Punjab Police Constable 2026
Paper 1 (CBT)
Paper-1 (CBT) in Punjab Police Constable Recruitment is an online objective exam that tests candidates on general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, Punjabi language, and computer knowledge.
Exam Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Skills | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language Skills | 10 | 10 |
| Punjabi Language Skills | 10 | 10 |
| Digital Literacy & Awareness | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important Topics
Available Tests
Practice Set 10
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 9
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 8
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 7
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 6
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 5
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 4
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 3
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 2
120 min100 marks
Practice Set 1
120 min100 marks
How to Attempt This Paper
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Paper I is 100 questions in 2 hours — that is 72 seconds per question on average. Pace yourself.
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Start with your strongest section to secure early marks and build momentum.
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General Awareness (35 marks) is the largest section — do not rush through it. Read each option carefully.
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For Quantitative Aptitude, attempt the straightforward questions first (Simplification, Percentages). Skip and return to time-consuming ones.
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No negative marking — attempt every single question before time is up. Never leave a blank.
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Digital Literacy (5 questions) takes the least time — attempt it quickly to bank easy marks.
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Keep 5–8 minutes at the end to go back to skipped questions.
Preparation Tips
General Awareness (35 marks) is the highest-weighted section. Punjab-specific topics — History, Geography, Culture, Economy — are tested heavily. Cover PSEB Class 9–10 Social Science and maintain a current affairs habit for the last 6 months.
Quantitative Aptitude (20 marks) is at 10+2 level. Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss, and Ratio & Proportion together typically account for 14–16 questions. Master these four topics before moving to others.
Mental Ability (20 marks) is pattern-based. Practise Number Series, Letter Series, Direction Sense, and Blood Relations daily for 30 minutes. Your speed and accuracy will improve rapidly within 2–3 weeks.
Punjabi Language Skills (10 marks): revise Punjabi grammar (shudh-ashudh, synonyms, antonyms, idioms) from PSEB Class 9–10 Punjabi textbooks. Translation and unseen passage questions are common.
Digital Literacy (5 marks) is at a basic level — MS Office functions, internet terminology, and mobile phone basics. These are the easiest marks in the paper — do not skip this section in preparation.
Paper II (Punjabi qualifying) is separate but critical — failing it disqualifies you regardless of Paper I score. Dedicate at least 20% of your preparation time to Punjabi language practice.