HPPSC HP Police Constable Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Marks & Expected Written Test Date
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducts the objective type written examination for the post of Constable (Male & Female), Class-III (Non-Gazetted) in the HP Police Department. The syllabus below follows HPPSC Notification No. 04-06/2024-PSC (R-III) dated 18.11.2024. The paper is of 90 marks and 2 hours duration, and the syllabus is compact enough that a focused candidate can cover it well before the exam.
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Subject | Level | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | Matric standard | 20 |
| Hindi | Matric standard | 20 |
| Mathematics | Matric standard | 20 |
| Reasoning | - | 10 |
| General Awareness | - | 20 |
| Total | 2 Hours | 90 |
Complete Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English (20) | Tenses, Direct and Indirect Speech, Change of Voice, Correction of Sentences, Articles and Determiners, Parts of Speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Conjunction, Interjection, Preposition) |
| Hindi (20) | स्वर, व्यंजन, पर्यायवाची शब्द, विलोमार्थी शब्द, एकार्थी शब्द, अनेकार्थी शब्द, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ |
| Mathematics (20) | Rational Numbers, Fractions and Decimals, Mensuration, Surface Area and Volumes, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Triangles, Statistics, Probability |
| Reasoning (10) | Visual Memory, Clocks and Calendars, Number Series, Number Ranking, Arithmetical Reasoning, Alphabet Series, Cubes and Dice, Non-Verbal Series, Analogies, Blood Relations |
| General Awareness (20) | International and National Organizations, Books and Authors, Science (Inventions and Discoveries), Countries and Capitals, Current Affairs - National and International (current and previous year), Important Days, Abbreviations, Important Awards and Honors, Sports, Geography and Culture of Himachal, Policies, Programs and Schemes of the Government |
Expected Exam Timeline: Physical Test and Written Test
The physical test is expected to run from the end of October to the first week of December. The written test, which is the 90-mark, 2-hour paper described above, is more likely to be held in February 2027, with the last week of January being a possibility but a very low one. Please treat these as expected timelines based on current conditions, not official dates, and keep checking the HPPSC website for any announcement.
- Weather: Between roughly 15 December and 15 January, heavy cold and snowfall make it difficult to conduct exams across Himachal Pradesh, so this window is generally avoided.
- Commission workload: HPPSC is expected to hold the HPAS preliminary exam around 13 December (tentative), followed by the mains. An allied services exam is also expected, and professor recruitment exams are already underway.
- Professor backlog posts: The cabinet meeting held on 10 October directed that backlog professor posts be filled, which will keep HPPSC busy through next year.
- Revised R&P rules: Because the Recruitment and Promotion rules have changed, the final result is likely to come next year rather than in the usual January-February window.
The practical takeaway is simple: the written exam is likely to fall in late January or February at the earliest, which gives you a few solid months. With a syllabus this compact, candidates who prepare in a disciplined way have a real chance of scoring well above the cut off.
Practice With DLC Mock Tests
Reading the syllabus is only the first step. Timed practice is what builds speed and accuracy, especially in Mathematics and Reasoning where time runs out quickly. Start with our 5 free HP Police Constable mock tests, which follow the same 90-mark pattern. If you are also preparing for the Patwari exam, you can attempt the HP Patwari Mock Test 2026 as well, since the Mathematics, English, Hindi and General Awareness portions overlap.
Structured Online Coaching for HP Police Constable
If you want guided preparation covering every topic above in a proper sequence, our online HP Police Constable course is available for just ₹1499. It is designed to take you from the basics to exam-level practice at your own pace.
Final Word
Use the time before the written exam wisely. Finish one subject at a time, revise Himachal-specific General Awareness regularly, and take a mock test every week to track your progress. Start now, stay consistent, and the 90-mark paper becomes very manageable.
