Update on PNG Police Recruitment Screening Dates for Highlands, Momase and NGI

The recent police recruitment drive for NCD, Central, and Gulf provinces has revealed that six applicants out of 213 tested positive for illicit substances during the medical checks. Among them, four applicants tested positive for marijuana, and two tested positive for methamphetamine, commonly known as ice. 

In an EMTV report, the Deputy Commissioner Clarkson of Administration clarified that while 24 applicants were disqualified on other medical grounds, such as eye tests, neck nodes related to tuberculosis, and pregnancy, four applicants were disqualified due to positive drug tests.

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PNG Police recruitment, screening and training update

Screening Dates for Different Regions

The screening process for the police recruitment drive will continue in different regions of PNG as per the scheduled dates.

• Highlands region - 8th of May to the 16th of June.
• Momase region - 8th of May to the 9th of June
• NGI (New Guinea Islands) region - 8th of May to the 9th of June. 

As for Milne Bay, Northern South-Fly, and North-Fly, in the Southern region, their screening process will take place from the 8th of May to the 2nd of June.

The *exact dates for screening, interview and test are now available here.

Download the Shortlisted Candidates Police Recruitment Name List

RPNGC has released the name lists for the following provinces. You can download the PDF file from the links below:

1. Enga
2. Hela
3. AROB
4. Eastern Highlands
5. East New Britain
6. South Fly, Western Province

Importance of Strict Screening Processes

The recent cases of applicants testing positive for illicit substances highlight the importance of strict screening processes in the police recruitment drive. 

The authorities are committed to maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process by conducting thorough medical, physical, and academic checks to ensure that only qualified and suitable candidates are recruited into the police force. 

The use of illicit drugs is illegal and goes against the values and responsibilities of a police officer.

PNG Police Recruitment is ongoing

The screening process for the PNG Police Recruitment is ongoing, with different regions conducting their screening from May to June. 

The recent cases of applicants testing positive for illicit substances highlight the need for strict screening processes to ensure the recruitment of qualified and suitable candidates into the police force. 

Final words...

All in all, all applicants must adhere to the rules and regulations of the recruitment process and refrain from any illegal activities, including drug use. 

Further updates on the selection and training will be provided as the process progresses.

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