Police constable recruitment draws 102,694 applications, with 6,000 posts likely to be filled

A total of 102,694 applications have been submitted in the ongoing recruitment for Trainee Recruit Constable (TRC) posts in the Bangladesh Police. The circular was published on 9 October and applications closed on 30 October. Although the circular did not specify a number of posts, there is now a strong possibility that 6,000 constables will ultimately be recruited through this process.

The overall recruitment figures were confirmed by Kamarum Munira, Assistant Inspector General (Media and Public Relations) at Police Headquarters. She said a total of 102,694 job seekers from across the country had applied online under the current circular.

Outlining the number of recruits, Kamarum Munira said 2,000 constable posts are currently vacant in the police. A proposal to recruit 10,000 new constables has also been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Taking the approval process into account, the plan is to recruit 4,000 more constables from the proposed posts through this same circular, in addition to the 2,000 vacancies — meaning a total of 6,000 constables are likely to be recruited in the ongoing process.

The remaining 6,000 of the proposed 10,000 posts will be filled in phases through later circulars, she added.

The previous recruitment circular, published in April this year, had specified 2,703 constable posts. A total of 126,000 job seekers applied for those posts, meaning an average of 47 candidates competed for each post.

This time, the total number of applicants is about 23,000 lower than in the previous round. With the number of recruits likely to rise from 2,703 to 6,000, an average of only 17 candidates will compete for each post. Those involved say candidates therefore have a much better chance of final selection this time than in any previous round.

The government is placing emphasis on recruiting young and skilled manpower to ensure public safety and improve the quality of service at field level. Whatever the number of applications, however, candidates must pass on merit as well as on physical and institutional qualifications in the final selection.

Under the circular, candidates must clear several demanding stages to be selected on merit. Initial eligibility will first be checked through a preliminary screening. Qualified candidates will then be chosen in stages through physical measurement and a physical endurance test (PET), a written examination and a psychological test.

Police Headquarters has issued a strict message to keep the recruitment process transparent. No political lobbying, financial transaction or false information will be tolerated beyond merit, physical fitness and qualifications.

Candidates have also been warned that if any false information or fraud is proven at any stage of the selection process, the application will be cancelled immediately and legal action taken.