Haryana Police Constable Recruitment Deadline Extended with Age Relaxation
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has announced a significant extension for applications to the Haryana Police Constable recruitment drive, offering both deadline flexibility and crucial age relaxation for aspiring candidates. This move provides substantial relief to thousands of job seekers across the state who were previously constrained by age limitations.
Extended Application Window and Final Deadline
According to the official public notice released by the commission, the online application portal for the ongoing recruitment will now remain accessible until January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The commission has made it explicitly clear that this extension is definitive and no further deadline extensions will be considered under any circumstances. This recruitment process is being conducted under Advertisement No. 1/2026, which was originally published on January 1, 2026, through the official online registration platform.
Comprehensive Age Relaxation for All Categories
In a parallel development, the Haryana Government has approved a one-time age relaxation of three years beyond the prescribed upper age limit for this recruitment cycle. This relaxation applies uniformly to candidates across all categories mentioned in the official advertisement, as per Memo No. 30/3/2026-5HG-1 dated January 19, 2026. The commission has reiterated that this age concession is specifically designed to accommodate eligible candidates who were previously outside the standard age parameters.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility Requirements
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 5,500 Constable positions across various departments. The detailed vacancy breakdown includes:
- 4,500 posts for Male Constable (General Duty)
- 600 posts for Female Constable (General Duty)
- 400 posts for Male Constable (Government Railway Police)
All positions mandate that candidates must have successfully completed Class 12 education and cleared the HSSC CET examination. The standard age limits for recruitment are between 18-28 years, calculated as of January 1, 2026. The newly announced age relaxation is applicable in addition to any other permissible relaxations as per existing rules.
Application Process and Fee Structure
The online application process commenced on January 11, 2026, and will continue until the revised deadline of January 31, 2026. Interested candidates must complete their applications within this timeframe, as submissions will not be accepted after the final deadline. Notably, no application fee is required for candidates from any category, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PWD applicants. Any necessary payments, where applicable, must be made exclusively through online channels.
Selection Procedure and Examination Details
The selection process for Haryana Police Constable positions comprises multiple stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The written examination will be conducted for a duration of one hour and thirty minutes, featuring a question paper that covers:
- General Knowledge
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Reasoning
- Mathematics
- Computer Knowledge
- Haryana General Knowledge
The examination follows a no-negative-marking pattern, and additional weightage is provided to candidates possessing valid NCC certificates. Physical requirements and running standards vary according to different categories and genders, as specified in the detailed notification.
