Punjab Police — Department of Home Affairs and Justice, Punjab
The Punjab Police has issued an official recruitment notification for Constable, announcing a total of 1,746 vacancies located in Punjab. To be eligible, applicants must hold Refer to official notification and be within the prescribed age limit of Refer to official notification, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per Punjab Government norms. The selection procedure comprises Computer-Based Test (Paper 1 & Paper 2), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Screening Test (PST), and Document Verification.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Punjab Police Constable recruitment exam consists of a structured selection process designed to evaluate candidates on various cognitive and linguistic skills. The examination is divided into two distinct papers conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Mastery of the exam pattern is essential for aligning preparation strategies with the actual testing requirements.
Paper 1 is the primary examination comprising 100 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Each question carries one mark, with no negative marking reported. The distribution of subjects is as follows:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Language Test (English and Punjabi) | 20 | 20 |
| Digital Literacy and Awareness | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Candidates are required to appear for a separate qualifying paper focused on the Punjabi language. This paper consists of 50 questions worth 50 marks. It is mandatory to clear this section to be considered for further stages of the recruitment process, including the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).
Based on the official exam structure, the paper focuses on a 1:1 question-to-mark ratio. Candidates should monitor the official notification for any specific updates regarding negative marking policies before the exam date.
The selection is based on the performance in the Computer-Based Test (Paper 1 and 2), followed by success in the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Screening Test (PST), and final Document Verification.
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