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Uttarakhand Announces 2,000 Women Constable Posts
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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The Uttarakhand government has approved 2,000 new constable positions exclusively for women, aiming to boost female participation in policing.
The Uttarakhand government has cleared 2,000 constable posts reserved for women, marking a significant step toward gender inclusivity in law enforcement. The decision was announced in a recent government statement, with recruitment to begin shortly. Officials said the move would create new opportunities for women in the state’s police force and help address the gender imbalance in policing roles. The recruitment process will follow standard eligibility criteria and a selection test.
The announcement comes as part of Uttarakhand’s broader efforts to promote women’s participation in public service. The state has previously launched initiatives to increase female representation in various government departments.
Candidates will be required to meet the minimum educational and physical standards set by the Uttarakhand Police Recruitment Board. The recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of applicants from across the state.
The announcement comes as part of Uttarakhand’s broader efforts to promote women’s participation in public service. The state has previously launched initiatives to increase female representation in various government departments.
Candidates will be required to meet the minimum educational and physical standards set by the Uttarakhand Police Recruitment Board. The recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of applicants from across the state.