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Police Recruitment Sees 9,933 BE Graduates and 28 PhDs Among Applicants
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:41 AM
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In the latest police recruitment drive, 9,933 candidates holding Bachelor of Engineering degrees and 28 PhD holders applied, reflecting a trend of highly educated applicants seeking constable positions.
The recent police recruitment exercise has attracted a record number of highly educated candidates.
A total of 9,933 applicants with Bachelor of Engineering (BE) qualifications and 28 holders of PhD degrees have applied for constable positions.
The influx of engineering and doctoral graduates indicates a shift in career preferences, with many professionals opting for stable government jobs over engineering roles.
Recruiters have noted that the high academic credentials of the applicants may influence the selection process and the future skill mix within the police force.
A total of 9,933 applicants with Bachelor of Engineering (BE) qualifications and 28 holders of PhD degrees have applied for constable positions.
The influx of engineering and doctoral graduates indicates a shift in career preferences, with many professionals opting for stable government jobs over engineering roles.
Recruiters have noted that the high academic credentials of the applicants may influence the selection process and the future skill mix within the police force.