HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has published the HP Police Constable Notification 2026 on its official website i.e., https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc. A total of 734 Police Constable vacancies have been announced in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department, including 491 posts for Male Constables and 243 posts for Female Constables. The online application process will begin on 10 July 2026 and remain open until 06 August 2026 through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Himachal Pradesh Police.
Interested and eligible applicants should carefully read the official notification to check the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards, selection process, and other important instructions before submitting their online application.
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HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Department | HP Police Department |
| Name of Post | Constable |
| No. of Posts | 734 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Qualification | 12th |
| Salary | Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Job Type | Permanant |
| Selection Process | Physical Test Written Exam DV Medical Test |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | 9 July 2026 |
| Official Notification | 10 July 2026 |
| Apply Starting Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 06 August 2026 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category / EWS (Male) / Male candidates of Other States | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (BPL) of Himachal Pradesh (Male) | ₹150/- |
| All Female Candidates | No Application Fee (Exempted) |
HP Police Constable Vacancy 2026 – Details
| Male Constable | 491 |
| Female Constable | 243 |
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 140 | 60 | 200 |
| UR WFF | 9 (6+3 Backlog) | 3 (2+1 Backlog) | 12 |
| UR Ward of Ex-Servicemen | — | 22 | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 38 | 16 | 54 |
| SC (UR) | 68 | 28 | 96 |
| SC WFF | 19 (3+16 Backlog) | 7 (2+5 Backlog) | 26 |
| SC BPL | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| SC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | — | 7 | 7 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| ST (UR) | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| ST BPL | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| ST Ward of Ex-Servicemen | — | 2 | 2 |
| ST Home Guards | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| OBC (UR) | 54 | 24 | 78 |
| OBC WFF | 16 (3+13 Backlog) | 6 (1+5 Backlog) | 22 |
| OBC BPL | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | — | 5 | 5 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| EWS | 48 | 20 | 68 |
| EWS Home Guards | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Grand Total | 491 | 243 | 734 |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) or its equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the Government of Himachal Pradesh rules.
HP Police Constable Salary 2026
| HP Police Constable | Level 3, ( Rs. 20,200- 64,000) |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Physical Test
- Written Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
How to Apply For HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the Official website of HPPSC, https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) or log in.
- Click on Apply Online for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Review all details and submit the application.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Apply Online |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
| Get All Govt Jobs | Click Here |
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – FAQ’s
How to apply for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Apply through HPPSC Official website
Total Vacancies released by the HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
A total of 734 Police Constable vacancies have been announced, including 491 Male and 243 Female posts.
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
06 August 2026
What is the educational qualification required for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
What is the selection process for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination