HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of Police Constable (Male) and Police Constable (Female) posts in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. The HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on 9 July 2026. According to the notification, the online application process will begin on 10 July 2026 at 12:01 AM. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
A total of 734 Police Constable vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Out of these, 491 vacancies are for Police Constable (Male) and 243 vacancies are for Police Constable (Female). Candidates are required to apply only through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Details regarding educational qualifications, eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, and instructions for submitting the online application form are provided in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
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HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Advertisement Notice No.
4-8/2026-PSC (R-III)
Post Name
Police Constable (Male & Female)
Vacancies
734
Pay Scale
Level-3 (Rs. 20,200–64,000/-)
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh (HP)
Last Date to Apply
21 August 2026 (Extended)
Mode of Application
Online Recruitment Application (ORA)
Category
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website
hppsc.hp.gov.in
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 09 July 2026
Online Application Start Date: 10 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM
Last Date For Fee Payment: 21 August 2026
Exam Date: Available Soon
Application Fees
Application Fee for All Candidates: Rs. 600/-
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years
Age Limit Calculated as on: 01 January 2026
The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Educational Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Police Constable (Male & Female)
12th Pass
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Police Constable (Male & Female)
734 (Male-491, Female-243)
Selection Process
The HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:
Physical Test
Written Exam
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply for HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal available on the Commission’s official website.
Visit the official HPPSC website and open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. Fill in all the required details carefully and complete the online application form. The application process will remain open from 10 July 2026 at 12:01 AM to 21 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates must submit their applications only through the online ORA mode, as applications sent through any other method will not be accepted. Applicants should carefully check all details before the final submission because no corrections will be allowed after the application form is submitted.
Candidates applying through a cyber café or Lok Mitra Kendra should also review the complete application form carefully before final submission to avoid any errors.
HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
FAQs for HPPSC HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available under HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 734 vacancies have been announced. Of these, 491 posts are for Police Constable (Male) and 243 posts are for Police Constable (Female).
Q2. What is the advertisement number for HP Police Constable (Male) Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The advertisement number for the Police Constable (Male) posts is 57/7-2026.
Q3. What is the advertisement number for HP Police Constable (Female) Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The advertisement number for the Police Constable (Female) posts is 58/7-2026.
Q4. When will the HPPSC Police Constable online application process start?
Answer: The online application process will start on 10 July 2026 at 12:01 AM.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 21 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q6. What is the pay scale for HP Police Constable posts?
Answer: Selected candidates will receive a Level 3 pay scale ranging from ₹20,200 to ₹64,000.
Q7. What is the official website for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Candidates can apply online and check recruitment details through the official HPPSC website.
