The Uttar Pradesh government has canceled the UP Police constable recruitment exam that took place on February 17 and 18. The decision comes in response to large protests by candidates who alleged a paper leak. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the cancellation and stated that the exam would be conducted again within the next six months. He emphasized that there would be no tolerance for compromising the integrity of exams and assured strict action against those responsible for any wrongdoing.
CM Yogi Adityanath Announces To Cancel The Police Constable recruitment exam
.@Uppolice आरक्षी नागरिक पुलिस के पदों पर चयन के लिए आयोजित परीक्षा-2023 को निरस्त करने तथा आगामी 06 माह के भीतर ही पुन: परीक्षा कराने के आदेश दिए हैं।
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The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable recruitment exam, which took place on February 17 and 18, has been officially canceled due to a paper leak, as confirmed by an official order. A re-examination will be held within the next six months, although the specific date has not been announced yet.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used a social media platform to convey the decision, stating, “Orders have been given to cancel the 2023 examination for the selection of Reserve Civil Police posts and to conduct a re-examination within the next six months.”
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of exams, expressing that there would be no compromise. The Chief Minister asserted that those who jeopardize the hard work of the youth would face strict consequences, ensuring action against such individuals.
Celebration After Cancellation Of Police Constable recruitment exam
After the announcement, there were celebrations at Eco Garden in Lucknow, the state capital, where candidates had been protesting for a re-exam. Similar protests occurred in other cities of the state, including Prayagraj, where the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is located. A total of 48 lakh candidates had applied for 60,244 constable posts.
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After the news of paper leak, Yogi govt has decided to cancel the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination.
CM Yogi also announced that the exam will be conducted again within six months. After this announcement, the candidates have started celebrating. pic.twitter.com/C12JtprfOF
Student Protest Against UP Police Paper Leak
Lucknow police have filed a case in the UP police constable recruitment examination paper leak incident. Candidates who took the UP police constable recruitment exam in 2024 gathered at Eco Garden in Lucknow, staging a large protest and demanding a re-examination. They argued that the exam’s integrity was compromised when a question paper circulated on social media hours before the test.
There were allegations that the paper was available for purchase at prices ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh, and many candidates had access to it 8-12 hours before the exam started. An internal committee has been formed to investigate these claims of paper leak and the circulation of question papers and answer sheets on social media.
Who Was Behind Leaking UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam Papers?
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) is now investigating the paper leak. They have gathered digital evidence related to the leak and activated multiple teams for the inquiry. The STF also obtained evidence from Vivek Kumar, a teacher associated with Exampur, a startup that helps candidates prepare for government exams. Kumar was the one who initially informed the police about the paper leak. Over 48 lakh candidates participated in the statewide examination.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that the STF will lead the investigation into the paper leak. The government instructed the recruitment board to file an FIR where negligence occurred and take appropriate action. Strict measures will be taken against those found guilty, whether individuals or organizations.
In the last three days, the police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested or detained 244 people for allegedly using or planning to use unfair methods in the police constable recruitment exam.
