Male Constable — Total 491 Posts

Category	Posts
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

Female Constable — Total 243 Posts

Category	Posts
UR	60
UR WFF	03
UR Ward of Ex-Servicemen	22
UR Home Guards	16
SC	28
SC WFF	07
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

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this recruitment, candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 from a recognized Board or Institution. Only bonafide Himachali candidates are eligible, as per the recruitment rules laid down by the department.

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General / EWS	18-25 Years
SC/ST/OBC	18-27 Years
Home Guards	20-28 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable as on 01 January 2026.

Physical Standards For HP Police Constable Candidates2026

For Male Candidates

Category	Height	Chest
General/OBC/EWS	5′-6″	31″ × 32″
SC/ST	5′-4″	29″ × 30″

For Female Candidates

Category	Height
General/OBC/EWS	5′-2″
SC/ST	5′-0″

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Expected Standards

Male Candidates:

• 1500 Meter Race – within 5 Minutes 30 Seconds
• 100 Meter Race – within 14 Seconds
• High Jump – 1.35 Meter
• Broad Jump – 4 Meter

Female Candidates:

• 800 Meter Race – within 3 Minutes 45 Seconds
• 100 Meter Race – within 17 Seconds
• High Jump – 1.10 Meter
• Broad Jump – 3 Meter

Selection Process

Candidates applying for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will go through the following stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Written Examination
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination
6. Final Merit List

Merit List Preparation

Based on past recruitment cycles, the final merit is expected to be calculated out of 100 marks — comprising the Written Test (90 Marks), Height Marks (06 Marks), and NCC Certificate Marks (04 Marks).

Component	Marks
Written Examination	90
Height Marks	06
NCC Certificate	04
Total	100

Documents Required

• Matriculation Certificate
• 10+2 Certificate
• NCC Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate
• EWS/BPL Certificate (if applicable)
• Home Guard Service Certificate (if applicable)

Important Dates of HP Police Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Released	09 July 2026
Online Application Starts	10 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	06 August 2026

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How to Apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official HPPSC website.
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) first, if you haven’t already.
3. Fill out the online application form carefully and double-check every field.
4. Upload the required documents in the specified format.
5. Pay the applicable application fee online.
6. Submit the form and keep a printout of the confirmation for future reference.

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Conclusion

For anyone aiming to join the Himachal Pradesh Police as a Constable, this recruitment drive opens up a solid opportunity, with 734 posts up for grabs across both male and female categories. Applications open on 10 July 2026, so it’s worth starting your preparation early instead of waiting until the last date. Since some details here — like age limits and physical standards — are based on previous recruitment patterns, make sure to cross-check the final figures once HPPSC releases the detailed notification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Final Words

Note: The age limit, physical standards, and merit formula mentioned above are based on past recruitment trends and are indicative. Please refer to the detailed notification released by HPPSC for the final, official figures.