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Punjab govt approves direct recruitment of 450 ASI officers to boost policing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM
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The Punjab government has cleared the direct appointment of 450 Assistant Sub‑Inspectors to reinforce the state police, a move announced by the Chief Minister.
Punjab's administration has given the green light to a direct recruitment drive for 450 Assistant Sub‑Inspectors (ASI) in the state police, aiming to augment manpower and improve law‑enforcement capabilities.
The decision, unveiled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is presented as a key step toward strengthening policing across Punjab. By filling a sizable number of vacant ASI posts through a streamlined entry process, the government expects a quicker boost to operational capacity.
Mann emphasized that a robust police force is essential for public safety and that the new hires will contribute to a more responsive and effective policing system in the state.
The decision, unveiled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is presented as a key step toward strengthening policing across Punjab. By filling a sizable number of vacant ASI posts through a streamlined entry process, the government expects a quicker boost to operational capacity.
Mann emphasized that a robust police force is essential for public safety and that the new hires will contribute to a more responsive and effective policing system in the state.