Lucknow: It was a new beginning for the newly recruited personnel in Uttar Pradesh Police as chief minister Yogi Adityanath handed over appointment letters to candidates during a ceremony in Lucknow on Friday.Beyond the joy of securing govt jobs, many recruits highlighted another aspect they considered equally significant – obtaining their positions without paying bribes or relying on recommendations.The candidates, selected for various posts through the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, described the recruitment process as transparent, merit-based and time-bound.They said the only money they spent was the prescribed application fee and that no individual demanded money or influence at any stage of the selection process.Prashant Kumar from Badaun, who was selected as a sub-inspector (civil police), said he had been preparing for a career in the police force since 2018 and finally achieved his goal this year.“Recruitment processes in the past often faced allegations of irregularities, but the system has become more transparent in recent years, enabling deserving candidates to compete fairly,” he said.Sumit Sharma, who was selected for the post of sub-inspector, said he had been preparing for the examination since 2022. He described the recruitment process as smooth, transparent and efficient. “After entering the police service, I would focus on ensuring justice and fairness for the public and strive to uphold the values expected of a police officer,” he said.Shivi Sharma called it one of the happiest moments of her life and said that receiving the appointment before Diwali felt like the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi.Shivi said she faced no demand for money or recommendation during the recruitment process. She vowed to perform her duties with honesty and pledged to help the poor and those in need while serving in the police force.Udayveer Singh Katheria from Bareilly, a retired Indian Army serviceman who has now joined the police force as a sub-inspector (civil police), credited the transparent recruitment system for giving deserving candidates a fair chance.He said the process enabled applicants to compete on merit without depending on political influence or personal connections.Anshu Chaudhary from Muzaffarnagar praised the speed with which the recruitment process was completed. She said concluding the entire exercise within a year was a major achievement and reflected administrative efficiency. “I am looking forward to applying the lessons learnt during training in my professional career. I will serve the public with sincerity and dedication,” she said.For Raja Babu from Bareilly, the appointment fulfilled a childhood dream of joining the police force. “The only expenditure involved in the recruitment process was the application fee, and no additional payments were required at any stage,” he said.Raja Babu added that his foremost priority as a police officer would be ensuring justice for the poor, exploited and disadvantaged sections of society.
