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Punjab Police Constable 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Age limit, educational qualification, reservation, age relaxation, and domicile requirements
Punjab Police Constable eligibility combines age limits with a 10+2 qualification and a mandatory Punjabi-at-Matriculation requirement. Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/BC residents of Punjab and for serving regular government employees (maximum age 33). Ex-Servicemen who are residents of Punjab may deduct their period of service from their actual age, and the resultant age may exceed the upper limit by up to 3 years.
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 yrs
Maximum Age
28 yrs
Age calculated as on 1 January 2026
Age Relaxation by Category
SC / Backward Classes (Punjab residents)
+5 yrs
Serving regular Govt. employees (Punjab / State / Central)
+5 yrs
Educational Qualification
- Passed 10+2 (Class 12) or its equivalent from a recognised Education Board/University
- For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum qualification is Matriculation
- Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject
- All qualifications must be attained on or before 1 January 2026
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India who has not obtained citizenship / permanent residency / green card of any other country.
Domicile Requirement
A Domicile Certificate issued by the Punjab Government is required for female candidates applying under the General/Open/UR category.
Physical Requirement
- Minimum height — Male: 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm); Female: 5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm).
- PST (Male, incl. ESM under 35): 1600 m run in 6 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.80 m, High Jump 1.10 m.
- PST (Female, incl. ESM under 35): 800 m run in 4 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.00 m, High Jump 0.95 m.
- Ex-Servicemen over 35: separate walk/run and squat standards apply.
- PMT verifies the minimum height. All Transgender candidates are treated at par with female candidates for PST/PMT.
Reservation Details
General / Open / Unreserved
1,394 posts (1,066 District + 328 Armed)
42%
Scheduled Castes (Balmiki/Mazhbi + Ramdasia)
680 posts combined across both SC categories
21%
Backward Classes, Punjab
340 posts (260 District + 80 Armed)
10%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
340 posts (260 District + 80 Armed)
10%
Ex-Servicemen (all sub-categories)
442 posts combined
13%
Wards of Police Personnel
68 posts (52 District + 16 Armed)
2%
Wards of Freedom Fighters
34 posts (26 District + 8 Armed)
1%
Women (horizontal)
1,084 posts across categories (825 District + 259 Armed)
33%
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
Candidates must be 18 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026. SC/BC residents of Punjab and serving regular government employees get a 5-year relaxation (max 33). Ex-servicemen deduct their service period from their age (resultant age may exceed the limit by up to 3 years).
What is the educational qualification required?
A 10+2 (Class 12) pass from a recognised Board/University, attained on or before 1 January 2026. Candidates must also have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject. For Ex-Servicemen, the minimum qualification is Matriculation.
Is Punjabi compulsory for Punjab Police Constable?
Yes. You must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level, and Paper-II of the CBT is a mandatory qualifying Punjabi-language test (50 marks, 50% required). Paper-II marks do not count towards merit.
What are the physical standards (PST/PMT)?
Minimum height is 5'7" (170.2 cm) for males and 5'2" (157.5 cm) for females. PST for male candidates: 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.80m, High Jump 1.10m; for female candidates: 800m run in 4 min 30 sec, Long Jump 3.00m, High Jump 0.95m. All events are qualifying.
Can candidates from outside Punjab apply?
Yes, candidates from outside Punjab can apply under the General/Unreserved/Open category, provided they meet all eligibility conditions, including having passed Punjabi at Matriculation level.
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