HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 734 Posts, Last Date

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is underway for 734 Constable posts in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. The application deadline has been extended to September 5, 2026.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application portal. The recruitment covers 491 male and 243 female Constable vacancies, with a Level-3 pay scale.

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Highlights

The table below covers the important details of the HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, application dates, salary and the official website.

HPPSC Police Constable Vacancy 2026

HPPSC has announced 734 vacancies under two separate advertisements. Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 covers male Constable posts, while Advertisement No. 58/7-2026 covers female Constable posts.

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The application process started on July 10, 2026. HPPSC has subsequently extended the deadline, and eligible candidates can now submit applications until September 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

• Notification issued: July 9, 2026
• Application begins: July 10, 2026
• Revised last date: September 5, 2026
• Application deadline: 11:59 PM on September 5

Candidates who have already submitted their applications do not need to apply again following the extension.

HPPSC Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the educational and other eligibility requirements prescribed by HPPSC for the respective Constable post.

Key requirements include:

• Candidates must have passed Matriculation and Class 12.
• The notification specifies conditions related to the institution, school or board from which the qualification was obtained.
• Bonafide Himachali candidates are exempt from the specified Himachal Pradesh institution requirement.
• Candidates should check the respective male or female advertisement for detailed eligibility conditions before submitting the form.

HPPSC Police Constable Age Relaxation 2026

HPPSC has provided a one-time five-year relaxation in the upper age limit for Himachal Pradesh Home Guards applying for the Constable recruitment. The Commission has also issued an addendum regarding the one-time age relaxation for the recruitment.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable age limit and category-wise relaxation.

HPPSC Police Constable Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes multiple stages to assess candidates for the Constable posts. Candidates should prepare for both physical and written assessments.

The selection stages include:

• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Written examination
• Document verification
• Medical examination

Candidates who qualify in the required stages will proceed according to the recruitment rules notified by HPPSC.

How to Apply for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can submit the HPPSC Police Constable application form through the commission's Online Recruitment Application system.

• Visit the official HPPSC website.
• Complete the required One-Time Registration, if not already registered.
• Log in to the Online Recruitment Application portal.
• Select the relevant Police Constable recruitment.
• Enter the required personal and educational details.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee, wherever applicable.
• Review the details carefully.
• Submit the application form.
• Save the confirmation page for future reference.

HPPSC Police Constable Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the HP Police Constable posts will receive a Level-3 pay scale of INR 20,200 to INR 64,000. The applicable salary and allowances will be governed by the rules of the Himachal Pradesh government.

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