The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) has issued a new job alert dated 29 August 2026 announcing the proposed recruitment of 3,000 Lokrakshak Cadre posts for the year 2026-27 through direct recruitment across three categories – Unarmed Police Constable (UPC), Armed Police Constable (APC) and State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) – with 1,000 posts in each category. The formal detailed advertisement is expected to be released in September or October 2026 at gprb.gujarat.gov.in. This is an advance job alert – not the official notification. No application link has been activated yet. The government is also considering an increase in the total number of vacancies beyond 3,000. Candidates must monitor gprb.gujarat.gov.in for the official notification before applying.
Important – Read Before You Act: Two things every interested candidate must understand right now. First, the formal detailed recruitment advertisement has not yet been released – this is an advance job alert indicating that the recruitment is being planned; no application portal, eligibility conditions, age limit, application fee or exam date has been officially published yet; do not pay any fee or submit any application through any external link claiming to be the GPRB Lokrakshak 2026-27 portal. Second, all dates in this alert are tentative – the notification, physical test and written exam schedule are expected dates based on the job alert and are subject to change; the confirmed schedule will be published by GPRB through the official notification on gprb.gujarat.gov.in.
GPRB Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) |
| Recruitment | Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27 |
| Posts | Unarmed Police Constable (UPC), Armed Police Constable (APC), State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) |
| Total Proposed Vacancies | 3,000 (1,000 each in UPC, APC and SRPF) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Minimum Qualification | Class 12 / Higher Secondary or equivalent |
| Job Alert Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Expected Formal Notification | September / October 2026 |
| Expected Physical Test | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Expected Written Examination | March / April 2027 |
| Vacancy Count | May increase – under government consideration |
| Official Website | gprb.gujarat.gov.in |
All dates are tentative and subject to change. The confirmed schedule will be published in the formal notification on gprb.gujarat.gov.in.
Important Dates – Tentative Schedule
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Job Alert Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Formal Detailed Notification | September / October 2026 |
| Physical Efficiency Test | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Written Examination | March / April 2027 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unarmed Police Constable (UPC) | 1,000 |
| Armed Police Constable (APC) | 1,000 |
| State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) | 1,000 |
| Total | 3,000 |
The government is also considering an increase in the number of vacancies. The final vacancy count will be published in the official notification.
Minimum Qualification (Indicative)
Class 12 / Higher Secondary pass or an examination recognised as equivalent under the applicable Gujarat Government Rules. The detailed eligibility conditions – including minimum educational qualification, age limit, domicile requirements and any additional criteria – will be published in the formal notification on gprb.gujarat.gov.in.
Physical Efficiency Test Standards (As Indicated in Job Alert)
The job alert mentions the following running qualification standards for the tentative Physical Efficiency Test:
| Category | Distance | Qualifying Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,000 metres | 25 minutes |
| Female | 1,600 metres | 9 minutes 30 seconds |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2,400 metres | 12 minutes 30 seconds |
These standards are based on the job alert and are subject to confirmation in the formal notification.
Selection Process (Expected – Subject to Formal Notification)
Based on GPRB’s standard Lokrakshak Cadre recruitment pattern:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – qualifying running standard as above.
- Written Examination – objective type covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Gujarati language and related subjects.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
The exact selection stages, marks, negative marking, qualifying marks and subject-wise pattern will be published in the formal notification.
How to Apply – When the Notification Is Released
- Monitor gprb.gujarat.gov.in regularly from September 2026 for the official detailed notification.
- When the formal notification is released, read the full eligibility conditions, age limit, reservation policy and other requirements carefully.
- Apply online through the link activated on gprb.gujarat.gov.in only. Do not apply through any other website, agent or portal.
- Do not pay any fee or share personal information through any unofficial channel.
Important Instructions
- This is an advance job alert – the formal detailed advertisement is not yet released.
- No application link is active. Do not apply through any external or unofficial source.
- All dates are tentative. The confirmed schedule will be published only in the official notification.
- The total vacancy count may increase beyond 3,000.
- Eligibility conditions, age limit, application fee, exam pattern and all other details will be published in the formal notification.
- Monitor gprb.gujarat.gov.in for all official updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| GPRB Official Website – Monitor for Formal Notification | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – GPRB Lokrakshak Recruitment 2026-27
Q1. How many vacancies are proposed in GPRB Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27?
✅ 3,000 posts across three categories – 1,000 Unarmed Police Constable (UPC), 1,000 Armed Police Constable (APC) and 1,000 State Reserve Police Force (SRPF). The government is also considering increasing this number.
Q2. When will the formal notification be released?
✅ Tentatively in September or October 2026. This is an advance job alert; the detailed advertisement has not been released yet. Monitor gprb.gujarat.gov.in for the official notification.
Q3. Is the application portal active now?
✅ No. No application link has been activated. Do not apply through any external or unofficial portal. Apply only through the official link on gprb.gujarat.gov.in when the formal notification is released.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification?
✅ Class 12 / Higher Secondary pass or equivalent as per Gujarat Government Rules. Detailed eligibility conditions will be published in the formal notification.
Q5. What are the Physical Efficiency Test standards?
✅ As per the job alert: 5,000 metres in 25 minutes for male candidates; 1,600 metres in 9 minutes 30 seconds for female candidates; 2,400 metres in 12 minutes 30 seconds for Ex-Servicemen. These are indicative and subject to confirmation in the formal notification.
Q6. When is the written examination expected?
✅ Tentatively in March or April 2027, following the Physical Efficiency Test expected in December 2026 or January 2027. All dates are tentative.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the advance job alert issued by the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) dated 29 August 2026 for the proposed Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27 covering 3,000 posts – UPC (1,000), APC (1,000) and SRPF (1,000). This is a job alert and not the formal detailed advertisement. No application has been activated. All dates including the notification, physical test and written exam schedule are tentative and subject to change. The formal notification with eligibility conditions, age limit, exam pattern and application process will be published on gprb.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates must rely only on gprb.gujarat.gov.in for all official updates. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board in any manner.
