Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to undertake a major recruitment drive in the police department this year, with more than 81,000 posts proposed to be filled across various categories, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said during a late-night review meeting on Thursday.
Calling the 2026-27 financial year crucial for young aspirants, the Chief Minister said the large-scale hiring will not only generate employment but also strengthen the state’s policing capacity with a more energetic and modern force.
According to a statement, he directed the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board to ensure that all selections are carried out in a transparent, time-bound manner, strictly adhering to merit and reservation norms.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that recruitment is planned for posts including Sub-Inspector, Constable Civil Police, Radio Assistant Operator, Computer Operator Grade-A and Police Sub-Inspector (Confidential), with the process for some categories already underway.
Reviewing law and order preparedness, CM Adityanath stressed that strengthening policing requires equal emphasis on technology, transparency and capable human resources. He called for accountability at every level and a result-oriented work culture to instil greater public confidence in the system.
A key focus of the meeting was the functioning of the PRV-112 emergency response service. The Chief Minister noted that the current average response time stands at around six minutes and directed officials to work towards reducing it further through better coordination, technology use and data-based patrolling.
He also called for strategic positioning of Police Response Vehicles and ensuring their continuous movement to enhance visibility and deterrence.
In a move aimed at administrative efficiency, the Chief Minister directed the transfer of personnel who have been posted for long periods at key establishments in Lucknow, including Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister’s residence and Police Headquarters.
The review also covered fire and emergency services, where officials reported that around 42,000 fire incidents were handled in 2025–26, with property worth nearly Rs 800 crore saved.
CM Adityanath directed that every district must be equipped with at least one hydraulic fire tender and asked officials to expedite the ‘One Tehsil–One Fire Tender’ plan within a fixed timeline. He also stressed the need for intensified public awareness campaigns, particularly ahead of the summer season.
On cyber crime, the Chief Minister was informed that fraud worth Rs 425.7 crore was prevented during the last financial year through timely technical intervention. Over 3.9 lakh complaints were received, with more than 2.4 lakh registered and legal action taken in over 7,000 cases. The cyber helpline 1930 has seen a sharp rise in call handling capacity, increasing from around 1,700 to over 7,400 calls per day.
Adityanath directed officials to make cyber crime response more technology-driven and swift, emphasising that protecting citizens’ money must remain a top priority. He also called for wider awareness campaigns on safe digital practices and strengthening of helpline systems.
The meeting also reviewed the status of pending vigilance cases, with 414 investigations currently underway. The Chief Minister directed that older cases be disposed of in a time-bound manner and called for intensified anti-corruption action through trap and search operations.
In the prison department, he instructed officials to ensure robust arrangements for court appearances through video conferencing, while in the police radio wing, emphasis was laid on completing the rollout of the e-office system across all 75 districts. Digitisation has already been completed in 63 districts.
Training and capacity-building were also discussed, with officials stating that over 60,000 constables have undergone basic training and more than 23 lakh courses have been completed under Mission Karmayogi. The Chief Minister called for modern, practical and outcome-oriented training modules, including for a proposed batch of 4,500 sub-inspectors in the coming year.
He also reviewed the functioning of specialised units such as the Economic Offences Wing and Crime Investigation Department, directing stricter action against financial crimes and improved investigation mechanisms in line with new criminal laws.
On infrastructure, the Police Housing Corporation reported completion of 142 projects worth around Rs 350 crore in the last financial year, with a target of 226 projects in 2026–27. The Chief Minister stressed adherence to quality and timelines and suggested creating a dedicated corpus for housing facilities.
Highlighting the role of community participation, the Chief Minister noted that around 7,500 civil defence volunteers have been recruited and directed that their training be accelerated to build a stronger grassroots security network.
The Government Railway Police also briefed the meeting on crime control and passenger safety measures, including efforts under ‘Operation Muskaan’, through which over 2,300 missing children were reunited with their families. The Chief Minister directed that passenger safety be prioritised further with enhanced technological surveillance.
Overall, the review underscored the government’s focus on expanding manpower, modernising systems and improving response mechanisms to strengthen policing and public safety across Uttar Pradesh.
–IANS
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