1,746 Youths Join Punjab Police, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Hands Over Appointment Letters

September 22, 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to 1,746 newly recruited youths during a passing-out parade held at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar. He said the new recruits would further strengthen the state’s police force and that the government was continuing its recruitment process to provide jobs to eligible youth.

13,092 Police Recruits in Around Four-and-a-Half Years

Chief Minister Mann said that 13,092 young people have been recruited into different ranks of the Punjab Police over the past around four-and-a-half years. He added that the recruitment process for another 3,298 constable posts is currently underway. Along with increasing the strength of the police force, the government is also focusing on training, technology and modern resources so that the force can respond to changing security and policing requirements.

Government Claims 70,840 Jobs Provided

Mann said the Punjab government has so far provided 70,840 government jobs to young people on the basis of merit. He described the recruitment process as transparent and said it was being carried out without bribery or recommendations. According to the Chief Minister, some candidates have also secured government positions more than once in different departments based on their qualifications. The government has said it wants to expand employment opportunities for young people across villages, towns and cities in Punjab.

1,600 New Police Posts Approved

The Chief Minister also announced that 1,600 new posts in the district cadre of the Punjab Police have been approved to be filled through departmental promotions.

These include:

150 Inspector posts

450 Sub-Inspector posts

1,000 Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posts

According to the Punjab government, these promotions will provide existing police personnel with opportunities for career advancement and higher responsibilities.

Police Have an Important Role Along Punjab’s International Border

Mann said Punjab’s position as a border state gives its police force additional responsibilities. Referring to the state’s approximately 532-kilometre international border, he said the Punjab Police has an important role in maintaining peace and law and order. He asked the newly appointed personnel to work professionally, use modern investigation methods and keep public service at the centre of their duties.

Focus on Action Against Drugs

The Chief Minister also spoke about the Punjab government’s ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign against drugs. He said the campaign has involved action against drug trafficking and properties allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade. Mann urged the newly recruited police personnel to play an active role in stopping the supply of drugs and supporting efforts to tackle drug abuse in the state.

Road Safety Force Also Highlighted

Mann also referred to the Punjab Road Safety Force (SSF), a dedicated force created to improve road safety and respond to accidents on highways. He said the initiative was aimed at reducing deaths caused by road accidents and improving emergency response on major roads.

New Recruits Asked to Serve People

The Chief Minister said the newly recruited police personnel have an important responsibility towards the people of Punjab. He urged them to perform their duties with professionalism, use technology and modern policing methods, and maintain public trust. The passing-out parade marked the completion of training for the new recruits before they begin their duties in the Punjab Police.