A large-scale recruitment drive has been officially sanctioned by the Punjab government, allowing the recruiting of 1,000 new staff into the Crime Control Department (CCD). In this effort, the provincial cabinet has also approved funds totaling Rs. 491 million. This mass recruitment in various cadres is meant to fill a huge gap in the staffing shortage in the department.
Complete Breakdown of Approved CCD Jobs
The next recruitment drive will be employed to recruit staff of different ranks and cadres to enhance the operational and legal capabilities of the department. The full list of the approved positions is as follows:
| Rank / Position | Number of Posts |
| SP (General Executive Cadre) | 8 |
| SP (Legal Cadre) | 3 |
| DSP (General Executive Cadre) | 19 |
| DSP (Legal Cadre) | 10 |
| Inspector | 51 |
| Sub-Inspector | 141 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) | 173 |
| Head Constable | 35 |
| Driver Constable | 100 |
| Constable | 460 |
Budget Allocation for the Crime Control Department
To facilitate this massive hiring process and cover the associated administrative expenses, the Punjab government has approved the release of Rs. 491 million. These are funds that have been set aside in the additional budget of this fiscal year (2025-26).
The provincial government has made a strategic investment in the Crime Control Department which would bring a great deal of efficiency in the operations of the department and in general the law enforcement in Punjab.
How many new jobs has the Punjab government approved for the Crime Control Department?
The Punjab government has officially approved the recruitment of 1,000 new personnel for the Crime Control Department (CCD) across various ranks.
Why is the government recruiting new personnel for the CCD?
The recruitment aims to address a massive staffing shortage. Out of an approved strength of 7,486, the department had 3,582 vacant positions. This shortage worsened after some police personnel were reassigned to the newly created PERA department.
Which ranks are included in these new CCD jobs?
The approved positions cover multiple cadres, including SPs, DSPs, Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), Head Constables, Driver Constables, and 460 Constables.
What is the budget allocated for these new recruitments?
The provincial cabinet has sanctioned a supplementary budget of Rs. 491 million for the fiscal year 2025-26 to support the recruitment drive and its related administrative expenses.
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