UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam Start on August 23, Alerts Issued Amid Paper Leak Concerns
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Recruitment will be conducted for 60,244 constable positions across the state. (Representational Image)
Approximately 48 lakh candidates had applied for the exam, which has now been rescheduled to August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2024.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board issued a special alert ahead of the UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam, following the leak of the exam paper on February 18-19, 2024. Approximately 48 lakh candidates had applied for the exam, which has now been rescheduled to August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2024. In response to the previous leak, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board implemented stringent measures to ensure the integrity of the upcoming examination.
An important notice posted on August 5 on the board’s social media accounts calls for public assistance in reporting any suspicious activities related to the exam, including paper leaks and cheating. The notice outlines that information can be reported anonymously through an email address and WhatsApp number provided by the board. The contact details are: satarkta.policeboard@gmail.com and WhatsApp number 9454457951. The board assures that the identity of those providing information will be kept confidential.
Any information regarding attempts to undermine the recruitment examinations – such as paper leaks, buying or selling of papers, cheating, solver gangs, or other undesirable activities – should be reported to the board. You can provide such information by emailing satarkta.policeboard@gmail.com or sending a message to the WhatsApp number 9454457951, read the statement.
The upcoming exam will be held in two shifts each day, accommodating a total of 5 lakh candidates per shift. Recruitment will be conducted for 60,244 constable positions across the state. The board emphasises its commitment to conducting the examination fairly and warns that those involved in fraudulent activities could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment and fines up to Rs 1 crore.
The UP Police Recruitment Board is determined to prevent any recurrence of the previous issues and is calling on the public to aid in safeguarding the examination process.
