Jammu:The Physical Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test
(PET/PST) for the recruitment of constables in 02 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 number of 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 close 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.
