UPSSSC announces VPO result hours after aspirants protest in Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) declared the final result for 1,468 Village Panchayat Officer posts on Monday night around 8:30 pm, hours after candidates staged a protest outside its Lucknow office. The aspirants had alleged exam paper leaks and irregularities in the recruitment process.

Protesters said UPSSSC officials assured them during the day that the result would be announced within a day or two. "We came with the intention of holding an indefinite stir, but the officials assured us that the result will be declared soon," said aspirant Ravi Pandey.

Separately, candidates for 5,512 Junior Assistant posts have announced a peaceful protest outside the commission on Tuesday, demanding the publication of their final merit list. The Hindu reports that Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal held a meeting with recruitment boards, stressing adherence to the annual calendar and deadlines for exams, results and appointments.