HPPSC Male Constable Recruitment 2024: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Constables (Male) in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. A total of 708 posts are available under various categories. Eligible and interested male candidates can apply online through the official website before the closing date of October 31, 2024, 11:59 PM.
Overview of HPPSC Male Constable Recruitment 2024
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constables (Male) | 708 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Band Level-3 (Rs 20200-64000) |
Important Dates:
- Starting Date for Online Application: October 4, 2024
- Closing Date for Online Application: October 31, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: October 31, 2024, 11:59 PM
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 208 |
| UR WFF | 19 (08 + 11 Backlog) |
| UR Home Guards | 54 |
| SC UR | 101 |
| SC WFF | 16 (04 + 12 Backlog) |
| SC BPL | 24 |
| SC Home Guards | 27 |
| ST UR | 20 |
| ST BPL | 08 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| ST Ward of ExSM | 01 (Backlog) |
| OBC UR | 81 |
| OBC WFF | 14 (04 + 10 Backlog) |
| OBC BPL | 25 |
| OBC Home Guards | 22 |
| OBC Ward of ExSM | 03 (Backlog) |
| EWS | 68 |
| EWS Home Guards | 13 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation and +2 from any recognized board/institution within Himachal Pradesh.
- Bonafide Himachalis are exempted from this condition.
- Age Limit (As on 01-01-2024):
- General/EWS: 18 to 26 years
- SC/ST/OBC/Ward of ExSM: 18 to 28 years
- Home Guards (Gen./OBC/EWS): 18 to 29 years
- Home Guards (SC/ST): 18 to 29 years
- Note: One-year relaxation in the upper age limit has been provided by the Himachal Pradesh Government as a one-time relaxation.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: 5’6” for General, OBC, EWS; 5’4” for SC/ST categories.
- Chest: 31” (expanded to 32”) for General, OBC, EWS; 29” (expanded to 30”) for SC/ST categories.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:
- Physical Test:
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department.
- Minimum physical standards as outlined in the eligibility criteria are required.
- Written Test:
- Objective Type: Two hours, 90 marks with negative marking for wrong answers.
- The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi).
- Questions will be based on the +2 syllabus.
- Evaluation & Document Verification:
- Document verification will be conducted for candidates who qualify in the Physical Test and Written Examination.
- NCC Certificate Marks will be awarded during this stage.
- Final Merit List:
- Marks from the Written Test, Height, and NCC Certificates will be combined to form the final merit list.
Application Process
- How to Apply:
- Visit the official website of the HPPSC: hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) and fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Upload all necessary documents (Matriculation Certificate, +2 Certificate, Category Certificate, Bonafide Himachali Certificate, etc.).
- Application Fee:
- General/EWS/WFF/Other State Candidates: Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS BPL of Himachal Pradesh: Rs. 150/-
- Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or any other digital mode.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | HPPSC |
For any further queries, candidates can contact the HPPSC facilitation counter or visit the official website. Make sure to apply well before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is October 31, 2024. |
| What is the application fee? | Rs. 600 for General/EWS, and Rs. 150 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL) candidates from Himachal. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection involves Physical Test, Written Test, and Document Verification. |
| Can candidates from other states apply? | Yes, but they will be considered under the Unreserved (UR) category. |
| What are the physical standards? | General and OBC candidates: 5’6” height, 31” chest expanded to 32”. |
