Section 12, The Police Act, 1964

Every constable shall before enlistment sign an attestation paper in the form in the Second Schedule and shall, on appointment be enlisted to serve in the Force for six years or such other period as may be fixed by the Minister, to be reckoned in all cases from the date on which he has been approved for service and taken on the strength. For the first three years of service a constable shall be on probation and if during that time he shall be found to be unfit for his duties he shall thereupon cease to belong to the Force or have any claim against the Force except for any pay which may be due to him when he so ceases to belong to the Force: Provided that for the first six months of service or until he has successfully completed the period of training a constable shall be considered a recruit, and will draw such pay as may be laid down for a recruit. [Margin: Declaration for constables. Third Schedule.]