HP Police Constable Online Form 2026

About This Recruitment

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has undertaken the open state-level competitive process for recruiting dynamic individuals as Police Constables (Class-III, Non-Gazetted) inside the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. This deployment follows the structurally updated Himachal Pradesh Police Department Recruitment of Constables Rules, 2024. Interested aspirants from across Himachal Pradesh who possess the benchmarked educational qualifications are invited to enroll via the online registration framework.

The vacancy is allocated separately for male and female segments to ensure organized staffing distribution. Candidates who fit the standard physical height, chest metrics, and running endurance conditions will progress further into subsequent offline testing. This centralized deployment ensures full allowances, regular scale configurations, and long-term career progression avenues within state security management services.

Aspirants must submit all requisite information via the HPPSC ORA portal system accurately before the link gets disabled automatically. No structural adjustments or updates are permitted post-submission deadlines. Thus, double-checking uploaded documents, domicile credentials, and identification metrics is essential to protect candidates against sudden rejections.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 01.01.2026. The official specifications state the baseline age conditions dynamically distributed across categories as listed below:

Vacancy Details

Total tentative vacancies: 734 Posts (Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 for Male, 58/7-2026 for Female).

Sub-categories dynamically enclose variants such as WFF (Ward of Freedom Fighters), BPL (Below Poverty Line), Home Guards allocations, and Wards of Ex-Servicemen as mentioned comprehensively in the official notifications.

Eligibility and Qualification

• Educational Criterion: Must have cleanly passed Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 (Senior Secondary) configuration from an officially approved education board.
• Domicile Rule: Candidate must have pursued studies from schools located inside Himachal Pradesh, provided this clause stays fully exempted for standard Bonafide Himachalis.
• Physical Fitness: Must fully possess the minimum height and chest parameters on the day of official measurements.

Selection Process

1. Physical Standard Test (PST) tracking foundational framework parameters (Height & Chest verification).
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) covering running, high jumps, and broad jumps (Qualifying matrix).
3. Offline Multiple-Choice Objective Written Examination conducted by HPPSC (90 Marks allocation).
4. Comprehensive Document Verification tracking candidate credentials and NCC certificates addition.
5. Official Medical Examination checklist executed by competent medical boards to prove physical health.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of an objective multiple-choice pattern carrying a total of 90 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes (2 Hours). Negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong submission.

Final ranking score evaluation counts 100 total points: 90 marks from Written Test, 6 marks based on Height benchmarks, and up to 4 marks added for NCC Certificate holders (Grade C = 4, Grade B = 2, Grade A = 1).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Level Group: Level-3 matrix allocation.
• Pay Band Range: Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 64,000 per month.
• Allowances Structure: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Uniform maintenance funds, and medical benefits covered under Himachal Pradesh Govt rules.

Documents Required

• Scanned recent passport-size photograph & clean signature.
• Matriculation (10th) certificate acting as verified age proof.
• 10+2 (Senior Secondary) academic marksheet & passing certificate.
• Valid Bonafide Himachali / Domicile certificate where applicable.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WFF/BPL) issued by a competent state authority.
• NCC Certificate validation papers to receive official weightage points.

How to Apply

1. Open the official portal of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Locate the "Apply Online" option and tap on the One Time Registration (OTR) link framework.
3. Complete primary configuration if entering as a fresh candidate, or utilize present login credentials.
4. Select the specific relevant link tracking Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 (Male) or 58/7-2026 (Female).
5. Choose your single district option carefully for upcoming Physical and Written testing allocations.
6. Upload properly compressed copies of certificates, photograph, and signature graphics.
7. Clear the application fee online using secure digital cards or UPI pathways (if applicable).
8. Preview and verify all filled parameters comprehensively, submit the form, and save a physical print for upcoming stages.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

This deployment provides a safe regular state government job pathway for 12th pass aspirants residing in Himachal Pradesh. Selected candidates secure attractive initial structures, professional uniform lifestyle standards, and consistent institutional promotions up towards higher ranks like Head Constable and Sub-Inspector. It is an ideal option for physical fitness enthusiasts wanting to serve the public safety structure directly.

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