Breaking News for HSSC CET Aspirants: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has kicked off the New Year with a massive recruitment drive! The official notification for Haryana Police Recruitment 2026 is finally out under Advt. No. 01/2026.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 5500 vacancies for the posts of Constable (Male), Constable (Female), and India Reserve Battalions. The application window is very short—starting from 11th January 2026.
The best part? There is NO Application Fee for any candidate. However, strict deadlines for document validity have been issued. Are you CET Qualified? Read below to get the direct PDF link, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step application guide.
Overview Haryana Police Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (Male/Female/GRP) |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 5500 Posts |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 11 Jan 2026 to 25 Jan 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹0 (Nil for All) |
| Official Website | hssc.gov.in |
Notification Analysis: What’s New in Advt 01/2026?
The HSSC has released the advertisement for CET Phase-II for Constables. This means only candidates who have qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET) are eligible to apply.
Key Highlights from the Official PDF:
- Zero Fee: No fee is required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any post(s).
- Certificate Validity:
- EWS/BCA/BCB: Certificate must be issued between 01.04.2025 and the closing date.
- DSC/OSC: Certificate must be issued after 13.11.2024.
- ESM Family: Certificate issued/renewed on or after 12.01.2025.
Important Dates
The application window is open for only two weeks. Do not wait for the last date as server issues may occur.
| Event | Date |
| Date of Publication | 01 January 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To Be Communicated Separately |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Communicated Separately |
Vacancy Details (Total: 5500)
The recruitment covers General Duty (GD) Constables and India Reserve Battalions.
- Constable (Male GD): 4000 Posts (Expected)
- Constable (Female GD): 600 Posts (Expected)
- Constable (India Reserve Battalions – Male): 900 Posts (Expected)
- Total: 5500 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Haryana Police Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Educational Qualification:
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Matric with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects.
- Mandatory: Must be CET (Common Eligibility Test) Qualified.
2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/BC/EWS candidates of Haryana. (Check PDF for specific CET-related age relaxations).
Selection Process: PMT, PST & Knowledge Test
HSSC follows a strict selection procedure for Police Constables:
- Qualifying Test (CET): Candidates are shortlisted based on CET scores.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
- Height (Male): 170 cm (General), 168 cm (Reserved).
- Chest (Male): 83-87 cm (General), 81-85 cm (Reserved).
- Height (Female): 158 cm (General), 156 cm (Reserved).
- Physical Screening Test (PST):
- Male: 2.5 Km run in 12 Minutes.
- Female: 1.0 Km run in 6 Minutes.
- Ex-Serviceman: 1.0 Km run in 5 Minutes.
- Knowledge Test (Written Exam): Weightage 94.5%.
- NCC Certificate: Weightage 3 marks (A=1, B=2, C=3).
- Socio-Economic Criteria: Weightage 2.5%.
Exam Pattern 2026
- Mode: OMR Based (Offline).
- Questions: 100 Questions.
- Marks: 94.5 Marks (0.945 marks per question).
- Duration: 105 Minutes (includes 5 mins for filling the 5th option).
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers, but 0.945 marks deducted if a question is left blank (not attempting any of the 5 options).
- Subjects: General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Maths, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Computer (10%), and Haryana GK (20%).
How to Apply for Haryana Police Recruitment 2026
Since the application window is short (Jan 11 – Jan 25), follow these steps carefully:
- Visit Official Website: Go to hssc.gov.in.
- Login: Click on the “Advt 01/2026 Online Application” link.
- CET Registration: Enter your CET Registration ID to fetch details.
- Fill Form: Complete the application form. Ensure your Category Certificates (EWS/BC) are issued within the valid dates mentioned above.
- Upload Documents: Photo, Signature, and valid certificates.
- No Fee: You do not need to pay any fee.
- Submit: Submit the form and take a printout of the final acknowledgement.
Direct Important Links
| Resource | Direct Link |
| Download Notification (Advt 01/2026) | Click Here to Download PDF |
| Apply Online Link | Active on 11 Jan 2026 |
| Official Website | hssc.gov.in |
FAQs: Haryana Police Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Haryana Police Constable 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the online form is 25th January 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2: Is there any application fee for HSSC Police Recruitment? Ans: No, as per Advt 01/2026, no fee is required to be deposited by any candidate.
Q3: Can non-CET qualified candidates apply? Ans: No, this recruitment is “CET Phase-II”, meaning only CET-qualified candidates can apply.
Q4: What is the exam date for Haryana Police 2026? Ans: The exam date has not been announced yet. It will be communicated separately on the HSSC website.
Q5: What is the age limit for Haryana Police Constable? Ans: The general age limit is 18-25 years. However, check the official notification for specific relaxations regarding the CET period.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on the official notification (Advt No 01/2026) released by HSSC. Dates and vacancies are subject to change. Please verify details from the official website hssc.gov.in before applying. We are an information portal.