Police Encounters and Constable Recruitment in 2025-2026

In 2025, the Uttar Pradesh Police had the highest number of encounters in the last eight years, killing 48 alleged criminals.

The police say these actions are to control crime.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board announced 32,679 new constable positions.

People can apply online from December 31, 2025, to January 30, 2026.

The selection process includes written exams, physical tests, and document verification.

Some people support these encounters for crime control, while others criticize them for being illegal and violent.

Additionally, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission announced 5,500 vacancies for constables, with applications open from January 11, 2026, to January 25, 2026.

The Staff Selection Commission also released the preliminary answer key for the Delhi Police Constable (Driver) 2025 exam, allowing candidates to raise objections until January 3, 2026.