UP Police SI Appointment Letters Halted: Court Intervenes on Answer Key Row
The Allahabad High Court has issued a temporary stay on appointment letter distribution for the Uttar Pradesh Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2025. Justice Anees Kumar Gupta, heading a single-judge bench, passed the order while hearing petitions filed by affected candidates. The court scheduled its next detailed hearing for October 5, 2026, to address the ongoing dispute.
This stay order marks a significant delay for over 4500 selected candidates awaiting formal appointment letters. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) cannot proceed with the final joining process until the court provides further directions. The recruitment drive, which initially aimed to fill 4543 Sub Inspector (Civil Police) positions, now faces legal complications.
Why the Court Stayed the Appointment Process
Candidates filed petitions alleging serious irregularities in the examination and evaluation process. They claimed that changes made to questions and answer keys after the examination significantly affected their final normalised marks. These modifications, they argued, directly impacted their ranking in the merit list.
The petitioners further contended that the UPPRPB failed to properly evaluate and address valid candidate objections before declaring the final merit list on July 14, 2026. Senior advocates representing the candidates convinced the court that issuing appointment letters before resolving answer key discrepancies could result in irreparable procedural errors.
The legal arguments presented highlighted the risk of permanent damage to candidates’ careers if appointments proceeded without addressing the underlying answer key issues. The court accepted these concerns and decided to pause the appointment process pending resolution of the dispute.
Key Details of UP Police SI Recruitment 2025
The recruitment process involved massive participation from across Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 15,75,760 candidates applied for the Sub Inspector positions. Of these, approximately 10.77 lakh candidates appeared for the written examination.
The UPPRPB conducted this recruitment to fill 4543 vacancies for Sub Inspector (Civil Police) and equivalent posts. The examination and selection process spanned several months before the final merit list was announced in July 2026. However, the answer key controversy emerged after the results were declared, leading to the current legal standoff.
What Happens at the Next Court Hearing
The State government and UPPRPB are required to present their counter-affidavits during the October 5, 2026 hearing. They will need to respond to the candidates’ allegations regarding answer key changes and evaluation procedures. The court will examine both sides’ arguments before deciding whether to lift or continue the stay order.
Until the High Court passes further orders, the police board remains unable to issue formal appointment letters or begin the final joining process. The 4543 shortlisted candidates must wait for the court’s decision. This delay extends the uncertainty for job seekers who have already completed the examination and selection stages.
The outcome of the October 5 hearing will determine whether the UP Police SI Recruitment 2025 can proceed toward completion or face further legal challenges. Candidates are advised to monitor official announcements from the UPPRPB and court updates regarding this case.
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