About the role
Islamabad Capital Territory Police, under the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, invites applications from suitable Pakistani nationals for executive staff vacancies. Recruitment is open to male and female candidates according to the Federal Government's provincial and regional quotas, with selection based on transparency and merit. The Band Staff posts are for male candidates.
Transgender applicants may apply according to their self-perceived gender identity, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, and the gender recorded on their CNIC. Eligible government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Pay scale | Education and specialist requirements |
|---|
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) | 223 |
| BA, B.Sc. or equivalent from a recognized university. |
| Constable | 1,334 |
| Matric or equivalent from a recognized board. |
| Constable (Band Staff), male | 22 | BS-07 | Matric or equivalent from a recognized board and expertise in relevant musical instruments. |
| Constable (Mounted Police) | 9 |
| Matric or equivalent from a recognized board, expertise in horse riding, and knowledge of saddles, other horse equipment, horse feed supplements and feeding schedules. |
The vacancies include open merit, provincial and regional allocations, and women's and minorities' quotas. ICT Police reserves the right to modify or cancel the number of posts, recruitment, advertisement or instructions at any stage.
Eligibility
Age limits
The standard age limit is 18–25 years. For ASI and general Constable recruitment, an upper age limit of 26 years, 11 months and 7 days applies only to candidates who qualified for the interview stage in the ICT Police Recruitment Process 2024. This relaxation follows the Islamabad High Court order dated 16 March 2026 in W.P. No. 2242/2024. These candidates must still complete all recruitment tests and stages.
Age will be calculated on the closing date, 8 July 2026.
Physical standards
For ASI, Constable and Mounted Police applicants, the minimum height is 5 feet 7 inches for men and 5 feet 2 inches for women. Male candidates must have a chest measurement of 33–34½ inches. Candidates must complete a one-mile endurance run within seven minutes for men and ten minutes for women.
Male Band Staff applicants must be at least 5 feet 7 inches tall, have a chest measurement of 33–34½ inches, and complete a one-mile run within seven minutes.
No relaxation in height or chest measurements will be granted.
Selection and fitness
Only candidates who pass the physical/endurance tests and computer-based or written tests will be called for interview. Passing each stage qualifies a candidate for the next stage; failure at any stage results in disqualification from further selection. Candidates applying for multiple posts need to pass the physical test only once. Higher qualifications will receive preference at the interview stage only.
The Departmental Recruitment Board may recheck physical standards at interview. Candidates who fail to meet the requirements will be disqualified, and the board's decision will be final.
Applicants should wear joggers or suitable shoes and bring their own drinking water for the endurance test. They are responsible for ensuring their medical fitness and may obtain a medical examination from a government or district hospital beforehand.
Final selection requires a complete medical examination by a Federal Government medical board or Civil Surgeon. Candidates with Hepatitis B or other persistent ailments will be disqualified. Selected candidates' character and academic credentials will also be verified.
How to apply
Apply online only through J92LINK0X or J92LINK1X. Applications submitted by hand, courier or any other channel will not be accepted. Hard-copy documents, photographs and forms are required only at the interview stage.
Application fee
Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2,000 for each application and each post applied for. Applicants seeking more than one post must pay separately for each post.
Use the 24-digit PSID generated on the fee challan issued by the online application portal. Payment can be made through the 1Link-1Bill service using a bank, ATM, internet banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash, UPaisa or TimePay.
Documents for interview
Bring the following original documents:
- Two passport-size photographs with a blue background.
- For the non-Muslim minorities' quota, an affidavit countersigned by the relevant Deputy Commissioner.
- An affidavit declaring involvement in any criminal cases.
- For a family claim as the son, grandson, daughter or granddaughter of a serving, retired or deceased police employee, complete supporting documents, such as a family registration certificate, pension book or retirement order.
Declarations and verification
Applicants must provide accurate information and disclose involvement in any criminal case through an undertaking on the online application portal. Disclosure is required whether the applicant was discharged, challaned, acquitted or convicted, or the FIR was cancelled. The affidavit format can be downloaded from either application website and must be submitted at interview.
A false undertaking or affidavit may result in cancellation of the application, a ban on future applications for police posts and legal action. False information may also lead to proceedings under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the Pakistan Penal Code, with imprisonment of up to seven years. False credentials, criminal records or false declarations discovered during verification may result in withdrawal of selection or discharge after employment, as well as legal proceedings.
Test centres and updates
Applicants can select two examination centres in order of preference through the portal. Final allocation of a centre remains the exclusive responsibility of ICT Police.
Updates will be communicated through the application portal, SMS or email. Applicants should check the portal frequently and provide an active mobile number that has not been converted to another network.
No travel or daily allowance is payable for written or computer-based tests, physical/endurance tests, skill tests or interviews. Selected candidates must accept the government rules governing conduct, discipline, promotion, retirement and related service matters.
For queries, contact 051-8466800 or [email protected]. The recruitment notice is issued by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Establishment, Islamabad.
Important dates
- Applications are invited within 15 days of publication.
- Closing date and age-calculation cut-off: 8 July 2026.
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