44 Transgender candidates recruited by Hyderabad Police as Traffic Assistants

Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.

A special recruitment drive of transgender persons for Traffic Assistants was conducted at Goshamahal Police Grounds on Wednesday.

To promote inclusivity and give formal recognition to the transgender community, Chief Minister of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy has initiated the recruitment of transgenders as Traffic Assistants in the Hyderabad Traffic Police department. Orders for this step were issued following consultations led by Anitha Ramachandran from the Women and Child Welfare Department, Ravi Gupta, Principal Secretary, Home department, and C.V. Anand, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad.

Out of the 58 candidates who participated in the recruitment process, 44 were selected, comprising 29 transgender women and 15 transgender men. Addressing the newly recruited Traffic Assistants, Police Commissioner C.V. Anand encouraged them to serve as role models for their community and contribute to the reputation of the Hyderabad Police and Telangana State Police department.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of a committee comprising DCP South West, Home Guard Commandant and Additional DCP CAR, along with officials from the Welfare department.

The event was open to transgender individuals meeting specific eligibility criteria. Candidates were required to be Indian citizens aged 18-40, with a minimum educational qualification of SSC (10th standard) and a personal identity card issued by the District Magistrate. Local residency within the Hyderabad Commissionerate’s jurisdiction was mandatory. Physical tests included 800-meter running, long jump and shot-put, with height requirements of 165 cm for transgender women (160 cm for ST candidates).