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, 24NewsHD TV reported on Wednesday.
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.
Reporter: Owais Kiyani