PARAMILITARY RECRUITMENT: SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FACE MANDATORY DRUG TESTS NEWS

Candidates shortlisted for paramilitary recruitment will be required to undergo drug tests as part of the selection process.

The requirement means applicants must prepare for an additional screening stage before final recruitment decisions are made. Being shortlisted does not automatically guarantee an appointment.

Drug screening can form part of assessments for roles involving public safety, emergency response and security responsibilities. However, the specific testing procedures and how results will affect selection were not independently confirmed.

Details of the screening dates, approved centres and documents candidates must present were also unavailable for verification.

Applicants should follow instructions issued directly by the recruiting authority and check their official recruitment records for any requirements specific to them.

Candidates taking prescribed medication should disclose it to the medical professionals conducting the screening and provide relevant documentation when requested. They should not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.

The announcement places further emphasis on screening as a condition of recruitment, alongside the qualifications and other requirements set for each role.