The Punjab Police Department has released the provisional answer key for the Punjab Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025, held to fill 1,746 vacancies in the District and Armed Police Cadres. This announcement is an important step in the recruitment process, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance and raise objections if needed. Candidates who appeared for the examination between May 4 and June 8, 2025, can now access the answer key on the official recruitment portal.
About the Recruitment Drive
The Punjab Police launched the recruitment drive for Constable posts in the District Cadre (1,261 posts) and Armed Cadre (485 posts) earlier this year. The selection process involves:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Screening Test (PST)
- Document Verification
The CBT was conducted over multiple sessions across the state, focusing on subjects such as general awareness, logical reasoning, numerical ability, and knowledge of the Constitution of India, Punjab affairs, and basic computer skills.
Provisional Answer Key – What It Means
The provisional answer key serves as the initial official record of correct answers for each question asked in the CBT. It enables candidates to:
- Cross-check their responses
- Estimate their likely scores
- Identify potential errors or inconsistencies in the answer key
This process ensures transparency and allows for fair evaluation before final results are declared.
How to Access the Provisional Answer Key
To access the answer key, candidates should:
- Visit the official Punjab Police recruitment website.
- Log in using their registration credentials (Application ID and Password).
- Click on the link labeled “Constable Recruitment 2025 – Provisional Answer Key.”
- Download the answer key for their exam session and paper set.
Objection Submission Process
Candidates who find discrepancies or believe that an answer is incorrect can submit objections. Key details include:
- Deadline: Objections must be submitted by June 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
- Fee: ₹50 per objection/question
- Mode of Submission: Online only through the official portal
- Refund: The fee is refundable only if the objection is accepted
Candidates must support their objections with valid references from textbooks, research papers, or official publications. Unsupported or vague claims will not be considered.
Steps to Submit Objections
- Log in to the recruitment portal using your credentials.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Provide your correct answer, along with proper justification and reference.
- Pay the objection fee online.
- Submit and download the acknowledgment receipt.
What’s Next?
Once the objection window closes, the Recruitment Board will review all submissions. A panel of experts will assess the validity of each objection and revise the answer key if necessary.
Following this, the final answer key will be released, based on which the written exam results will be announced. Candidates who qualify will move on to the next stages—PMT, PST, and document verification.
Importance of This Phase
The release of the provisional answer key is not only a step towards result declaration but also a measure of accountability. It empowers candidates to actively participate in ensuring the correctness of the evaluation process.
It also helps in setting realistic expectations regarding results and encourages thorough review of performance before the announcement of the final list.
Conclusion
The release of the Punjab Police Constable Exam 2025 provisional answer key marks a key moment in the recruitment journey. All candidates are advised to promptly review the answer key, raise valid objections if needed, and keep an eye on the official website for updates regarding the final result and the next stages.
By participating in this transparent process, candidates contribute to a fair and merit-based selection system, which is crucial for building a disciplined and professional police force in the state.
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