With over 4.71 lakh candidates expected to appear for the written examination for the posts of constable in District and Armed cadres, the Punjab Police is all set to facilitate seamless conduct of the examination process under this mammoth recruitment drive. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)-cum-Central Recruitment Board for Constables’ chairperson Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that admit cards have been issued to as many as 4,71,007 candidates, who have applied for 4,358 posts of Constable in District and Armed cadres. The written test, to be held on September 25 and 26, is being conducted in two shifts including 10 am to 12 noon, and 3 pm to 5 pm, she added. “To ensure smooth and hassle-free conduct of examinations, 187 examination centres have been earmarked across the State and elaborate security arrangements have been made by the concerned districts,” said ADGP Deo.
She said that the candidates, who will clear the written test will be called by the Board to appear for the physical trial and documents verification. To ensure that all examinations are being held in an absolute fair and transparent manner, the Punjab Police has appointed a renowned IT consultancy firm to conduct these exams, said ADGP Deo, adding that the entrusted company has been ensuring stringent security measures for maintaining fairness and integrity of the written examination.
Although, ‘Dos and Don’ts’ regarding the written examinations are being widely circulated via official pages of Punjab Police on various social media platforms, said the ADGP reiterating that all candidates should reach their concerned Examination Centre well in time.
ADGP said that jammers have been installed at all examination centres to prevent internet or Bluetooth connectivity. Heavy police have also been deployed for frisking of candidates and to keep vigil during the exam, she said.