Archive · 6 Jun 2025
UP Police to Induct 60,000+ Constables in Lucknow
Imagine a lot of new police officers are starting their jobs in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Over 60,000 new constables will get their official welcome letters at a big event.
This is the biggest hiring of police officers ever done by a state!
The special guest will be a top government official, Amit Shah.
The recruitment process began in December.
They received almost 50 lakh applications for the constables.
Also, the state is going to hire over 4,000 sub-inspectors (SI) soon, and they're making it easier for older people to apply this time.
Over 60,000 newly recruited constables in Uttar Pradesh are set to receive appointment letters.
The ceremony will be held in Lucknow on June 15, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending.
The recruitment drive is the largest single police recruitment ever by a state police.
The recruitment process started in December 2023, with over 48 lakh applications received.
Recruitment for 4,543 sub-inspector (SI) and equivalent posts will begin next week.
- Who
- Over 60,000 newly recruited constables and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- Appointment letter distribution for newly recruited constables and announcement of upcoming SI recruitment.
- When
- June 15
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Sector 18 in Vrindavan Yojna
- Why
- To mark the completion of the largest police recruitment drive in the country and to announce the SI recruitment.
- Constables Receiving Letters
- 60,000+
- Ceremony Date
- June 15
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Chief Guest
- Amit Shah
- Applications Received
- 48+ Lakh
- Recruitment Process Start
- December 2023