Punjab scraps exam for recruitment of SI, fresh dates soon

CHANDIGARH, Oct 4:
In order to maintain fairness in the recruitment process, Punjab Government has scrapped the examinations conducted to fill 560 posts of Sub-Inspectors(SIs).
According to an official spokesman, theses exams were held from 17 to 24th August at different places in the state.
The action is taken on the directions of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. Dates to conduct fresh examinations for the recruitment of SIs will be notified soon.
The spokesperson further said that on the basis of complaints regarding cheating and malpractices, the Police have already registered three FIRs including in SAS Nagar, Patiala and Khanna districts.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by ADGP Parmod Ban, ADGP Special Crimes and Economic Offences Wing Punjab has been set up for fair and expeditious investigation of the cases registered in this regard. (UNI)