Cancelled earlier amid paper leaks, UP Police constable recruitment exam begins

The examination, which is being held across 67 districts of the state, will be conducted in two shifts spanning five days, officials said. Nearly 48 lakh candidates are likely to appear in the examination, it is learnt.

On Friday, the candidates were subjected to multiple rounds of checks at the exam centers secured by personnel of the police, Special Task Force (STF) and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). The examination centres are being monitored through CCTV and drone cameras. Officials in plainclothes were also stationed around the exam centers. Also, sector and zonal magistrates were stationed at all centers, with mobile jammers in place.

On the first day of the exam, five persons were detained for allegedly using unfair means. These persons were caught for offences such as providing false name and date of birth, using earphones inside and outside the examination centre, and possessing multiple admit cards.

“Cases are being filed after verifying the details,” said a senior police officer.

Sources, however, claimed that over three dozen persons were detained on suspicion of using unfair means.

In Lucknow, 56,674 candidates appeared in the exam at 81 centres. In Prayagraj, 45,744 candidates appeared at 63 examination centres.

State Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar conducted surprise check at Government Girls Inter College, Gomti Nagar, and Government Polytechnic, Lucknow.

In a press statement, DGP Kumar said, “Over 48 lakh candidates will appear in the exam. Police teams have been deployed at all locations to ensure a smooth conduct and arrangements have been made to prevent any untoward incident.”

“FIRs were lodged over reported irregularities, and strict action will be taken against those involved. So far, there has been no indication of any question paper leak. Any individual found spreading false information will face consequences,” he added.

Following directions of the Yogi Adityanath-led government, 624 roadways buses were plied in Prayagraj division, offering free transportation to candidates travelling to the exam centres. Over 57,000 candidates benefited from the service, officials said. Besides, free travel was provided in city buses as well.

In Agra, nearly 18,500 candidates appeared in the exam at 27 centres.