HP Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026; Written Test, PST/PET, Negative Marking & Selection Process

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HP Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the recruitment notification for 734 Police Constable (Male & Female) posts, and candidates should now start preparing according to the latest syllabus and exam pattern.

The selection process includes PST, PET, a written examination, document verification, and a medical examination. The written test will be an objective-type (MCQ) exam with negative marking, covering English, Hindi, General Awareness, Mathematics & Science, and Reasoning Aptitude.

Since the final merit is prepared using written marks along with additional weightage for height and eligible NCC certificates, candidates should focus on both physical fitness and academic preparation.

HP Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Complete Guide
Written Exam + PMT/PET Complete Breakdown | 734 Posts, Apply Till 06 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) / HP Police Department
Post Name Police Constable (Male & Female)
Total Vacancies 734 Posts
Selection Stages Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Written Examination → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Written Exam Mode Offline, Objective Type (MCQ)
Official Website hppsc.hp.gov.in

Complete Selection Process 2026

  • Stage 1: Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height, Chest (Male) and other physical measurements verified
  • Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running and other physical tasks; qualifying only, videographed for transparency, dope test conducted
  • Stage 3: Written Examination — Objective Type Test
  • Stage 4: Document Verification — Including caste/category certificate checks and evaluation of special certificates (NCC, sports, etc.)
  • Stage 5: Medical Examination

Important Points

  • Candidates must first clear PST and PET (both qualifying, no marks awarded) before being permitted to appear in the written examination
  • The written examination is conducted district-wise for shortlisted candidates
  • There is no interview in the HP Police Constable selection process
  • Final merit list is prepared out of 100 total marks: Written Test + Height + Special Certificates (NCC, etc.) — not on written marks alone

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HP Police Constable Written Exam Pattern 2026
Particular Details
Total Questions 90 Questions
Total Marks 90 Marks (1 Mark per Question)
Exam Duration 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Negative Marking 0.25 Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer
Question Type Objective Type (MCQ)
Exam Medium English and Hindi (Test of English Language section provided only in English)
Question Level Generally Matriculation (10th) to 10+2 Level
Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate — Speed and Accuracy Matter Due to Time Constraint

Section-Wise Break-Up (5 Sections)
Section Approx. Questions
English Language Approx. 16-18 Questions
Hindi Language Approx. 16-18 Questions
General Awareness Approx. 16-18 Questions
Mathematics & Science Approx. 16-18 Questions
Reasoning Aptitude Approx. 16-18 Questions
Note: Section-wise question distribution is approximately equal across the five sections (roughly 16-18 each, totaling 90). Some earlier-cycle sources mention an 80-question/80-marks format instead — candidates should confirm the exact figure from the 2026 official notification/syllabus PDF once released.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-Wise)
Category Minimum Qualifying %
General / OBC 50% of Total Marks
SC / ST 40% of Total Marks

Final Merit List Calculation — Out of 100 Marks
Component Marks
Written Test 90 Marks
Height 6 Marks
NCC Certificate (Highest Only Counted) Up to 4 Marks (C = 4, B = 2, A = 1)
Total 100 Marks
Note: This is a key differentiator — HP Police Constable final ranking is NOT based on written marks alone. Height and special certificates (like NCC) genuinely add points to your total score, so candidates with valid NCC certificates should ensure these are properly submitted during document verification.

HP Police Constable Detailed Syllabus 2026

1. General Awareness

  • Sports — Championships, Winners, Terms
  • Current Affairs — National & International (Current and Previous Year)
  • Important Days
  • Abbreviations
  • Science — Inventions & Discoveries
  • Countries & Capitals
  • Important Awards & Honors
  • Geography and Culture of Himachal Pradesh (High Weightage Area)
  • Policies, Programs and Schemes of the Government
  • International & National Organizations
  • Books and Authors

2. Mathematics & Science

  • Averages
  • Percentages, Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Number System, Simplification
  • Basic Physics, Chemistry and Biology Concepts (10+2 Level, excluding Matric-level advanced Mathematics like Trigonometry/Sequences per most sources)

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3. Reasoning Aptitude

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogies
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Series (Number/Alphabet)
  • Basic Logical Aptitude and Problem-Solving

4. English Language

  • Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice)
  • Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Comprehension Passages
  • Sentence Correction and Error Spotting

5. Hindi Language

  • Hindi Grammar (व्याकरण)
  • Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Comprehension/Unseen Passage
  • Sentence Correction and Idioms
Note: This syllabus is based on consistently reported HP Police Constable exam patterns; always cross-verify with the official syllabus PDF once the detailed 2026 notification is released, since exact topic emphasis can shift slightly year to year.

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Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Component Details
PST Measurements Height and Chest (for Male candidates) — Category-Wise Standards Apply
PET Nature Physical Tasks (Running, etc.) — Qualifying Only, No Marks Awarded
Transparency Measures PET is videographed; a Dope Test is conducted at the start of PET
Sequence PST → PET → Written Exam (Only PST/PET-qualified candidates sit for the written test)
Note: Exact height, chest and running event standards (distance/timing) by category and gender will be specified in the detailed 2026 notification.

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Preparation Strategy & Tips

  • Physical training comes first — since PST/PET happens before the written exam and is fully qualifying, begin running practice and physical conditioning immediately, well before focusing heavily on books
  • Give Himachal Pradesh-specific GK dedicated attention — HP geography, culture, government schemes and current affairs are a consistently high-weightage area that differentiates serious candidates from casual ones
  • Manage negative marking carefully — with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer, attempt only questions you’re reasonably confident about, especially in Mathematics & Reasoning where careless errors are common
  • Don’t skip Hindi or English sections — each of the 5 sections carries roughly equal weightage, so a balanced preparation across all subjects beats over-focusing on just 2-3
  • If you hold an NCC certificate, make sure it’s kept ready and properly documented — it directly adds up to 4 bonus marks to your final merit score
  • Use NCERT books (Class 6-10) for Science, History, Geography and basic Maths/Reasoning fundamentals
  • Read daily newspapers (Hindi and English) for current affairs, with special attention to Himachal Pradesh news
  • Practice previous year HP Police Constable question papers and take regular mock tests to build speed within the 120-minute limit

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many questions are asked in the HP Police Constable written exam?
Ans. The written exam consists of 90 objective-type questions for 90 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes.

Q2. Is there negative marking in the HP Police Constable exam?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Q3. What subjects are covered in the syllabus?
Ans. Five subjects are covered: English Language, Hindi Language, General Awareness, Mathematics & Science, and Reasoning Aptitude.

Q4. What is the minimum qualifying percentage in the written exam?
Ans. General/OBC candidates need 50% marks, while SC/ST candidates need 40% marks to qualify.

Q5. Is the final merit based only on written exam marks?
Ans. No, the final merit is calculated out of 100 total marks — 90 for the Written Test, 6 for Height, and up to 4 for NCC Certificates.

Q6. Do PST and PET carry marks?
Ans. No, both PST and PET are purely qualifying stages — no marks are awarded for either.

Q7. Is there an interview in HP Police Constable recruitment?
Ans. No, there is no interview stage in this recruitment process.

Q8. In which languages is the written exam conducted?
Ans. The exam is conducted in English and Hindi, except the Test of English Language section, which is provided only in English.

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