Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board Declares Final Selection Results
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has officially announced the final selection results for recruitment to key positions within the state police force. This significant announcement, made on Thursday, covers the posts of Sub-Inspector (Confidential), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Accounts).
Recruitment Drive Details and Selection Statistics
The recruitment process was initiated through an official notification issued on December 28, 2023, inviting online applications for a total of 921 vacancies across these three critical categories. After a rigorous selection procedure, the board has selected 912 candidates based on strict merit and adherence to reservation norms.
The category-wise distribution of selected candidates is as follows:
- 242 candidates from the Unreserved and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category
- 464 candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
- 197 candidates from the Scheduled Castes (SC) category
- 9 candidates from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category
In a notable achievement for gender diversity in the police force, 178 women candidates have been successfully selected through this recruitment drive.
Comprehensive Selection Process and Cutoff Marks
The selection process was multi-faceted and thorough, designed to identify the most qualified candidates. It included:
- Written examination
- Document verification
- Physical standard test
- Computer typing test
For the Sub-Inspector (Confidential) position specifically, candidates were additionally required to qualify in a stenography test to demonstrate their proficiency in confidential documentation.
The board has published detailed category-wise cutoff marks for all three posts, which varied according to reservation provisions:
- SI (Confidential): 316.26 marks for unreserved candidates
- ASI (Clerk): 334.60 marks for unreserved candidates
- ASI (Accounts): 318.60 marks for unreserved candidates
Result Publication and Verification Procedures
The complete results, along with merit lists arranged both category-wise and by overall rankings, have been uploaded to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. Candidates can access their results by entering their registration number and date of birth on the portal.
Officials have clarified that the selection remains provisional at this stage and is subject to further verification processes, including:
- Medical examination
- Verification of educational qualifications
- Confirmation of reservation certificates
- Character verification
In cases where candidates achieved tied scores, the board followed established rules to determine merit based on higher qualifications, age considerations, and the alphabetical order of names.
This recruitment drive represents a significant step in strengthening the Uttar Pradesh Police force with qualified personnel across various administrative and operational roles.
