The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board began the police constable recruitment exam on June 8, 2024, to fill 32,679 vacancies [1].
This massive recruitment drive reflects the state government's effort to bolster law enforcement while integrating former military personnel into the civil police force. The scale of the operation highlights the intense competition for government employment in India's most populous state.
Approximately 2.8 million applicants are competing for the available roles [2]. The examination process is scheduled to last for three days [2]. This specific cycle is part of a broader recruitment effort in 2026 that includes over 81,000 total posts [3].
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said there is a three-year age relaxation for candidates across all categories [1]. This policy change aims to expand the eligibility pool for applicants who may have previously been aged out of the recruitment process.
Additionally, the state government will implement a 20% horizontal reservation specifically for ex-AgniVeer personnel [4]. This quota provides a dedicated pathway for former members of the Agnipath scheme to transition into state police service.
The recruitment process is managed by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. The administration is overseeing the logistics of testing millions of candidates across the state, a task requiring significant coordination of exam centers and security.
“Approximately 2.8 million applicants are competing for the available roles”
The introduction of a 20% quota for ex-AgniVeers suggests a strategic shift by the Uttar Pradesh government to absorb trained military personnel into the state's internal security apparatus. By combining this with a general age relaxation, the government is attempting to maximize the available talent pool to fill a significant number of vacancies in a high-demand sector.
