Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on 31st August, 2022 that the constable post can be applied up to the age of 30, not 27 years. Till now the maximum age limit for applying for police constable jobs in the state was 27 years.  This time it has been extended to 30 years.  Mamata said that It takes a lot of time to get training. So there was a demand to increase the age. That decision was accepted. The age limit is also increased for promotion.  The Chief Minister said that the age limit for promotion has also been increased from 27 years to 35 years.  Police, Civic Volunteers, Civic Police, all can apply under this.  The salary of police drivers increased.  Kolkata Police drivers used to get a salary of Rs 11,500 till now.  State police drivers used to get a salary of Rs 13,500.  Mamata Banerjee said that the gap should be reduced to 13 thousand 500 and 15 thousand respectively.  The chief minister said that those who work as drivers as contractors will be given priority for