Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Your Guide to Joining the Force

The Punjab Police is seeking dedicated individuals to fill 1746 Constable positions. This recruitment drive, officially announced as Advertisement No. 01/2025, presents a fantastic opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to serve the state. All applications must be submitted online through the designated portal.

Job Openings and Structure:

A total of 1746 Constable positions are available, distributed across two distinct branches:

District Police: 1261 positions
Armed Police: 485 positions

Compensation and Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates will receive a starting consolidated salary of ₹19900/- (the minimum admissible pay) at Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC/Pay Matrix, ranging from ₹19900 to ₹63200/-. Applicants must have successfully completed their 10+2 (higher secondary/senior secondary) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution.

Age Requirements:

Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old as of January 1, 2025.

Selection Process Breakdown:

The selection process is a two-stage procedure:

Stage I: Computer-Based Testing (CBT): Candidates will take a CBT consisting of two multiple-choice question papers on the same day.

Stage II: Physical and Document Evaluation: This stage comprises:

Document Scrutiny
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Physical Screening Test (PST)

It’s crucial to understand that both the PMT and PST are qualifying tests.

Application Fee Structure:

The application fee is tiered based on candidate category:

General Category: ₹1200/-
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab State only/Lineal Descendants of ESM: ₹500/-
SC/ST of all States and Backward Classes of Punjab State only: ₹700/-
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category candidates: ₹700/-

Payment of the application fee must be done online.

Application Instructions:

Eligible and interested individuals should submit their applications online via the prescribed format on the Punjab Police recruitment website. The online application window will be open from February 21, 2025, to March 13, 2025. Applications submitted through any other method will not be accepted.

Where to Find More Information:

For comprehensive details about the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, the CBT syllabus, specifics regarding the physical measurement and screening tests, and the online application procedure, please visit the official Punjab Police recruitment website: https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/Recruitment25.aspx