12,796 aspirants appear in exam for recruitment in Punjab Police

Ludhiana, September 25

The Punjab Police today conducted exam for the recruitment of constables and armed cadre in the district and across the state in the morning and the afternoon shifts.

Candidates appeared in 22 examination centres in the city. The police had made adequate security arrangements at all centres. Apart from installing jammers, the police frisked every candidate and allowed none to carry any electronic device. In Ludhiana, admit cards were issued to 14,325 candidates of which 12,796 appeared in the exam while 1,529 remained absent. Candidates from Ludhiana, other districts and even from neighbouring states appeared in the exam.

Sandeep Kumar, a candidate from Rajasthan, said he completed his postgraduation two years ago, but couldn’t find a job. After seeing an advertisement for the recruitment of constable in the Punjab Police, he decided to try his luck.

Raman Arora from Jagraon said after completing his graduation he started teaching in a private school, but due to meager salary he applied for the constable’s post. Cops were also deployed in civvies to keep a check on notorious elements, who could dupe candidates on the pretext helping them clear written exam. — TNS