⚠️ Date note: Most existing reporting on this recruitment (based on the original notification from July 2026) states the closing date as 06 August 2026. This addendum, issued directly by HPPSC on 06 August 2026, explicitly states the last date for receipt of online applications as 21 August 2026 — an apparent extension not yet reflected in most secondary reporting. We're treating this primary-source date as authoritative; please verify on the official portal before your submission.

What Is This Addendum About?

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued an addendum (No. 4-08/2026-PSC(R-III), dated 06 August 2026) to its earlier advertisements No. 57/7-2026 (Male) and No. 58/7-2026 (Female), under which posts of Police Constables in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department were originally notified. This addendum covers two things:

1. The last date for receipt of online recruitment applications is 21-08-2026.
2. A new instruction applicable to EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category candidates: in addition to earlier instructions dated 11.06.2019, instructions issued by the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide letter No. PER(AP)-CB(15)-3/2024-Loose, dated 30.06.2026, shall also apply. Under this instruction, the family of a Trainee/Job Trainee engaged under respective schemes has been excluded from being identified as an Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

All other terms and conditions of the original advertisements remain unchanged.

New EWS Instruction — What It Means

If your family's income/status as EWS is based on being engaged as a Trainee or Job Trainee under a government scheme, this addendum clarifies that such engagement does not qualify your family for EWS status under this recruitment. Candidates relying on EWS reservation should re-check their eligibility against this specific exclusion before applying or finalizing their category claim.

About This Recruitment — Full Background (For Reference)

Vacancy Overview

This is a direct recruitment to Class-III (Non-Gazetted) Constable posts (GD/Driver/ITI categories) in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department, at Pay Level 3 (₹20,200 – ₹64,000).

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) and 10+2 (12th), from a School/Board/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachali candidates.
• Age: 18–25 years for General/EWS; 18–27 years for SC/ST/OBC categories.
• PwBD candidates are not eligible for this recruitment.
• Reservation benefit is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.

Application Fee

₹600 — a uniform fee charged from all candidates, irrespective of category. Payment online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — assesses fitness through running, long jump, high jump, etc. The 1500-metre race (Male only) must be completed within 5 minutes 30 seconds, with no additional attempt allowed.
3. Written Examination — objective type, 90 marks
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The final merit list is prepared based on a total of 100 marks, combining performance across the relevant stages.

Documents Required

• Matriculation certificate (as age proof)
• +2 (12th) certificate
• Valid category certificate (where applicable)
• Bonafide Himachali certificate
• Home Guard Service Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid EWS/BPL certificate (subject to the new exclusion clarified in this addendum)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official HPPSC website: hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered
3. Submit your Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for the relevant advertisement (Male: 57/7-2026, or Female: 58/7-2026)
4. Pay the application fee online
5. Submit before the (extended) last date

Contact Details

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Signatory: Nivedita Negi, IAS, Secretary, HPPSC
Tel: 0177-2623786

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the new last date to apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Per this addendum, 21 August 2026 — an apparent extension from the previously reported 06 August 2026. Please verify on the official HPPSC portal.

Q2. What does the new EWS instruction mean for me?
If your family's EWS status is based on being engaged as a Trainee or Job Trainee under a government scheme, that engagement is now explicitly excluded from EWS eligibility for this recruitment.

Q3. Do other terms of the recruitment change because of this addendum?
No — the addendum explicitly states that all other terms and conditions of the original advertisements remain unchanged.

Q4. How many total posts are there?
734 — 491 Male Constable posts (Advt. 57/7-2026) and 243 Female Constable posts (Advt. 58/7-2026).

Q5. What is the pay scale?
Pay Level 3, ₹20,200 – ₹64,000.

Q6. What is the age limit?
18–25 years for General/EWS candidates; 18–27 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Q7. What is the selection process?
Physical Standard Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Written Examination (90 marks, objective type) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. Final merit is out of 100 marks.

Q8. Are PwBD candidates eligible?
No, PwBD candidates are not eligible for this specific recruitment.

Q9. What is the application fee?
₹600, uniform for all candidates regardless of category, paid online.

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