The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially launched a major recruitment drive for the state police force. The Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 aims to fill a substantial 5,500 vacancies across various categories. This presents a significant opportunity for job seekers in the region looking for a stable career in law enforcement.
Application Dates and Key Details
The online application window opened on January 11, 2026, and will remain active until January 25, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their forms exclusively through the official HSSC portal at hryssc.in. In a notable move, the commission has announced that no application fee will be charged from candidates of any category. Officials have urged all applicants to thoroughly read the official notification before proceeding with their submission to avoid errors.
Eligibility Criteria and Vacancy Breakdown
To be eligible for the Haryana Police Constable posts, candidates must have passed their Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Additionally, they must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at the matric level. A crucial prerequisite is that applicants must have qualified the HSSC Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C. The age limit is set between 18 and 25 years as of January 1, 2026, with standard age relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per state government rules.
The 5,500 vacancies are distributed among three primary posts: Male Constable (General Duty), Female Constable (General Duty), and Male Constable (Railway Police). The reservation roster is detailed, with 1,620 posts for General (Non-ESM) Male Constables, 216 for General Female Constables, and 144 for Male Railway Police in the general category alone. Similar distributions exist for Scheduled Castes (DSC and OSC), Backward Classes (BCA & BCB), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) across various sub-categories.
Required Documents and Selection Process
The document requirements are specific. Candidates from reserved categories must upload a Haryana bonafide resident certificate along with their respective category certificates (DSC/OSC, BC-A/BC-B Non-Creamy Layer, EWS) issued on or after specific dates in 2025. Ex-Servicemen need to provide relevant discharge documents. It is vital to note that only documents uploaded during the online application will be considered during scrutiny. Candidates must keep hard copies of everything for future verification.
The selection will be a multi-stage process. It begins with the shortlisting of candidates based on their CET Group C scores. Those shortlisted will then undergo a Physical Measurement Test (PMT) to check height and chest parameters, followed by a Physical Screening Test (PST) which includes a running test.
Salary Structure and Career Path
The selected candidates for Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will be placed at Level-3, Cell-1 of the pay matrix with a starting salary of Rs 21,700. This pay scale applies uniformly to Male Constables (General Duty), Female Constables (General Duty), and Male Constables in the Government Railway Police. The commission has also outlined the broader career progression and pay scales within the police force, which range up to Rs 44,900–142,400 for the post of Inspector. All recruits will undergo mandatory basic training upon joining.
This recruitment drive is one of the largest for police constables in Haryana in recent years and is expected to attract a high number of applicants. With the application process being completely free, it lowers the barrier for entry and encourages wider participation from eligible youth across the state.
