UP Government Announces Re-Exam for Police Constables After Paper Leak

The Uttar Pradesh government has scheduled a re-examination in August for police constable recruitment after cancelling the previous exam due to a paper leak. The re-exam aims to fill 60,244 posts and will be held from August 23 to 31. Free bus travel will be provided for candidates.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced a re-examination in August for recruitment of police constables after the earlier exam was cancelled following allegations of paper leak.

The exam was initially held on February 17 and 18 but was voided due to security concerns.

According to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, the re-exam will take place to recruit constables for 60,244 posts on August 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31.

The exam will be held in two shifts each day, with around 5 lakh candidates expected to participate in every shift, stated a press release by the board.

Additionally, the state government has pledged to provide free travel in state transport corporation buses for candidates appearing for the exam.