Hyderabad Dec. 11: The physical test for recruitment of constables proved to be too tough for ex-servicemen who had applied for the post. Most of the ex-Army personnel were 35 to 40 years old and could not compete with youth in their early 20s in the mandatory five-km race. They faltered before reaching the finishing line. Enquiries revealed that not a single ex-serviceman was selected for the constable post in the state. “The age gap affected their chances,” said Mr N. Sreenesh Kumar, zilla sainik welfare officer. “A 40-plus ex-serviceman cannot be as agile as a 20-year-old youth. It is difficult to cover five km in 25 minutes.”
Mr Sreenesh Kumar said the government had also turned down his demand to give some relaxation for ex-servicemen. “They are trained people and have worked in different terrains,” he said. “I feel they should be given relaxation in the race. Or they can be considered for desk job in police stations.” He requested the government to provide two per cent reservations for former military personnel in police recruitment. However, a senior police officer said that only a common test could be held for constables and a separate selection cannot be made for “desk jobs”.
“We do not segregate,” he said. “It all depends on the requirement. A constable selected for policing may have to do a desk job too.” The Hyderabad district collector, Mr Navin Mittal, said instead of relaxing rules, the ex-military personnel could be given a crash course in physical exercise, general knowledge and other subjects. Mr Mittal added that there were 3,000-odd constable posts in Hyderabad district and the number of applicants was limited. “I am sure given proper training every applicant will qualify,” he said.
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