UP POLICE CONSTABLE 2026: LATEST UPDATE

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) issued the notification for the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 on 31 December 2025, announcing a total of 32,679 vacancies. To streamline and simplify the application process, the Board has introduced a “One Time Registration (OTR)” system effective from 31 July 2025. As per the official guidelines, OTR is compulsory for all online applications and will allow candidates to submit their personal information only once, eliminating the need to fill in the same details repeatedly. Application Begin on 31 December 2025, and Last Date for Appyling Online was 30 January 2026

OVERVIEW

Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Exam 2026 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPBPB) for the selection of Eligible Candidates for the posts of Constable, The job prospect in UP Police not only provides a fair UP Police Salary but also provides a good number of Allowances and Promotions. So, lakhs of aspiring candidates apply for the UP Police Constable Exam every year.

IMPORTANT DATES

The online application for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will start from 31 December 2025 and continue until 30 January 2026, with a total of 32,679 posts available. The last date for fee payment is 2 February 2026, and the exam date has not been announced yet.

VACANCY DETAIL

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (UP Police Constable Vacancy) – Through the Police Constable recruitment by the Uttar Pradesh Police Department, candidates will get an opportunity for bumper vacancies. In this regard, we would like to inform you that for the 32,679 posts, an additional 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit will now be provided.

SALARY STRUCTURE

UP Police Constable Pay Scale 2026

As of January 2026, the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (32,679 posts) follows the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. The official notification and multiple trusted sources (including career portals like Careers360, CareerPower, Jagran Josh, and others) confirm the following salary structure for newly appointed UP Police Constables (Civil Police, PAC, etc.):

Key Salary Details

Pay Level: Level 3 (7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix)

Pay Scale / Pay Band: Rs. 21,700 – ?69,100 (starting basic pay to maximum after years of service)

Grade Pay: Rs. 2,000 (Note: Some older references mention Rs. 7,200, but current standard is Rs. 2,000 under 7th CPC)

Pay Band (Pre-7th CPC reference): Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200 (for context only)

Starting Basic Pay (for fresh recruits): Rs. 21,700 per month

In-Hand Salary (Approximate Monthly Take-Home)

Gross Monthly Salary (Basic + Allowances): Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 40,000 (varies by posting location, city classification for HRA, current DA rate, etc.)

In-Hand Salary (after deductions like PF, taxes, etc.): Around Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 38,000 initially (can go higher with experience and DA revisions)

Major Allowances Included

Dearness Allowance (DA) – Currently around 50%+ of basic (revised periodically)

House Rent Allowance (HRA) – 8-24% depending on city (X, Y, Z classification)

Other perks: Medical Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Transport Allowance, Ration Money, High Altitude Allowance (if applicable), etc.

Annual Package: Roughly Rs. 4.2 lakh to Rs. 4.8 lakh initially

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for the UP POLICE CONSTABLE EXAMINATION are Required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility Criteria like Age, Minimum Educational Qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.

The Candidate’s Eligibility for UP POLICE CONSTABLE EXAMINATION is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:

Nationality

Age Limit

Educational Qualifications

Nationality

Only candidates belonging to the Indian Nationality can be Eligible to apply for this examination, They need to be of Indian Origin and be Indian Citizens to be Eligible.

Age Limit

The age limit for the UP Police Constable post is different for Male and Female applicants.

The age of Male candidates must fall between 18-22 years.

Female candidates should have the ages between 18-25 years.

The provision of age relaxation has been given by the board. The age limit relaxation for the UP Police Constables Exam is tabulated below:

Age limit and relaxation

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate / 10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university.

Note: 10th pass is not sufficient; 12th is mandatory.

EXAM PATTERN

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification (Advt. No. PRPB-B 07/2025) for 32,679 Constable posts (Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warder, etc.). The written exam remains the first stage of selection, and the pattern is consistent with previous recruitments (no major changes announced for 2026).

The UP Police Constable Exam will have 150 Questions with 300 Marks. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board hold exams in both English and Hindi every year. It is an Objective-Type Exam with a Duration of 2 Hours. Each Question will carry +2 marks each, There will be a Negative Marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

The section-wise distribution of the number of questions and marks are indicated below:

Physical Standard Test

Candidates can have a look at the Physical Standard Test as described below for both Male and Female candidates:

The height and weight requirement of UP Police are as follows

Physical Efficiency test

Candidates have to clear this physical efficiency test. candidates are given a physical task like racing. To qualify those Males and Females have to achieve that in the below-given timings.

