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Punjab Police to Recruit 10,000 Personnel in 2026, Notification Details Released
✍️ Education Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:20 PM
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The Punjab government has announced a recruitment drive for 10,000 new police posts in 2026, outlining the notification release date, eligibility criteria and selection process.
The state government of Punjab has issued a formal notification to fill 10,000 vacancies in the police force for the year 2026. The announcement, published by the Punjab Police Recruitment Board, specifies that the official notification will be released on the official website in early May.
Eligibility for the posts is limited to Indian citizens who have completed at least a graduate degree, meet the age bracket of 21 to 28 years, and satisfy physical standards set by the department. Candidates with prior service in the armed forces or paramilitary agencies may also be considered under relaxed criteria.
The selection process will comprise a written examination, physical efficiency test, and a personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo medical and background checks before final appointment.
Applications are expected to be accepted online through the Punjab Police recruitment portal, with a submission deadline likely to be announced alongside the notification. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official site for updates and detailed guidelines.
Eligibility for the posts is limited to Indian citizens who have completed at least a graduate degree, meet the age bracket of 21 to 28 years, and satisfy physical standards set by the department. Candidates with prior service in the armed forces or paramilitary agencies may also be considered under relaxed criteria.
The selection process will comprise a written examination, physical efficiency test, and a personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo medical and background checks before final appointment.
Applications are expected to be accepted online through the Punjab Police recruitment portal, with a submission deadline likely to be announced alongside the notification. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official site for updates and detailed guidelines.