UP Police Constable 2026 –
Complete Preparation Guide
UPPRPB has announced 32,679 constable vacancies. Written exam scheduled 8–10 June 2026. Minimum qualification: 12th Pass. 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours.
📅 Last updated: 27 May 2026
What is UP Police Constable Recruitment?
The UP Police Constable Recruitment is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) to fill vacancies in the state police force. It is one of the largest state-level police recruitments in India — the current 2025–26 cycle has announced 32,679 posts.
The recruitment covers multiple posts including Civil Police, PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary), Special Security Force, Jail Warder, and Mounted Police. The selection process follows the stages: Written Exam → Document Verification → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical Examination. The final merit list is based solely on written exam scores.
The written exam is scheduled for 8, 9, and 10 June 2026 in offline OMR-based mode. This is a great opportunity for 12th pass candidates across Uttar Pradesh who want a stable government job with good salary and career growth.
📅 Important Dates – UP Police Constable 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 31 December 2025 | ✓ Released |
| Online Application Opens | 31 December 2025 | ✓ Released |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 January 2026 | ✓ Released |
| Fee Adjustment & Application Correction Window | 2 February 2026 | ✓ Released |
| OTR (One-Time Registration) Mandatory | Active at uppbpb.gov.in | ✓ Released |
| Admit Card Released | 4 June 2026 | ✓ Released |
| Written Exam – Day 1 | 08 June 2026 | 🔔 Scheduled |
| Written Exam – Day 2 | 09 June 2026 | 🔔 Scheduled |
| Written Exam – Day 3 | 10 June 2026 | 🔔 Scheduled |
| Answer Key Release | To be notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Written Exam Result | To be notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Physical Tests (PET / PST) | To be notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Document Verification & Medical | To be notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Final Merit List | To be notified (TBN) | TBN |
* Source: UPPRPB official notification (31 Dec 2025). TBN = To Be Notified. Always verify at uppbpb.gov.in before taking action.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit – 2025–26 Recruitment Cycle
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age* |
|---|---|---|
| General – Male | 18 years | 25 years* |
| General – Female | 18 years | 28 years* |
| OBC – Male | 18 years | 30 years* |
| OBC – Female | 18 years | 33 years* |
| SC / ST – Male | 18 years | 30 years* |
| SC / ST – Female | 18 years | 33 years* |
| Ex-Serviceman | – | Service period + 3 yrs |
* The UP Government approved a one-time 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit for all categories under this recruitment cycle (Official Notice: 5 Jan 2026).
Vacancies – 32,679 Posts (2025–26 Cycle)
| Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Civil Police | Yes | Yes | Major share |
| Constable PAC / Armed Police | Yes | Yes (Women Battalion) | Major share |
| Constable Special Security Force (SSF) | Yes | No | Included |
| Jail Warder (Male) | Yes | No | Included |
| Mounted Police | Yes | No | Included |
| TOTAL (Official 2025–26 Cycle) | – | – | 32,679 |
📌 Note: Category-wise breakdown (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) is available in the official UPPRPB notification PDF at uppbpb.gov.in. Vacancy figures may be subject to minor revision via official corrigendum.
Exam Pattern – Written Test 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 |
| General Knowledge | 38 | 76 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 38 | 76 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 37 | 74 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 300 |
📌 Key Exam Rules
- ✓ Each correct answer: +2 marks
- ✓ No negative marking: Marks will NOT be deducted for wrong answers (abolished by UP Cabinet, Dec 2025)
- ℹ Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English)
- ℹ Final merit is based only on written exam marks. Physical tests are qualifying only and do not add to the score.
- ℹ Exam conducted in multiple shifts across 3 days — scores may be normalised across shifts.
Physical Test – PST & PET 2026
Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Both stages are qualifying in nature only — they do not contribute marks to the final merit list.
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Measurements
| Category | Height | Chest (Male only) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male – General / OBC / EWS / SC | 168 cm | 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded (min. 5 cm expansion) | Proportionate |
| Male – ST / Hilly / Tribal Areas | 160 cm | 77 cm unexpanded / 82 cm expanded (min. 5 cm expansion) | Proportionate |
| Female – General / OBC / EWS / SC | 152 cm | N/A | Minimum 40 kg |
| Female – ST / Hilly / Tribal Areas | 147 cm | N/A | Minimum 40 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running Race
| Category | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male – All Categories | 4.8 km | 25 minutes |
| Female – All Categories | 2.4 km | 14 minutes |
💡 Tip: Start your running practice well before the exam. Male candidates need to cover 4.8 km in just 25 minutes — that requires consistent training over at least 2–3 months. Begin with shorter distances and build up gradually.
