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Probation
Police Regulations, reg. 5 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) Upon enlistment, candidates will be required to undergo three months basic police training in the rank of recruit police constable. At the expiry of such training, they will be required to pass a terminal examination,
prescribed by the Commissioner. Failure to pass such examination may entail the discharge of an unsuccessful candidate.
(2) Upon passing the terminal examination, candidates will be taken to the strength of the Department as police constables and will be on probation for a period of two years.
(3) During the period of probation the services of a probationer may be dispensed with by the Commissioner if he considers that the probationer is physically or mentally unfit to perform the duties of his office or that he is not likely to make an efficient and well conducted policeman.
Amended by: S.I. 10 of 1977
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