The last date to apply was 05.09.2026. Online applications for this recruitment are no longer accepted. If the date is extended, we will update this post.
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), Shimla has extended the last date for its Constable recruitment in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Under Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 (Male) and Advertisement No. 58/7-2026 (Female), both dated 10.07.2026, a total of 734 Constable posts are to be filled, and candidates who have passed 10+2 can now submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) up to 05.09.2026 after an addendum issued by the Commission.
Constable (Male) and Constable (Female), Class-III (Non-Gazetted)
Organization
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), Shimla – for Himachal Pradesh Police Department
Notification / Advertisement No.
Advt. No. 57/7-2026 (Male) and Advt. No. 58/7-2026 (Female), both dated 10-07-2026
Location
Himachal Pradesh
Total Vacancies
734 (Male 491 + Female 243)
Qualification
Matriculation and +2 passed from an institution / school / board situated within Himachal Pradesh (this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis)
Age Limit
18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2026 for General / EWS; higher limits for reserved categories and Home Guards – see the Age Limit table below
Selection Process
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Written Examination → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Pay Scale
Pay Band Level-3, Rs 20,200-64,000 per month on regular basis
Application Fee
Rs 600 for all candidates, irrespective of category
On or before the prescribed closing date, i.e. 05.09.2026
Age Reckoning Date
01.01.2026
Physical Test / Written Exam Date
Not specified in notification
Note: The extension to 05.09.2026 comes from the addendum published on the HPPSC website, titled “Addendum – Regarding age relaxation for Home Guards of H.P. for the post(s) of Constable (Male & Female) and extension of the last date up to 05.09.2026”. The advertisement PDFs above are the original notifications and still carry the original schedule.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All candidates (uniform fee, irrespective of category)
Rs 600
Mode of Payment
Online only – Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / other online digital modes on the OTR portal
Refund
Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination
Vacancy Details
Constable (Male) – Advt. No. 57/7-2026
Category
UR
WFF
BPL
Ward of Ex-SM
Home Guards
Total
Gen
140
09
00
00
38
187
SC
68
19
17
00
18
122
ST
13
00
06
00
04
23
OBC
54
16
17
00
15
102
EWS
48
00
00
00
09
57
Grand Total
491
Constable (Female) – Advt. No. 58/7-2026
Category
UR
WFF
BPL
Ward of Ex-SM
Home Guards
Total
Gen
60
03
00
22
16
101
SC
28
07
08
07
08
58
ST
05
00
03
02
02
12
OBC
24
06
07
05
06
48
EWS
20
00
00
00
04
24
Grand Total
243
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
+2 (10+2) pass. The candidate must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an Institution / School / Board situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
Age Limit
18 to 25 years for General / EWS as on 01-01-2026; see the category-wise table below
Domicile / Reservation
Reservation benefits (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, WFF, Ward of Ex-SM, Home Guards) are admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh
Persons with Disabilities
PwDs are not eligible to apply for this examination
District Choice
Candidates must choose only ONE district for the Physical Test and Written Test; no change is allowed once opted
NOC
Candidates in regular Government / Semi-Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Category
Age (Male)
Age (Female)
General / EWS
18 to 25 years
18 to 25 years
Ward of Ex-SM (General)
18 to 25 years
18 to 25 years
SC / ST / SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM / Gorkhas
18 to 27 years
18 to 27 years
OBC / OBC Ward of Ex-SM
18 to 27 years
18 to 27 years
Home Guard (Gen / OBC / EWS)
20 to 28 years
20 to 28 years
Home Guard (SC / ST / Gorkhas)
20 to 28 years
20 to 28 years
Important: The HPPSC addendum that extended the last date also deals with age relaxation for Home Guards of Himachal Pradesh. Home Guard candidates should read that addendum on the official HPPSC website (linked below) for the revised age limit applicable to them, as the exact relaxed figures are not stated in the original advertisement PDFs.
Physical Standards (Height and Chest)
Category
Height (Male)
Chest (Male)
Height (Female)
General / EWS
5 ft 6 in
31 in x 32 in
5 ft 2 in
Ward of Ex-SM (General, Female)
–
–
5 ft 2 in
SC / ST / SC-ST Ward of Ex-SM / Gorkhas
5 ft 4 in
29 in x 30 in
5 ft 0 in
OBC / OBC Ward of Ex-SM
5 ft 6 in
31 in x 32 in
5 ft 2 in
Home Guard (Gen / OBC / EWS)
5 ft 6 in
31 in x 32 in
5 ft 2 in
Home Guard (SC / ST / Gorkhas)
5 ft 4 in
29 in x 30 in
5 ft 0 in
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
Conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department at District Headquarters. Height is measured by a Medical Officer and carries 6 marks in the final merit. Candidates below the minimum height for their category are declared unfit.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Qualifying in nature only – no marks. Consists of a race, high jump, 100 m race and broad jump (standards in the table below). A candidate who fails any single event is disqualified forthwith and does not continue with the remaining events. The outdoor PET is videographed, and a dope test may be carried out.
3. Written Examination
Offline OMR-based objective test conducted by the Commission at District / Sub-Division level. 90 multiple choice questions, 90 marks, 2 hours, of +2 standard, bilingual (English and Hindi). Negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong, multiple or unanswered question – candidates who do not wish to answer must darken option “E”.
4. Document Verification
Zone of consideration is 1:2 where 6 or more posts are advertised (1:2+2 for 1 to 5 posts). Carried out by the Police Department, which also awards NCC marks: NCC “C” = 4 marks, NCC “B” = 2 marks, NCC “A” = 1 mark (maximum 4 marks, the highest certificate only).
