The result for Himachel Pradesh Police Constable was released in January 2023. The notification 2023 are yet to be announced for HP Police Constable. They will be updated in the article as soon as the information becomes available.
In 2021, notification for the post of Himachal Pradesh (HP) Police Constable was released. 1334 vacancies were notified and the application window for registration was opened on October 1, 2021. An overview of the entire notification is given below. You can also visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Police to get new updates about the exam.
HP Police Constable Exam Dates
In 2021, the office of the Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh released the schedule for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test on its official website. The tests will be conducted on different dates in the northern, central and southern ranges of Himachal Pradesh.
Important Dates for the Post of HP Police Constable 2023
| S.No. | Description | Important Dates |
| 1 | Application window for the post of HP Police Constable opens | Yet to be announced |
| 2 | Last date to apply for the HP Police Constable exam 2021 | Yet to be announced |
| 3 | Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test | Yet to be announced |
| 3 | HP Police Constable written examination date n2021 | Yet to be announced |
| 4 | Result for HP Police Constable exam 2021 | Yet to be announced |
| 5 | Document verification and medical examination 2021 | Yet to be announced |
Salary of a HP Police Constable 2021-2022
The post of HP Police Constable falls under the grade pay scale of Rs. 5910 – Rs. 20,200 + Rs. 1900 (Grade Pay). After 8 years of regular service, the pay scale will be Rs 10300-34800 + Rs 3200 Grade Pay.
HP Police Constable Educational Qualification 2021-2022
Candidates who wish to apply for the HP Police Constable exam should have passed class 12 (10+2 or any other equivalent examination). However, the educational qualification for Ex-servicemen is matric level (Class 10).
Minimum Eligibility Standards for the Post of HP Police Constable 2021-2022
To apply for the post of HP Police Constable, applicants should be bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates should ensure that they fulfil all other minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the post. Minimum eligibility standards as mentioned in the official notification are given in the table below.
Minimum Eligibility Standards for the Post of HP Police Constable 2021-2022
| S. No. | Category | Age (in years) | Minimum Height of | Minimum Chest (Male Candidates Only) | |
| Male Candidates (feet and inches) | Female Candidates (Female) | ||||
| 1. | General | 18 -25 | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 2. | SC/ST | 18-27 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 3. | OBC | 18-27 | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 4. | Gorkhas | 18-27 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 5. | Home Guards (General/OBC) | 20-28 | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 6. | Home Guards (SC/ST) | 20-28 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 7. | Home Guards (Gorkhas) | 20-28 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 8. | Distinguished Sportsmen (General/OBC) | 18-27 | 5’6’’ | 5’2’’ | 31’’X32’’ |
| 9. | Distinguished Sportsmen (SC/ST) | 18-27 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
| 10. | Distinguished Sportsmen (Gorkhas) | 18-27 | 5’4’’ | 5’0’’ | 29’’X30’’ |
HP Police Constable Online Application Form 2021-2022
It is important that candidates read the official notification and guidelines carefully before applying for the post of HP Police Constable. Candidates can follow the instructions given below to apply for the examination.
How to apply online for the HP police constable exam 2021-2022?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the HP police constable exams.
- Visit the recruitment portal i.e. recruitment.hppolice.gov.in and read the guidelines given on the website before applying for the exam.
- Register using your mobile number.
- After registering yourself, you can login using your registered mobile number and password.
- You can fill in the online application form and provide all the required information i.e. date of birth, email address, education qualification, category etc.
- Upload the signature and photograph
- Save the information and check the information before submitting it.
- Click on ‘Submit’ and download the PDF of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee for the Post of HP Police Constable 2021-2022
The application/processing fee along with the COVID-19 protocol implementation fee (Rs 100) for various categories of candidates is given in the table below.
| S.No. | Category | Application/Processing Fee (inclusive of the COVID-19 protocol implementation fee) |
| 1 | General/Gorkhas/Home Guards (Gorkhas/General) | Rs. 300 |
| 2 | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL/Women | Rs. 150 |
| 3 | Homeguards (OBC/ST/SC) | Rs. 150 |
Category-wise and District-wise Distribution of Vacancies for the Post of HP Police Constable 2021-2022
A total of 1334 vacancies were notified in 2021 for the post of HP Police Constable.The distribution of vacancies among male and female applicants is given below.
- 932 vacancies are for male candidates
- 311 for female candidates
- 91 for male constable drivers
District-wise distribution of vacancies for the post of HP Police Constable 2023 is given in the table below.
District-wise Distribution of Vacancies for the Post of HP Police Constable 2023
| S.No. | District | General Duty Constable | Constable Driver (Male) | |
| Male | Female | |||
| 1 | Bilaspur | 52 | 17 | 05 |
| 2 | Chamba | 71 | 24 | 07 |
| 3 | Hamirpur | 62 | 21 | 06 |
| 4 | Kangra | 205 | 68 | 20 |
| 5 | Kinnaur | 11 | 04 | 01 |
| 6 | Kullu | 60 | 20 | 06 |
| 7 | L & S | 04 | 01 | 0 |
| 8 | Mandi | 136 | 45 | 13 |
| 9 | Shimla | 110 | 37 | 11 |
| 10 | Sirmour | 72 | 24 | 07 |
| 11 | Solan | 78 | 26 | 08 |
| 12 | Una | 71 | 24 | 07 |
| Total | 932 | 311 | 91 | |
Stages of HP Police Constable Exam 2023
The HP Police Constable exam is conducted in various stages. The marking scheme and the various stages of the exam are given in the table below.
Marking Scheme and Stages of the HP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2023 Marking Scheme and Results of Various Stages of the HP Police Constable Exam 2023
| S.No. | Exam /Test | Stages and Marking Scheme of the Exam |
| 1 | Physical Standard Test (PST) |
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| 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
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| 3 | Written Test |
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| 4 | Document verification and award of marks for certificates |
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| 5 | Medical Examination |
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| 6 | Verification of character and antecedents |
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