Overview
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Police Constable (Male), Police Constable (Female) (734 (491 Male + 243 Female) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online recruitment application (ora) before 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Qualification
- • 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.
- Vacancies
- 734 (491 Male + 243 Female)
- Advertisement No
- 57/7-2026 (Male), 58/7-2026 (Female)
- Posted
- 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM
- Last date to apply
- 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Notice Number | 4-8/2026-PSC (R-III) |
| Notice Date | 09.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM |
| Application Last Date | 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Notice Issued | 09.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10.07.2026 (12:01 AM onwards) |
| Online Application Last Date | 06.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Important Links
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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).
Eligibility
• 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.
Application Fee
Category: Fee All Categories (Uniform Fee): Rs. 600/- 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.
Selection Process
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.
How to Apply
• 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.
Required Documents
• 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPPSC HP Police Constable (Male & Female) Recruitment 2026 - 734 Vacancies?
Notice Number: 4-8/2026-PSC (R-III); Notice Date: 09.07.2026; Application Start Date: 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM; Application Last Date: 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM; Notice Issued: 09.07.2026; Online Application Start Date: 10.07.2026 (12:01 AM onwards); Online Application Last Date: 06.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM)
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All Categories (Uniform Fee): Rs. 600/- 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.
What is the selection process?
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.