Maharashtra Govt Approves Recruitment of 15,000 New Constables To Strengthen Police Force

Mumbai: In a bid to ease the workload on the state police and bolster law enforcement, the Maharashtra government approved the recruitment of 15,000 new constables. The decision was finalised on Tuesday during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the recruitment will comprise 10,908 regular police constables, 234 police constable drivers, 25 police constables for the police band and 2,393 armed police constables. In addition, 554 prison constables will be inducted. The enrolment process will be conducted at the respective district level.

Details On Selection Procedure

The selection procedure will include an Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)-based written examination, followed by physical tests and document verification. The Additional Director General (ADG) of Police (Training) has been authorised to oversee the application scrutiny, physical assessments, and written exams.

Additionally, the government has announced a one-time special concession for candidates who exceeded the prescribed age limit of 18–28 years in 2022 and 2023, allowing them to apply in this recruitment cycle. The move aims to address delays in recruitment over the past two years, which had left many aspirants ineligible due to age restrictions.

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According to a report by Mid-day, last year, the Maharashtra Police’s recruitment drive to fill 17,471 posts, including constables, drivers, band personnel, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) members and jail staff, received an overwhelming 17.76 lakh applications, reflecting the high demand for positions in the state police force.

Highlighting the significance of the new recruitment, CM Fadnavis reportedly stated, “Police constables play an important role in maintaining law and order. This recruitment will help reduce the workload on the department.” He added that the expansion of the force will ensure better public safety and operational efficiency across Maharashtra.

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The decision follows repeated recommendations from both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court, as well as from legislators across party lines, urging the state government to expedite the recruitment process to address manpower shortages in the police department.

With the approval now in place, the Maharashtra Police is expected to initiate the recruitment process soon, with a focus on transparent and efficient selection. The move is anticipated to majorly enhance the state’s policing capacity, improve response times and strengthen law and order in urban and rural areas alike.