HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Released for 1,080 Vacancies

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Released for 1,080 Vacancies

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially announced HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024 for both male and female candidates in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. The recruitment process started on 4th October 2024, and candidates can apply online through the official HPPSC website. This recruitment drive offers 1,080 constable posts, with 708 vacancies for male constables and 380 for female constables.

HPPSC Police Constable Notification PDF 2024 (Men) – Click to Download

HPPSC Police Constable Notification PDF 2024 (Women) – Click to Download

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Overview

• Organization: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
• Post: Police Constable
• Vacancies: 1,080 (Male: 708, Female: 380)
• Application Mode: Online
• Start Date: 4th October 2024
• Last Date to Apply: 31st October 2024 (11:59 PM)
• Selection Process:
• Physical Examination (PST & PET)
• Written Examination
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Official Website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Vacancy Details

The 1,080 vacancies are divided by gender and category as follows:

Category	Male Constable	Female Constable
UR	208	104
UR WFF	19	09
UR Home Guard	54	24
SC UR	101	46
SC BPL	24	10
OBC UR	81	38
OBC BPL	25	11
EWS	68	32
EWS Home Guard	13	03

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee based on their category to complete the application process.

Category	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
General, EWS, Freedom Fighter (WFF), Home Guards (HP), Others	Rs. 600	Exempted
SC/ST/OBC/BPL (UR categories from Himachal Pradesh)	Rs. 150	Exempted

HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Matriculation and 10+2 from a recognized board in Himachal Pradesh.

Age Limit (as of 01-01-2024)

• General/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 18 to 26 years
• SC/ST/OBC and other categories: 18 to 29 years (age relaxation as per government rules)

Height and Chest Requirements (For Male Candidates Only)

Category	Height	Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded)
General/EWS	5 feet 6 inches	31″x32″
SC/ST/OBC	5 feet 4 inches	29″x30″

For female candidates, only height is considered:

• General/EWS: 5 feet 2 inches
• SC/ST/OBC: 5 feet

HPPSC Police Constable Selection Process 2024

The selection process consists of four stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height measurement.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes running, long jump, and broad jump.
3. Written Examination: 90 marks, 90 questions, 2 hours duration, 0.25 negative marking.
4. Document Verification and Medical Examination: For final selection.

HPPSC Police Constable Exam Pattern 2024

• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Marks: 90
• Number of Questions: 90
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 deduction for each wrong answer.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details

Parameter	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
100m Sprint	14 seconds	14 seconds
1500m/800m Race	1500m in 5 mins 30 secs	800m in 3 mins 45 secs
Long Jump	1.35 meters (3 attempts)	1.01 meters (3 attempts)
Broad Jump	4 meters (3 attempts)	3 meters (3 attempts)

Important Dates for HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2024

Event	Date
Release of Notification	4th October 2024
Start of Online Application	4th October 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	31st October 2024 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	31st October 2024 (11:55 PM)

For detailed notification and direct links to apply, candidates can visit the HPPSC official website.