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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Based on 2025 Official Notification)1. Selection Process (Step-by-Step)The HP Police Constable recruitment proce...
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HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Based on 2025 Official Notification)
1. Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
The HP Police Constable recruitment process is conducted in the following stages:
Stage 1: Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height measurement
- Chest measurement (Male only)
- Physical standards are checked as per category norms
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must qualify in:
- Long-distance race
- Sprint race
- High jump
- Broad/Long jump
Note: PET is qualifying in nature.
Stage 3: Written Examination (B-1 Test)
- Objective-type offline exam
- 90 marks
- Merit deciding stage
Stage 4: Document Verification
- Educational certificates
- Himachali Bonafide certificate
- Category certificate
- Other official documents
Stage 5: Medical Examination
- Physical fitness
- Vision
- General health standards
2. Written Exam Pattern (Official Model)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Language | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics & Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness + Himachal Pradesh GK | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 90 | 90 |
Exam Details:
- Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Language: Hindi & English
- Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General / OBC / EWS: 50%
- SC / ST: 40%
3. Physical Standards Test (PST)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Chest (Male Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 5’6” | 5’2” | 31” x 32” |
| SC / ST | 5’4” | 5’0” | 29” x 30” |
| Gorkhas / Dogras | 5’4” | 5’0” | 29” x 30” |
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates:
- 1500 Meter Race: 5 Minutes 30 Seconds
- 100 Meter Race: 14 Seconds
- High Jump: 1.35 Meter
- Broad Jump: 4.00 Meter
Female Candidates:
- 800 Meter Race: 4 Minutes 15 Seconds
- 100 Meter Race: As per official norms
- High Jump: 1.10 Meter
- Broad Jump: 3.00 Meter
5. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12th) from a recognized board
Domicile:
- Must be a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh