Punjab Police recruitment: 10,000 new posts announced, notification awaited

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 new recruitments in the Punjab Police Department on August 6, 2024. The initiative aims to strengthen the police force and generate employment opportunities across the state. The official notification detailing the complete vacancy distribution, eligibility requirements, and recruitment schedule for these posts is currently awaited.

The announcement includes an initial figure of 3,400 constable posts and 450 Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posts, totaling 3,850 positions within these two categories. This recruitment drive is part of the state government’s broader focus on modernizing the police force and addressing the scarcity of personnel.

Details of the 10,000-Post Recruitment Announcement

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the state government will soon recruit 10,000 more policemen, with a notification already issued for this purpose. While specific details for pretty much all the 10,000 posts are yet to be confirmed, initial figures indicate 3,400 constable vacancies and 450 Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) vacancies. The total of these two categories amounts to 3,850 posts.

Key information such as educational qualifications, age limits, the full selection process, and application dates for the 10,000 posts are pending the release of the detailed official notification. Candidates interested in these positions are advised to await the detailed announcement from the Punjab Police Department.

Ongoing Recruitment and Police Modernization Efforts

The Punjab government has a standing decision to recruit 1,800 constables and 300 sub-inspectors annually to overcome the scarcity of police personnel. Currently, the recruitment process for 1,746 constable vacancies is underway, comprising 970 for the district police cadre and 776 for the armed police cadre. The selection procedure for constable posts typically involves a computer-based test (Paper-I and Paper-II), a physical measurement test (PMT), a physical screening test (PST), and document verification.

In parallel with recruitment efforts, the state government has sanctioned Rs 45 crore for the modernization of the police force on scientific lines. Chief Minister Mann highlighted the installation of approximately 3,000 AI-enabled cameras at the borders to enhance checks on smuggling of drugs, weapons, and other illicit items. This initiative aims to use technology for improved law enforcement and border security.

Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Status

A separate recruitment drive for 3,298 constable vacancies, distinct from the recently announced 10,000 posts, has already progressed significantly. The notification for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 was released on March 6, 2026, with online applications commencing on March 10, 2026. The application window closed on March 30, 2026, and the examination for these 3,298 vacancies is scheduled to be held from July 1 to July 30, 2026.

For the 2026 constable recruitment, the minimum age was 18 years and the maximum age was 28 years as of January 1, 2026. General candidates were required to have passed 10+2 or equivalent, while ex-servicemen candidates needed to have passed Matriculation (10th Pass). All candidates were mandated to have studied Punjabi at the Matriculation level. The application fee for General category candidates was Rs. 1200, for SC/ST/BC/OBC/EWS candidates it was Rs. 700, and for ESM candidates it was Rs. 500. Selected constables are eligible for a salary of Rs. 19,900 per month for the first three years.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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