Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Punjab Police Constable exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
Paper I has 100 questions worth 100 marks in 2 hours and decides your merit. Paper II is a separate 50-question, 1-hour Punjabi language paper that is only qualifying — you need at least 50% to clear it, but its marks don't add to your rank.
No. There is no negative marking in either paper, so attempt every question — a wrong answer costs nothing beyond the time spent.
Yes. Paper I's Punjabi Language component (10 marks) is different from Paper II, the separate qualifying Punjabi paper you must clear with at least 50% regardless of your Paper I score.
Class 12 pass from a recognised board, having studied Punjabi as an elective or compulsory subject at Matriculation level (Ex-servicemen only need a Matriculation pass). Age must be 18-28 years.
Candidates who clear both papers move to the Physical Measurement Test (height, chest/weight) and the Physical Screening Test (long jump, high jump, running), followed by document verification.
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