Yogi govt to ensure successful biometric verification of candidates for entry to exam center

Lucknow : The Yogi Adityanath government has put in place a comprehensive and foolproof plan to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the largest UP Police recruitment exam to date. As part of this initiative, stringent security measures have been implemented for the upcoming constable civil police direct recruitment examination, which is scheduled to be held in two shifts starting Friday, August 23.

Static magistrates have been stationed at every examination center, with the presence of officers ranging from Deputy Superintendents of Police to Sub Inspectors, depending on the number of candidates, to serve as center supervisors. Additionally, intensive monitoring will be conducted through CCTV cameras, and all candidates will be allowed entry into the examination centers only after undergoing biometric verification.

The state government is conducting these examinations as part of the recruitment drive for 60,244 police constable positions to further strengthen the police force. The exams are scheduled to take place on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31 across 1,174 centers in all 67 districts of the state.

Rajiv Krishna, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), said that extensive arrangements have been made for the upcoming police recruitment exam, in line with the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. At the district level, District Magistrates will act as District Supervisors, overseeing administrative duties at each examination center, including the deployment of sector magistrates and static magistrates.

Each examination center will have an Assistant Center Supervisor in addition to a static magistrate. The Additional District Magistrate will serve as the Assistant Nodal Officer (Administration), and sector magistrates will be assigned to three exam centers.

To prevent cheating and ensure a smooth process, flying squads will be on standby. The centers will be supervised by officers ranging from Deputy Superintendents of Police to Sub Inspectors, with Deputy Superintendents overseeing centers with over 1,000 candidates, Inspectors at centers with up to 1,000 candidates, and Sub Inspectors at centers with up to 500 candidates.

To maintain the integrity of the exams, 50 percent of the personnel at each center have been appointed by the District Magistrate, while the remaining 50 percent have been selected by the Center Administrator (Principal). Examination assistants will be appointed by both the District Magistrate and the Center Administrator, with one invigilator assigned per 12 candidates and additional assistant invigilators provided as needed.

To ensure transparency in the examination process, advanced technology will be employed to verify the identity of candidates. Comprehensive measures have been put in place for the thorough checking, frisking, and supervision of candidates at each examination center. Entry to the center will be granted only after candidates undergo physical frisking, security checks using hand-held metal detectors, and biometric verification, including fingerprint and facial recognition. In cases where facial recognition is not possible, arrangements are in place to capture FRIS (Facial Recognition Image System) data.

If there are any doubts regarding facial recognition, Aadhaar authentication will be conducted to confirm the candidate’s identity. Additionally, jammers will be deployed at all centers to prevent the use of electronic devices such as mobile phones and Bluetooth. The examination halls and centers will be monitored via CCTV cameras, with live feeds being sent to the control rooms at the center, district level, and Recruitment Board headquarters to ensure continuous oversight and security.