Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 734 Posts has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
Quick Highlights
- Organisation: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Post: Police Constable (Male) and Police Constable (Female)
- Total Vacancies: 734 (491 Male + 243 Female)
- Pay Scale: Level 3, Rs. 20,200–64,000
- Application Mode: Online Recruitment Application (ORA)
- Application Start Date: 10 July 2026, 12:01 AM
- Application Last Date: 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
The HPPSC has released a recruitment notice for Police Constable posts (Male and Female) in the HP Police Department. This is the primary government-jobs entry point for candidates tracking Himachal Pradesh Police recruitment in 2026, covering vacancy numbers, category-wise breakup, and the application window.
The recruitment is being conducted through the Commission’s Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system, available on the official HPPSC website.
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Male), Police Constable (Female) |
| Advertisement Number | 57/7-2026 (Male), 58/7-2026 (Female) |
| Notice Number | 4-8/2026-PSC (R-III) |
| Notice Date | 09.07.2026 |
| Department | HP Police Department |
| Total Vacancies | 734 (491 Male + 243 Female) |
| Pay Scale | Level 3, Rs. 20,200–64,000 |
| Application Mode | Online Recruitment Application (ORA) |
| Application Start Date | 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM |
| Application Last Date | 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website | www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
Notification Out
Important Dates
Candidates should note the exact application window below, as the Commission has stated that the online link will be disabled after the closing date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Admit card, exam, and result dates have Not Announced Yet.
Vacancy Details
| 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 |
| 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
Salary
Selected candidates for both Police Constable (Male) and Police Constable (Female) posts will be placed at Level 3 of the pay matrix, Rs. 20,200–64,000, as specified in the notice.
How to Apply / Apply Online
Candidates can apply only through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system on the official HPPSC website; applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
- Visit the official HPPSC website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
- Open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) link once it is active from 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM.
- Fill in the online application form carefully, as no correction is allowed after final submission.
- Submit the form on or before 06.08.2026, 11:59 PM, after which the link will be disabled.
The Commission has specifically advised candidates applying through a cyber cafe or Lok Mitra Kendra to review the form carefully before final submission, since edits are not permitted afterward.
HPPSC Police Constable Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
