LUCKNOW: The written examination for the Uttar Pradesh police constable and equivalent posts direct recruitment-2025 was conducted successfully across the state on Monday amid elaborate security arrangements, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) said.The examination was held in two shifts at 1,183 examination centres spread across all 75 districts of UP. According to the board, the recruitment test was completed in a peaceful, orderly and transparent manner.
More Than 7.23 Lakh Candidates Appeared
The UPPRPB said a total of 9,62,832 candidates had been scheduled to appear in the two shifts of the written examination held on June 8.Of these, 7,23,540 candidates appeared, registering an attendance of 75.15% across the state.Officials said extensive arrangements were made to ensure smooth conduct of the examination, including deployment of police personnel, surveillance systems, frisking at examination centres and continuous monitoring of social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and unfair practices.
Cases Registered Over Alleged Paper Leak Rumours and Unfair Means
The recruitment board said that several cases were registered during the examination period against individuals and social media accounts allegedly involved in spreading misleading information, fake paper leak claims and attempting to use unfair means.
Azamgarh Youth Detained for Misleading Social Media Activity
In Azamgarh district, police registered a case against Ashutosh Kumar Maurya, son of Prem Shankar Maurya, for allegedly posting misleading information regarding the examination on social media.The FIR was lodged at Bilariaganj police station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. Police said the accused has been taken into custody and legal action is underway.
Two Candidates Arrested for Possessing Mobile Phones
In a separate incident in Hapur district, a candidate identified as Sachin, son of Chhajju Singh and a resident of Amroha district, was found carrying a mobile phone, a prohibited item, during the examination.Officials said suspicion arose after the candidate took unusually long to return from the washroom. During checking, a mobile phone was allegedly recovered from his possession. An FIR was registered at Pilkhuwa police station under the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination Act, 2024, and the candidate was arrested.Similarly, in Gorakhpur district, a candidate identified as Ram Prakash Kumar, son of Jai Prakash Chauhan and a resident of Nalanda district in Bihar, was allegedly caught using a mobile phone inside the examination hall at Neena Thapa Inter College examination centre.Police registered a case at AIIMS police station in Gorakhpur, seized the mobile phone and arrested the accused candidate.
Strict Action Against Offenders
The recruitment board reiterated its commitment to conducting fair and transparent examinations and warned that stringent legal action would be taken against anyone involved in paper leak rumours, impersonation, use of unfair means or any activity aimed at compromising the integrity of the recruitment process.Officials advised candidates to remain cautious of misleading messages circulating on social media and avoid falling prey to individuals claiming to provide question papers, answer keys or recruitment-related favours.“The examination was conducted successfully across the state. Any person found spreading misinformation or attempting to manipulate the examination process will face strict legal consequences,” the board said in a statement.The UPPRPB also urged candidates to focus on the recruitment process and report suspicious activities to authorities rather than relying on unverified social media posts.
