The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released a major update for the Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026). In a relief to thousands of aspirants, the commission has extended the last date to apply online to January 31, 2026.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 5,500 vacancies for Male & Female Constables (General Duty) and Male Constables (India Reserve Battalions/GRP).
Urgent Update: The Haryana Government has granted a one-time age relaxation of 3 years to all categories. Consequently, the upper age limit is now effectively 28 years for General candidates. Candidates who haven’t applied yet must submit their forms at
adv012026.hryssc.combefore the new deadline.
Haryana Police Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
A quick overview of the massive recruitment drive for 12th-pass aspirants.
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (GD) & Constable (GRP) |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,500 Posts |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass + CET Group-C Qualified |
| Application Fee | ₹0 (FREE for All) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 January 2026 (Extended) |
| Official Website | hssc.gov.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
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- Notification Release: January 1, 2026
- Online Application Started: January 11, 2026
- Old Closing Date: ~~January 25, 2026~~
- New Closing Date: January 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- PMT/PST Exam Date: To Be Notified (Expected Feb/March 2026)
- Written Exam Date: To Be Notified
Also Read: Haryana Police Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 5500 Constable Posts (Advt 01/2026)
Haryana Police Constable Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
The 5,500 vacancies are distributed across three primary categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Male Constable (General Duty) | 4,500 |
| Female Constable (General Duty) | 600 |
| Male Constable (Govt. Railway Police) | 400 |
| Total | 5,500 |
Direct Links: Apply Online & Notification PDF
Use the direct links below to access the official portal without navigation errors.
- Apply Online for Haryana Police 2026 (Direct Link) (Click Here)
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt 01/2026)
- Download Age Relaxation Notice PDF (Click Here)
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
To apply for Haryana Police Vacancy 2026, you must meet the following three strict criteria:
1. CET Qualification (Mandatory)
- Only candidates who have Qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-C posts are eligible.
- Shortlisting for the Physical Test (PMT/PST) will be done based on your CET Score.
2. Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized education Board/Institution.
- Must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matriculation or higher.
3. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
With the new 3-year relaxation, the age criteria are:
- General Category: 18 to 28 Years
- Reserved Categories: 18 to 33 Years (28 + 5 years relaxation as per rules)
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Selection Process: The 4-Stage Drill
HSSC has revised the selection weightage. The process now prioritizes physical standards followed by the knowledge test.
- Stage 1: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Qualifying Nature
- Candidates (approx. 10 times the vacancies) will be called based on CET merit.
- Stage 2: Physical Screening Test (PST) – Qualifying Nature
- Race/Run for fitness check.
- Stage 3: Knowledge Test (Written Exam) – 94.5% Weightage
- 97 Marks (Offline OMR Based).
- Stage 4: NCC Certificate – 3 Marks
- (A Grade: 1, B Grade: 2, C Grade: 3 Marks).
Physical Standards (PMT & PST)
1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | Category | Height | Chest (Male Only) | | :— | :— | :— | | Male (General) | 170 cm | 83-87 cm (4 cm expansion) | | Male (Reserved) | 168 cm | 81-85 cm (4 cm expansion) | | Female (General) | 158 cm | N/A | | Female (Reserved) | 156 cm | N/A |
2. Physical Screening Test (PST) – Running | Category | Distance | Time Limit | | :— | :— | :— | | Male | 2.5 KM | 12 Minutes | | Female | 1.0 KM | 6 Minutes | | Ex-Servicemen | 1.0 KM | 5 Minutes |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online
- Visit the dedicated recruitment portal:
adv012026.hryssc.com. - Login using your CET Registration Number. The system will fetch your basic data.
- Verify your details. Since data is pre-fetched from CET, you can only update limited fields.
- Upload a recent photo and signature if prompted.
- Submit the form. No Fee Payment is required for any category.
- Print the final acknowledgement slip.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is the last date extended for Haryana Police 2026? A: Yes, the last date has been extended from Jan 25 to Jan 31, 2026.
Q2: Can non-CET candidates apply? A: No, this recruitment is exclusively for candidates who have already qualified the HSSC CET Group-C Exam.
Q3: What is the new age limit for General category? A: After the 3-year relaxation, General category candidates up to 28 years of age (as on 01.01.2026) can apply.
Q4: Is there any negative marking in the exam? A: No, there is no negative marking in the Haryana Police Knowledge Test.
Q5: What is the application fee? A: There is ZERO fee for all candidates (General, SC, BC, EWS) for this recruitment.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official HSSC Advertisement 01/2026 and subsequent public notices regarding age relaxation. Please verify details at hssc.gov.in.