(1) A person shall not be appointed to the Force as an inspector, subordinate officer or constable unless—
(a) he or she has attained the age of 18 years but has not reached the age of 30 years. However, in any such case the Commissioner of Police may with the approval of the Governor General appoint a person who has already attained the age of 30 years; (Amended by Act 17 of 1970 and substituted by Act 2 of 2013)
(b) he or she is of the required height and chest measurements according to the standard fixed by the Commissioner of Police;
(c) he or she passes a medical examination as to his or her bodily fitness to be held by such Medical Officer as may be appointed for the purpose by the Governor General;
(d) he or she produces to the Commissioner of Police satisfactory proof of his or her good character; and
(e) he or she satisfies the Commissioner of Police that he or she fulfils the requirements respecting appointments, including promotions contained in guidelines issued by Cabinet or prescribed in regulations under this Act; (Substituted by Act 2 of 2013)
(f) he or she satisfies the Commissioner of Police that he or she has attained a reasonable standard of education.
(2) Any candidate who with a view to appointment in the Force knowingly makes any false statement or produces any birth certificate or testimonial which is false in any material particular is on summary conviction thereof liable to a fine not exceeding $240 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both such fine and imprisonment.