HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — 734 Vacancies

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is hiring 734 Police Constables (491 Male and 243 Female) for the HP Police Department. Applications open online from 10 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 6 August 2026 (till 11:59 PM). Selected constables will be placed on Pay Level-3 (Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 per month). HPPSC has released only a short advertisement notice so far — the detailed eligibility criteria, age limit, exam pattern and application fee will follow in a separate detailed advertisement.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - 734 Posts

HPPSC has released Advertisement No. 4-8/2026-PSC (R-III) dated 9 July 2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for Police Constable posts in the HP Police Department. The recruitment is split into two separate advertisements — 57/7-2026 for 491 Male Constable posts and 58/7-2026 for 243 Female Constable posts. With over 700 posts on offer, this is one of the largest constable recruitment drives HPPSC has run in recent years, with vacancies spread across UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, along with special quotas for Home Guards, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Wards of Ex-Servicemen. Both fresh candidates and Home Guard/departmental candidates can watch for the detailed advertisement to check if they qualify.

Vacancy Breakdown

Male Constable – Category-wise (491 Posts)

• UR: 140
• UR (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 9
• UR (Home Guards): 38
• SC: 68
• SC (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 19
• SC (BPL): 17
• SC (Home Guards): 18
• ST: 13
• ST (BPL): 6
• ST (Home Guards): 4
• OBC: 54
• OBC (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 16
• OBC (BPL): 17
• OBC (Home Guards): 15
• EWS: 48
• EWS (Home Guards): 9

Female Constable – Category-wise (243 Posts)

• UR: 60
• UR (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 3
• UR (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 22
• UR (Home Guards): 16
• SC: 28
• SC (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 7
• SC (BPL): 8
• SC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 7
• SC (Home Guards): 8
• ST: 5
• ST (BPL): 3
• ST (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 2
• ST (Home Guards): 2
• OBC: 24
• OBC (Ward of Freedom Fighters): 6
• OBC (BPL): 7
• OBC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 5
• OBC (Home Guards): 6
• EWS: 20
• EWS (Home Guards): 4

Who Can Apply?

HPPSC has only released the short advertisement notice for now. The detailed eligibility criteria (educational qualification, physical standards), application fee and exam pattern will be published in a separate detailed advertisement before the exam — keep checking hppsc.hp.gov.in for the update.

• Domicile: You should be a bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Which advertisement to pick: Male candidates must apply against advertisement 57/7-2026 and female candidates against 58/7-2026 — apply only under the advertisement that matches your category.

While you wait for the detailed advertisement, it helps to start getting your basic paperwork ready — HP domicile certificate, educational mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), a recent passport-size photograph and a scanned signature. Having these on hand will save you time once HPPSC opens the exam schedule.

Salary

• Selected Police Constables will get a salary of Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 per month under Pay Level-3 of the Himachal Pradesh Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

Selection Process

HP Police Constable recruitment typically follows these stages (the exact process for this drive will be confirmed in the detailed advertisement):

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The Physical Standard Test (PST) usually checks your height and chest measurements against the department's prescribed norms, while the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) checks running speed and overall stamina. The exact standards, distances and timings for this recruitment will be specified once HPPSC releases the detailed advertisement.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HPPSC ORA portal at hppsconline.hp.gov.in.
2. Register yourself if you are a new user (One Time Registration).
3. Log in and select the HP Police Constable advertisement that matches your gender category.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details carefully — no correction is allowed once you submit.
5. Upload your photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online (amount to be confirmed in the detailed advertisement).
7. Submit the form and save a printout for your records.

If you are applying through a cyber café or Lok Mitra Kendra, double-check every field before final submission — HPPSC will not allow any correction after you submit the form.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Notice Date: 9 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 July 2026 (12:01 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

Since this is only the short advertisement notice, treat 6 August 2026 as your first checkpoint — get your Online Recruitment Application (ORA) submitted on time, then keep watching hppsc.hp.gov.in for the detailed advertisement covering eligibility, fee and the exam schedule.

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and maintain public order
• Respond promptly to public complaints and emergency calls
• Assist senior police officers in investigation and law enforcement duties
• Manage traffic and crowd control during public events
• Maintain daily patrol records, station diary and other official registers
• Support community policing and public awareness programs
• Follow department discipline, drill and physical fitness standards
• Report suspicious activity and assist in crime prevention operations