Haryana Police Constable 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
Haryana Police Constable Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Haryana Police Constable age limit: 18 to 25 years (age counted on 01.01.2026), as per the official notice published 1 January 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
Haryana Police Constable age limit and relaxation
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.
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 |
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.
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.