HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - 734 Vacancies, Last Date Extended
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is inviting applications for 734 Constable positions in the Himachal Pradesh Police, with the last date to apply extended to 21 August 2026. There are 491 posts for male candidates and 243 for female candidates. Eligible individuals can apply online through the HPPSC official website.
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - 734 Vacancies, Last Date Extended – Overview
| Exam Name | Police Constable (Male), Police Constable (Female) |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale / Salary | Level 3, Rs. 20,200–64,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
About the Recruitment
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced recruitment for the role of Police Constable in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. A total of 734 vacancies are available, with 491 reserved for male candidates and 243 for female candidates. The application process has been extended and candidates can now submit their applications until 21 August 2026. Applications must be made online via the OTR portal on the HPPSC’s official website.
| 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 |
| Pay Scale | Level 3, Rs. 20,200–64,000 |
| Application Start Date | 10.07.2026, 12:01 AM |
| Application Last Date | 21.08.2026, 11:59 PM (Extended) |
Male Candidate Vacancies
| 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 |
Female Candidate Vacancies
| 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
To apply for the Police Constable positions, candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age for General and EWS categories. For SC/ST candidates and those from the Gorkha community, the age limit is extended to 27 years. Those in the OBC category also have an age limit of 27 years. Home Guards from the General/OBC/EWS categories can apply if they are between 20 to 28 years old.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 |
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Important Links
| Download HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here | Click Here ↗ |
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| Download HPPSC Police Constable (Female) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here | Click Here ↗ |
| Download HPPSC Police Constable (Male) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here | Click Here ↗ |
| Direct Link to Apply for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |