Candidates must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from a recognized Board of School Education on or before the application deadline. Serving Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Ladakh Police with at least 3 years of continuous engagement are eligible with an 8th pass qualification. Candidates must be bonafide residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh holding a valid Domicile Certificate.
PermanentSep. 12, 2026
Ladakh Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 331 Posts
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Sep. 12, 2026Constable (Executive)Constable (Armed/IRP)Constable (SDRF)Constable (Border Battalion)Constable (Women Battalion)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 24, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 29, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window29 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on January 1, 2026. Permissible relaxations include: 5 years for SC, ST, and ALC candidates (up to 33 years); upper age limit up to 37 years for serving SPOs (minimum 3 years continuous service) and Voluntary Home Guards (VHGs, minimum 5 years service); and military service deduction for Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
OfflineQualifying Only
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Original Documents & Testimonials
OfflineQualifying Only
Assessment of Incentive Marks (NCC & Driving/Computer Courses)
OfflineMerit Scored
Written Examination (100 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
The selection process comprises: (1) Physical Standard Test (PST - Height & Chest measurements, qualifying); (2) Physical Endurance Test (PET - Long race, long jump, push-ups/shot put, qualifying); (3) Document Scrutiny; (4) Incentive Marks Assessment (up to 5% for NCC 'A'/'B'/'C' certificates and up to 5% for driving license or 1-year AICTE computer diploma); and (5) Written Examination of 100 objective-type MCQs for 100 marks (80 minutes, no negative marking). Merit is determined strictly by the aggregate score in the Written Examination and applicable incentive marks.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination (OMR/Objective)
Total Duration
80 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marking
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Ladakh Special Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Reasoning Abilities | 15 | 15 |
| Arithmetic Abilities | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Constables in Ladakh Police serve in one of the world's most demanding high-altitude terrains across Executive, Armed/IRP, SDRF, Border, and Women Battalions. Daily responsibilities include law enforcement, border outpost security along the LAC/LoC, specialized disaster management (SDRF), and maintaining traffic and safety over high mountain passes (Khardung La, Chang La, Zoji La) in severe sub-zero winter temperatures reaching below -30°C. The culture demands physical endurance, community empathy, and disciplined 24/7 vigilance.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial deployments are distributed across police stations, border posts, and battalion headquarters in Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Changthang, Sham, Zanskar, and Drass. Personnel in the Border Battalion are posted in eligible border villages along the frontier. Rotational transfers balance urban administrative roles with high-altitude frontier outposts, with all postings confined within the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Constables enter at 7th CPC Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200). The promotional ladder progresses to Selection Grade Constable (SGC) -> Head Constable (Level 4) -> Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI, Level 5) -> Sub-Inspector (SI, Level 6) -> Inspector (Level 7). Progression depends on completion of required qualifying service (typically 8 to 12 years for Head Constable), clean service records, and passing prescribed departmental promotional examinations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Applicants must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Ladakh; non-domiciles are strictly ineligible to apply.
- For Border Battalion and Women Battalion vacancies, candidates can apply only against the vacancies of their own home domicile district (Nubra, Changthang, Sham, Kargil, Drass, Leh, or Zanskar); multi-district applications are prohibited.
- PST and PET are strictly qualifying with zero tolerance; failing any single event (1600m/1200m race, long jump, push-ups/shot put) leads to immediate disqualification without any re-tests.
- Educational qualification certificates and category certificates must be valid and issued on or before the application closing date (15.09.2026); category and Date of Birth fields cannot be modified after initial submission.
- Under the UT Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules 2025, 80% of vacancies are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), with horizontal reservations for Ex-Agniveers (20%), SPOs (15%), Ex-Servicemen (6%), VHGs (4%), and Outstanding Sportspersons (4%).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- ST278
- EWS29
- UR14
- ALC9
- SC1
Total Vacancies331
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-02 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200/-). Appointed candidates receive standard central allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), High Altitude / Special Compensatory Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Uniform Allowance, and HRA as applicable in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official recruitment portal of Ladakh Police at police.ladakh.gov.in.
- Click on the registration link for 'Direct Recruitment to the Post of Constable (Level-02) 2026'.
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID, and log in to fill out the online application form with personal, educational, category, and domicile details.
- Select your cadre/unit preferences (Executive/Armed/IRP/SDRF, Border Battalion, or Women Battalion) and choose your preferred examination center (Leh or Kargil).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph (JPG format, white background, up to 500 KB), signature, 10th certificate/marksheet, and valid Ladakh Domicile Certificate.
- Pay the applicable online application fee (Rs. 600/- for UR/EWS; Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/ALC) through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI via the Recruitment Application Software (RAS).
- Review all entered data carefully, submit the application form before September 15, 2026, and print/save a copy of the final submitted application form for document verification.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Unreserved (UR) / EWS: Rs. 600/-
SC / ST / ALC: Rs. 500/-
Fee must be paid strictly online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI on the Recruitment Application Software (RAS) portal.
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Aug 24, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
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Exam Date
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Application Window29 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
OfflineQualifying Only
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Original Documents & Testimonials
OfflineQualifying Only
Assessment of Incentive Marks (NCC & Driving/Computer Courses)
OfflineMerit Scored
Written Examination (100 Marks)
OfflineMerit Scored
The selection process comprises: (1) Physical Standard Test (PST - Height & Chest measurements, qualifying); (2) Physical Endurance Test (PET - Long race, long jump, push-ups/shot put, qualifying); (3) Document Scrutiny; (4) Incentive Marks Assessment (up to 5% for NCC 'A'/'B'/'C' certificates and up to 5% for driving license or 1-year AICTE computer diploma); and (5) Written Examination of 100 objective-type MCQs for 100 marks (80 minutes, no negative marking). Merit is determined strictly by the aggregate score in the Written Examination and applicable incentive marks.
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Candidates must be bonafide residents of UT Ladakh possessing a valid Ladakh Domicile Certificate, have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from a recognized board (or 8th Class for serving SPOs with 3+ years continuous service), and be between 18 and 28 years of age as on January 1, 2026 (relaxable up to 33 years for SC/ST/ALC and 37 years for SPOs/VHGs).
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