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The Uttar Pradesh government has revised character verification rules for direct recruitment to state government jobs, making individuals associated with organisations that advocate changing the existing social system through violence ineligible for appointment. The guidelines, issued by Principal Secretary (Appointment and Personnel) M Devaraj on October 28, 2026, state that membership in such organisations will disqualify candidates, particularly if they participated in related activities after turning 21 and within three years of verification, unless evidence shows a change in conduct.
The government clarified that political ideology alone, the filing of a FIR, or a pending investigation will not lead to automatic disqualification. Candidates acquitted, those whose cases were resolved through compromise, or matters under the Juvenile Justice Act will not face rejection solely on these grounds. Provisional appointment letters may be issued if verification reports are delayed, but appointments can be cancelled if false information is found. The rules apply to government departments, public sector corporations, boards, and local bodies, while existing employees are exempt from fresh verification.
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