Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board Revises Recruitment Exam Rules
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced stricter regulations to ensure transparency and fairness in the upcoming police recruitment examinations, including the Sub-Inspector and equivalent posts. The revised norms were communicated by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal, who emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of negligence during the examination process.
Detailed guidelines have been issued regarding security arrangements at examination centres, entry protocols for candidates, and overall monitoring mechanisms.
Official Update on Upcoming Recruitment ExamsAccording to information shared by the Uttar Pradesh recruitment authorities, new standard procedures have been finalised for examinations scheduled in 2026, including the proposed Uttar Pradesh Police Constable recruitment examination in June 2026.
Candidates appearing for the examination must strictly adhere to the following instructions:
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Carry the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card or PAN Card.
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Reach the examination centre at least 1.5 to 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.
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Use only blue or black ballpoint pens to fill the OMR sheet.
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The use of correction fluid, blades, or any tampering method will lead to rejection of the answer sheet.
As per the notice issued by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal, a zero-tolerance policy will be enforced during the examinations. Any violation of rules may result in immediate disqualification.
Key changes include:
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Candidates are permitted to carry only transparent ballpoint pens inside the examination hall. Pencils, erasers, or any additional stationery items will not be allowed.
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Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and any electronic gadgets must be deposited at the main gate of the examination centre.
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Intensive frisking and checking will be conducted at all centres.
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Candidates are advised to wear light clothing and avoid outfits with large buttons or heavy jewellery.
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All examination centres will be equipped with CCTV cameras. Monitoring will be conducted from a central control room in Lucknow using Artificial Intelligence-based surveillance.
The government has also decided that private educational institutions will not be designated as examination centres. Only government schools, government colleges, and recognised aided institutions will be authorised to host recruitment examinations.
Important Advisory for CandidatesApplicants are strongly advised to read all instructions printed on their admit cards carefully. Any breach of examination rules may not only lead to disqualification from the current exam but could also result in debarment from future recruitment examinations.
Women candidates appearing for the Uttar Pradesh Police or other state recruitment examinations in 2026 should ensure strict compliance with the revised guidelines before arriving at the examination centre.