The Uttar Pradesh government is set to distribute appointment letters to over 60,000 newly recruited police constables on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Lucknow. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend this high-profile ceremony, marking one of the largest police inductions in recent UP history.
✅ Key Highlights
- Event date & venue: June 15, 2025, at the Defence Expo Ground in Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow
- Total participants: 60,244 police constables (48,196 male; 12,048 female)
- Chief Guest: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, invited by CM Yogi Adityanath
- Agenda: Distribution of appointment letters, followed by general training (from June 22) and a 9-month basic training programme
- Significance: Boosts UP Police strength, especially in preparation for upcoming Panchayat polls
📋 Detailed Information
1. Recruitment Background
These constables were selected through the UP Police Constables Direct Recruitment Exam 2023, which faced delays due to a paper leak in February 2024. The exam was re-conducted in August 2024, under strict monitoring, resulting in over 48 lakh applicants, including 15 lakh women.
2. Event Preparations
- A 100-acre event ground is being set up with pandals, separate transformers, waterproof arrangements, and seating for at least 70,000 people.
- Recruits are to travel from their home districts at government expense; Lucknow Police will ensure accommodation and refreshments.
- Dress code: Men in white shirts, khaki pants; women in plain salwar suits or sarees.
3. Training Schedule
- General training begins from June 22 at district-level training centres.
- Followed by 9-month rigorous basic training at regional centres starting mid‑July.
4. Political Context
With Panchayat elections scheduled in early 2026, this ceremony doubles as a demonstration of the state and central government’s commitment to youth employment and enhanced law enforcement. Additionally, it signifies a collaborative front between Amit Shah and CM Yogi Adityanath ahead of upcoming polls .
🔗 Official Sources & Links
- Insights based on statements from UP Chief Minister’s media interactions and the UP Director General of Police (DG) office.
- For appointment letters, recruitment status: refer to the UPPRPB portal (
.gov.in) post-event updates. (Visit official portal according to candidate district)
📝 How to Attend / Apply (for candidates)
- Ensure posting districts have completed cadre allocation.
- Await official travel instructions from your district police unit.
- Follow dress code:
- Men: white full-sleeve shirt, khaki pants, black shoes
- Women: plain salwar suits or sarees
- Report to Defence Expo Ground, Vrindavan Yojana, on June 15.
- Participate in letter distribution ceremony, then join training starting June 22.
📅 Important Dates & Details
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2025 (Sunday) | Distribution of appointment letters in Lucknow |
| June 22, 2025 | District-level general training begins |
| Mid‑July 2025 | Start of 9-month basic training at regional centres |
- Recruitment total: 60,244 constables (12,048 women)
❓ FAQs
Q1: When and where are the appointment letters distributed?
A: On June 15, 2025, at Defence Expo Ground, Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow, with Amit Shah as the chief guest.
Q2: How many candidates are involved and what’s the gender breakdown?
A: A total of 60,244 recruits: 48,196 men and 12,048 women .
Q3: What’s the next step after receiving the appointment letter?
A: All recruits will undergo general training from June 22, then proceed to 9-month basic training at their assigned regional centres .
Q4: Why is Amit Shah’s attendance significant?
A: It’s a political gesture reflecting joint Centre-State support for job creation and boosting law enforcement before key elections .
Q5: What was the impact of the 2024 paper leak on the recruitment?
A: The exam was cancelled on February 24, 2024, then re-held in August 2024 under stricter security measures .