Recruitment of Over 3,000 Constables Approved for Upgraded Federal Constabulary

The federal government has approved the recruitment of 3,229 new constables for the recently upgraded Federal Constabulary (FC) across the country to strengthen national security forces. This decision marked a significant development following last month’s presidential ordinance, which transformed the former Frontier Constabulary into a nationwide federal force. The government has allocated provincial and regional quotas for the recruitment drive, ensuring broad representation: Punjab: 20% quota — 646 constablesSindh: 20% quota — 646 constablesBalochistan: 20% quota — 646 constablesKhyber Pakhtunkhwa: 20% quota — 646 constablesAzad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): 10% quota — 323 constablesGilgit-Baltistan (GB): 6% quota — 193 constablesIslamabad Capital Territory: 4% quota — 129 constablesThe eligibility criteria for candidates include: Age limit: 18 to 22 years Educational requirement: At least second division matric (SSC) or intermediate (FA/FSc) or equivalent Minimum height for male candidates: 5 feet 10 inches Minimum height for female candidates: 5 feet 5 inches Applicants will be required to pass both physical fitness tests and written examinations as part of the recruitment process.