Engineers, MBAs and Postgraduates Compete for Constable Roles in Pimpri Chinchwad
Engineers, MBAs and Postgraduates Compete for Constable Roles in Pimpri Chinchwad
Thousands of well-educated job seekers, including engineers, MBA holders, law graduates and pharmacy professionals, have turned heads by applying for constable posts in Pimpri Chinchwad. The recruitment campaign has drawn an overwhelming response, highlighting both the competitiveness of the job market and the growing appeal of government service.
For 462 constable vacancies, the Pimpri Chinchwad police received a total of 14,779 applications. Notably, 5,423 applicants possess qualifications far beyond the minimum eligibility requirement of passing Standard XII. This significant number of overqualified candidates has become one of the most talked-about aspects of the recruitment process.
Physical tests for the applicants began at the Sant Dnyaneshwar Sports Complex in Indrayaninagar, Bhosari. Carrying a weightage of 50 marks, the physical examination includes a 100-metre sprint, shot put throw and a 1,600-metre run. Stringent measures have been put in place to ensure transparency, including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance. Dedicated medical teams remain stationed at the ground to handle any emergencies during the trials.
Supervising the recruitment process, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sarang Awad shared his views on the response. He said, “We are glad to receive applications from highly educated candidates. Their expertise in different domains will definitely strengthen the force, particularly in addressing challenges like cybercrime and artificial intelligence (AI).”
Among the 5,423 overqualified applicants, 649 candidates are postgraduates. This group includes degree holders such as MTech, MBA, MSc, MCA, and postgraduates in physical education, mass communication and pharmacy. The remaining 4,774 candidates are graduates from varied streams including paramedical sciences, mass communication, BTech, pilot training courses and hotel management.
Since early morning, candidates have been gathering near the main gate of the sports complex. Their attendance is being recorded using barcode scanners. Following document verification, each candidate is issued a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag along with a chest number before being allowed to participate in the physical tests, a police officer confirmed.
Physical examinations will continue until February 26, Awad stated. “Those who clear the physical round will be eligible to appear for the written examination,” he added.
