Amit Shah, Yogi hand over letters to 60,244 newly recruited UP constables
In a historic moment for Uttar Pradesh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handed over appointment letters to 60,244 newly selected constables at the Defence Expo Ground on Sunday. The mass recruitment marks the largest police hiring drive ever conducted in the state.The recruitment, led by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), witnessed an overwhelming response with over 48 lakh applications, including more than 15 lakh from women. Out of the final 60,244 selected candidates, 48,196 are men and 12,048 are women.advertisementCalling the drive a 'milestone in transparency and efficiency,' CM Yogi highlighted that this is the first time the entire process — from exam conduction to final joining — has been executed in record time and with utmost fairness. The entire process included biometric verification, facial recognition, CCTV surveillance, and real-time Aadhaar authentication to eliminate malpractice.#WATCH | : , " 60,244 , , 11 https://t.co/1zz6W15ctI pic.twitter.com/6EcOImIeAD— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) June 15, 2025
To accommodate such a large-scale recruitment, written tests were conducted in 10 shifts over five days. The subsequent physical and document verification stages were completed in all 75 districts and 12 PAC battalions, making use of RFID tech for race tracking.Interestingly, Agra led the tally in terms of selections (2,349), while the lowest came from Shravasti (25). Additionally, 1,145 candidates from neighbouring states like Bihar, MP, and Rajasthan were also selected. The drive ensured balanced representation across General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories.advertisementThe Yogi government has also upgraded its training infrastructure. All recruits are now receiving hi-tech training within UP itself, a step up from earlier years when trainees were sent to CRPF centres.CM Yogi emphasised that over the past eight years, the double-engine government has provided more than 8.5 lakh government jobs and transformed the image of Uttar Pradesh from a riot-prone state to one rooted in law, order, and opportunity. He credited the state's recruitment reforms for eliminating nepotism and enabling merit-based selections.This large-scale recruitment not only strengthens the police force but also sets a benchmark for future government hiring across India.Trending Reel
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