Constables (Male) in Himachal Pradesh Police Department
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Pay: Pay Band level-3 (₹20,200 - ₹64,000)
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Latest Updates & Links
Latest Update: The last date of online recruitment application for HP Police Constable is extended to August 21, 2026, with a 1-year age relaxation granted.
Download Last Date Extended: Click here to view
Official Notice (Last Date Extended): Download PDF
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 57/7-2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 26 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 January 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+2 years), SC/ST (+2 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Gender Restriction: Open to MALE candidates only.
- Prerequisite Exam: null
- Height: 5'-4" to 5'-6" (depending on category)
- Chest: 29"-32" (depending on category)
- 1500m Race: 5min 30sec
- High Jump: 1.35m
- 100m Race: 14sec
- Broad Jump: 4m
Document Specifications: Photo: (Latest photograph), Signature: (Scanned signature)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 1800-180-8004, 0177-2629738, Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 491 vacancies
EWS
57
OBC
102
SC
122
ST
23
Gen/UR
187
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 10 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates): ₹600
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Physical Test, Written Examination, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
1
Visit the official website of the Commission at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
2
Click on 'Apply Online' on the Home Page.
3
Click on 'One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations' and register by clicking 'New Registration'.
4
Log in to the OTR account to view live advertisements.
5
Apply for the specific post and fill in personal details.
6
Choose one district for the Physical Standard Test and Written Test.
7
Upload requisite documents and photograph/signature as per requirements.
8
Complete the payment of the examination fee online.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the General category?
The age limit for the General/EWS category is 18 to 25 years as of 01-01-2026.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
Yes, there is negative marking. For each wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
What is the application fee for the recruitment?
A uniform fee of ₹600.00 is charged from all candidates irrespective of their category.