Punjab Police all set to conduct exam to recruit 4,358 constables

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 23

With over 4.71 lakh candidates expected to appear for the written examination for the post of constable in District and Armed Cadre, Punjab Police is all set to facilitate seamless conduct of the examination process under this mammoth recruitment drive.

Gurpreet Kaur Deo, ADGP-cum-Chairperson of Central Recruitment Board for Constables, said admit cards had been issued to as many as 4,71,007 candidates, who had applied for the 4,358 posts of constable in District and Armed Cadre. The written test, to be held on September 25 and 26, is being conducted in two shifts — 10am to noon, and 3pm to 5pm, she added.

“To ensure smooth and hassle-free conduct of examination, 187 examination centres have been earmarked across the state and elaborate security arrangements made by the districts concerned,” said ADGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo.

She said the candidates who would clear the written test would be called by the board to appear for the physical trial and documents verification.

To ensure that all the examinations are being held in a fair and transparent manner, Punjab Police have appointed a renowned IT consultancy firm to conduct these exams, said ADGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo.

She made it clear that candidates must bring their admit cards, one passport-size colour photo, original ID proof such as Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, driving licence or Voter ID card to appear for the examination.