Police job aspirants should avoid political protests, says Telangana Police Officers Association chief
HYDERABAD: Unemployed youth preparing for police recruitment should stay focused on their career goals and avoid politically motivated protests, Telangana State Police Officers Association president Y. Gopireddy said on Saturday.
He alleged that some vested interests were trying to involve police job aspirants in protest programmes for political benefit. He advised candidates to think carefully about the legal and career risks before joining such activities.
Criminal Cases Can Affect Government Jobs
Gopireddy said taking part in unlawful protests could lead to criminal cases. Such cases may create problems during character and antecedent verification for government jobs.
“Even a small mistake made in the heat of the moment can become a major hurdle in getting a government job,” he said.
He urged aspirants to act responsibly and stay away from activities that could harm their future.
Gopireddy said the Police Recruitment Board follows a transparent, fair and merit-based selection process. He advised candidates to spend their time preparing for the examination instead of getting involved in unnecessary controversies.
Government Following Phased Recruitment
Gopireddy said the State Government has adopted a phased recruitment plan to strengthen the police department while creating employment opportunities.
He said the Finance Department has approved the recruitment of 5,000 police personnel in the first phase. The vacancies include Civil Police Constables, Armed Reserve Constables and Sub-Inspectors.
He encouraged eligible candidates to begin their preparation immediately and make the best use of the opportunity.
According to Gopireddy, the government plans to fill another 2,000 police posts after completing the first phase. He claimed that some groups were creating confusion among candidates without considering the phased recruitment policy.
He explained that recruiting a very large number of personnel at one time creates administrative and technical challenges. It also puts pressure on training centres and instructors. As a result, the quality of training in law and order, crime investigation and public service may suffer.
Gopireddy added that appointing a large batch at once could also create future issues related to seniority, promotions and career growth. He said the phased recruitment system ensures better training, smooth administration and long-term career development.
He urged police recruitment aspirants to ignore rumours, avoid politically driven campaigns and concentrate on disciplined preparation to achieve their dream of joining the police service.
