The much-awaited police rankers examination was organised at 13 district headquarters of the State on Sunday. The departmental examination for the post of sub inspectors was being delayed due to the legal issues. This exam is conducted to promote the constables and head constables to the post of Sub Inspectors. It was conducted by Uttarakhand Technical Education Council, Roorkee and its evaluation will also be conducted by the same agency.
A total of 10, 500 candidates had applied for 304 posts of sub-inspectors in the examination. In Haridwar district 1217 candidates appeared in the examination as 298 candidates abstained from the examination. The police department had taken adequate arrangement for peaceful and fair conduction of the examination. Flying squads comprising senior police officers were formed which conducted surprise checks at the examination centres. Examinees were monitored through CCTV cameras and videography of entire examination was also done.