HP Police Constable Recruitment 2021 – Apply Online for 1334 Posts
Himachal Pradesh Police Department invited online applications from desirous and eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts of constables in Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Interested candidates can apply online on HP Police Department Portal.
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Important Dates :
- Starting Date for Apply Online : 01 October, 2021
- Closing Date for Apply Online : 31 October, 2021
Detail of Posts :
| Category | No. of Post |
| Constable (Male) | 932 |
| Constable (Female) | 311 |
| Constable Driver (Male) | 91 |
| Total | 1334 |
District -Wise Distribution of Posts (HP Police Constable)
| Name of District | Male | Female | Driver (Constable | Total |
| Bilaspur | 52 | 17 | 05 | 74 |
| Chamba | 71 | 24 | 07 | 102 |
| Hamirpur | 62 | 21 | 06 | 89 |
| Kangra | 205 | 68 | 20 | 293 |
| Kinnaur | 11 | 04 | 01 | 16 |
| Kullu | 60 | 20 | 06 | 86 |
| L&S | 04 | 01 | 0 | 05 |
| Mandi | 136 | 45 | 13 | 194 |
| Shimla | 110 | 37 | 11 | 158 |
| Sirmaur | 72 | 24 | 07 | 103 |
| Solan | 78 | 26 | 08 | 112 |
| Una | 71 | 24 | 07 | 102 |
| Total | 932 | 311 | 91 | 1334 |
Educational Qualification :
Candidates should have passed 10+2 from recognized Board/University.
Age Limit For HP Police Constable Recruitment 2021 :
The cutoff date for calculation of upper and lower age is 31-10-2021
- General = 18 to 25 Years
- SC/ST = 18 to 27 Years
- OBC = 18 to 27 Years
- Gorkhas = 18 to 27 Years
- Home Guards ( General/OBC) = 20 to 28 Years.
- Home Guards (SC/ST) = 20 to 28 Years
- Home Guards (Gorkhas) = 20 to 28 Years
- Distinguished Sportsmen (General /OBC) = 18 to 27 Years
- Distinguished Sportsmen (SC/ST) = 18 to 27 Years.
- Distinguished Sportsmen (Gorkhas) = 18 to 27 Years
Pay Scale (HP Police Constable)
- Rs. 5910-20200+Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- (initial starts Rs. 7810/-)
- And after 08 years of regular service Pay Band will be Rs.10300-34800+Rs.3200/-Grade Pay.
Recruitment Procedure :
The Recruitment is a 6 stage process :
- Stage -1 : Submission of Online Recruitment Application , Deposition of fees.
- Stage -2 : Individual DRC shall notify the recruitment schedule and place.
- Stage 3 : Physical standard test.
- Stage 4 : Physical Efficiency Test, (PET) which will be of qualifying nature.
- Stage 5 : Written Examination (80 Marks)
- Stage 6 : Scrutiny of documents and award of marks for certificates (15 Marks)
Physical Standard Test :
The applicants are required to fulfill the minimum eligibility physical standards. The category wise minimum qualifying criteria is as follows :
| Category | Minimum Heights (in inches) | Minimum Chest (in inches) |
| General | Male = 5’6″ Female= 5’2″ | 31″X32″ |
| SC/ST | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
| OBC | Male = 5’6″ Female = 5’2″ | 31″X32″ |
| Gorkhas | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
| Home Guards (Gen./OBC) | Male = 5’6″ Female = 5’2″ | 31″X32″ |
| Home Guards (SC/ST) | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
| Home Guards (Gorkhas) | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
| Sportsmen (General/OBC) | Male = 5’6″ Female = 5’2″ | 31″X32″ |
| Sportsmen (SC/ST) | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
| Sportsmen (Gorkhas) | Male= 5’4″ Female =5’0″ | 29″X30″ |
Marks for Height (Maximum up to 5 Marks) :
The candidates will be awarded marks (maximum upto 5 marks) as indicated in the table below for possessing height over and above the minimum qualifying criteria as per existing recruitment procedure. These marks will be counted in the final merit of the candidates :-
| Height for Male (in feet & inches) | Height for Female (in feet & inches) | Marks |
| Less than 5’7″ | Less than 5’2″ | 0 Marks |
| 5’7″ but less than 5’8″ | 5’2″ but less than 5’3″ | 1 Marks |
