Gwadar police hold promotion interviews for constables after 198 pass written test

GWADAR: Tests and interviews for the promotion of police constables are under way under the supervision of District Police Officer (DPO) Gwadar SSP Ataur Rehman Khan, to ensure promotion on the basis of merit, professional ability and performance in the police department.

According to details, the promotion examination was held in Gwadar district on 24 September 2026. A total of 278 candidates registered for it, including district police constables, CHP constables and former Levies constables. Of these, 227 candidates appeared in the examination, while 51 were absent.

According to the results, 198 candidates passed and 29 failed. Interviews of the successful candidates will continue from 8 to 10 October 2026. They are being assessed on professional competence, performance and other set criteria.

SSP Ataur Rehman Khan said merit, transparency and the prescribed rules and regulations were being observed in the promotion process. Candidates who succeed in the interview and meet the criteria will be sent for the lower course and necessary training, so as to improve the capacity of the police department.

He said making the police force abreast of modern requirements, capable and professional was among the priorities. Training of personnel, professional development and opportunities on merit would not only increase the force’s capacity but also give the public better policing services. These steps by the district police are being described as an important development towards promoting effective, responsible and people-friendly policing.

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