Note:

The distribution of questions may vary slightly (±1-2) in the actual paper, but the total remains 150 questions / 300 marks.

No sectional time limit; attempt in any order.

The exam tests basic Class 10-12 level knowledge, with emphasis on speed and accuracy due to negative marking.

Final merit is prepared based on written exam marks (after qualifying PET/PST, Document Verification, and Medical Test).

EXAM SYLLABUS

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official syllabus for the 32,679 Constable posts (Advertisement No. PRPB-B 07/2025). The written examination syllabus remains the same as previous recruitments, covering four main sections in a single objective paper.

The level of the syllabus is generally Class 10–12 standard, with special emphasis on Uttar Pradesh-specific topics in General Knowledge, Hindi grammar, basic mathematics, and reasoning/aptitude related to police duties.

1. General Hindi

Hindi and other Indian languages

Fundamental knowledge of Hindi grammar: Alphabet, Tatsam-Tadbhav, Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Homonyms

Correction of incorrect sentences

Gender, Number, Case, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Tenses, Voice, Indeclinables, Prefixes, Suffixes

Sandhi (Conjunction), Samas (Compound words), Punctuation marks

Idioms & Proverbs

Figures of speech (Alankar), Meter (Chhand), Rasa (Aesthetic essence)

Unseen passage (Comprehension)

Famous poets, writers and their famous works

Awards in Hindi language

Questions from passages, Title of passage, Letter writing

2. General Knowledge

General Science

Indian History

Indian Constitution

Indian Economy and Culture

Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade

Population, Environment and Urbanization

Geography of India & World and Natural Resources

Education, Culture, Social Customs and Traditions of Uttar Pradesh (UP-specific)

Revenue, Police and General Administrative System of Uttar Pradesh

Human Rights

Internal Security and Terrorism

Relations between India and neighboring countries

National/International Organizations, Important Days

Awards & Honors, Countries/Capitals/Currencies

Research & Discoveries, Books & Authors

Current Affairs, Cyber Crime, GST, Demonetization

Social Media Communication

3. Numerical & Mental Ability Test – 38 Questions | 76 Marks

Numerical Ability

Number System

Simplification

Decimals and Fractions

Highest Common Factor (HCF) & Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Ratio and Proportion

Percentage

Profit and Loss

Discount

Simple and Compound Interest

Partnership

Average

Time and Work

Time and Distance

Use of Tables and Graphs

Mensuration

Arithmetical computations and other analytical functions

Miscellaneous

Mental Ability:

Logical Diagrams

Symbol-Relationship Interpretation

Perception Test

Word Formation Test

Letter and Number Series

Word and Alphabet Analogy

Common Sense Test

Direction Sense Test

Logical Interpretation of Data

Forcefulness of Argument

Determining Implied Meanings

4. Mental Aptitude / Intelligence Quotient / Reasoning Ability – 37 Questions | 74 Marks

Mental Aptitude

Public Interest

Law & Order

Crime Control

Rule of Law

Gender Sensitivity

Professional Information (Police-related)

Communal Harmony

Mental Toughness

Sensitivity towards Minorities and Underprivileged

Adaptability

Intelligence Quotient (IQ):

Coding-Decoding

Spotting out Dissimilar

Blood Relations

Venn Diagram

Problems based on Alphabet

Series Completion Test

Time Sequence Test

Mathematical Ability Test

Reasoning Ability

Analogies

Similarities and Differences

Space Visualization

Problem Solving

Analysis and Judgment

Decision Making

Visual Memory

Discrimination

Observation

Relationship Concepts

Arithmetical Reasoning

Verbal and Figure Classification

Arithmetical Number Series

Abstract Ideas and Symbols

SELECTION PROCESS

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board conducts the recruitment for Constable posts (Advertisement No. PRPB-B (Constable PAC and Other Cadres) – 07/2025) through a multi-stage selection process. This includes mental ability testing via written exam, physical fitness checks, and verification stages.

Written Examination (First Qualifying Stage)

Offline OMR-based objective test.

150 questions | 300 marks | 2 hours duration.

Sections: General Hindi, General Knowledge, Numerical & Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning.

Negative marking: 0.5 marks (½ mark) per wrong answer.

Minimum qualifying marks (category-wise): General/Unreserved/EWS/OBC: Around 30-35% (exact as per notification; often 35% for UR).

SC/ST: Lower (around 20-25%).

