Following an announcement by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has decided to launch a large-scale recruitment drive in the state.
This is great news for young people aspiring to a career in the Uttar Pradesh Police Service. The state government has announced the commencement of recruitment for 28,138 positions across various roles within the police service. Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's announcement, the UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has begun preparations for this extensive recruitment campaign.
Recruitment Process to Begin in April
Board Chairman Rajiv Krishna informed that the direct recruitment process for these positions will commence by the end of April. A notification will be released accordingly. The board stated that the selection process will proceed through a written examination.
Direct Recruitment for These Positions
1. Constable Level Positions
Constable PAC: 9,837 positions
Constable Special Security Force: 1,341 positions
Women Constable PAC (Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Badaun): 2,282 positions
Constable Civil Police: 3,245 positions
Constable Armed Police/PAC: 2,444 positions
Constable Mounted Police: 71 positions
2. Sub-Inspector (Daroga) Positions
Sub-Inspector Civil Police: 4,242 positions
Sub-Inspector Civil Police Women (PAC Wing): 106 positions
Platoon Commander/Sub-Inspector Armed Police: 135 positions
Platoon Commander/Sub-Inspector (Special Security Force): 60 positions
Jail Warder and Other Recruitments Included
The Prisons Headquarters has sent a requisition for recruitment to 2,833 Jail Warder positions. In addition, the recruitment process will commence for 1,153 Computer Operator Grade 'A' positions, 345 positions for Clerk, Accounts and Confidential Assistant, and 44 positions for Radio Assistant Operator. The dream of establishing three women's wings of the PAC has also been realized. With the establishment of the Uda Devi Women's Wing in Lucknow, the Veerangana Avanti Bai Women's Wing in Badaun, and the Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Women's Wing in Gorakhpur, the recruitment process for women constable positions is also being expedited.
Commitment to Transparency in the Recruitment Process
The recruitment board has stated that all recruitment-related information will be shared on the UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board's website and social media handles. Recruitment is also underway for 91 Sub-Inspector Civil Police positions, 372 Constable Civil Police positions, and 174 Constable PAC positions for skilled athletes.
This is a golden opportunity for young people in the state aspiring to a career in the police service. The board is making every effort to ensure the recruitment process is transparent and impartial. All information related to the recruitment process will be made available on the official website from time to time.
