The federal government has approved the recruitment of 3,229 new constables for the recently upgraded Federal Constabulary (FC) across the country to strengthen national security forces. This decision marked a significant development following last month's presidential ordinance, which transformed the former Frontier Constabulary into a nationwide federal force.

The government has allocated provincial and regional quotas for the recruitment drive, ensuring broad representation: Punjab: 20% quota — 646 constables, Sindh: 20% quota — 646 constables, Balochistan: 20% quota — 646 constables, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 20% quota — 646 constables, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): 10% quota — 323 constables, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 6% quota — 193 constables. Islamabad Capital Territory: 4% quota — 129 constables .

The eligibility criteria for candidates include:  Age limit: 18 to 22 years Educational requirement: At least second division matric (SSC) or intermediate (FA/FSc) or equivalent Minimum height for male candidates: 5 feet 10 inches Minimum height for female candidates: 5 feet 5 inches Applicants will be required to pass both physical fitness tests and written examinations as part of the recruitment process.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)