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Guwahati, Jan 24 (PTI) The Assam Police has deferred written examination for over 9,000 constable posts, first advertised nearly four years ago, as the number of candidates called for the test had fallen below the ratio of 1:5 against each post, an official statement said.
The written examination was scheduled for January 30, which has now been postponed until further notice, it added.
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), headed by the Director General of Police, is conducting the recruitment process.
A press statement issued by the Assam Police said the results declared for the 9,171 posts of constable were reviewed by the SLPRB and it was found that the “actual number of people called for the written exam has fallen much below the ratio of 1:5 as announced in the original advertisement”.
It said many candidates had cleared the cut off in more than one category of posts, indicating that it was the reason for the ratio falling below the announced ratio.
“The SLPRB has reviewed the matter and decided to call an additional number of candidates for the written exam at the ratio 1:5,” the statement said.