Punjab Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Punjab Police Constable job is a secure state uniformed career with a steady salary and a clear promotion path. This guide explains what a Punjab Police Constable earns, the duties, and how recruitment works.

Figures below are as commonly reported; in-hand pay varies by posting and DA, and recruitment details change each cycle, so confirm on the official Punjab Police notification.

Punjab Police Constable salary

• Pay: commonly reported as Pay Level 2 (basic around ₹19,900); some sources cite Level 3 (₹21,700).
• In-hand: commonly around ₹26,000–₹30,000 a month including allowances, with a 3-year probation period — figures are approximate and vary by posting.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.

• Duties include maintaining law and order, patrolling, crime prevention, traffic duty, investigation support and VIP security.

Promotion path

Career growth follows the ladder Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector, based on service and departmental exams.

Punjab Police Constable recruitment

Constable recruitment is conducted by Punjab Police directly.

• Eligibility: a 12th pass (with Punjabi passed at the 10th level), within the prescribed age limit, with category relaxations.
• Selection: a computer-based written test, followed by a Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and document verification.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Punjab.