UP Police Constable exam: FIR filed against YouTube channel 'Mohit Sir Gurukul' for fake claims
Synopsis
The UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has taken the unusual step of filing an FIR against a YouTube channel for spreading fake claims about the constable exam — a signal that Indian recruitment bodies are moving from rebuttals to criminal action against exam-misinformation content creators who command large aspirant audiences.
Key Takeaways
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board filed an FIR against YouTube channel 'Mohit Sir Gurukul' on 5 August 2026 .
The channel allegedly posted a viral video claiming large-scale irregularities in the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2025 .
The complaint was filed by Inspector Upendra Singh at Husainganj police station , Lucknow.
Case registered under Sections 221 and 292 of BNS 2023 and Section 66D of the IT Act .
The written exam was held from 8–10 June 2026 ; results and cut-off list were released on 31 July 2026 .
Investigation is currently underway, according to officials.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the YouTube channel 'Mohit Sir Gurukul' in Lucknow for allegedly spreading false and misleading information about the results and selection process of the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2025. The case was registered at Husainganj police station on 5 August 2026, following a viral video that claimed large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process.
What Triggered the FIR
A video uploaded by the channel went viral on social media, alleging widespread scams and irregularities in the constable recruitment process. Acting on directions from the recruitment board, Inspector Upendra Singh filed a formal complaint on the board's behalf, prompting police to register the case.
In the complaint, the board described the video's contents as 'entirely baseless, deceptive, and intended to cause public panic and mislead candidates' who had appeared in the written examination.
Sections Invoked
Police have registered the case under Sections 221 and 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. Section 66D deals with cheating by impersonation using computer resources, while the BNS provisions cover false statements and content intended to cause public mischief. Further investigation is currently underway, according to officials.
Timeline of the Recruitment Process
The written examination for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Direct Recruitment-2025 was conducted between 8 June and 10 June 2026. The cut-off list for document verification and the Physical Standard Test (PST) was released on 31 July 2026. On the same date, the board formally announced the results for direct recruitment of Constable (Civil Police) and equivalent posts under the 2025 recruitment cycle.
Broader Context
This is not an isolated incident. Exam-related misinformation on social media platforms has repeatedly disrupted recruitment cycles across Indian states, often triggering candidate unrest before official clarifications emerge. The UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board's decision to pursue a criminal FIR — rather than merely issuing a rebuttal — signals a firmer institutional stance against channels that monetise exam anxiety. Notably, YouTube channels targeting competitive exam aspirants command large, highly engaged audiences, making unchecked misinformation particularly damaging in this segment.
What Happens Next
Police are currently investigating the matter. Candidates who appeared in the UP Police Constable examination are advised to rely only on official communications from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board for updates on results and further stages of the selection process.
Point of View
High-anxiety ecosystem where a single viral video can trigger mass candidate panic before any fact-check lands. What this case does not yet answer is whether the FIR will survive judicial scrutiny: the line between legitimate criticism of a recruitment process and 'public mischief' under the BNS is one that courts will need to draw carefully. If the board's claims hold, it sets a useful precedent; if overreached, it risks chilling legitimate whistleblowing on exam irregularities — a real and recurring problem in UP's recruitment history.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was an FIR filed against 'Mohit Sir Gurukul' YouTube channel?
The FIR was filed because the channel allegedly uploaded a viral video making false claims about large-scale irregularities in the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2025. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board described the video as 'entirely baseless, deceptive, and intended to cause public panic.'
Under which legal sections has the case been registered?
The case has been registered under Sections 221 and 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, which covers cheating by impersonation using computer resources.
When was the UP Police Constable exam 2025 conducted and when were results declared?
The written examination was held between 8 June and 10 June 2026. The results and cut-off list for document verification and the Physical Standard Test (PST) were released on 31 July 2026.
Who filed the complaint against the YouTube channel?
Inspector Upendra Singh filed the formal complaint at Husainganj police station in Lucknow on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board.
What should UP Police Constable exam candidates do now?
Candidates are advised to follow only official communications from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board for updates on results and further stages of the selection process, as the investigation into the misinformation case is ongoing.
