New police recruitment
Here's an overview of the new police recruitment process:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18-25 years (for constable posts) and 21-30 years (for sub-inspector posts)
- Education: 10+2 pass (for constable posts) and graduation (for sub-inspector posts)
- Height: Minimum 5'7" for male and 5'2" for female candidates
- Weight: Proportionate to height
- Chest: Minimum 33 inches for male candidates
- Eyes: Should be healthy and free from any disease
- Hearing: Should be normal
- Physical fitness: Should be able to run 1.6 km in 6 minutes and 30 seconds
Selection Process:
- Online Application: Candidates need to fill an online application form and submit it along with the required documents.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be called for a physical efficiency test, which includes a 1.6 km run, long jump, and high jump.
- Written Examination: Candidates who clear the PET will be called for a written examination, which will test their knowledge of general awareness, arithmetic, and reasoning.
- Psychological Test: Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for a psychological test, which will assess their mental fitness and personality.
- Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the psychological test will be called for a medical examination, which will assess their physical fitness and overall health.
- Interview: Candidates who clear the medical examination will be called for an interview, which will assess their communication skills and personality.
Training:
- After selection, candidates will undergo a training program, which will include both theoretical and practical training.
- The training program will cover topics such as law, ethics, and police procedures.
- Candidates will also undergo physical training and fitness exercises to prepare them for the demands of police work.
Salary and Benefits:
- The salary for police officers varies depending on the rank and location.
- On average, a police constable can expect a starting salary of around ₹20,000-30,000 per month.
- Police officers also receive a range of benefits, including housing, medical insurance, and pension plans.
Career Prospects:
- Police officers can progress through the ranks, with opportunities to become inspectors, superintendents, and even commissioners.
- Police officers can also specialize in specific areas, such as forensic science, investigation, and traffic management.
- With experience and training, police officers can also pursue careers in other law enforcement agencies or in related fields such as security and law.