Skip to content Punjab Police has released the notification pdf recruiting the candidates for 1746 constable posts. The Punjab Police exam will be administered in three stages i.e. Computer Based Test, Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Physical Screening Test (PST), and Document Verification. Candidates who fall under the final merit list will be eligible to be appointed for the posts of constable and will be paid a monthly salary for work they do under the Punjab Police Department. The monthly starting basic salary for a Punjab Police Constable is Rs. 19,900/-. Along with the monthly salary Punjab police constables are entitled to receive various other allowances and benefits.
Punjab Police Constable Salary 2024
The Punjab Police Constable exam is a sought-after job in the Punjab state. Apart from the honor and reputed job profile, the Punjab Police Constable salary attracts candidates to apply for the Punjab Police exam 2024. As mentioned in the notification pdf, appointed candidates will be paid an attractive monthly salary and allowances and perks. Candidates selected for the posts have to undergo the 03 year probation period and salary will be paid Rs. 19,900/- per month in the probation period from the date of joining in service.
| Punjab Police Constable Salary 2024 | |
| Basic Pay | INR 19,900 |
| Dearness Allowance | 17 % of Basic Pay (INR 3,383) |
| House Rent Allowance | 24% (INR 5,400) |
| Conveyance Allowance | INR 1,579 |
Punjab Police Constable Perks and Benefits
Along with the lucrative salary packages, appointed candidates will also be entitled to admissible allowances and benefits as per the rules of the government. The benefits are listed below.
- Paid holidays
- Government accommodation
- Transport facility or vehicle
- Increments and incentives
- Job training
- Medical facilities
- Fixed personal pay
- Professional development
- The ability to work from home
- Ample paternal and maternal leave
- Leave and travel concession
- Health insurance
- Child safety
- Bonus
- Pension
Punjab Police Constable Probation Period 2024
Candidates who are selected for the post of constable will have to undergo a 03 years of probationary period. The salary will be offered to the employee’s Rs. 19,900/- per month from the date of joining in service in the probation period. Candidates should always strive to do their best as it can lead to promotions and additional benefits.
Punjab Police Constable Job Profile
Candidates appointed for the constable post perform all the tasks included in the job requirements allocated by the higher authority. The roles and responsibilities of Punjab Police Constables are as follows.
- Registering FIR: The primary duty of a constable is to lodge an FIR (First Information Report)/regarding the complaint and conduct a proper investigation to provide justice on time.
- Patrolling guards: Constables should also act as Patrolling guards. At regular intervals, they have to keep watch over the area allotted to them. In case a senior officer is absent, a constable is allowed to take necessary action to curb any kind of chaos.
- State Security: It is an important role for constables in maintaining the state’s peace, harmony, and security.
- Assisting in Investigations: To prepare reports and assist the senior police officers in the investigation of a case.
- Paperwork: A constable has to perform the necessary paperwork at the police station. It includes submitting reports & activities to the seniors.
- Other Duties: Other duties of a Punjab Police Constable may include police verification, traffic police duty (if needed), VIP security etc.
Punjab Police Constable Career Growth
Based on their work performance and years of service, they will get the chance to appear in the internal exams for promotion to higher posts. The career growth and upcoming rank for a constable in the Punjab Police is given below.
Police Constable ⇒ Head Police Constable ⇒ Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) ⇒ Sub Inspector (SI) ⇒ Inspector
