JK Police Constable Recruitment 2023, 2000 Vacancies, Check Eligibility

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced an exciting opportunity for aspiring candidates with the release of 2000 vacancies for the position of Police Constable. This announcement, scheduled for the first week of October 2023, has stirred much anticipation among the youth of the Union Territory. To help you navigate through this opportunity, here’s a detailed guide outlining the eligibility criteria and application process.

1. Domicile Requirement:

To apply for the JK Police Constable position, candidates must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This requirement is defined in the notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

2. JK Police Constable Educational Qualification:

• Matriculation Examination: Candidates should have passed the matriculation examination from any government-recognized board before the last date of application submission.

3. Age Criteria:

• Minimum Age: Candidates should not be below 18 years old.
• Maximum Age: Candidates should not exceed 28 years of age as of January 1, 2022. However, certain relaxations apply:
  • Candidates who were below 28 years at the time of the earlier advertisement but could not apply due to non-permanent resident status and are now eligible due to domicile status can apply.
  • For serving Special Police Officers (SPOs) with a continuous engagement of three years, the upper age limit is 37 years. For Voluntary Home Guards (VHGs) with a minimum engagement of five years, the limit is 37 years. Ex-servicemen can apply up to the age of 48 years.

4. Physical Standards:

• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (minimum) for most candidates. For candidates from the Gorkha community, the minimum height is 5 feet 4 inches.
• Chest: 32 inches (un-expanded) and 33 ½ inches (expanded).

5. JK Police Constable Selection Process:

Candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria will undergo several tests, including:

• Endurance Long Race: 1600 meters in 6 ½ minutes (for candidates below 30 years old).
• Pushups: 20 (one cycle of up and down to be counted as one).
• Physical Standard Test (PST): Includes measurement of height and chest.
• Written Examination: Candidates who qualify PET/PST will appear for a written test comprising 100 objective-type questions. The paper will cover general awareness, elementary mathematics, analytical aptitude, and ability.

6. Application Process:

• Candidates need to possess a Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format before the last date of the online application.
• Detailed information about the application procedure, including online forms and important dates, will be available in the official advertisement.

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