UP govt grants one-time age relaxation for police recruitment, over 32,000 posts on offer

Giving relief to several youths preparing for police recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has given a one-time three-year relaxation in the upper age limit for the proposed direct recruitment of constables, civil police, and equivalent positions in the police force in 2025. In this regard, a government order has been issued.

According to a press release, issued by the state’s information department, prioritizing the interest of candidates, the chief minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to give relief to the candidates. The release further said this important decision has been taken to fill a total of 32,679 posts under Direct Recruitment-2025.

As per the government order, this age relaxation will be provided once to candidates of all categories participating in the recruitment process for the posts of Constable Civil Police (Male/Female), Constable PAC/Armed Police (Male), Constable Special Security Force (Male), Female Constable for Women Battalion, Constable Mounted Police (Male) and Jail Warder (Male and Female).


The release said this decision by the government was taken in view of Rule 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service (Relaxation of Age Limit for Recruitment) Rules, 1992. This decision, implemented through a government order issued on January 5, 2026, in continuation of the recruitment notification issued on December 31, 2025, will provide opportunities to many candidates who were previously excluded from the recruitment process due to age limits.

“This move by the Yogi government sends a clear message that the state government understands the real problems of youth and does not shy away from taking concrete decisions to address them. Providing equitable opportunities to candidates preparing for competitive examinations, providing a wide range of employment options, and maintaining sensitivity in administrative decisions have become part of the Yogi government's working style,” the release claimed.

The release further mentioned that the decision to give age relaxation will certainly give a fresh hope to the job aspirants.