Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees, Selection, Last Date, Apply Online, HPPSC has released the official notification for the recruitment of Constables in the Police Department. This recruitment drive is for a total of 734 posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official HPPSC website.
The application process for the HPPSC HP Police Constable recruitment 2026 began on July 10, 2026, and applications will be accepted until August 6, 2026. To apply, candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement Number 57/7-2026 (Male), 58/7-2026 (Female) | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 10 July 2026
- Application Start : 10 July 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 06 August 2026
- Last Date for fee Payment : 06 August 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- All Categories : 600/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 25 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
734 Posts
Vacancy Details
Police Constable (Male) – Advertisement No. 57/7-2026: 491 Posts
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 140 |
| UR WFF (06+03 Backlog) | 09 |
| UR Home Guards | 38 |
| SC UR | 68 |
| SC WFF (03+16 Backlog) | 19 |
| SC BPL | 17 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 |
| ST UR | 13 |
| ST BPL | 06 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| OBC UR | 54 |
| OBC WFF (03+13 Backlog) | 16 |
| OBC BPL | 17 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 |
| EWS | 48 |
| EWS Home Guards | 09 |
| Total | 491 |
Police Constable (Female) – Advertisement No. 58/7-2026: 243 Posts
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 60 |
| UR WFF (02+01 Backlog) | 03 |
| UR Ward of Ex-SM | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 16 |
| SC UR | 28 |
| SC WFF (02+05 Backlog) | 07 |
| SC BPL | 08 |
| SC Ward of Ex-SM | 07 |
| SC Home Guards | 08 |
| ST UR | 05 |
| ST BPL | 03 |
| ST Ward of Ex-SM | 02 |
| ST Home Guards | 02 |
| OBC UR | 24 |
| OBC WFF (01+05 Backlog) | 06 |
| OBC BPL | 07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 05 |
| OBC Home Guards | 06 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS Home Guards | 04 |
| Total | 243 |
Eligibility Criteria
- A candidate must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an Institution/School/Board situated within Himachal Pradesh.
- This condition (of passing from within Himachal Pradesh) does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not eligible to apply for this examination.
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
Physical Standards
| Gender | Category | Height | Chest (where applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | General/EWS | 5′-6″ | 31″×32″ |
| Male | SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 5′-4″ | 29″×30″ |
| Male | OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 5′-6″ | 31″×32″ |
| Male | Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 5′-6″ | 31″×32″ |
| Male | Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 5′-4″ | 29″×30″ |
| Female | General/EWS/Ward of Ex-SM | 5′-2″ | Not specified in source |
| Female | SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM/Gorkhas | 5′-0″ | Not specified in source |
| Female | OBC/OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 5′-2″ | Not specified in source |
| Female | Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) | 5′-2″ | Not specified in source |
| Female | Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) | 5′-0″ | Not specified in source |
Salary
- Pay Scale : Level 3, Rs. 20,200/- to Rs. 64,000/-
Selection Process
- Physical Test : Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
- Written Test : Offline multiple-choice objective examination of 2 hours’ duration, 90 marks, with negative marking, conducted by HPPSC.
- Evaluation & Document Verification : Carried out by the Police Department, including award of NCC certificate marks.
- Medical Examination : Conducted by the Police Department after HPPSC recommendations.
Merit List Marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (Objective Type) | 90 |
| Height (PST) | 06 |
| NCC Certificate | 04 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
PST Height Marks – Male
| Height | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5′-7″ | 0 |
| 5′-7″ to less than 5′-8″ | 1 |
| 5′-8″ to less than 5′-9″ | 2 |
| 5′-9″ to less than 5′-10″ | 3 |
| 5′-10″ to less than 5′-11″ | 4 |
| 5′-11″ to less than 6′-0″ | 5 |
| 6′-0″ and above | 6 |
PST Height Marks – Female
| Height | Marks |
|---|---|
| Less than 5′-3″ | 0 |
| 5′-3″ to less than 5′-4″ | 1 |
| 5′-4″ to less than 5′-5″ | 2 |
| 5′-5″ to less than 5′-6″ | 3 |
| 5′-6″ to less than 5′-7″ | 4 |
| 5′-7″ to less than 5′-8″ | 5 |
| 5′-8″ and above | 6 |
PET Qualifying Standards
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1500 Meters in 5 Min 30 Sec | 800 Meters in 3 Min 45 Sec |
| High Jump | 1.35 Meters (max 3 attempts) | 1.10 Meters (max 3 attempts) |
| 100 Meters Race | 14 Seconds | 17 Seconds |
| Broad Jump | 4 Meters (max 3 attempts) | 3 Meters (max 3 attempts) |
NCC Certificate Marks
- NCC “C” Certificate: 04 Marks
- NCC “B” Certificate: 02 Marks
- NCC “A” Certificate: 01 Mark
A candidate holding more than one NCC certificate will be given marks for the highest one only (NCC “C” Certificate).
HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) of HPPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 10 July 2026 to 06 August 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Female | Male |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026– Important Questions
What is the online application for HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Start Date?
The online application for this recruitment has started 10 July 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 06 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 734 vacancies.
What is the selection process for HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will be selected based on Physical Test + Written Test + Evaluation & Document Verification + Medical Examination.
What is the official website of HPPSC?
The Official Website of HPPSC is https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/.