5. Medical Examination
Scheduled and conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department after receiving recommendations from the Commission.
Final Merit
Written Examination 90 marks + Height 6 marks + NCC Certificates 4 marks = 100 marks. No candidate securing zero or negative marks in the written examination will form part of the merit list. Selected recruits undergo the Recruits Training Course (RTC) and a 2-year probation including RTC.
Marks for Height (Physical Standard Test)
Height (Male)
Height (Female)
Marks
Less than 5 ft 7 in
Less than 5 ft 3 in
0
5 ft 7 in but less than 5 ft 8 in
5 ft 3 in but less than 5 ft 4 in
1
5 ft 8 in but less than 5 ft 9 in
5 ft 4 in but less than 5 ft 5 in
2
5 ft 9 in but less than 5 ft 10 in
5 ft 5 in but less than 5 ft 6 in
3
5 ft 10 in but less than 5 ft 11 in
5 ft 6 in but less than 5 ft 7 in
4
5 ft 11 in but less than 5 ft 12 in
5 ft 7 in but less than 5 ft 8 in
5
6 ft 0 in and above
5 ft 8 in and above
6
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards
Event
Male Standard
Female Standard
Race
1500 m in 5 minutes 30 seconds (no additional attempt)
800 m in 3 minutes 45 seconds (no additional attempt)
High Jump
1.35 metres (maximum three attempts)
1.10 metres (maximum three attempts)
100 Metres Race
14 seconds (no additional attempt)
17 seconds (no additional attempt)
Broad Jump
4 metres (maximum three attempts)
3 metres (maximum three attempts)
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Band / Level
Pay Band Level-3
Pay Scale
Rs 20,200 – 64,000 per month
Nature of Appointment
All posts are to be filled on a regular basis in the H.P. Police Department
Training
All Constables on initial recruitment undergo induction training / Recruits Training Course (RTC) in batches decided by the DGP, HP, followed by a training course at PTC Daroh
Confirmation
Recruits are confirmed only after successful completion of RTC and a probation of 2 years including RTC
Allowances
Not specified in notification
How to Apply
Visit the official HPPSC website and click on the “Apply Online” link on the Home Page, then open “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”.
Complete “New Registration” if you are not registered already, or log in to your existing OTR account – all live advertisements you are eligible for will be listed on your dashboard.
Fill in your personal details carefully and choose only ONE district of your choice for the Physical Standard Test and Written Test from the drop-down menu.
Upload the required certificates and documents, then give the prescribed undertaking confirming that the uploaded documents are legible, readable and true.
Pay the examination fee of Rs 600 online by Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI on or before 05.09.2026 and submit the application. Take a printout for your records.
Note: Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be rejected straightaway. No correction is allowed in the online application once it is submitted, and no further opportunity is given to submit documents afterwards.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Matriculation Certificate
Also serves as age proof; only the date of birth recorded here is accepted
+2 Certificate
Essential qualification proof
NCC Certificate
If the candidate possesses one – carries up to 4 marks in the final merit
Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / WFF / Ward of Ex-SM)
On the proforma prescribed by the Government of H.P., with undertaking wherever required
Home Guard Service Certificate
For Home Guard candidates, issued by the Commandant Home Guards
Bonafide Himachali Certificate
Required if Matriculation and 10+2 were passed from institutions outside the State, and for reserved category candidates
Valid EWS / BPL Certificate
EWS candidates must submit an Income and Asset Certificate, or a valid BPL certificate countersigned by the B.D.O. along with a non-SC/ST/OBC certificate
Photograph and Signature
Latest scanned photograph and signature – blurred images lead to straightaway rejection
Photo ID with Date of Birth
Mandatory at the exam centre – Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport, University/College ID or Government/PSU Employer ID
Do not treat 21.08.2026 as the deadline – the Commission has extended it to 05.09.2026, but leaving the application to the final day risks portal congestion.
Choose your district for the Physical Test and Written Test carefully, because no change in the opted district is allowed at any later stage.
Fill the form correctly the first time – no correction whatsoever is permitted in the online application once it has been submitted.
Upload every required certificate before submitting, since no further opportunity is given to submit documents after the application is submitted.
Enter your date of birth exactly as printed on your Matriculation certificate – any variation found later can get your candidature cancelled.
In the written exam, darken option “E” for any question you do not want to answer, because a blank response also attracts the 0.25 negative marking.
If your category changes, inform the Commission in writing at least 15 days before the Physical Standard Test, as no request is entertained after that.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the Online Recruitment Application has been extended to 05.09.2026 by an addendum issued by HPPSC.
2. How many Constable vacancies has HPPSC announced? A total of 734 posts – 491 Constable (Male) under Advt. No. 57/7-2026 and 243 Constable (Female) under Advt. No. 58/7-2026.
3. What is the educational qualification required? Candidates must have passed +2, with Matriculation and +2 from an institution, school or board situated within Himachal Pradesh (this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis).
4. What is the age limit for HP Police Constable 2026? 18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2026 for General and EWS candidates, 18 to 27 years for SC, ST, OBC and Gorkha candidates, and 20 to 28 years for Home Guards.
5. How much is the application fee? A uniform fee of Rs 600 is charged from all candidates irrespective of category, payable online and non-refundable.
6. What is the selection process? Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test conducted by the HP Police Department, followed by a written examination by the Commission, then document verification and a medical examination.
7. Is there negative marking in the written examination? Yes – 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, for multiple answers, and even for a question left completely blank, which is why the notification asks candidates to darken option “E” instead.
8. What salary will a selected HP Police Constable get? Selected candidates are appointed on a regular basis in Pay Band Level-3 with a pay scale of Rs 20,200 to Rs 64,000 per month.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
