*New date announced for candidates who missed test
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 16: The Physical Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test (PET/PST) for the recruitment of constables in 2 Border Battalions in Jammu province has completed.
24102 aspiring candidates from the border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch participated in these tests.
The PET/PST started on 04-02-2020 and was stopped on 14-03-2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. The recruitment process in respect of remaining candidates from Jammu and Samba districts restarted on 24-12-2020 and was completed on 08-01-2021.
During the conduct of the said test, all COVID-19 related protocols/advisories issued by the Govt. from time to time were adhered to under strict supervision of Police recruitment board. A total number of 1712 COVID-19 (RAT) tests of appearing candidates were conducted before being put to PET/PST by medical teams deputed by Chief Medical Officer, Jammu.
Out of a total 32703 candidates who had applied for the said post, 24102 candidates appeared in PET/PST. All the events of PET/PST were conducted under the supervision of Police Recruitment Board (PRB). The entire exercise is technology-driven with almost no human intervention. The result of PET/PST of all the appearing candidates was declared and conveyed on the spot to the candidates. The day-wise PET/PST result was also uploaded on the official website on J&K Police on daily basis.
The PET/PST in respect of candidates of Kashmir Province shall be conducted as per schedule to be notified separately.
Meanwhile, IGP Armed Jammu Zone, Chairman Central Board has issued a new date for the JK Police officials who missed the test for their conversion into Ministerial Executive cadre. A wireless message has been circulated to all units/wings today, regarding the new date.
The message reads that the test will be conducted on 22-01-2021 for the officials from Kashmir Zone who could not appear for the typing test at NIELIT Srinagar on 06-01-2021 and the officials from Jammu Zone who could not appear for the test on 4th, 6th and 7th (except for those who have applied for change of examination centre Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa).
The officials from Kashmir Zone are informed to report at NIELIT Rangreth Srinagar, and official form Jammu Zone are advised to report NIELIT Jammu as per the reporting time already mentioned in their admit cards. The officials are advised to report in their respective centers alongwith admit cards, original credentials and service I-cards, the message reads.
It further reads that this is one time exemption and after this chance no request on the subject matter in any case shall be entertained.
Follow our WhatsApp channel