CHANDIGARH – Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann highlighting his government’s achievements as part of the “Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal” series, on Saturday presented a comprehensive report card on the state’s law and order situation. The Chief Minister emphasized that Punjab is becoming one of the safest states in India, backed by a transparent and continuous recruitment process in the police force.
A Focus on Youth and Employment
Chief Minister Mann underscored that unlike previous regimes that often-conducted recruitments only during election years, the current AAP government has institutionalized a regular recruitment cycle.
“Our government has ensured that the youth of Punjab get their due based on merit and caliber. Since March 2022, we have recruited 12,197 personnel into the Punjab Police,” stated the Chief Minister.
Breakdown of Recent Recruitments:
- Sub-Inspectors: 1,062
- Head Constables: 450
- Constables: 10,285
- Civilian Support Staff: 400 (specialized in Cyber Crime and Forensics)
Future Recruitment Timeline (2025-2026)
To further bolster the force, the Chief Minister announced that the government is sticking to a strict annual calendar for police hiring.
2025 Batch: The recruitment process for 1,746 constables is currently in its final stages, with results expected to be announced shortly.
2026 Batch: A fresh advertisement for 3,298 constable positions (2,522 in District Police and 776 in Armed Police) was issued on March 6. Online applications opened on March 10, 2026.
Strengthening Law and Order
The CM also detailed the impact of these recruitments on ground-level safety. He highlighted the success of the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), which has dismantled 1,105 gangs and arrested over 2,800 criminals since its formation. Additionally, Punjab has become the first state to deploy an anti-drone system along its 560 km border to curb the smuggling of drugs and weapons.
The “Sadak Surakhya Force” (Road Safety Force), another key initiative, has reportedly reduced highway fatalities by nearly 50%, saving thousands of lives since its launch.