The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially announced the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for aspiring candidates to join the Himachal Pradesh Police force.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Police |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Male & Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 734 (491 Male + 243 Female) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST, PET, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Salary | Level-3 (₹20,200 – ₹64,000) |
Exam Pattern and Preparation
The selection process consists of a rigorous written examination followed by physical standards and efficiency tests. The written test features 90 questions covering essential subjects such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, Hindi, and General Knowledge.
| Subject | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 90 |
| Reasoning Ability | |
| Numerical Ability | |
| Hindi | |
| English | |
| Total | 90 |
Benefits of Solving Previous Year Papers
- Understand the latest exam pattern and question trends.
- Identify frequently asked topics.
- Improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Build confidence before the examination.
- Evaluate preparation through self-assessment.
- Reduce exam stress by practicing real exam-level questions.
How to Use HP Police Constable Previous Year Papers Effectively
- Complete the syllabus before attempting full papers.
- Solve each paper in a timed environment.
- Avoid interruptions while practicing.
- Analyze mistakes after every attempt.
- Revise weak topics immediately.
- Reattempt the same paper after revision to improve scores.
- Practice multiple papers regularly to build consistency.
Download Previous Year Question Papers
| HP Police Constable PYQ | Links |
|---|---|
| hp-police-constable-Question Paper 15 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| HP Police Constable Question Paper 27 March 2022 (English) | Download PDF |
| HP Police Constable Official Paper (Held On_ 11 Aug, 2019) | Download PDF |
| HP Police Constable 2016 Question Paper Hindi | Download PDF |
| HP Police Constable 2015 Question Paper Hindi | Download PDF |
Next Steps for Candidates
After reviewing the previous year papers and understanding the pattern, ensure your documentation is ready for the application phase. Monitor the official HPPSC portal for admit card notifications. Once the admit card is released, verify your details, plan your travel to the exam center, and prepare physically for the PST and PET stages.