Lucknow: With over 28 lakh candidates set to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Civil Police and Equivalent Posts Direct Recruitment Examination-2025, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducted a comprehensive briefing on Sunday for nodal police officers, district observers, and district control room in-charges from all 75 districts of the state. The briefing aimed to ensure the smooth, fair, and secure conduct of the examination.
Examination Schedule and Centres
The written examination is scheduled for June 8, 9, and 10 across 1,183 examination centres in Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive aims to fill 32,679 vacancies in the Civil Police and equivalent categories. More than 28 lakh candidates have applied for these posts, with examinations spread across all 75 districts of the state.
Security and Verification Measures
Chairman of the UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, SB Shiradkar, issued detailed instructions regarding security arrangements, candidate verification procedures, prevention of unfair means, and strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) formulated for the examination.
In a technological measure aimed at preventing impersonation, every candidate will undergo Aadhaar verification and 100% e-KYC authentication through iris-based biometric verification systems installed at examination centres. This step is designed to ensure the identity of each candidate and eliminate fraudulent practices.
Measures for Women Candidates
The Board also clarified that the frisking and verification of women candidates will be carried out exclusively by police personnel of the same gender inside designated enclosures to ensure privacy and dignity. Officials further clarified that candidates will not be required to remove or cut religious symbols such as sacred threads, mangalsutras, or similar items during security checks.
Candidate Guidelines
Candidates have already been instructed to report to examination centres carrying only their admit cards, Aadhaar cards, and blue or black ballpoint pens. They have also been advised to avoid wearing shoes and socks and, as far as possible, arrive in slippers to facilitate smooth security screening.
Prohibited Items
Authorities were directed to ensure that Meta smart glasses, smart pens, Bluetooth-enabled gadgets, and similar electronic devices are not allowed inside examination centres under any circumstances. The Board stressed that mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, and any electronic communication equipment must not reach examination halls.
These measures are part of the board's comprehensive strategy to conduct a fair and transparent examination, upholding the integrity of the recruitment process.
