The Uttar Pradesh Government terminated Renuka Mishra, Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board, following allegations of a question paper leak that led to the cancellation of the police constable recruitment examination. Rajeev Krishna has been appointed as the new Chairperson. Over 48 lakh candidates participated in the exam held on February 17 and 18.
On February 24, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board annulled the written examination for direct recruitment-2023 to the posts of reserved civilian police due to the alleged paper leak. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the cancellation, stating that a re-examination would be conducted within six months.
In a statement on X, CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards those involved in the leak, asserting, “There can be no compromise with the sanctity of examinations. Those who play with the hard work of the youth will not be spared under any circumstances. Strictest action is certain to be taken against such unruly elements.”
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh government ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities and malpractice in the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) examination at the government level.