Punjab Cabinet gives nod for recruiting 1,800 constables, 300 sub-inspectors every year

Chandigarh, December 12

Punjab Cabinet has decided to recruit 1800 Constables and 300 Sub Inspectors in Punjab Police every year. The recruitment will be done in a transparent manner.

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The idea behind holding annual recruitment is to ensure that all vacancies in the state are filled, especially in wake of the current law and order situation in the state. Just two days back, a police station in Tarn Taran was attacked with an RPG.

Briefing mediapersons after the Cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema said a schedule for this annual recruitment has been okayed by the Council of Ministers. The recruitment process will start in January each year, with written exams being conducted in May- June and physical tests to be conducted between September 15-30 each year. “The recruitment process will be completed in one year,” said Cheema.

“ In Punjab, various posts of NCC have been lying vacant. We have decided to fill 203 posts immediately. The recruitment has not taken place in past five to six years,” said the Finance Minister. In addition, the Cabinet had also decided to fill 710 posts of revenue patwaris.

The Cabinet has also given its approval to recover Rs 186 crore from anyone who is using water meant for irrigation to other uses. It has also been decided to extend the timeline given to crusher units in the state for submitting their security deposit.