Punjab Approves Hiring of 3,565 Traffic Assistants, Constables

The Punjab government has greenlit the hiring of 3,565 new personnel, including 3,565 traffic assistants and constables, to tackle a personnel shortage within the provincial police force. As reported by 24News, this decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by the Punjab Chief Minister. The recruitment process is set to commence shortly.

The approved recruitment will be conducted in two stages. The first phase will see 50% of the sanctioned positions filled, followed by the remaining 50% being recruited during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27. In the initial stage, 1,782 constables from the General Executive Cadre will be recruited. The government emphasized that this additional recruitment is essential to meet the police force's staffing needs.

According to the Police Rules 1934, a police official is mandated to provide security for every 450 people. The new recruitment aims to rectify the resulting personnel deficit and enhance the Punjab Police's capability to meet security obligations throughout the province.