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Haryana Police Constable
HSSC Haryana Police Constable Recruitment (Male, Female and GRP) for CET Group C qualified candidates
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission's recruitment of constables for the Haryana Police from candidates who have qualified the Group C Common Eligibility Test, through physical tests and a written Knowledge Test.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police, published 1 January 2026.
Vacancies
5,500
Age limit
18 to 25 years
Application fee
No fee
Notice published
1 January 2026
Haryana Police Constable notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application opens | 11 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 25 January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Admit card and exam date | To be communicated separately |
| Vacancies | 5,500 (Male Constable GD 4,500; Female Constable GD 600; Male Constable GRP 400) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Male Constable (General Duty), Haryana Police
- Female Constable (General Duty), Haryana Police
- Male Constable (Government Railway Police)
- Pay: ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1
Source: Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police (published 1 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Haryana Police constable recruitment is run by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for candidates who have qualified the Group C Common Eligibility Test (CET). The latest advertisement, Advt. No. 01/2026 published on 1 January 2026, recruits 5,500 constables: 4,500 male and 600 female General Duty constables and 400 male constables for the Government Railway Police.
All three posts carry pay of ₹21,700 at Level 3, Cell 1. Candidates shortlisted on CET merit pass a qualifying physical measurement test and physical screening test, then sit a 97-mark Knowledge Test; NCC certificates add up to 3 marks.
This guide sets out the pay, vacancies, age, physical standards and Knowledge Test rules exactly as the advertisement prints them.
Haryana Police Constable salary: pay level
The advertisement prints the pay of every constable post as ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1 of the pay matrix. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay at Haryana government rates; the advertisement does not print an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
Pay by post
| Post | Pay as printed |
|---|---|
| Male Constable (General Duty) | ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1 |
| Female Constable (General Duty) | ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1 |
| Male Constable (Government Railway Police) | ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1 |
Haryana Police Constable vacancies (Advt. No. 01/2026)
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Male GD | Female GD | Male GRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1,620 | 216 | 144 |
| DSC | 405 | 54 | 36 |
| OSC | 405 | 54 | 36 |
| BCA | 630 | 84 | 56 |
| BCB | 360 | 48 | 32 |
| EWS | 450 | 60 | 40 |
| ESM-General | 315 | 42 | 28 |
| ESM-DSC | 45 | 6 | 4 |
| ESM-OSC | 45 | 6 | 4 |
| ESM-BCA | 90 | 12 | 8 |
| ESM-BCB | 135 | 18 | 12 |
| Total | 4,500 | 600 | 400 |
The rows add up to the printed totals; overall 5,500.
Age limit, physical standards and qualification
The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2026. SC, BC and EWS candidates get a five-year upper age relaxation. For ex-servicemen, the break between discharge and 01.01.2026 must not exceed four years. Candidates who applied under Advt. 14/2024 must apply afresh.
The qualification is 10+2 from a recognised board or institution, with Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric standard or higher, plus a qualified CET Group C result. Higher education carries no extra weightage.
Physical measurement test (qualifying)
| Candidates | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Men, general | 170 cm | 83 cm unexpanded, at least 4 cm expansion |
| Men, reserved categories | 168 cm | 81 cm unexpanded, at least 4 cm expansion |
| Women, general | 158 cm | Not applicable |
| Women, reserved categories | 156 cm | Not applicable |
Physical screening test (qualifying)
| Candidates | Run |
|---|---|
| Men | 2.5 km in 12 minutes |
| Women | 1.0 km in 6 minutes |
| Ex-servicemen | 1.0 km in 5 minutes |
Knowledge Test and merit
Candidates equal to ten times the advertised posts are shortlisted for the Knowledge Test. It carries 97 marks, is objective with four options per question and equal marks, bilingual (Hindi and English) and held offline on OMR. The number of questions and the duration are not stated in the advertisement.
There is no negative marking for a wrong answer, but a question left unattempted must be marked in the fifth circle or 0.97 marks are deducted. Minimum marks are 50% for the general category and 40% for reserved categories.
NCC certificates add up to 3 marks (A: 1, B: 2, C: 3). Ranking is on Knowledge Test plus NCC marks; ties go to the higher Knowledge Test score, then the older candidate, then the higher qualification.
Haryana Police Constable Knowledge Test syllabus
- General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, General Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and other relevant fields or trades
- At least 10% of questions on basic computer knowledge
- At least 20% of questions on basic knowledge of Haryana
- Standard: that of a 10+2 pass
How to apply for Haryana Police Constable
- 1
Qualify CET Group C
Only candidates who have qualified HSSC's Common Eligibility Test for Group C posts can apply.