Detailed Syllabus – UP Police Constable 2026
📘 General Hindi
- •Hindi alphabet, punctuation marks
- •Word formation: Sandhi, Samas, prefixes, suffixes
- •Antonyms, synonyms, idioms and proverbs
- •Sentence structure and sentence correction
- •Letter writing, essay, paragraph composition
- •Comprehension passages
- •Tatsam, tadbhav, deshaj, foreign-origin words
🌐 General Knowledge
- •Indian history – ancient, medieval, modern
- •Indian geography and Uttar Pradesh geography
- •Indian Constitution and polity
- •Indian economy and agriculture
- •General science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- •National and international current affairs
- •Uttar Pradesh – administration, culture, awards
- •Sports, computers, cyber crime, banking awareness
🔢 Numerical & Mental Ability
- •Number system, simplification
- •Percentage, profit & loss, discount
- •Simple and compound interest
- •Time, speed & distance; time and work
- •Mensuration (area, volume)
- •Average, ratio and proportion
- •Data interpretation: bar, pie, line graphs
🧠 Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning
- •Alphabet and number series
- •Coding and decoding
- •Direction sense, mirror images
- •Blood relations, puzzles
- •Syllogism and logical reasoning
- •Public behaviour and ethical judgement
- •Law and order situations
- •Analytical ability and decision making
🎯 Focus Areas: Uttar Pradesh-specific General Knowledge (administration, geography, culture) carries significant weight and is often overlooked. Hindi grammar and idioms are high-scoring repeat topics. Make sure to cover all four subjects equally — the paper is well balanced.
Salary & Benefits
Additional Perks & Benefits
- ✓Dearness Allowance (DA) – revised bi-annually
- ✓House Rent Allowance (HRA) – based on city
- ✓Travel Allowance (TA)
- ✓Medical allowance and family health benefits
- ✓Uniform and gear allowance
- ✓Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- ✓Pension benefits under NPS
- ✓Annual increment as per 7th Pay Commission
- ✓City Compensatory Allowance
- ✓Job security and promotion opportunities
How to Apply
⚠️ The application window for the current cycle closed on 30 January 2026. The steps below are for reference when the next cycle opens.
- 1Complete OTR Registration (Mandatory)Visit uppbpb.gov.in and create a One-Time Registration (OTR) account. Enter your mobile number, email address, and basic personal details.
- 2Log in and Fill the Application FormUse your OTR credentials to log in. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information carefully.
- 3Upload DocumentsUpload a clear passport-size photograph, signature, 10th/12th certificates, and category certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format and file size.
- 4Pay the Application FeeGeneral / OBC / EWS: ₹500 | SC / ST: ₹400. Payment accepted via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- 5Submit and Save ConfirmationReview all details before submitting. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
3-Month Study Plan
Month 1 – Build the Foundation
- →UP-specific GK: cover history, geography, polity, and administration thoroughly
- →Hindi grammar basics: focus on word formation, antonyms, synonyms
- →Maths: percentage, profit & loss, SI/CI, time-work, speed-distance
- →Reasoning: series, direction sense, blood relations — 30 questions daily
Month 2 – Deep Preparation
- →Current affairs: read newspaper daily and revise a monthly magazine
- →Hindi: comprehension passages, idioms, and proverbs practice
- →Maths: mensuration, average, ratio — target 50 questions per day
- →Weekly mock tests: attempt full 150-question paper within 2 hours
Month 3 – Revision + Physical Fitness
- →Full syllabus revision with extra focus on weak areas
- →Solve previous year UP Police Constable papers (2018, 2019)
- →Physical training: build up running from 2 km to 4.8 km daily
- →Speed drills: aim to attempt 150 questions within 1 hour 45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many vacancies are there in UP Police Constable 2026?
UPPRPB has announced a total of 32,679 vacancies in its notification released on 31 December 2025. These include posts for Civil Police, PAC, Special Security Force, Jail Warder, and Mounted Police.
Q2: When is the UP Police Constable 2026 written exam?
The written examination is scheduled across three days – 8, 9, and 10 June 2026. It will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode across multiple exam centres in Uttar Pradesh.
Q3: Is there negative marking in the UP Police Constable exam?
No. The UP Government abolished negative marking for Police Constable and Jail Warder recruitment exams in December 2025 through a Cabinet decision. Under the amended UP Police Constable and Head Constable Service (Fourth Amendment) Rules 2025, marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers. Each correct answer carries +2 marks. Candidates can attempt all 150 questions without fear of losing marks for wrong answers.
Q4: What is the minimum educational qualification for UP Police Constable?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. This qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application.
Q5: Are the physical tests (PET and PST) part of the merit calculation?
No. Both the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) are qualifying in nature only. The final merit list is prepared entirely on the basis of written examination marks.
Q6: What is the salary of a UP Police Constable?
The basic pay scale is Rs.21,700 to Rs.69,100 per month under Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission. Including allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA, the gross monthly salary typically ranges from Rs.30,000 to Rs.40,000.
Q7: What is OTR (One-Time Registration) and is it mandatory?
UPPRPB introduced mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) from July 2025. Candidates must create an OTR account at uppbpb.gov.in once, entering their personal details. This avoids re-entering the same information for future recruitments.