Gujarat Police Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3,000 Posts
Publish: 30 August 2026, 2:55 pm IST | Views: 
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The GPRB has issued a new job alert for Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27. A total of 3,000 vacancies are proposed to be filled through direct recruitment for UPC, APC and SRPF categories.
As per the job alert dated 29 August 2026, the recruitment notification is likely to be released during September / October 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination will be eligible as per the qualification mentioned in the alert. The government is also considering an increase in the number of vacancies.
GPRB Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Recruiting Body | GPRB |
| Recruitment Name | Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026-27 |
| No of Posts | 3,000 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Higher Secondary or Equivalent |
| Expected Notification | September / October 2026 |
| Expected Physical Test | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Expected Written Exam | March / April 2027 |
Important Dates
- New Job Alert Date: 29-08-2026
- Expected Recruitment Advertisement: September / October 2026
- Expected Physical Test: December 2026 / January 2027
- Expected Written Examination: March / April 2027
The above recruitment and examination schedule is tentative as stated in the GPRB job alert.
GPRB Lokrakshak Cadre Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
GPRB has announced a total of 3,000 vacancies under the Lokrakshak Cadre. The category-wise vacancy details are given below:
Category No. of Posts UPC 1,000 APC 1,000 SRPF 1,000 Total 3,000
The job alert also states that an increase in the number of vacancies is under consideration by the government.
Who Can Apply for GPRB Lokrakshak Cadre Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard / Higher Secondary examination or an examination recognised as equivalent to Class 12 under the applicable Gujarat Government rules.
GPRB Lokrakshak Physical Test 2026
The tentative physical test is expected to begin during December 2026 / January 2027. Candidates will have to qualify in the running test within the prescribed time limits.
Category Running 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 running qualification standards are specifically mentioned in the new job alert.
GPRB Lokrakshak Written Exam 2026-27
The written examination for the Lokrakshak Cadre recruitment is tentatively expected to be conducted in March / April 2027. Candidates should note that this is a tentative schedule and the confirmed examination date will be announced separately by GPRB.
GPRB Lokrakshak Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website:Click here
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