Punjab Police Constable result 2026 released: download scorecard by March 30
In short
- The Punjab Police Recruitment Board released the results for the constable written examination on October 4, 2026.
- Candidates can download their scorecards from punjabpolice.gov.in or cdn.digialm.com using their user ID and password.
- Scorecards will be available for download until March 30, 2027.
- The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,298 constable vacancies across district and armed cadres.
- Qualified candidates will proceed to the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST) from October 12 to October 30, 2026.
The Punjab Police Recruitment Board announced the results for the written examination for the recruitment of police constables to the district police and armed police cadres on October 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test (CBT) can now access their scorecards through the official websites, punjabpolice.gov.in or cdn.digialm.com.
Over 3.5 lakh candidates participated in the examination, which was conducted from July 1 to July 30, 2026, across various centres in multiple shifts. This recruitment drive seeks to fill a total of 3,298 constable vacancies, comprising 2,522 in the district cadre and 776 in the armed cadre.
Accessing Results and Scorecards
To check their results and download scorecards, candidates are required to sign in to the official portals using their user ID and password. The scorecards will remain accessible for download from October 4, 2026, until March 30, 2027. The recruitment notification, advertisement number 01/2026, was initially released on March 6, 2026.
The written computer-based test included Paper 2, which assessed Punjabi language proficiency. This paper was qualifying in nature and its marks do not contribute to the final merit score. The provisional answer key for the CBT was published on August 5, 2026, with the objection window closing on August 7, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| QPMTML Start Date | 04 October 2026 |
| QPMTML End Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Score Card Start Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Score Card End Date | 30 March 2027 |
Next Stages: Physical Measurement and Screening Tests
Candidates who have qualified in the written examination will proceed to the next stages of the selection process: the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and the Physical Screening Test (PST). These physical tests are scheduled to take place from October 12 to October 30, 2026, at the PAP Complex in Jalandhar.
The PMT involves specific height requirements, with male candidates needing a minimum height of 5 feet 7 inches (170.18 cm) and female candidates a minimum of 5 feet 2 inches (157.58 cm). The PST includes various physical tasks tailored for different candidate categories, as detailed by the Punjab Police Recruitment Board.
| Cadre | Minimum Height Required (Male) | Minimum Height Required (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| District & Armed Police | 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) |
| Candidate Category | Event | Required Standard / Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | 1600 Metres Race | Complete in 6 minutes 30 seconds (1 chance) |
| Male Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | Long Jump | 3.80 metres (3 chances) |
| Male Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | High Jump | 1.10 metres (3 chances) |
| Ex-servicemen Male (Age above 35 years) | 1400 Metres Walk & Run | Complete in 12 minutes (1 chance) |
| Ex-servicemen Male (Age above 35 years) | Full Squats | 10 full squats within 3 minutes (1 chance) |
| Female Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | 800 Metres Race | Complete in 4 minutes 30 seconds (1 chance) |
| Female Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | Long Jump | 3 Meters (3 attempts) |
| Female Candidates (including Ex-servicemen below 35 years) | High Jump | 0.95 Meters (3 attempts) |
| Ex-servicemen Female (Age above 35 years) | 800 Metres Run | Complete in 6 minutes (1 chance) |
Recruitment Details and Remuneration
The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,522 constable positions in the district cadre and 776 in the armed cadre, totaling 3,298 vacancies. The starting salary for a Punjab Police Constable is Rs. 19,900 per month, with an approximate gross salary of Rs. 31,000 per month. The Punjab Police Recruitment Board has not yet released the cut-off marks for the 2026 cycle.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website, punjabpolice.gov.in, for further updates regarding the PST/PMT and other stages of the recruitment process. The competition ratio for these posts is approximately 106 candidates per vacancy, given that over 3.5 lakh individuals appeared for the examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Punjab Police Department |
| Post Name | Constable (District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre) |
| CBT Exam Date | July 1 to July 30, 2026 |
| Result Release Date | October 4, 2026 |
| Next stage | Physical Screening Test (PST) and PMT |
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