Allahabad HC Halts UP Police Hiring Over Doubts

The Allahabad High Court has issued a stay on the issuance of appointment letters for 4,543 selected candidates in the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025. This move, made by a single-judge bench of Justice Anees Kumar Gupta, stems from petitions filed by candidates alleging issues with the examination's evaluation process. The recruitment, initiated by the UPPRPB on August 12, 2025, saw over 1.5 million applications and concluded its selection process with the final result published on July 17, 2026.

Candidates' objections, particularly concerning changes to questions during evaluation and the alleged inadequate consideration by the recruitment board, formed the basis of their legal challenge. The court's order on October 3, 2026, interrupts the joining process for those who had successfully navigated the written examination and physical efficiency tests. The stay remains in effect until further directions are issued, with the next court hearing scheduled for October 5, 2026.