The State Government will fill up 8,000 vacant posts in the police department as per the announcement made in this year’s Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured on Sunday (March 29, 2026).
Addressing the passing out parade of the 46th batch of trainee Sub Inspectors of Police (Civil) at Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) in Mysuru, Mr Siddaramaiah said the Government had filled up 4,911 vacant posts in the department last three years including the 327 sub inspectors, who were inducted into service on Sunday.
He reiterated the Government’s commitment to fill 8,000 vacant posts in the home department.
Calling upon the police officials to serve the society with integrity and honesty, Mr Siddaramaiah said the officers need not worry about their family members while they are on duty.
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