In Photos: Thousands gather in Mumbai amid Police recruitment drive

Every year, thousands of candidates from all over Maharashtra are tested during the recruitment drive for the Mumbai police. A similar gathering is also witnessed at Mumbai Universiy even this year. Mid-day's Photojournalist Shadab Khan captures moments amid the police recruitment drive.

Updated On: 2023-03-18 11:36 PM IST

Compiled by : Editor

Candidates take 'rest' at the roadside amid police recruitment drive.

Before getting a job in their dream city, they endure a nightmare as they are forced to sleep on the footpaths, at the same time, they struggle to get food or water to drink.

The marg can lead them to samruddhi in terms of a good job, but only if they survive these conditions.

Hundreds of candidates can be seen at the divider, some are sleeping and some are sitting amid the humid weather condition.

About 1.2 lakh candidates have come for 994 drivers’ posts at the Motor Transport Department of the police, the home department and Mumbai police. On an average nearly 5,000 candidates are pouring into the city on daily basis.

Also there is a simultaneous recruitment drive on for the post of around 6,000 male and female constables.

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