Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration has introduced significant changes to the recruitment process for Group-C Executive Constable posts in the Chandigarh Police. The revised recruitment rules aim to make the selection process more transparent, competitive and candidate-friendly by removing interviews, introducing negative marking and offering the written examination in multiple languages.

The new recruitment policy will apply to both male and female constable appointments.

Interview Removed from Recruitment Process

One of the biggest changes is the removal of the interview stage from the constable recruitment process.

Like the recruitment systems followed in Punjab and Haryana Police, candidates will now be selected primarily on the basis of their performance in the written examination and other prescribed physical standards, reducing the scope for subjectivity in the final selection.

Written Exam in Three Languages

To make the examination more accessible, candidates will have the option to take the written test in three languages, including Hindi. The multilingual examination system is expected to benefit aspirants from different educational backgrounds and improve participation.

The administration believes this move will ensure equal opportunities for candidates from diverse regions.

Negative Marking Introduced

The revised recruitment rules also introduce negative marking in the written examination, following a pattern similar to that adopted in Himachal Pradesh Police recruitment.

Under the new system, candidates will lose marks for incorrect answers, encouraging applicants to answer questions carefully rather than relying on guesswork.

Focus on Merit-Based Selection

Officials say the changes are aimed at strengthening merit-based recruitment while making the process more transparent and efficient.

By removing interviews and introducing objective evaluation methods, the administration hopes to ensure that recruitment is based entirely on candidates' knowledge, aptitude and physical fitness.

Recruitment Process Becomes More Competitive

The addition of negative marking is expected to increase the overall competitiveness of the examination. Aspirants will now need to balance speed with accuracy, as incorrect responses could impact their final scores.

Recruitment experts believe the revised format will encourage more disciplined preparation and better assessment of candidates' abilities.

More Details Expected Soon

The Chandigarh Administration is expected to issue a detailed recruitment notification outlining the examination pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, eligibility criteria and application schedule.

Candidates planning to apply are advised to carefully review the official notification once it is released and prepare according to the revised selection process.