According to the official notification, the online application process will begin on 10 July 2026 and continue until 06 August 2026 through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. A total of 491 vacancies have been announced for Male Constables, while 243 vacancies are reserved for Female Constables.
Candidates interested in applying should carefully review the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy distribution, salary details, selection process, and application procedure before submitting their application forms.
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of the following important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 09 July 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 August 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Written Examination | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
HPPSC Police Constable Vacancy 2026
The recruitment has been announced separately for male and female candidates.
Police Constable (Male)
- Total Vacancies: 491 Posts
Police Constable (Female)
- Total Vacancies: 243 Posts
Total Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Police Constable (Male) | 491 |
| Police Constable (Female) | 243 |
| Grand Total | 734 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
Police Constable (Male)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 140 |
| UR WFF | 09 |
| UR Home Guards | 38 |
| SC | 68 |
| SC WFF | 19 |
| SC BPL | 17 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 |
| ST | 13 |
| ST BPL | 06 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| OBC | 54 |
| OBC WFF | 16 |
| OBC BPL | 17 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 |
| EWS | 48 |
| EWS Home Guards | 09 |
| Total | 491 |
Police Constable (Female)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 60 |
| UR WFF | 03 |
| UR Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 16 |
| SC | 28 |
| SC WFF | 07 |
| SC BPL | 08 |
| SC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 07 |
| SC Home Guards | 08 |
| ST | 05 |
| ST BPL | 03 |
| ST Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 02 |
| ST Home Guards | 02 |
| OBC | 24 |
| OBC WFF | 06 |
| OBC BPL | 07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 05 |
| OBC Home Guards | 06 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS Home Guards | 04 |
| Total | 243 |
Educational Qualification
The detailed educational qualification has not yet been announced. Candidates should wait for the detailed advertisement before applying.
Age Limit
The complete age limit details will be available in the detailed notification.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per the Government of Himachal Pradesh rules.
HPPSC Police Constable Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-3 of the Himachal Pradesh Pay Matrix.
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-3 | ₹20,200 – ₹64,000 |
Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will also be eligible for admissible allowances and other government benefits as per HP Government rules.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Direct Link | Available from 10 July 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
