More than 10,000 aspirants in Meghalaya registered themselves for 300 constable vacancies in the Border Security Force (BSF). This prompted BSF to extend the ongoing recruitment drive in the state till September 18, the officials informed on Saturday.
The overwhelming turnout reflects the enthusiasm of young men and women from across the state, many of whom travelled from remote villages to take part in the rally, a BSF spokesperson said.
Meghalaya Frontier Headquarters of the BSF organised the recruitment drives, which are being conducted at two centres in Tura and Shillong.
The drive has also recorded “a 70:30 male-to-female participation ratio, which underlines the growing aspiration of young women to join the force”, he said.
"With this extension, the BSF reaffirms its commitment to empowering local youth and building a strong, inclusive and dedicated force," the spokesperson added.