Highlights
| Organisation |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name |
Police Constable (Male) & Police Constable (Female) |
| Total Vacancies |
734 (491 Male + 243 Female) |
| Application Mode |
Online Recruitment Application (ORA) |
| Application Start Date |
10 July 2026, 12:01 AM |
| Application Last Date |
06 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website |
www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
Post & Organization Details
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued two separate advertisements for the post of Police Constable in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department – one for male candidates (Advertisement No. 57/7-2026) and another for female candidates (Advertisement No. 58/7-2026). A total of 734 vacancies are available.
Vacancy Details
Police Constable (Male) – Advertisement No. 57/7-2026
| Category |
Number of Posts |
| UR |
140 |
| UR WFF (06+03 Backlog) |
09 |
| UR Home Guards |
38 |
| SC UR |
68 |
| SC WFF (03+16 Backlog) |
19 |
| SC BPL |
17 |
| SC Home Guards |
18 |
| ST UR |
13 |
| ST BPL |
06 |
| ST Home Guards |
04 |
| OBC UR |
54 |
| OBC WFF (03+13 Backlog) |
16 |
| OBC BPL |
17 |
| OBC Home Guards |
15 |
| EWS |
48 |
| EWS Home Guards |
09 |
| Total |
491 |
Police Constable (Female) – Advertisement No. 58/7-2026
| Category |
Number of Posts |
| UR |
60 |
| UR WFF (02+01 Backlog) |
03 |
| UR Ward of Ex‑SM |
22 |
| UR Home Guards |
16 |
| SC UR |
28 |
| SC WFF (02+05 Backlog) |
07 |
| SC BPL |
08 |
| SC Ward of Ex‑SM |
07 |
| SC Home Guards |
08 |
| ST UR |
05 |
| ST BPL |
03 |
| ST Ward of Ex‑SM |
02 |
| ST Home Guards |
02 |
| OBC UR |
24 |
| OBC WFF (01+05 Backlog) |
06 |
| OBC BPL |
07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex‑SM |
05 |
| OBC Home Guards |
06 |
| EWS |
20 |
| EWS Home Guards |
04 |
| Total |
243 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01‑01‑2026)
Male Candidates
| General / EWS |
18 to 25 Years |
| SC / ST / SC‑ST Ward of Ex‑SM / Gorkhas |
18 to 27 Years |
| OBC / OBC Ward of Ex‑SM |
18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) |
20 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) |
20 to 28 Years |
Female Candidates
| General / EWS / Ward of Ex‑SM |
18 to 25 Years |
| SC / ST / SC‑ST Ward of Ex‑SM / Gorkhas |
18 to 27 Years |
| OBC / OBC Ward of Ex‑SM |
18 to 27 Years |
| Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) |
20 to 28 Years |
| Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) |
20 to 28 Years |
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed Matriculation and +2 from an institution/school/board situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to bonafide Himachalis. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not eligible.
Physical Standards
| Gender |
Category |
Height |
Chest (where applicable) |
| Male |
General/EWS |
5′-6″ |
31″×32″ |
| Male |
SC/ST/SC‑ST Ward of Ex‑SM/Gorkhas |
5′-4″ |
29″×30″ |
| Male |
OBC/OBC Ward of Ex‑SM |
5′-6″ |
31″×32″ |
| Male |
Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) |
5′-6″ |
31″×32″ |
| Male |
Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) |
5′-4″ |
29″×30″ |
| Female |
General/EWS/Ward of Ex‑SM |
5′-2″ |
Not specified |
| Female |
SC/ST/SC‑ST Ward of Ex‑SM/Gorkhas |
5′-0″ |
Not specified |
| Female |
OBC/OBC Ward of Ex‑SM |
5′-2″ |
Not specified |
| Female |
Home Guard (Gen./OBC/EWS) |
5′-2″ |
Not specified |
| Female |
Home Guard (SC/ST/Gorkhas) |
5′-0″ |
Not specified |
Pay Scale & Salary
Level 3 pay scale ranging from Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 per month.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD |
Not applicable / No fee mentioned |
Important Dates
| Notice Issued |
09 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
10 July 2026 (12:01 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date |
06 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Selection Process
- Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) conducted by Himachal Pradesh Police.
- Written Test: Offline objective MCQ exam (2 hours, 90 marks) with negative marking, conducted by HPPSC.
- Evaluation & Document Verification: Includes NCC certificate marks, carried out by the Police Department.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by the Police Department after HPPSC recommendations.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPPSC website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
- Navigate to the “Online Recruitment Application (ORA)” section.
- Select the relevant advertisement – 57/7-2026 for Male candidates or 58/7-2026 for Female candidates.
- Fill in the required personal, educational and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificate, etc.).
- Review the application carefully and submit before the deadline (06 August 2026, 11:59 PM).
- Note the application reference number generated after successful submission for future correspondence.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies for Police Constable?
There are 734 vacancies (491 for Male and 243 for Female candidates).
- When does the online application start and end?
It starts on 10 July 2026 at 12:01 AM and ends on 06 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidate must have passed Matriculation and +2 from a Himachal Pradesh board/school.
- Are Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) eligible?
No, PwDs are not eligible for this recruitment.
- What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
The pay scale is Level 3, ranging from Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 per month.
- How many posts are available for General category (Male)?
There are 140 General (UR) posts for Male candidates.
- Where can I download the official notification PDF?
The notification PDF is available on the HPPSC official website under the recruitment section.
