Pune police to use RFID tags, CCTV to track candidates in massive recruitment drive

Explaining the process, Additional Commissioner of Police (Administration) Sanjay Patil said, “Each of the candidates will be given two RFID tags. The second tag is to be used if the first one malfunctions. These tags will be worn by candidates on the chest. For the 1,600-m run, which will be run in four laps of 400 m, the sensor will detect the candidate completing the lap four times and automatically clock his timing. For a 100-m run, two sensors at the start and finish points will calculate the timing. This will be coupled with full CCTV recording of the laps. Thus, if any candidate has doubts about the result, it can be verified.”

Patil added, “All the officers and personnel who are part of the recruitment process have been prohibited from using cell phones and making any outside contact. Elaborate security arrangements will be in place. We are urging candidates not to fall prey to fake promises made by touts, or even by any police personnel. If a candidate comes across malpractice, we appeal to them to contact the conducting authorities or the Anti Corruption Bureau.”

The recruitment process is being conducted in a phased manner, where a particular number of candidates will be asked to appear for the exam on a designated date, time, and location. The candidates are being informed about their slots via websites and messages.