UP: Police constable recruitment exam underway amid tight security

Ayodhya: Aspirants arrived at exam centers across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday for the Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2024, which is being held under tight security.
The exam, scheduled for August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, will fill over 60,000 vacancies and will be conducted in two shifts: 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm at 67 centers statewide.
Candidates at an exam center in Ayodhya expressed their satisfaction with the enhanced security arrangements this time and voiced confidence in avoiding previous issues such as paper leaks.
Chandan Pandey, an aspirant, said, "The paper was leaked and cancelled last time, which gave me more time to prepare. The administration and management are really good this time."
Sunil Kumar Verma, another candidate, said, "I have full confidence in myself and hope to wear a police uniform this time. I don't think there will be any paper leaks this time."
Ved Prakash Maurya, father of an aspirant, said, "The arrangements are really good this time. The government alone cannot be held responsible for everything; we also need to contribute actively."
Preeti Chaurasia, an aspirant, added, "It all depends on the paper whether I will be able to clear the exam. The arrangements are good, and the police administration is working well."
Approximately five lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam in each shift.
To ensure a smooth process, the Uttar Pradesh police have implemented extensive security measures, including the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), police, civil defence, Government Railway Police (GRP), and Railway Protection Force (RPF).
This re-examination follows a paper leak incident earlier this year, leading Uttar Pradesh government to order a fresh round of testing.