Yes, it appears that a final waiting list for the Punjab Police 2016 recruitment of male and female constables (District Police Cadre & Armed Police Cadre) was issued on February 21, 2025.
This list was released in compliance with a court order (CWP No. 25491 of 2023, decided on April 30, 2024).
It's important to note that while a final waiting list has been released, there have been ongoing issues and protests regarding the joining of candidates from the waiting list. Some reports indicate that even after document verification, candidates were still awaiting appointment letters and joining.
You can likely find the specific waiting lists on the official Punjab Police recruitment website or through portals that archive such government notifications (like Scribd, where some of these lists have been uploaded). Be sure to check the official sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The Punjab Police conducted various recruitment drives for Constable posts in 2016, with different application periods depending on the specific cadre (District Police, Armed Police, IT Wing, Mounted Armed Police, etc.).
Here's a general overview of the online application process for the Punjab Police 2016 Constable Recruitment:
Punjab Police 2016 Recruitment Waiting list out
Key Dates & Information (General Constable Recruitment - Male & Female, District & Armed Cadre):
- Website for online application: www.punjabpolicerecruitment.in (This was the official portal for the 2016 recruitments).
- Application Period: Typically, applications were accepted online from late May/early June 2016 to late June 2016. For example, one major recruitment for male & female constables in District Police Cadre & Armed Police Cadre had application dates from May 31, 2016, to June 21, 2016.
- Application Fee:
- General Category: Rs. 400/-
- SC/ST/BC candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Ex-Servicemen: No fees (though lineal descendants might have to pay).
- The fee could generally be paid online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit card) or offline via a Challan form.
- Eligibility Criteria (General):
- Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 28 years (as of January 1, 2016). Age relaxation was provided for SC/ST/BC and Ex-Servicemen.
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board/university. Candidates also needed to have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.
- Nationality: Indian Citizen.
How to Apply (General Steps for 2016):
- Visit the official recruitment website: www.punjabpolicerecruitment.in
- Locate the advertisement: Find the relevant advertisement for the Constable recruitment you wish to apply for.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF): The application was generally a "Common Application Form" for both District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre.
- Registration: The first page of the form would be for registration, generating a unique Registration ID and Password.
- Fee Payment: After registration, candidates were required to deposit the application fee using the provided online or offline methods.
- Complete the application: Log in with the generated ID and password to fill out the remaining details in the application form, including personal details, educational qualifications, etc.
- Upload documents: Candidates would need to upload scanned copies of required documents (certificates, photograph, signature, etc.).
- Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered information before final submission.
- Print Confirmation: After successful submission, it was advisable to take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Note: It's crucial to remember that the 2016 recruitment is long past. The information provided here is for historical reference regarding the application process of that specific year. If you are looking for current recruitment opportunities with Punjab Police, you would need to refer to their most recent official advertisements and website. There was a Punjab Police Constable recruitment advertisement released in February 2025 (Advt. No. 01 of 2025), which is a separate and current recruitment process.