U.P. CM announces age relaxation, reservation for Agniveers in police

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) that Agniveers retiring in 2026 and beyond will receive a three-year age relaxation and 20% horizontal reservation, on par with ex-servicemen, in direct recruitment to the ranks of Constable, Mounted Constable, and Fireman in the state police force. Mr. Adityanath made the announcement during the Police Memorial Day 2025 ceremony held at the Reserve Police Lines.

Praising the Uttar Pradesh Police, the U.P. CM said, “Due to robust law enforcement and effective coordination, all festivals, fairs, VIP visits, political rallies, and demonstrations have been conducted peacefully.” Mr. Adityanath also paid homage to the brave martyrs of the Uttar Pradesh Police during the function.

Mr. Adityanath hailed the state force for their exemplary role in maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring women’s safety even in challenging circumstances. Speaking about welfare measures for the police personnel, the U.P. CM said the government has taken unprecedented steps to strengthen the morale, efficiency, and professionalism of the police force. “2,511 cases of 90% GPF disbursement were cleared following the retirement or demise of police personnel. At the same time, advances were approved for 108 police personnel under the Uttar Pradesh General Provident Fund Rules, 1985. Scholarships worth ₹51.10 lakh were awarded to 234 meritorious children of police personnel,” he added.

“Under the Health Security Scheme, ₹11.85 crore was reimbursed in 519 medical cases, while ₹6.64 crore was advanced from the Life Saving Fund to 170 personnel. Insurance payments amounting to ₹11.86 crore were made to the dependents of 374 deceased police personnel, and ₹67.76 crore was released to 124 dependents under the Bank of Baroda’s ‘Baroda Police Salary Package,’” said the U.P. CM.

Kin of deceased personnel honoured

Mr. Adityanath honored the families of three police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty in 2024–25: Special Task Force (STF) Inspector Sunil Kumar, Chief Constable Durgesh Kumar Singh of Jaunpur, and Constable Saurabh Kumar of Gautam Buddha Nagar, and assured their families of full government support.

The CM said recruitment had increased remarkably under his administration; training is being conducted using a hybrid system incorporating physical, legal, technical, cybercrime, and AI- based simulation modules.

“Since 2017, the UP Police has recruited 2.09 lakh personnel, including 34,000 women, and promoted over 1.52 lakh officers. Recruitment for 28,154 posts and promotions to fill 2,391 posts are currently underway,” Mr. Adityanath added.