Section 29: Recruitment

(1) The direct recruitment to the District Armed Branch and the Armed Police Battalions, other than in the ministerial cadres, shall be limited to the ranks of Constable, and 20 of sanctioned posts of Sub-Inspectors. Ic95601 “Provided that the provisions of this sub-section shall not be applicable to the additional or special police forces created under sub-section (1) of section 21 of this Act, recruitment to which shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed. Ic9560 (2) The minimum qualification for recruitment as Constable shall be ”. Ic956012 “class nine passed from a recognized school” and the age group shall be 18-21 years with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates. For the recruitment to the rank of Sub-Inspectors, the minimum qualification shall be graduation and the age limit 20 to 27 years with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates. Ic95601 (3) The post of Assistant Commandants in the Battalions will be filled by the IPS or MPS officers. (4) The recruitment to the rank of constables and Sub-Inspectors shall be made through a Recruitment Board by a transparent process, adopting well-codified systems and procedures which should not be susceptible to any misuse or abuse. Ic956013 “(5) for the purpose of filling up vacancies or post under this Act the following shall be the criteria for reservation of post of non-Gazetted posts for women as follows:- (a)10 of existing vacancies in recruitments for Sub-Inspectors and Constables shall be earmarked for Women candidates. (b) Out of this 10 earmarked for women as in clause (a) above, 40 will be for Khasi and Jaintia Community, 40 will be for Garo Community, 5 for other tribes and 15 for other.” Ic95601