Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Haryana Offers 3-Year Age Relaxation for Police CET
The Haryana Government has decided to give a three-year age relaxation for people who want to take the Common Entrance Test (CET) to become police constables.
This means more people can apply for the test and have a chance to join the police.
The government also extended the deadline to apply for the test until January 31, 2026.
The Chief Minister said this is to help young people who were unable to apply before because of age rules.
There are many jobs open, like 4,500 for male constables and 600 for female constables.
To apply, you need to have finished 10+2 education and know Hindi or Sanskrit.
Haryana Government announces a three-year age relaxation for Police Constable CET candidates.
The decision aims to provide justice to eligible candidates who faced setbacks due to the 2022 CET not being conducted.
The age relaxation is expected to benefit thousands of aspiring candidates who were previously ineligible.
The application deadline for the 2026 Police Constable recruitment has been extended to January 31, 2026.
The vacancies include 4,500 posts for Male Constable (GD), 600 posts for Female Constable (GD), and 400 posts for Male Constable (GRP).
- Who
- Haryana Government and aspiring police constable candidates
- What
- Three-year age relaxation for Police Constable CET
- When
- Announced on Thursday, application deadline extended to January 31, 2026
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To provide justice to eligible candidates who faced setbacks due to the 2022 CET not being conducted and to benefit thousands of aspiring candidates
Government
Opposition
Age Relaxation
Government
The government believes the age relaxation is necessary to provide justice to candidates who faced setbacks due to the 2022 CET not being conducted.
Opposition
Opposition parties argue that the age relaxation may lead to unfair advantages and could be seen as a political move to gain favor with the youth.
- Age Relaxation
- 3 years
- Beneficiaries
- Thousands of aspiring candidates
- Application Deadline
- January 31, 2026, 11:59 pm
- Vacancies
- 5,500 posts (4,500 Male Constable (GD), 600 Female Constable (GD), 400 Male Constable (GRP))
- Eligibility
- 10+2 from a recognized board, Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation
Sources
Haryana Police Constable 2026 Application Deadline Extended with Age Relaxation; Read Details
Haryana Government Grants Three-Year Age Relaxation for Police Constable CET
Rajasthan RSSB Announces 804 Lab Assistant Vacancies For 2026, Check Application Dates
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