Himachal Police Recruitment 2026: Applications open for 734 constable posts
12th Pass Candidates Can Apply Till August 6
Shashi Bhushan Purohit
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 11, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited online applications for 734 constable vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Police, offering a major employment opportunity for eligible youth across the state.
According to the official notification, the recruitment drive includes 491 posts for male candidates and 243 posts for female candidates. The online application process began on July 10 and will remain open until August 6, 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed under the Level-3 pay scale, with a salary ranging from ₹20,200 to ₹64,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised educational institution. As per the recruitment rules, the educational qualification should generally be obtained from a recognised school or institution in Himachal Pradesh. However, bonafide Himachali candidates are exempt from this condition.
The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2026.
- General and EWS: 18 to 25 years
- SC, ST and OBC: 18 to 27 years
- Home Guard candidates: Maximum age limit of 28 years
Applications will be accepted only through the online mode, and the application portal will automatically close after the deadline.
The recruitment process also includes prescribed physical standards.
For male candidates:
- General/OBC: Minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches
- SC/ST: Minimum height of 5 feet 4 inches
- Chest measurement:
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- General/OBC: 31–32 inches
- SC/ST: 29–30 inches
For female candidates:
- General/OBC: Minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches
- SC/ST: Minimum height of 5 feet
The recruitment drive comes after a long wait for aspiring candidates in the state, with thousands of youth expected to compete for the vacancies. Authorities have advised applicants to complete the online registration well before the deadline and carefully follow all eligibility and recruitment guidelines.