HPPSC HP Police Constable (Male & Female) Recruitment 2026 Last date Extended - 734 Vacancies

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• Updated August 21, 2026 05:01 PM
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• Applications closed on 05 September 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released two recruitment notifications for the post of Constable in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department, dated 10-07-2026. A total of 734 posts are on offer - 491 for Male candidates (Advertisement No. 57/7-2026) and 243 for Female candidates (Advertisement No. 58/7-2026). Eligible candidates can apply online through the OTR portal on the Commission's official website.

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HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview

• The HPPSC has released a recruitment notice for Police Constable posts (Male and Female) in the HP Police Department. This is the primary government-jobs entry point for candidates tracking Himachal Pradesh Police recruitment in 2026, covering vacancy numbers, category-wise breakup, and the application window.
• The recruitment is being conducted through the Commission's Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system, available on the official HPPSC website.

Important Dates

• Candidates should note the exact application window below, as the Commission has stated that the online link will be disabled after the closing date.

Vacancy Details

• A total of 734 Police Constable posts are being filled across two separate advertisements - one for Male candidates and one for Female candidates. Both carry the same Level 3 pay scale (Rs. 20,200–64,000).

Educational Qualification / Eligibility

• A candidate must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an Institution/School/Board situated within Himachal Pradesh.
• This condition (of passing from within Himachal Pradesh) does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not eligible to apply for this examination.

Physical Standards

HP Police Constable Selection Process 2026

• Selection to the post of Constable (Male & Female) is made through the following stages:
• Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
• Written Test: Offline multiple-choice objective examination of 2 hours' duration, 90 marks, with negative marking, conducted by HPPSC.
• Evaluation & Document Verification: Carried out by the Police Department, including award of NCC certificate marks.
• Medical Examination: Conducted by the Police Department after HPPSC recommendations.

Application Fee

• Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

Documents Required

• Matriculation Certificate
• +2 Certificate
• NCC Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WFF/Ward of Ex-SM, as applicable)
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate (if Matriculation/+2 passed outside Himachal Pradesh)
• Valid EWS/BPL Certificate (for EWS category claims)
• Home Guard Service Certificate issued by the Commandant Home Guards (for HG candidates)

How to Apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official HPPSC website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
• Click on the "Apply Online" link on the home page.
• Click on "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and complete "New Registration" if not already registered.
• Log into your OTR account and view live advertisements on the dashboard.
• Select the relevant post (Constable Male or Female) and fill in personal details.
• Choose one district for Physical Test and Written Test (no change allowed later).
• Upload all requisite documents as per the advertisement.
• Accept the declaration regarding legibility and accuracy of uploaded documents.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 600/- online.
• Submit the application. No changes are allowed after final submission.

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Other Important Eligibility Conditions

• Candidates in regular Government/Semi-Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for document verification.
• Category claimed at the time of application/admit card is treated as final, with limited exceptions beyond the candidate's control.
• Re-checking or re-evaluation of written examination answer sheets is not permitted under any circumstances.
• Selected candidates must undergo the Recruitment Training Course (RTC) at PTC Daroh; failure to pass may lead to termination of service.
• Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Shimla.
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Q1. How many total vacancies are there in HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026?

• There are 734 total vacancies - 491 for Police Constable (Male) and 243 for Police Constable (Female).

Q6. What is the pay scale for HP Police Constable posts?

• Selected candidates will get Level 3 pay scale, Rs. 20,200–64,000.