Punjab Police Constable 2026 — Syllabus
Topic-wise breakdown across 2 papers, with subtopics and weightage
The Punjab Police Constable CBT has two papers. Paper-I (100 marks, 2 hours, merit-deciding) tests General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability & Reasoning, English, Punjabi and Digital Literacy. Paper-II (50 marks, 1 hour) is a mandatory qualifying Punjabi-language test at Matriculation standard. There is no negative marking.
Paper-I (Merit)
CBT mode
Questions
100
Marks
100
Duration
120m
No negative marking
Paper-II (Qualifying — Punjabi)
CBT mode
Questions
50
Marks
50
Duration
60m
No negative marking
Paper-I (Merit)
100 questions · 100 marks · 120 minutes · CBT
General Awareness
Polity & Governance
- Constitution and its features
- Central and State Legislature
- Executive and Judicial Institutions
- Local Government Institutions
Punjab GK
Highest weightage in this section- History of Punjab
- Geography of Punjab
- Culture of Punjab
- Economy of Punjab
Health & Nutrition
- Basic health and nutrition concepts
Current Affairs
- National and Punjab current affairs
- Important events, awards, sports, dates
Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills
Arithmetic
- Simplification
- Average
- Decimal and Fractions
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Time and Work
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
- Number and Letter Series
- Sequencing
- Statements and Conclusions
- Pattern Completion
- Order and Ranking
- Direction and Distances
- Relationship Problems
English Language Skills
Grammar & Usage
- Sentence rearrangement and correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spelling Correction
Vocabulary & Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Punjabi to English Translation
- Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
Punjabi Language Skills
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ (Punjabi Language)
- ਸ਼ੁੱਧ / ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ (correct / incorrect usage)
- ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ / ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ (synonyms / antonyms)
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ (idioms and proverbs)
- ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ (English to Punjabi translation)
- ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ (one word for many)
- ਅਣਡਿੱਠਾ ਪੈਰਾ (unseen passage)
Digital Literacy & Awareness
Computer & Digital Awareness
- Fundamentals of Computers
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Internet, Worldwide Web and Web search engines
- Email Communication
- Mobile Phones (basic conceptual knowledge)
Paper-II (Qualifying — Punjabi)
50 questions · 50 marks · 60 minutes · CBT
Mandatory Qualifying Paper of Punjabi Language
Punjabi (Matriculation standard)
- Punjabi language equivalent to Matriculation standard
- Minimum 50% required to qualify; marks not counted for merit
Preparation Tips
Prioritise Punjab GK — History, Geography, Culture and Economy of Punjab carry the heaviest weight in the 35-mark General Awareness section.
Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 100 questions in Paper-I — never leave blanks.
Treat Paper-II (Punjabi) as a guaranteed qualifier: 50% is the bar, so secure it early and put extra hours into Paper-I merit topics.
Quant and Reasoning together are 40 marks — build speed on Simplification, Percentages, Series and Direction questions.
Practice full-length CBT-style mocks under timed conditions to handle the 2-hour, 100-question Paper-I comfortably.
Revise polity (Constitution, Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Local Government) and stay current with Punjab and national affairs.
Recommended Books
Punjab GK (History, Geography, Culture & Economy)
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
by R.S. Aggarwal
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
by R.S. Aggarwal
Objective General English
by S.P. Bakshi
Punjabi Vyakaran (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਆਕਰਨ)
Frequently asked questions
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 is the exam pattern for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
Paper-I has 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours (General Awareness 35, Quantitative Aptitude 20, Mental Ability & Reasoning 20, English 10, Punjabi 10, Digital Literacy 5). Paper-II is a 50-mark qualifying Punjabi paper in 1 hour. There is no negative marking.
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