Amit Shah, Yogi hand over letters to 60,244 newly recruited UP constables
To accommodate such a large-scale recruitment, written tests were conducted in 10 shifts over five days. The subsequent physical and document verification stages were completed in all 75 districts and 12 PAC battalions, making use of RFID tech for race tracking.Interestingly, Agra led the tally in terms of selections (2,349), while the lowest came from Shravasti (25). Additionally, 1,145 candidates from neighbouring states like Bihar, MP, and Rajasthan were also selected. The drive ensured balanced representation across General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories.advertisementThe Yogi government has also upgraded its training infrastructure. All recruits are now receiving hi-tech training within UP itself, a step up from earlier years when trainees were sent to CRPF centres.CM Yogi emphasised that over the past eight years, the double-engine government has provided more than 8.5 lakh government jobs and transformed the image of Uttar Pradesh from a riot-prone state to one rooted in law, order, and opportunity. He credited the state's recruitment reforms for eliminating nepotism and enabling merit-based selections.This large-scale recruitment not only strengthens the police force but also sets a benchmark for future government hiring across India.Trending Reel
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