Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026 has been released on the official Punjab Police website. Candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 1 July 2026 onwards can now download their response sheet and cross-check their answers against the official key. The response sheet is login-based and requires your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY). This article is based on the official answer key notice released by the Punjab Police Department.
Candidates will receive a set-specific response sheet reflecting their answers in the CBT. The marking scheme applies +1 for every correct answer with no negative marking. After downloading, you can estimate your raw score and decide whether to raise objections once the official objection window is confirmed.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Punjab Police Department |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 3,298 (including 776 for Armed Police Force) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 1 July 2026 onwards, multiple shifts |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Release Date | As per official notification |
| Objection Window | To be notified |
| Official Website | https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/ |
How to Download the Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026
- Open the official Punjab Police website at https://www.punjabpolice.gov.in/.
- Navigate to the Recruitment section and locate the “Constable Answer Key 2026” or “Response Sheet” link.
- Click on the link to access the login portal.
- Enter your Registration Number in the designated field.
- Enter your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format or your password, as specified on the portal.
- Your response sheet will display on screen, showing your answers against your specific question paper set.
- Download and save the PDF for your records and for cross-checking.
Calculate Your Probable Score
Once you have your response sheet, you can estimate your Paper I score using the official marking scheme:
Marking Scheme:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: 0 marks (no negative marking)
- Unattempted question: 0 marks
Worked Example: If you attempted 100 questions and got 72 correct with 28 unattempted or wrong:
Score = 72 × 1 = 72 marks
Important: Your final result will reflect normalised marks because the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The raw score you calculate may differ slightly from your final normalised score once results are declared.
Should You Challenge This Answer Key?
Raise an objection if:
- The official answer in the response sheet contradicts the actual question paper text
- You have a textbook reference or official source (NCERT, government publication) that contradicts the official answer
- The question paper itself has a printing error, ambiguity, or genuinely two defensible correct options
- Multiple authoritative sources agree the official answer is incorrect
Do NOT raise an objection if:
- You are unsure of the answer and guessing
- You saw a different answer on social media, coaching apps, or unverified websites
- A coaching institute disagrees without citing a textbook or official source
- You simply want to try your luck – objection fees are non-refundable regardless of outcome
Objections go to subject-matter experts, and only ones backed by a credible published reference get accepted.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
Once the Punjab Police Department confirms the objection window with its start and end dates, follow these steps:
- Log in to the official portal using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY).
- Navigate to the objections or grievance section.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload or attach a clear image/PDF of the page from your textbook or official source that supports your objection.
- Pay the objection fee as notified by Punjab Police (fee per question is typically announced alongside the objection window).
- Submit your objection before the deadline.
The objection fee is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected – raise one only with a clear reference from the question paper or a standard textbook.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 6 March 2026 |
| Online Application Window | 10 March 2026 to 30 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 1 July 2026 onwards (multiple shifts) |
| Answer Key Release | As per official notification |
| Objection Window | To be notified |
| Final Answer Key | As per official notification |
| Result Declaration | As per official notification |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Access Response Sheet Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the difference between a response sheet and an answer key?
Ans. Your response sheet shows the answers you marked during the CBT. The official answer key shows the correct answers as determined by Punjab Police. Comparing the two lets you count your correct answers and estimate your score.
Q2. How do I know my question paper set number, and why does it matter?
Ans. Your question paper set/booklet number is displayed in your response sheet or admit card. Answer keys are usually set-specific because different candidates received different question arrangements. Download the key for your specific set to ensure accuracy.
Q3. Will my raw score match my final result?
Ans. No. Because the CBT is held in multiple shifts, your final result will show normalized marks – a statistical adjustment to account for different difficulty levels across shifts. Your raw score (marks × 1) is an estimate only.
Q4. When will the objection window open, and how much does it cost per question?
Ans. Punjab Police will announce the objection window dates and per-question fee once they are finalized. Watch the official website for this notification. Objection fees are typically announced just before the window opens.
Q5. What happens if my objection is accepted?
Ans. If your objection is valid, the official answer for that question is corrected in the final answer key. Your marks are recalculated using the final key, and your result may improve if the correction was in your favor.
Q6. Can I raise multiple objections for different questions?
Ans. Yes, you can raise objections for multiple questions, but you must pay the fee for each question separately. Only raise objections for questions where you have a clear reference – fees are non-refundable.
Q7. What documents should I keep while raising an objection?
Ans. Keep a clear photo or PDF page from the textbook or official source that supports your objection. Have your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and question number ready. Save screenshots of the official answer and your response sheet as well.
Q8. Is the Punjab Police Constable Answer Key 2026 final, or will it change?
Ans. The current released answer key is provisional. Once the objection window closes and subject-matter experts review submissions, Punjab Police will release a final answer key reflecting any valid corrections.
