In a groundbreaking move, the Constable (General Duty) examination for the recruitment of constables in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will now be conducted in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English. This unprecedented decision, initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guided by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, aims to enhance the representation of local youth in the CAPFs and foster the promotion of regional languages.
Exam Details and Dates:
The examination is scheduled to take place from February 20 to March 7, 2024, accommodating around 48 lakh candidates across 128 cities nationwide. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) decided to implement this language inclusivity from January 1, 2024, as part of its commitment to promoting regional languages and increasing the participation of local youth in the CAPFs.
13 Regional Languages Added:
The question papers for the Constable (General Duty) examination will now be prepared in the following 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English:
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Malayalam
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Odia
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- Manipuri
- Konkani
MoU Between MHA and SSC:
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the examination in the 13 regional languages. This collaboration ensures that the examination process is inclusive and accessible to a diverse group of candidates.
Equal Opportunity for Employment:
The decision to include regional languages is anticipated to encourage lakhs of youth to participate in the examination in their mother tongue, providing them with a fair chance for selection. This initiative broadens the reach of the examination, offering equal employment opportunities to candidates across the country.
Golden Opportunity for Youth:
With this progressive move, the Central Government opens a golden opportunity for youth nationwide to participate in the Constable (General Duty) examination in their mother tongue. This historic decision aligns with the government’s commitment to linguistic diversity and ensures a more inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
