06th January 2026 by Mangala
🚨 HSSC Constable Recruitment 2026 – 6,000+ Posts | Haryana Police | Apply Online
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for recruitment to the post of Constable (Male & Female) in the Haryana Police Department. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 6,000 Group-C uniformed vacancies across General Duty and Female Constable cadres. The posts carry pay as per Pay Level-3 of the 7th Pay Commission, along with DA, HRA and other admissible allowances. Selection will be carried out through a Common Eligibility Test (CET), Physical Screening Test (PST), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Knowledge Test and Additional Criteria, ensuring a transparent and merit-based process. The online application process starts on 15 January 2026 and closes on 14 February 2026.
📌 Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Department | Haryana Police |
| Post Name | Constable (Male & Female) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Job Type | State Government (Group-C) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 (7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Haryana |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 February 2026 |
| CET Examination | To be notified |
| PST / PMT | To be notified |
| Knowledge Test | To be notified |
| Final Result | To be notified |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male Constable (GD) | 5,000+ |
| Female Constable (GD) | 1,000+ |
| Total | 6,000+ |
Vacancies are category-wise and district-wise, subject to reservation rules of the Haryana Government.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board
- Hindi or Sanskrit must have been studied as a subject in Matriculation or Higher Education
Age Limit (as on cut-off date)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable for SC / BC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD candidates as per Haryana Government rules.
🧍 Physical Standards (PMT)
Height
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 158 cm |
| Reserved | 168 cm | 156 cm |
Chest (Male Only)
| Category | Unexpanded | Expanded |
|---|---|---|
| General | 83 cm | 87 cm |
| Reserved | 81 cm | 85 cm |
🧠 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Stage-I: Common Eligibility Test (CET)
- Objective type examination
- Qualifying in nature
- Marks used for shortlisting candidates
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST)
Male Candidates
- 2.5 km run in 12 minutes
Female Candidates
- 1 km run in 6 minutes
PST is qualifying in nature.
Stage-III: Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Measurement of height and chest as prescribed
- Non-qualifying candidates are eliminated
Stage-IV: Knowledge Test
- Objective type questions
- Marks considered for merit
- Syllabus includes:
- General Studies
- Reasoning
- Haryana GK
- Current Affairs
Stage-V: Additional Criteria
- NCC certificates
- Sports achievements
- Socio-economic criteria
Final merit list is prepared based on Knowledge Test + Additional Criteria.
💰 Salary and Benefits
- Pay Level-3 (7th Pay Commission)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Uniform allowance
- Pension and retirement benefits
- Job security in uniformed service
📝 How to Apply
- Visit https://www.hssc.gov.in
- Register using CET credentials
- Fill the online application form
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application before 14 February 2026
- Save a copy of the application for reference
❓ FAQs – HSSC Constable Recruitment 2026
Q1. Is CET mandatory for Haryana Police Constable?
Yes, CET qualification is mandatory to apply.
Q2. Is there any written exam apart from CET?
Yes, shortlisted candidates must appear for the Knowledge Test.
Q3. Is PST qualifying or merit-based?
PST is qualifying only.
Q4. Are female candidates eligible?
Yes, separate vacancies are notified for female candidates.
Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
Yes, it is a regular Group-C Haryana Government post.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official WhatsApp Channel | Click here |
| Official Telegram Channel | Click here |