Mumbai Police Panvel Recruitment: Application Numbers Vary by Drive

The number of applications for Mumbai Police Panvel (or any specific unit) recruitment is not a fixed figure. It fluctuates significantly with each recruitment cycle based on:

Key Variables

• Number of vacancies advertised (constable, sub-inspector, driver, clerk, etc.).
• Eligibility criteria (age, education, physical standards, domicile).
• Economic conditions (unemployment drives applications up).
• Publicity and outreach (Maharashtra Police website, newspapers, social media).
• Competition from other exams (MPSC, SSC, Railway, Bank) running concurrently.

Typical Scale (Maharashtra Police Constable Drives)

• Statewide constable recruitment: 1–2 million+ applications for ~5,000–10,000 posts.
• Panvel (as a sub-unit of Navi Mumbai / Raigad district) receives a proportional share.
• Specialized posts (driver, wireless, band): fewer applicants (stricter criteria).

How to Get the Exact Number

1. Check Maharashtra Police official website: mahapolice.gov.in → Recruitment tab.
2. Review the specific advertisement (PDF) for the Panvel/Navi Mumbai unit — often lists "Applications received: X".
3. Contact Panvel Police Headquarters or Navi Mumbai Police Recruitment Cell.
4. Monitor Maharashtra Gazette or Lokmat / Sakal (Marathi dailies) for result notifications.

Right to Information (RTI)

If not published, file an RTI application to Maharashtra Police (PIO, Recruitment Division) requesting: "Number of applications received for [specific post, year, unit: Panvel]." Response within 30 days.

Without the specific advertisement year and post, no single number exists. Always refer to the official notification for that cycle.