Gujarat Police Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026 - 3,000 Posts

Last Date and Timeline

The job alert was released on 29 August 2026. The official recruitment notification is expected to come out in September or October 2026. This is your heads-up to get ready. The physical test will likely happen in December 2026 or January 2027, and the written exam around March or April 2027.

What Is This Job?

Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) is looking to fill 3,000 posts in the Lokrakshak Cadre. Lokrakshak means "protector of the people" - it's a police force job. You will work as a police officer in Gujarat.

There are three categories of posts:

• UPC (Unarmed Police Constable) - 1,000 posts
• APC (Armed Police Constable) - 1,000 posts
• SRPF (Special Rapid Force) - 1,000 posts

The government is also thinking about increasing these numbers, so more jobs might come.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility

To apply, you must have passed Class 12 (12th Standard) or higher secondary exam. If you have studied in another system and it is equal to Class 12 under Gujarat Government rules, you can apply too.

There is no upper age limit mentioned in the alert, so check the full notification when it comes out.

How Many Posts? Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
UPC	1,000
APC	1,000
SRPF	1,000
Total	3,000

Selection Process - What You Need to Do

There are two main tests you must pass:

1. Physical Test (Running Test)

This test will happen first, around December 2026 or January 2027. You have to run a certain distance in a time limit:

Category	Distance	Time Limit
Male Candidates	5,000 Metres (5 km)	25 Minutes
Female Candidates	1,600 Metres	9 Minutes 30 Seconds
Ex-Servicemen	2,400 Metres	12 Minutes 30 Seconds

You must finish within the time to pass. If you do, you move to the written exam.

2. Written Examination

After passing the physical test, there will be a written exam around March or April 2027. The exact date will be announced later.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Job Alert Released: 29 August 2026
• Expected Official Notification: September or October 2026
• Expected Physical Test: December 2026 or January 2027
• Expected Written Exam: March or April 2027

Note: These dates are not final. GPRB may change them. Wait for the official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is not mentioned in the job alert. Check the official notification when it is released.

How to Apply - Step by Step

The online application link is not yet open because the official notification hasn't been released. Here's what you should do:

1. Visit the official GPRB website regularly
2. Wait for the recruitment notification in September or October 2026
3. The notification will have the apply link and full details
4. Fill the form online with correct information
5. Pay the application fee (if any)
6. Submit and save your confirmation
7. Download the admit card when released
8. Appear for the physical test
9. If you pass, appear for the written exam

Get Ready Now

Start preparing for the physical test. Run regularly to build stamina. If you are male, practice running 5 km in 25 minutes. For females, aim for 1,600 metres in 9 minutes 30 seconds. Also, start studying for the written exam topics that will be announced later.

Follow the official GPRB website and job alert websites for the exact notification and application link.