The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is gearing up to conduct a large-scale constable recruitment examination starting June 8, following the successful completion of the home guard recruitment test last week.
Massive Recruitment Drive
The upcoming exam will be held for 32,679 constable and equivalent posts. Officials estimate that over 40 lakh candidates will participate, making it one of the largest recruitment drives in the state. The post-wise vacancies include 10,469 positions in civil police, 15,131 in PAC/armed police, 1,341 in special security force, 2,282 in women battalions, 71 in mounted police, and 3,385 jail warder posts (including 106 for women). Certain categories such as PAC, special security force, and mounted police are open only to male candidates.
Previous Home Guard Exam Success
The board recently conducted the home guards' recruitment exam from April 25 to 27 for over 41,000 posts. Around 19.29 lakh candidates appeared across more than 1,000 centres in 74 districts. Authorities stated that strict surveillance and anti-cheating measures ensured a fair and transparent process, effectively curbing solver gangs and organised malpractice. Building on that experience, the board has begun extensive preparations for the June exam, which is being described as its 'real test' due to the sheer scale of participation.
Enhanced Security Measures
Enhanced security arrangements, coordination with district administrations, and deployment of advanced monitoring systems are being planned to prevent any irregularities. Officials advised candidates to regularly check the official UPPRPB website for updates regarding examination schedules, admit cards, and subsequent stages such as document verification, physical standard test (PST), and physical efficiency test (PET).
