Campus Times |Lucknow

With more than 1.5 million candidates preparing for a key government recruitment test, authorities have announced strict monitoring arrangements for the upcoming Sub-Inspector recruitment examination in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board said the exam will be conducted under extensive surveillance, with nearly 16,000 CCTV cameras installed at 1,090 centres across the state to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice.

Exam on March 14–15

The examination will be held on March 14 and 15 for posts including Sub-Inspector (Civil Police), Platoon Commander (PAC) – Male and Female, and Fire Officer, which attract thousands of aspirants seeking a career in the police service.

Over 1.5 million Candidates to Appear

According to the board, around 1,575,760 candidates will appear for the exam, including 1,166,386 male and 409,374 female applicants. Since total posts are 4543, For many aspirants, the test represents years of preparation and a chance to secure a government job. To maintain fairness, authorities will implement a three-tier monitoring system. CCTV surveillance will be active at all centres, with control rooms at each exam venue, district monitoring units, and live supervision from the recruitment board headquarters.

Admit Cards from March 11

Admit cards will be released in phases, with candidates appearing on March 14 able to download them from March 11, while those scheduled for March 15 will receive theirs on March 12. To accommodate the large number of candidates, the state government has expanded the permitted distance for exam centres from 10 km to 22 km, allowing more venues to be set up across the state.

Strict Action Against Rumours

The recruitment board has warned that strict action will be taken against anyone spreading rumours or misinformation about the exam. Additional security measures have also been put in place for the safe transport and storage of question papers.