- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a major step towards improving the promotion structure within the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department, enforcement constables may soon get a chance to rise to the rank of Transport Sub-Inspector. A proposal in this regard has been sent by Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh to the Principal Secretary (Transport) for approval.
Currently, enforcement constables are granted just one promotion to the post of Enforcement Supervisor, unlike other departments, where there is a provision for up to three promotions. Taking inspiration from Uttarakhand’s structure, the department is now working on introducing a multi-tiered promotion system.
A seven-member committee headed by the Additional Transport Commissioner (Revenue) has proposed the introduction of Transport Assistant Inspector and Transport Sub-Inspector posts. The committee includes senior officials from finance, enforcement, and regional offices.
There are 737 sanctioned posts of enforcement constables and 128 posts of enforcement supervisors in the state. The proposal suggests that constables who have either served two years as enforcement supervisor or 16 years in total service (constable + supervisor) should be eligible for promotion to Transport Sub-Inspector. Additionally, the creation of 150 new sub-inspector posts has been recommended.
Currently, the department has:
-116 ARTO (Enforcement) posts
-120 Passenger Goods Officer posts
-36 ARTO (Road Safety) posts
To operate 272 enforcement teams efficiently, the same number of supervisors is needed. However, only 128 posts of enforcement supervisors exist. To bridge the gap, the committee has proposed creating 144 additional posts and renaming the role as Transport Assistant Inspector.
Each enforcement team consists of an ARTO (Enforcement), three constables, one supervisor, and a driver. Their responsibilities include revenue collection and road safety enforcement, such as checking for helmets, seatbelts, drunk driving, and wrong-side driving. The Supreme Court’s Committee on Road Safety is closely monitoring these issues, and the Transport Department serves as the nodal agency for road safety in the state.
With rising responsibilities and limited manpower, the department emphasises the urgent need to create new posts and offer better promotion opportunities for ground-level staff. Approval from the government is awaited.