Shimla, April 12: The ongoing police constable recruitment drive in Shimla district has proven to be a tough nut to crack, with a staggering 81% of candidates failing the physical efficiency test (PET) conducted from April 1 to 11.
Out of 12,975 registered candidates, only 7,825 appeared for the ground test, while 4,970 remained absent. Additionally, 30 candidates were disqualified due to irregularities in registration. When the dust settled, only 1,464 candidates successfully cleared the physical criteria, while 6,361 were declared unsuccessful.
Breakdown of Failures:
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High Jump: 2,426 eliminated
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100 Meter Race: 2,328 failed
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1500 Meter Race: 1,171 disqualified
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Height/Chest Measurement: 372 failed
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Long Jump: 34 eliminated
These numbers show that high jump and sprint events were the toughest challenges for the majority of candidates.
Gender-wise Results:
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Male Candidates: Out of 5,023, only 926 cleared the physical test
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Female Candidates: Out of 2,302, only 538 passed
The final day of testing on April 11 saw 1,152 candidates called, but just 555 turned up. Out of them, only 59 candidates cleared all physical standards, while 173 failed in the high jump and 161 in the 100-meter dash.
These results highlight the stringent nature of physical standards in police recruitment and underscore the need for better preparation among aspiring candidates. Officials noted that the recruitment process aims to ensure only the fittest and most disciplined candidates are selected for law enforcement roles in the state.
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