Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026 Out, Check Expected Cut-Off Scores

The Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026 has been released following the completion of the Computer-Based Test. The examination was conducted in multiple shifts from July 1 to July 30, 2026, for recruitment to the District Police and Armed Police cadres.

As of August 5, 2026, Punjab Police Recruitment Authority has activated the provisional answer key, candidate response sheet or objection link.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,297 Constable vacancies, including 2,522 posts in the District Police Cadre and 775 posts in the Armed Police Cadre. The number of vacancies, examination difficulty and normalized scores will play an important role in determining the official cut-off.

Update on Answer Key

Punjab Police Answer Key 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Recruitment authority	Punjab Police
Post	Police Constable
Total vacancies	3,297
District Police vacancies	2,522
Armed Police vacancies	775
Examination mode	Computer-Based Test
Exam period	July 1 to July 30, 2026
Provisional answer key	Released
Response sheet	Released
Objection window	48 Hours after Answer Key Release
Official cut-off	To be released with or after the result

The answer-key article framework requires the provisional status, response sheet, objection procedure and final-result process to be clearly distinguished rather than presenting an anticipated update as officially confirmed.

When Will the Answer Key Arrive?

Punjab Police had not announced a confirmed date for releasing the Constable answer key. However, because the month-long examination schedule ended on July 30, the provisional key and candidate response sheets were expected to be uploaded during the first or second week of August.

This timeline remained an expectation and not an officially confirmed schedule. Candidates monitored their recruitment login because the answer key might be provided individually according to their examination date, shift and question-paper set.

As released, candidates are likely to be able to view:

• Questions displayed during their examination
• Answers marked by the candidate
• Provisional answers approved by Punjab Police
• Instructions for submitting objections
• Objection fee, where applicable
• Last date and time for filing challenges

The objection window normally remains open for a limited period. Candidates challenging an answer may have to provide an academic reference or other supporting evidence.

How to Check the Answer Key

After the link is activated, candidates can follow these steps:

1. Open the Punjab Police recruitment website.
2. Select the Constable Recruitment 2026 section.
3. Click the answer key or response-sheet link.
4. Log in using the registered user ID and password.
5. View the recorded responses and provisional answers.
6. Download or save the response sheet.
7. Submit objections within the prescribed period, where required.

Candidates should check every response carefully instead of relying only on the total score displayed by an unofficial calculator.

Punjab Police Expected Cut-Off 2026

The following expected cut-off ranges are estimates for shortlisting candidates for the physical stage. These are not official qualifying scores. The estimates are based primarily on the previous recruitment cut-off, the 2026 vacancy position, expected competition and the reported variation in difficulty across examination shifts.

Expected Category-Wise Cut-Off

Category	Expected Male Cut-Off	Expected Female Cut-Off
General/Open/UR	78–82	74–78
Backward Classes, Punjab	74–78	68–73
EWS, Punjab	62–68	59–65
SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh	66–72	63–69
SC Ramdasia and Others	72–77	67–72
Ex-Serviceman General	59–65	42–48
Ex-Serviceman BC	58–64	Subject to vacancies
Wards of Police Personnel	40–45	40–45
Ward of Freedom Fighter	40–45	40–45

These ranges should be used only as an early performance benchmark. The actual figures may vary between the District Police and Armed Police cadres, as well as across male, female and reserved-category vacancies.

Previous Cut-Off Provides a Benchmark

In the 2025 recruitment cycle, the Stage II shortlisting cut-off for General candidates was 77.74488 for males and 74.03499 for females. The BC cut-off stood at 74.4386 for males and 68.31819 for females, while the EWS cut-off was 61.61101 and 59.30137, respectively.

The previous cut-off scores were:

Category	Male	Female
General/Open/UR	77.74488	74.03499
Backward Classes	74.43860	68.31819
EWS	61.61101	59.30137
SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh	67.75664	64.33805
SC Ramdasia and Others	73.69111	68.86896
Ex-Serviceman General	61.52401	43.36740

The 2026 cut-off could remain close to these levels. A moderate or difficult paper may keep the cut-off stable or slightly lower, while an easier paper and higher candidate attendance could push it upward.

Factors Affecting the Cut-Off

Punjab Police will determine the cut-off after evaluating candidate performance and applying the prescribed normalization process. The most significant factors will include the number of candidates appearing, the difficulty of different shifts, category-wise vacancies and the number of candidates called for the physical tests.

A raw score from one shift may not be directly comparable with the raw score from another. Candidates should therefore wait for the normalized score before drawing a final conclusion about their chances.

The minimum qualifying marks should also not be confused with the competitive cut-off. Qualifying the written paper only establishes eligibility for consideration. A substantially higher score may be required to secure shortlisting for the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Screening Test.

How to Calculate the Probable Score

Candidates should compare the official provisional answers with the responses recorded in their login. Marks must be calculated according to the examination scheme given in the recruitment notification.

Where no negative marking applies, the estimated score can generally be calculated by adding the marks awarded for each correct response. Questions left unanswered do not add to the score. Any question challenged during the objection period may be revised or cancelled after expert review.

The final score may change if Punjab Police accepts objections or applies normalization across different shifts.

What Happens After the Objection Window?

Punjab Police will examine the submitted objections and prepare the final answer key. The CBT result and shortlisting list will be based on the final answers rather than the provisional key.

Candidates shortlisted through the written examination will proceed to the physical stages, including the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Screening Test. Clearing the expected cut-off does not guarantee final selection because candidates must also satisfy the physical standards, document requirements and other eligibility conditions.

Current Advice for Candidates

Candidates scoring around 82 or above in the General category may be in a relatively competitive position, while those close to the expected range should wait for normalization and the official category-wise result. Reserved-category candidates should compare their scores only with the relevant category, gender and cadre.

The provisional answer key remains awaited as of August 4, 2026. Candidates should retain their login credentials and check the recruitment portal regularly because the objection period may be brief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026 been released?

No. The provisional answer key and response sheet had not been officially released as of August 4, 2026.

What is the expected General-category cut-off?

The expected cut-off is approximately 78–82 for General male candidates and 74–78 for General female candidates. These are unofficial estimates.

Will the cut-off be the same for every category?

No. The cut-off will vary according to category, gender, cadre, available vacancies and candidate performance.

Can candidates challenge the provisional answer key?

Punjab Police is expected to provide an objection facility after releasing the provisional key. The detailed procedure, deadline and fee will be mentioned in the official notice.

What comes after the written result?

Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Physical Measurement Test, Physical Screening Test and subsequent document verification stages.