Punjab Police Exam: An Overview
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Required Qualification
To apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment, candidates must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board or university. For Sub-Inspector (SI) posts, a graduate degree from a recognized university is mandatory.
Additionally, candidates must have knowledge of Punjabi language up to Matric level or equivalent, as per Punjab Government norms. Apart from educational qualifications, candidates are required to meet the prescribed age limit and physical standards, which are verified during the selection process.
Punjab Police Constable Selection Process 2026
The Punjab Police Constable recruitment process consists of three stages, ensuring a fair and transparent selection system.
| Stage | Name of Stage | Nature | Description |
| Stage I | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Only Paper II is Qualifying | Paper I will be of 100 marks and Paper II will be of 50 marks |
| Stage II | Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Both are Qualifying | Physical fitness through running, long jump, and height measurement |
| Stage III | Document Scrutiny | — | Verification of original documents |
Punjab Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Paper I (Objective Type)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 | |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| Punjabi Language Skills | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 | |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | 05 | 05 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Paper II (Punjabi Language – Qualifying)
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mandatory Qualifying Paper of Punjabi Language | 50 | 50 | 1 Hour |
Overall Exam Summary
| Total Papers | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Duration |
| Paper I + Paper II | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours |
Salary and Pay Scale
Punjab Police offers a stable and respected government career. The pay scale for Punjab Police Constables generally ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month, while Sub-Inspectors (SI) receive a higher pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
Along with salary, employees enjoy government benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities, pension benefits, and regular promotion opportunities.