Eligible head constables in Gujarat to be promoted to ASI posts, no direct recruitment

The Home Department of Gujarat has announced that the eligible head constables in the police will be promoted to the post of ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector), to fill in the largely vacant posts in the state, instead of direct recruitment.

The decision has been taken to appoint experienced staff in the vacant posts and to improve the functioning of the Police Department.

Notifying the Superintendents of Police and Commissioners of Police, the Head of Admin Gagandeep Gambhir sent a letter notifying about the promotion by Aug 30.

It also calls for filling up the head constable posts by promoting the eligible constables.

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