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Jharkhand eases test for aspiring cops 6 months after 15 deaths during long run

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Jharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in six minutes, while female candidates must finish it in ten minutes, significantly reducing the previous strenuous requirements.
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