HP Police Recruitment 2026

HP Police Constable Mock Test Series 2026

HPPSC has released Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 (dated 10-07-2026) for 491 posts of Constable (Male) in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department — one of the most competitive government exams in HP, attracting lakhs of aspirants from all 12 districts every year. The written exam is conducted offline (OMR-based) by HPPSC Shimla, after candidates clear the Physical Test. Our HP Police Constable Mock Test Series 2026 is designed to give you the best preparation — with 15+ full-length tests in the real exam pattern, previous year papers, HP GK, and bilingual (Hindi/English) practice.

HP Police Constable Vacancy Details & Eligibility 2026

As per HPPSC Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 dated 10-07-2026, there are 491 posts of Constable (Male) — UR 140, UR-WFF 09, UR Home Guard 38, SC 68 (+ SC-WFF 19, SC-BPL 17, SC-HG 18), ST 13 (+ ST-BPL 06, ST-HG 04), OBC 54 (+ OBC-WFF 16, OBC-BPL 17, OBC-HG 15), EWS 48 and EWS Home Guard 09. A parallel Advertisement No. 58/7-2026 covers 243 posts of Constable (Female), taking the combined 2026 recruitment to 734 posts under the HP Police Department (Recruitment of Constables) Rules, 2024. Candidates choose only ONE district for both the Physical Test and Written Test — no change is allowed later.

Educational Qualification: Matriculation and +2 (10+2) from an Institution/School/Board situated within Himachal Pradesh (this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis). Age (as on 01-01-2026): 18–25 years for General/EWS, 18–27 years for SC/ST/SC-ST Ward of Ex-Servicemen/Gorkhas and OBC, and 20–28 years for Home Guard candidates. Physical Standards: Minimum height 5'6" and chest 31"×32" for General/EWS/OBC; 5'4" and 29"×30" for SC/ST/Gorkha categories. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible for this recruitment.

Key Dates — HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Mark these important dates to ensure you do not miss any stage of the HP Police Constable 2026 recruitment process:

Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 Released10 July 2026
Online Application Start Date10 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online6 August 2026
Physical Test (PST + PET)After Application Closes
E-Admit Card for Written ExamBefore Exam Date
Offline Written ExaminationAs per HPPSC Schedule
Document Verification & ResultPost Written Exam

* Dates are subject to change as per the official HPPSC notification (Advt. No. 57/7-2026). Always verify at hpmocktest.com/notifications.

How to Apply for HP Police Constable 2026

  • 1
    Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc and click "Apply Online".
  • 2
    Click "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and complete New Registration, if not already registered.
  • 3
    Log in to your OTR account — Advertisement No. 57/7-2026 (Constable Male) will be visible on your dashboard.
  • 4
    Fill in personal, educational and physical details, and choose ONE district for your Physical Test and Written Test (no change allowed later).
  • 5
    Upload scanned copies of Matriculation & +2 certificates, category certificate (if applicable), photograph and signature as per specifications.
  • 6
    Pay the examination fee of Rs. 600 online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other digital mode.
  • 7
    Preview all uploaded documents for legibility, accept the declaration, and submit — no correction is allowed after final submission.

HP Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Detailed Exam Pattern & Topics

Understanding the HP Police Constable exam pattern and syllabus is the first step to a focused preparation strategy. As per HPPSC Advertisement No. 57/7-2026, the written exam is an offline, pen-and-paper OMR-based objective MCQ test — here is the complete breakdown:

HP Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026

FeatureDetails
Mode of ExamOffline — OMR-based (pen & paper), NOT computer-based
Total Questions90 MCQs (options A/B/C/D + E for "no answer")
Written Exam Marks90 Marks
Duration2 Hours
Negative Marking0.25 marks deducted for wrong, blank, or multiple-marked answers
MediumHindi and English (Bilingual); English version final in case of discrepancy
Final Merit Marks100 Total = Written 90 + Height 6 + NCC 4
Conducting BodyHPPSC Shimla (Written Exam); HP Police Department (PST, PET, Document Verification)

Subject-wise Marks Distribution (Indicative)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Hindi1818
General English99
Mathematics1818
Reasoning & Mental Ability1818
HP GK & Current Affairs2727
Total9090

* HPPSC has not yet released the official subject-wise weightage for Advt. No. 57/7-2026 — the syllabus will be published separately on the Commission's website (of +2 standard). The split above is indicative, based on the historical HP Police Constable pattern, for planning your preparation. Check hpmocktest.com/notifications for updates.

HP Police Constable Detailed Syllabus 2026

General Hindi

  • व्याकरण (Grammar)
  • संधि और समास
  • मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां
  • वाक्य शुद्धि
  • अनेकार्थी शब्द
  • पर्यायवाची व विलोम
  • हिंदी साहित्य का सामान्य ज्ञान

General English

  • Grammar & Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Fill in the Blanks

Mathematics

  • Number System
  • Percentage & Ratio
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Speed, Distance & Time
  • Mensuration
  • Data Interpretation

Reasoning & Mental Ability

  • Analogy
  • Series Completion
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Puzzles

HP GK & Current Affairs

  • HP History & Culture
  • HP Geography & Districts
  • HP Economy & Agriculture
  • HP Rivers, Dams & Lakes
  • HP Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • HP Fairs & Festivals
  • HP Government Schemes
  • HP Current Affairs 2025-26
  • HP Administrative Setup
  • National & International Current Affairs

HP Police Constable Selection Process 2026

01

Physical Test (PST + PET)

Conducted first, by the HP Police Department. PST measures height (0-6 marks) and chest; PET is qualifying only — 1500m race (5:30 min), 100m race (14 sec), High Jump (1.35m) and Broad Jump (4m).

02

Written Examination

Offline OMR-based objective test — 90 MCQs, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking, conducted by HPPSC at District/Sub-Division level. Only PST/PET-qualified candidates are admitted.

03

Document Verification & NCC Evaluation

Carried out by the Police Department for candidates in the zone of consideration; original certificates are checked and NCC certificate marks (C=4, B=2, A=1) are awarded.

04

Medical Examination

Conducted by the HP Police Department on Commission recommendation, to confirm the candidate meets the required health and fitness standards.

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Previous Year Papers 2015-2025

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HP GK Specialist

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Bilingual (Hindi + English)

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HP Police Constable Mock Test Series

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