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UP Police to Hire 470 Athletes, CM Yogi Cites New Sports Culture
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:15
UP Police to Hire 470 Athletes, CM Yogi Cites New Sports Culture
- •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that appointment letters will be given to 470 athletes under the skilled player quota in UP Police.
- •The selection includes 43 Sub-Inspectors and 427 Constables across Civil Police and PAC divisions.
- •CM Yogi stated that before 2017, the sports quota was neglected and recruitment relied on recommendations rather than talent.
- •The double-engine government has directly recruited over 534 athletes across departments, securing a bright future for sports talent.
Key Questions Answered
A total of 470 athletes selected under the skilled player quota will receive their appointment letters, including 43 Sub-Inspectors (Civil Police), 295 Constables (Civil Police), and 132 Constables (PAC).
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that prior to 2017, the sports quota was neglected, and government recruitment was heavily influenced by recommendations and connections rather than actual talent.
As a result of the double-engine government connecting sporting talent with employment, more than 534 athletes have been directly recruited across various departments so far.