- 2
Apply online
For Advt. No. 01/2026 the window was 11 to 25 January 2026 (11:59 pm) on the portal linked from hssc.gov.in. No fee is charged.
- 3
Check certificate dates
BCA, BCB and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2025, DSC/OSC certificates after 13.11.2024, and ESM eligibility certificates on or after 12.01.2025 — all on or before the closing date.
Latest Haryana Police Constable recruitment
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
10+2 pass candidates who have qualified HSSC CET Group C, meet the physical standards and want a police constable post in Haryana.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18 to 25 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Educational qualification
- 10+2 from a recognised board or institution
- Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric standard or higher
- Qualified HSSC CET for Group C posts
Upper age relaxation
| SC / BC / EWS | 5 years (upper age) |
| Ex-servicemen | Under police rules; break between discharge and 01.01.2026 must not exceed four years |
Application fee
No fee. No fee is required to be deposited by any candidate for any post.
Source: Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police (published 1 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Qualified HSSC CET (Group C)
- 10+2 from a recognised board, with Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric
- Age within the notified limit on the cut-off date
- Minimum height and chest standards
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Shortlisting on CET merit (10 times the advertised posts)
- 2Physical Measurement Test (qualifying)
- 3Physical Screening Test (qualifying)
- 4Knowledge Test: 97 marks, offline OMR
- 5Additional weightage for NCC: up to 3 marks
Knowledge Test
Not stated in the advertisement
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and related fields | Not stated in the advertisement | 97 |
Objective, bilingual (Hindi and English), offline OMR, four options per question, equal marks. No negative marking for a wrong answer, but a question left unattempted without marking the fifth circle costs 0.97 marks. Minimum: 50% (general), 40% (reserved).
Source: Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police (published 1 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Candidates shortlisted on CET merit take a qualifying physical measurement test and physical screening test, then a 97-mark Knowledge Test; NCC certificates add up to 3 marks. Confirm details from each advertisement on hssc.gov.in.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General studies and general science
- Current affairs
- General reasoning and mental aptitude
- Numerical ability
- Agriculture and animal husbandry
- Basic computer knowledge
- Haryana general knowledge
- 2.5 km run (men) / 1 km run (women)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Haryana Police Constable?
18 to 25 years, counted as on 01.01.2026, as per the Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for Haryana Police Constable?
10+2 from a recognised board or institution. Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric standard or higher. Qualified HSSC CET for Group C posts.
When can I apply for Haryana Police Constable?
Online application opens: 11 January 2026, as per the notice published on 1 January 2026. Applications are made only on hssc.gov.in.
What is the Haryana Police Constable exam pattern?
Knowledge Test: General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and related fields (Not stated in the advertisement). Objective, bilingual (Hindi and English), offline OMR, four options per question, equal marks. No negative marking for a wrong answer, but a question left unattempted without marking the fifth circle costs 0.97 marks. Minimum: 50% (general), 40% (reserved).
How many vacancies are there in Haryana Police Constable?
5,500 (Male Constable GD 4,500; Female Constable GD 600; Male Constable GRP 400), according to the Advt. No. 01/2026 — CET Phase-II for Constables (Male, Female & GRP), Haryana Police.
What is the salary of a Haryana Police Constable?
Advt. No. 01/2026 prints the pay as ₹21,700, Level 3, Cell 1. No in-hand figure is printed.
How many posts are in HSSC Advt. No. 01/2026?
5,500: 4,500 male and 600 female General Duty constables and 400 male GRP constables.
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2026, with five years' upper relaxation for SC, BC and EWS candidates.
Is there negative marking in the Knowledge Test?
No marks are deducted for a wrong answer, but leaving a question unattempted without marking the fifth circle costs 0.97 marks.
Is there an application fee?
No. The advertisement says no fee is required from any candidate.
What is Haryana Police Constable?
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission's recruitment of constables for the Haryana Police from candidates who have qualified the Group C Common Eligibility Test, through physical tests and a written Knowledge Test.
Who is Haryana Police Constable for?
10+2 pass candidates who have qualified HSSC CET Group C, meet the physical standards and want a police constable post in Haryana.
How is Haryana Police Constable selection described?
Candidates shortlisted on CET merit take a qualifying physical measurement test and physical screening test, then a 97-mark Knowledge Test; NCC certificates add up to 3 marks. Confirm details from each advertisement on hssc.gov.in.
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