The Jammu Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially kicked off the recruitment process for 4,002 Constable positions in the Jammu & Kashmir Police. This massive hiring initiative falls under the Home Department and promises to be a game-changer for job seekers in the region.
The application window opens on July 30, 2024 and the last date to apply is August 29, 2024.
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JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024
| Post Location | Jammu Kashmir |
| Depparment | JAMMU AND KASHMIR SERVICE SELECTION BOARD |
| Total Number of post & name | 4022, 2333 UT grad 1689 Divisional Grade |
| Form Start | 30.07.2024 |
| Last Date | 29.08.2024 |
A total of 4002 job openings have been announced for Constables by the officials at J&K Police, Home Department (Advertisement No: 1/2024). Candidates who wish to apply for JKP constable recruitment 2024 should check this page frequently.
JK Police Constable Vacancies
| Post Name | Cadre | No. of Vacancies |
| Constable (Armed/IRP) | UT | 1689 |
| Constable (Telecommunication) | 502 | |
| Constable (SDRF) | 100 | |
| Constable (Photographer) | 22 | |
| Constable Executive Police | Division Jammu | 1249 |
| Division Kashmir | 440 | |
| Total | 4002 |
JK Police Constable Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking to be considered in the recruitment process should possess specific requirements regarding education and age. You will not be considered unless you meet the stipulated requirements.
Educational Qualifications
The candidates should satisfy the following educational qualifications for different posts under JKP Constable Recruitment 2024 as of January 1, 2024.
- Constable (Armed/IRP): Pass in 10th Class.
- Constable (SDRF): Passed 10th Class.
- Constable (Telecommunication): Passed 12th Class with Science Subjects.
- Constable (Photographer): Passed 12th Class with Science subjects, six months of Computer Course, and two years experience in videography or photography.
- Constable Executive Police: Passed 10th standard.
Age Limit
JK Police Recruitment Age Limit as of January 1, 2024
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years Old
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Year Old
- In-Service Police Personnel: Maximum 30 Years Old
- SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards: Maximum 40 Years Old
- Ex-servicemen: 31 Years Old
Application fee
For JK Police Recruitment 2024, you have to pay the application fee online through Net Banking, credit, or debit cards. The fee amount depends on your category: General/OBC category: Rs. 700/-; SC/ST/EWS category: Rs. 600/- If you do not pay the fee, your application will be rejected, while if you do, it can’t be refunded or used for another exam/selection process.
Important Dates
The JK Police Recruitment of 2024, which will begin with online registrations being opened on July 30th, 2024, will provide a huge job opening for those who are eligible and wish to join the police force of Jammu and Kashmir.
Please take note of this date if you are planning on applying because it’s important that you get all your papers together well in advance, as per the information from the recruiting department.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 16th July 2024 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 30th July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29th August 2024 |
JK Police Constable Salary
| J&K Constable Salary (Level 2) | Starting Salary: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
JK Police Constable Selection Process
- Written Test
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Furthermore, NCC ‘C’ certificate owners will be awarded an additional 5%, those with ‘B’ certificates 3%, and individuals possessing ‘A’ certificates 2%.
JK Police Constable Exam Pattern
Written Exam
The JKP Constable Recruitment 2024 is all about conducting a written exam with multiple choice questions of objective type in English. It entails Negative Marking, whereby each incorrect answer leads to a deduction of one-fourth of the marks scored.
| Subject | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness/General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | |||
| Analytical Aptitude & Ability |
Physical Standard Test
The individuals who are selected would have completed their written exams, and they would undergo physical standard measurement tests based on the fact that they are six times more than the existing numbers of vacancies, meeting some other given physical standards.
| Parameters | Male | Female |
| Minimum Height | 5 feet, 6 inches | 5 feet, 2 inches |
| Chest Measurement | Unexpanded: 32 inches Expanded: 33 1/2 inches | NA |
Physical Endurance Test
A physical endurance test will follow a medical examination that determines the fitness for the available positions for those candidates who meet the physical standards.
| Age (Up to) | For Male | For Female |
| Up to 30 years | Long race (1600 m): 6 minutes and 30 seconds Pushups: 20 | Long race (1000 m): 6 minutes and 30 seconds Shot Put 4kg – At least 14 feet in three attempts |
| 30 to 40 years | Long race (1600 m): 7 minutes and 30 seconds Pushups: 16 | Long race (1000 m): 7 minutes and 30 seconds Shot Put 4kg – At least 12 feet in three attempts |
| 40 years and above | Long race (1600 m): 8 minutes and 30 seconds Pushups: 12 | Long race (1000 m): 8 minutes and 30 seconds Shot Put: 4kg at least 10 feet in three attempts |
How to Apply for JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024
Applications submitted well before the stipulated deadline can ensure that one avoids last-minute problems. The following steps will explain how to apply for JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024:
- Visit the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board official website, which is www.jkssb.nic.in.
- Tap the “New User/Sign Up” option on the home screen.
- First, REGISTER for the JK POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT 2024 by clicking the ‘Register’ button, filling in the Candidate’s PERSONAL information, such as name, father’s name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, Category, Domicile, Gender, and Marital Status. You can now go ahead and REGISTER. You will receive a Username and Password on your mobile number for login and completion of your account profile online.
- Fill in the form. Carefully fill in all the required personal information and document details. Click submit.
- Pay the registration fee, if any, online.
- Download an application form after the successful payment of the fee for future reference.
