Islamabad Police Employees Seek Stay on 223 Direct ASI Recruitment Posts
Islamabad: A group of Islamabad Police employees has expressed serious concerns over the ongoing recruitment process for 223 Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posts through direct recruitment and has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to intervene.
According to the employees, hundreds of serving police personnel have already completed the required service period and departmental criteria for promotion to the rank of ASI but have been awaiting promotion for several years. They contend that filling a significant number of vacancies through direct recruitment could undermine the service rights and career progression of experienced officials already serving within the force.
The employees maintain that the police service structure is designed around seniority, experience and performance-based promotions. They argue that large-scale direct recruitment may create frustration and a sense of deprivation among eligible personnel who have dedicated years of service to the department.
They further stated that experienced departmental officials possess practical knowledge of policing, investigations and public service, making them well-suited for promotion to supervisory positions. In their view, resolving pending promotion cases before initiating fresh recruitment would be in the best interest of the department.
The employees have urged the government to immediately stay the recruitment process for the 223 ASI posts, compile a comprehensive list of all promotion-eligible personnel, and decide their cases on a priority basis before proceeding with any new recruitment.
The employees expressed hope that the government would consider their concerns in light of service rules, departmental structure and principles of fairness to address the growing anxiety among serving officials.
Disclaimer: This report reflects the demands and concerns raised by Islamabad Police employees regarding the ASI recruitment process. Islamabad Tribune has sought an official version from the relevant authorities, which was not available at the time of publication. The matter remains subject to the government’s decision and any official clarification.
