UP Police Telecom Gets 1,494 New Recruits as CM Yogi Champions Transparent Hiring

Aug, 4 2025

Fresh Faces in UP Police Telecom: A Big Step for Law Enforcement

If you thought government recruitments were shrouded in red tape and favors, Uttar Pradesh is out to prove you wrong. On August 3, 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a public statement—literally—by handing over appointment letters to 1,494 brand new recruits in the UP Police Telecommunications Department. The massive event took place at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, where the energy was buzzing with the sense of fresh opportunities and a new chapter in state policing.

The numbers make it clear: 1,374 of these new faces are Assistant Operators, the backbone of the police’s high-tech communication setup. Another 120 will serve as Workshop Staff, keeping all that hardware running behind the scenes. This recruitment didn't just fill seats. It set a new bar for how hiring in the state works, with everything done through the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board—no room for backdoor entries or political meddling. CM Yogi hammered this point home, saying, "The youth of Uttar Pradesh are talented and deserve opportunities purely based on merit." He’s doubling down on his promise to root out nepotism and favoritism from government jobs.

What stands out about this round of hiring is the Mission Rozgar initiative running in the background. Since its launch, Mission Rozgar has helped more than 8.5 lakh people land government jobs, and even more through various contracts and private sector gigs. When you zoom out, you see that the UP government isn’t just filling positions—it’s rewriting the playbook for public sector employment in the state. In fact, earlier this year, 60,244 constables joined the police, and the hiring is nowhere near stopping.

The event gave the telecom wing its moment in the spotlight. Think of major events like the Mahakumbh, where millions flood one city. It’s a logistical nightmare without a rock-solid communication network. The UP Police telecom team proved their value during such events, pulling off crowd management and security using the latest digital tools—showing how important their job is for keeping things under control. There’s a quiet revolution happening with police communication in UP, blending old-school radio with new-age digital infrastructure for seamless coordination and quicker public service.

Merit, Modernization, and a Nod to Agniveer Recruits

This ceremony wasn't just about handing out papers. Heavyweights from UP’s government showed up: Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad, Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna, and DG Telecom Ashutosh Pandey. Their presence sent a clear message—UP is serious about transforming the police, not just paying lip service to reform.

But there was another big announcement thrown in the mix. CM Yogi revealed a 20% reservation for Agniveer recruits looking to join the police force. The Agnipath scheme, which trains young people in the armed forces, now feeds directly into state policing. The idea is to funnel disciplined, trained youth into law enforcement, making the force younger and sharper. It's a move that shakes up the old hierarchy and invites a new generation that already knows about order and commitment.

The whole event in Lucknow felt more than ceremonial. It marked a clear push towards transparency, modern tech, and fresh talent in UP policing. As these new recruits step into their roles, they're joining a system that's changing right in front of our eyes.