Nearly 2,000 Islamabad Police jobs 2026 approved – Details inside

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Police have approved nearly 2,000 new jobs, which will be filled across the Special Protection Unit and Law and Order Division. Officials said that 997 posts have been allocated for VIP security and sensitive installations, while 937 posts will be dedicated to maintaining law and order. The recruitment plan includes 1,580 constables and 180 head constables, who will be inducted into the force. In addition, 24 inspector positions have been approved to supervise field operations. The force will also include 100 assistant sub-inspectors and 50 sub-inspectors through direct recruitment. Authorities confirmed that the expenses for the new hiring will be met through the existing budget of the Federal Police. An advertisement for recruitment in Islamabad Police will be published in national newspapers as well as on the department’s official website. The advertisement will include detailed eligibility criteria for each post, the schedule of tests, and the application deadline. The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) serves as the primary law enforcement body tasked with ensuring peace, security, and the maintenance of public order in Pakistan’s federal capital. The force is responsible for protecting a population of more than 2.5 million residents, while also providing security to key federal institutions, 84 foreign diplomatic missions, and visiting international delegations. In addition, ICTP plays a vital role in safeguarding commercial areas across the city and facilitating the safe and efficient movement of thousands of daily commuters. The organization functions under the Central Police Office (CPO), which is structured into five main divisions: Operations, Security, Law and Order, Safe City, and Logistics. These divisions collectively oversee frontline policing, administrative and resource management, strategic security planning, and the operation of Islamabad’s advanced surveillance and monitoring systems.