| 5’8″ but less than 5’9″ | 5’3″ but less than 5’4″ | 2 Marks |
| 5’9″ but less than 5’10” | 5’4″ but less than 5’5″ | 3 Marks |
| 5’10” but less than 5’11” | 5’5″ but less than 5’6″ | 4 Marks |
| 5’11” and above | 5’6″ and above | 5 Marks |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) :
The candidates who qualify stage-3 (Physical standard Test) shall be required to go through a physical Efficiency Test (PET). The events and the qualifying criteria for PET are mentioned below :
| Event | Minimum Qualifying Standard for Male |
| 1500 Meters Race | 6 Minutes 30 Seconds (No additional attempt is allowed) |
| High Jump | 1.25 Meters (Maximum three Attempts are allowed) |
| Broad Jump | 4 Meters |
| Event | Minimum Qualifying standard for Female |
| 800 Meters Race | 4 Minutes 15 seconds ( No additional attempt is allowed) |
| High Jump | Minimum 1 Meter. (Maximum three attempts are allowed |
| Broad Jump | 3 Meters |
- The PET will be qualifying in nature only.
Written Examination (80 Marks) :
Written examination for all those candidates who have qualifying the Physical Efficiency Test. will be held in the respective districts. Written examination shall be of 80 marks. The duration of the test will be 60 minutes. It will consist of objective type questions from following subjects :-
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Syllabus |
| English Language | 16 Questions | 10+2 standard |
| Hindi Language | 16 Questions | 10+2 standard |
| General Awareness | 16 Questions | 10+2 standard |
| Mathematics & Science | 16 Questions | Mathematics of 10th standard, Science 10+2 standard |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 16 Questions | 10+2 standard |
Minimum Qualifying Marks :
- For SC/ST candidates = 40%
- For all other categories =50%
Scrutiny of Documents and award of Marks for Certificates :
| Criteria | Maximum Marks |
| Weightage for the minimum educational qualification | 2.5 |
| Backward Area or Panchayat | 01 |
| Landless Family/family having land less than 1 hectare | 01 |
| NSS (at least one year) =1 mark per year completed NCC (C) Certificate=4 NCC (B) Certificate =2 NCC (A) Certificate=1 Bharat Scout and Guide=1 (minimum eligibility is one year) | 04 |
| Candidate possessing LMV driving license. | 1.5 |
| Sportsmen International Level =4 Marks National Level = 3 Marks State Level = 2 Marks | 04 |
| Medal Winner of international/Olympic/National Level Sports competition | 01 |
| Total | 15 |
Final Merit :
| Stage of Recruitment | Maximum Marks |
| Height | 05 |
| Written Test | 80 |
| Evaluation on Examination of Certificate | 15 |
| 100 |
Application Fees :
- For General/Gorkhas/Home Guards (General/Gorkhas) = Rs. 300/-
- For SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS, Women, Home Guards (OBC/ST/ST) = Rs. 150/-
Apply Online : ( HP Police Constable Recruitment 2021)
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2021 – Apply Online for 1334 Posts
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Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the post of HP Police Constable through the official site of Himachal Pradesh Police on citizenportal.hppolice.gov.in. The registration of application will begin on October 1, 2021 and the last date to apply for the posts is October 31, 2021
General = 18 to 25 Years
SC/ST = 18 to 27 Years
OBC = 18 to 27 Years
Gorkhas = 18 to 27 Years
Home Guards ( General/OBC) = 20 to 28 Years.
Home Guards (SC/ST) = 20 to 28 Years
Home Guards (Gorkhas) = 20 to 28 Years
Distinguished Sportsmen (General /OBC) = 18 to 27 Years
Distinguished Sportsmen (SC/ST) = 18 to 27 Years.
Distinguished Sportsmen (Gorkhas) = 18 to 27 Years
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the post of HP Police Constable through the official site of Himachal Pradesh Police on citizenportal.hppolice.gov.in.
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