Candidates who score above the cut-off qualify for the next stages. Merit is based on written exam marks for final selection.

Document Verification (DV)

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for verification of original documents.

Includes: Educational certificates (10+2), category certificate (if applicable), age proof, domicile, photo ID, etc.

This stage is qualifying in nature — any discrepancy leads to disqualification.

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) / Physical Standard Test (PST) (Qualifying)

Conducted after DV (or sometimes combined).

For Male Candidates

Height: 168 cm (General/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST).

Chest: 79-84 cm (General/OBC/SC), 77-82 cm (ST) with minimum 5 cm expansion.

For Female Candidates

Height: 152 cm (General/OBC/SC), 147 cm (ST).

Minimum weight: Usually 40-45 kg (as per rules).

Candidates who meet standards proceed to PET.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Running Test (Qualifying)

Male: 4.8 km race in maximum 25 minutes.

Female: 2.4 km race in maximum 14 minutes.

This is a qualifying test — no marks awarded, but failure disqualifies.

Medical Examination (Final Qualifying Stage)

Detailed medical check-up (eyesight, hearing, general health, no major disabilities).

Conducted by authorized medical board.

Candidates must be medically fit as per UP Police standards.

Final Merit List & Document/Character Verification

Final merit prepared based on written exam marks (only for those who qualify all previous stages).

Includes police verification/character certificate check.

Allocation to posts (Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warder, etc.) based on merit, preferences, and vacancies.

Note:

All physical tests (PMT/PET) and medical are qualifying — no marks added to merit.

The written exam is the deciding factor for merit ranking.

Total process is transparent and merit-based; no interview for Constable posts.

HOW TO APPLY

The Application Process is Online, Applicants who meet the Eligibility Criteria can only fill out the application form, The application process involves several steps, such as Registration, Completing the Application form, Uploading the Required Documents, and Paying the Fee.

Documents Required

Active mobile number and email ID.

Scanned passport-sized photograph.

Scanned copy of candidate’s signature.

Details of credit/debit card for fee payment

Application Fee

Step-by-Step Guide Apply Online

Step 1. Visit the Official Website of  UPPBPB.

Step 2. Click on the All Notification/ Advertisement.

Step 3. Register yourself using the Active Mobile Number and Email ID.

Step 4. Now, log in using the Registration Details.

Step 5. Check the Information if it is filled correctly or not and then click on the “Submit” Button.

Step 6. Upload the Scanned Copy of the Photograph and Signature, Left and Right-Hand Index Finger Impression. 

Step 7. Now proceed for the final payment. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/Master Card/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated. And click on the submit button.

Step 8. Take out the printout for future purpose.

EXAM CENTERS

The written exam centres will be set up across major districts and cities in Uttar Pradesh (likely 50–70+ districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, etc.)

ADMIT CARD

The admit card for the written exam is not released yet. It will be available 7–15 days before the exam date on the official website. Some sources mention admit cards for other stages like Document Verification (DV)/Physical Standard Test (PST)/PET or special categories (e.g., sports quota/skill test from Jan 12–17, 2026), but these are for previous or separate recruitments (like 2023 skilled players or other posts). These do not apply to the main 32,679 Constable direct recruitment 2026 written exam.

Step-by-Step Guide Download Admit Card

1. Visit the official website:https://uppbpb.gov.in
2. Go to theNotices/Advertisementsor Recruitment section.
3. Look for the link: “UP Police Constable Admit Card 2026” or “Download Admit Card for Constable Direct Recruitment – 07/2025”.
4. Log in using yourRegistration Number / OTR ID,Date of Birth, and Captcha.
5. Download and print the admit card (hall ticket).
6. Carry it with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.) to the exam centre.

EXAM RESULT

The results of the UP Police exam are released on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB): uppbpb.gov.in. The written exam result is typically released 2-3 months after the exam (once held). Final result (after PET/PST/DV/Medical) comes later.

Step-by-Step Guide Check Result (When Declared)

1. Visithttps://uppbpb.gov.in
2. Go to the“Results”or “Notices” section.
3. Look for links like “UP Police Constable Result 2026” or “Direct Recruitment Constable – 07/2025 Result”.
4. Log in with yourRegistration Number / Roll Numberand Date of Birth.
5. Download the result PDF (it will include marks, qualifying status, cut-off, and merit list details).

IMPORTANT LINKS

For the Official website – Click here

For official Notification – Click here