Nearly 1,700 UP Police constables who cleared the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam are fighting a departmental demand to repay over ₹7 lakh in training and salary costs before their promotion.
- Approximately 1,700 serving constables cleared the SI recruitment exam for 4,543 posts.
- Department demands recovery of ₹2,70,982 for training and ₹4,63,150 for salary.
- Constables argue that since they aren't leaving the force, the recovery rule shouldn't apply.
- Candidates have appealed to CM Yogi Adityanath for a waiver before the September deadline.
In a surprising bureaucratic deadlock, nearly 1,700 Uttar Pradesh Police constables who successfully cleared the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination are facing a steep financial barrier. Despite their success in a competitive exam for 4,543 posts, these officers are being asked to repay a staggering sum of Rs 7,34,132 before they can assume their new roles.
The candidates, who were part of the massive 2023 recruitment drive for 60,244 posts, completed their initial training between June 17, 2025, and April 26, 2026. While they are scheduled to join as SIs by the last week of September, district police authorities have issued notices demanding the recovery of training expenses (Rs 2,70,982) and salary received during their tenure (Rs 4,63,150).
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this situation highlights a rigid application of departmental rules that may not account for internal promotions. The current rule mandates recovery if an employee leaves service within two years. However, these constables are not resigning; they are transitioning to a higher rank within the same organizational structure. Forcing them to pay millions of rupees effectively penalizes meritocracy and professional growth within the force.
The demand for salary recovery from employees who have earned a promotion through a competitive departmental process is administratively counter-intuitive and financially prohibitive.
The affected officers argue that the training they received as constables remains an asset to the Uttar Pradesh Police and will continue to benefit the department in their new capacity as Sub-Inspectors. They contend that paying such a high amount is financially impossible for the majority of the candidates.
Consequently, a wave of appeals has been sent to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The constables are requesting a special waiver, arguing that the spirit of the law—preventing people from taking training and immediately leaving the service—does not apply to those staying within the force.
The matter is currently under review at the UP Police Headquarters. With the September joining deadline looming, the decision will set a significant precedent for how the state handles internal career progression for its security personnel.
| Expense Category | Amount Demanded (INR) | Reason for Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Training Costs | ₹2,70,982 | Initial training expenditure by the state |
| Salary Recovery | ₹4,63,150 | Salary paid from June 2025 to Aug 2026 |
| Total | ₹7,34,132 | Total cost per candidate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why is the UP Police demanding money from the successful candidates?
The department is applying a rule that requires employees to repay training and salary costs if they leave their current post within two years of joining.
They argue that they are not leaving the police department but are simply moving to a higher rank (SI) within the same force, so the recovery rule should be waived.
