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Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2023

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Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2023: The Himachal Pradesh (HP) Police Department decides the eligibility criteria for the Constable post in the official notification. The notification for both males & females is expected to be issued soon. Interested applicants can check the eligibility details from the official website – citizenportal.hppolice.gov.in, or from this page.

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The eligibility criteria include an age limit, educational requirements, and other conditions that candidates must meet. Those who do not satisfy the age limit will not be allowed to be a part of the selection process. Read this article to get details on HP Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2023.

HP Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2023

Before applying for the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable 2023 exam, candidates must confirm their eligibility. If an official discovers that anyone is ineligible at a later stage, their candidature will be revoked. Aspirants must meet the following requirements:

  • Nationality
  • Age Limit
  • Educational Qualification

Scroll down to check eligibility in detail.

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  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”. 
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Defence” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and select “Himachal Pradesh Police Constable” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any Himachal Pradesh Police Constable subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

HP Police Constable 2023 – Nationality

The Himachal Pradesh Police Department has made it clear that only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the position of Himachal Pradesh Police Constable. Applicants from all over the country can apply for the Police Constable position. However, they must have a domicile in Himachal Pradesh. Applications from candidates who cannot provide proof of Indian citizenship will get rejected during the recruitment process.

HP Police Constable 2023 – Age Limit

The minimum age to apply for the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable is 18 years. The upper age limit for the General category is 25 years. However, a few categories are given age relaxations, which can be found in the section below.

HP Police Constable 2023 Age Relaxation

The age limit will be relaxed for applicants from reserved categories. However, there will be no age relaxation for candidates in the General category. Check out the table below for more information on age relaxation:

CategoryAge 
SC/ ST18 to 27 years
OBC18 to 27 years
Gorkhas18 to 27 years
Home Guards (General/OBC)20 to 28 years
Home Guards (SC/ST)20 to 28 years
Home Guards (Gorkhas)20 to 28 years
Distinguished Sportsmen (General/OBC)18 to 27 years
Distinguished Sportsmen (SC/ST)18 to 27 years
Distinguished Sportsmen (Gorkhas)18 to 27 years

HP Police Constable 2023 – Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of 10+2 from a recognised school or college of India. To be eligible for the position of Constable, they must meet the educational requirements.

HP Police Constable 2023 – Physical Standard Criteria

The candidates must fulfil the physical conditions defined by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Here are the physical norms that they must meet to attempt the test:

CategoryMinimum Height (Male)Minimum Height (Female)Chest (Male)
General5 Foot 6 Inch5 Foot 2 Inch31×32
SC/ST5 Foot 4 Inch5 Foot 0 Inch29×30
OBC5 Foot 6 Inch5 Foot 2 Inch31×32
Gorkhas5 Foot 4 Inch5 Foot 0 Inch29×30

HP Police Constable 2023 Number of Attempts

After reaching the minimum age limit for HP Police Constable, candidates can attempt the test as many attempts as they want. However, they can only apply till their maximum age limit.

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FAQs on HP Police Constable 2023 Eligibility

Find below some of the commonly asked questions related to the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2023:

Q: What is the minimum age limit for the HP Police Constable Exam?

A: The minimum age limit for the HP Police Constable Exam is 18 years.

Q: Can a candidate from another Indian state apply for the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Exam?

A: Yes. Regardless of domicile, all applicants who are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the HP Police Constable examination.

Q: Where can I check the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable eligibility criteria?

A: You can check the detailed Himachal Pradesh Police Constable eligibility criteria from this article.

Q: Do I need any experience before applying for the post of HP Police Constable?

A: No prior experience is required to apply for the position of HP Police Constable.

Q: Is there any relaxation in the Himachal Pradesh Police Constable age limit?

A: Yes. According to Government of India guidelines, a few categories of candidates are eligible for age limit relaxation. Check the article for more details.

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