The federal government has given the green light to recruit 3,229 constables for the restructured Federal Constabulary (FC), now functioning as a national-level security agency. The move follows a presidential ordinance that granted the FC enhanced powers and federal status, replacing the earlier Frontier Constabulary model.
This large-scale hiring is being conducted under regional quotas to ensure representation from every corner of the country. The breakdown is as follows:
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Punjab: 646 posts (20%)
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Sindh: 646 posts (20%)
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Balochistan: 646 posts (20%)
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 646 posts (20%)
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 323 posts (10%)
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Gilgit-Baltistan: 193 posts (6%)
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Islamabad: 129 posts (4%)
Who Can Apply?
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Age: 18 to 22 years
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Education: Minimum second division in SSC or FA/FSc (or equivalent)
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Minimum Height:
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Males: 5’10”
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Females: 5’5”
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Candidates will undergo physical evaluations and written tests to ensure recruitment is based on transparency and merit.
This decision is part of the federal government’s broader policy to modernize security forces and provide equal employment opportunities across all regions, including AJK, GB, and the federal capital.