The Radio Operation Wing of the Police department is one of the most vital wings for any State and central Police. As the internal and intra-departmental communication is maintained by the Police Radio, this department bears enough significance. Mostly being technical nature of job responsibility, persons having Technical qualification are preferred for various functionalities such as Radio Operator or Cipher Operator.
The Police Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has recently announced notification for induction of Radio of Cipher Operators in PB-II. It also envisages to induct Radio Technician in the same grade as per the eligibility criteria as defined below.
The details of the eligibility requirements and the norms for selection are as mentioned below:
Most Important Dates:
- Date of publication of Notification: 23-March-2013
- Starting date of receipt of Completed Application Form: 25-March-2013
- Last date to send completed application from: 15-April-2013 by 1700 Hours
- Dates for availability of Admit Card: from 24-April-2013 to 26-April-2013 (to be collected in person)
Name of the Job Position and Number of Vacancies:
- Radio Operator – 16 Position (UR-10 and 06 posts reserved for OBC of A&N Islands)
- Cipher Operator – 01 Position (Unreserved)
- Radio Technician – 01 Position (Unreserved)
Pay Scale Provisions:
- All the positions award a standard Pay Scale in PB-II in the range of Rs.9300-Rs.34800 and a Grade Pay of Rs.4200
- Other facilities and allowances will be as per rules
Academic Requirements:
- Radio Operator – The applicant must have completed graduation in science/ Engineering, OR, Must have completed BCA, OR, Must have Completed Diploma in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Sc., Electronics Engineering. The applicant must have knowledge of Computer Operation
- Cipher Operator – The applicant must have completed graduation in science/ Engineering, OR, Must have completed BCA, OR, Must have Completed Diploma in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Sc., Electronics Engineering. The applicant must have knowledge of Computer Operation
- Radio Technician – The applicant must have completed 10+2 with Diploma in Radio Technology/ Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering OR, Must have passed Grade-II proficiency test for Radio Technicians and 3 years of experience as the same in a recognized institution/ govt. department/ armed forces. The applicant must have knowledge of Computer Operation
Age Criteria:
- The applicant should be within 18-30 years of age as on the last date of application
- However, maximum age will be relaxable for the OBC, Female candidates and others as per rules
Physical Requirements:
- Height: 168 cm (male), 155 cm (female)
- Chest (normal): 81 Cm (male)
- Chest (expanded): 85 cm (male)
- Weight: 50 Kg (male), 45 kg (female)
- Apart from this standard the candidates have to pass through Physical Endurance Test
Mode of Selection:
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:
- Preliminary scrutiny
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Endurance Test
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Final Medical Test
How to Apply:
- The candidates can download the format for application from the website of the Andaman and Nicobar Police at Andaman Nicobar Police Recruitment 2013 for Radio Operator, Cipher Operator And Radio Technician
- The candidates can submit only One Application. However, he can state his preference of multiple posts for consideration for other suitable posts.
- The benefits of maximum age relaxation will be applicable for natives of Andaman & Nicobar Islands only.
- The candidates need to fill the form completely and send that to the following address by post or by hand so as to reach by the final date for receipt of application (i.e. 15-April-2013)
- Address to send the completed Application form:
The Dy Superintendent of Police (Estt)
Police Head Quarters, Atlanta Point
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands