AGARTALA, Oct 25 (TIWN): Govt of Tripura in a cabinet decision adapted the previous recruitment policy in recruitment of Police constables from age to qualification.

Addressing media, Law Minister Ratanlal Nath on Thursday said, “Out of the various decisions, one decision was Proposal for Amendment/Modification of recruitment rules 2009 of Constable, arm branch men/women of Tripura Police. We have brought certain changes as earlier it was 18 to 22 years and now it is 18 to 24 along with maximum relaxattion for graduates with 2 years and 5 years for SC and ST candidates”.

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“In Education qualification for SC/ST, 8 passed will be allowed which was earlier was Madhyamik and for others Madhyamik will be qualification. Earlier marks in this direct recruitment was 60 and pass mark 24 and viva 40. We have modified with maximum marks 90 and pass marks 36. Among the marks 10 viva, 50 written, physical 40”, said Ratanlal Nath.

Total constable strength was earlier 6791 (sanctioned post) and now 8495 (sanctioned posts). He said vacant posts are only 20 to 25.