This initiative follows a surge in interest, with over 2,400 applications received for various technical and analytical roles under the Maharashtra Cyber Security Project.

The AI-driven process is expected to reduce interview times from weeks to just hours, enhancing both accuracy and transparency while minimizing human bias.

To efficiently manage this high volume of applications, a pilot project will utilize AI tools to conduct initial interviews for 150 positions, aiming to streamline hiring and reduce processing time.

The Maharashtra Cyber Police is set to become the first government department in India to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its recruitment process for cyber consultant positions, starting later this month.

To maintain impartiality, candidate evaluations will be anonymized, with identifying information removed to prevent bias during the evaluation process.

AI tools will facilitate application screening, voice and facial verification, adaptive questioning, and digital scoring, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the recruitment process.

This innovative approach represents a significant advancement in public sector hiring, merging AI efficiency with essential human oversight to create a more effective and equitable recruitment system.

The AI-driven recruitment process is a collaboration between Maharashtra Cyber, Nova Strategic Operations (NSO) from India, and VeriKlick, a U.S.-based AI company, under a non-commercial agreement.

The AI interface has been trained on over 70,000 hours of interview data to ensure effective assessments and to prevent fraud during candidate evaluations.

AI bots will conduct initial interviews using adaptive, voice-based questions, assessing candidates through facial and voice recognition technologies.

Despite the use of AI, human judgment will remain crucial; all shortlisted candidates will still participate in in-person interviews for final selection.

Maharashtra Cyber Police's pilot program may influence other government departments in India regarding the adoption of AI in hiring practices.