Over 4,000 youth, including 600 women, selected in J&K Police’s biggest recruitment drive; will fight Pak-sponsored terror: DGP

Srinagar, May 10 (KNS): Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Sunday said more than 4,000 youth, including over 600 women, have been selected for constable posts in Jammu and Kashmir Police in its biggest recruitment exercise in recent years.
Addressing a presentation ceremony for appointment letters at the Armed Police Complex Zewan here, the DGP as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said these selected candidates – drawn from over 5.5 lakh applicants – will act as “force multipliers” in the fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
“Around 4,000 youth, including more than 600 women, have been selected. These posts were advertised in 2014 and over 5.5 lakh candidates from across J&K had applied. This reflects the eagerness of youth to join the police force,” the DGP said.
The DGP said the newly selected constables would undergo extensive training in physical fitness, mental strength, jungle warfare and modern policing methods.
“You are becoming members of one of the bravest police forces in the country, serving the nation since 1873. These 4,000 selected recruits will act as force multipliers in anti-terror operations being carried out in mountains, forests, ridges and far-flung areas against Pakistani-sponsored terrorists,” he said.
The DGP emphasised that joining the force is not merely a job but a symbol of sacrifice, dedication and service to the nation. “Whether it is Pakistani-sponsored terrorism, organised crime, narcotics or law-and-order challenges, J&K Police stand firm in every situation,” he added.
The DGP said the sanctioned strength of constables in J&K Police is around 53,000, while a little over 40,000 personnel are presently posted. “With the joining of these 4,000 selected recruits, our vacancies will reduce considerably and our operational capabilities will increase.”
He also revealed that the recruitment process for another 6,484 constables has already been initiated. The DGP urged interested recruits to volunteer for elite units like Snow Leopards, Markhor and Special Operations Group (SOG) for advanced counter-terror training.
“Along with physical fitness, mental fitness is equally important. When the body stops responding, the mind becomes the biggest weapon – especially when fighting an enemy that operates from across the border,” he added.
Many among the selected candidates are graduates, postgraduates, B.Tech and M.Tech degree holders, the DGP said, adding that technically qualified youth will be utilised in specialised areas.(KNS)