UP Police Constable 2026
UP Police Constable Civil Police & Equivalent Posts Direct Recruitment 2025
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UP Police Constable 2025-26 (UPPRPB advertisement PRPB-B-07/2025, dated 31 December 2025) has 32,679 posts of Constable in civil police, PAC, Special Security Force, women battalions and mounted police, plus Jail Warders, at Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100). Class 12 pass candidates applied from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026. The written exam result came on 31 July 2026, and 76,184 candidates qualified for document verification and the physical standard test.
UP Police Constable 2026 at a glance
- UP Police Constable 2026 status
- Admit card out
- UP Police Constable 2026 last date
- 30 Jan 2026
- Total vacancies
- 32,679
- Age limit
- Men 18–22, Women 18–25, as on 1 Jul 2025
- Application fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹500; SC / ST: ₹400
- Qualification
- 12th pass
UP Police Constable 2026 Important Dates
- Application started
- Application closed
- Written exam8, 9, 10 June 2026
- Final answer key
- Result declared
UP Police Constable 2026 Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹400 |
UP Police Constable 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2025
| Age limit | Men 18–22, Women 18–25 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC / UP govt employees | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years |
UP Police Constable 2026 Eligibility
- Class 12 pass, or an equivalent recognised by the government, at the time of applying. Candidates still appearing in Class 12 were not eligible.
- Age on 1 July 2025: men 18 to 22 (born 2 July 2003 to 1 July 2007), women 18 to 25 (born 2 July 2000 to 1 July 2007).
- SC, ST and OBC candidates who are natives of UP, and UP government employees, get 5 extra years; UP ex-servicemen get relief based on their service.
- Height: 168 cm for general, OBC and SC men and 160 cm for ST men; 152 cm for general, OBC and SC women and 147 cm for ST women. Women must weigh at least 40 kg.
- PAC/Armed Police, Special Security Force and Mounted Police posts are for men only; women battalion posts are for women only.
UP Police Constable 2026 Selection Process
- Written exam (offline, OMR): 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, on general knowledge, general Hindi, numerical and mental ability, and mental aptitude/reasoning. Minimum 30% (UR), 25% (EWS, OBC), 20% (SC, ST).
- Document verification and Physical Standard Test (height, chest, weight), qualifying only.
- Physical Efficiency Test: men 4.8 km in 25 minutes, women 2.4 km in 14 minutes, qualifying only.
- Final selection on written exam merit and post preference, followed by medical examination.
UP Police Constable 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam (OMR) | General knowledge, general Hindi, numerical & mental ability, mental aptitude/reasoning | 150 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Physical efficiency test | Race: men 4.8 km in 25 min, women 2.4 km in 14 min | – | – | – |
UP Police Constable 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Constable, Civil Police | 12th pass | 10,469 |
| Constable, PAC / Armed Police | 12th pass (male only) | 15,131 |
| Constable, Special Security Force | 12th pass (male only) | 1,341 |
| Constable, Women Battalion | 12th pass (female only) | 2,282 |
| Constable, Mounted Police | 12th pass (male only) | 71 |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 12th pass | 3,279 |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 12th pass | 106 |
| Total | 32,679 | |
How to Apply for UP Police Constable 2026
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on uppbpb.gov.in; it is compulsory before applying.
- Fill the online application and give your order of preference for the posts. The preference cannot be changed after submission, and you must choose among all available options.
- Upload your educational, reservation and other certificates with the form; certificates sent any other way are not accepted.
- Pay the fee: ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC, and ₹400 for SC and ST candidates.
- Applications and fee payment ran from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026, and fee adjustment until 2 February 2026.
UP Police Constable 2026 Important Links
Update timeline
- Admit cardDV/PST admit card notice issued
- UpdateWritten exam held across 3 days
UP Police Constable 2026: Complete Details
UP Police Constable 2025-26 vacancies post-wise
The UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board advertised 32,679 posts. The largest group is 15,131 Constables in PAC/Armed Police for men, followed by 10,469 in civil police for men and women. There are also 1,341 Special Security Force posts, 2,282 women battalion posts in Lucknow, Badaun and Gorakhpur, 71 mounted police posts, and 3,279 male and 106 female Jail Warder posts. All carry Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.
Age limit for men and women
Age is counted on 1 July 2025. Men must be 18 to 22, meaning born between 2 July 2003 and 1 July 2007, and women 18 to 25, meaning born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2007. SC, ST and OBC candidates who are original residents of UP get five more years, as do UP government employees. You need a Class 12 pass when applying; those still appearing were not eligible.
UP Police Constable written exam pattern
The written exam is an offline OMR test of 150 objective questions, 2 marks each, for 300 marks in two hours. It covers general knowledge, general Hindi, numerical and mental ability, and mental aptitude, intelligence and reasoning. No negative marking is mentioned, but you must reach a minimum of 30% if unreserved, 25% if EWS or OBC, and 20% if SC or ST. Marks are normalised when the exam is held in several shifts.
Height, chest and running test
Men need a height of 168 cm (160 cm for ST) and a chest of 79 cm expanding to 84 cm (77 to 82 cm for ST), with at least 5 cm expansion. Women need 152 cm (147 cm for ST) and a minimum weight of 40 kg. In the physical efficiency test men run 4.8 km in 25 minutes and women 2.4 km in 14 minutes. Measurements from earlier recruitments or private clinics are not accepted.
Fee, dates and current stage
The fee was ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC and ST, and applications ran from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026 after one-time registration. The written exam result was declared on 31 July 2026, with 76,184 candidates qualifying for document verification and the physical standard test, which began on 17 August 2026. Having a DOEACC 'O' level certificate, two years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference when marks tie.
UP Police Constable 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in UP Police Constable 2025-26?
32,679: 10,469 Constable (civil police), 15,131 PAC/Armed Police, 1,341 Special Security Force, 2,282 women battalion, 71 mounted police, and 3,279 male and 106 female Jail Warders.
What is the UP Police Constable age limit?
On 1 July 2025: 18 to 22 for men and 18 to 25 for women. SC, ST and OBC natives of UP, and UP government employees, get 5 extra years.
Is there negative marking in the UP Police Constable exam?
No negative marking is mentioned. The written exam has 150 questions of 2 marks each, 300 marks in total, in 2 hours, on an OMR sheet.
What are the minimum marks in the UP Police Constable written exam?
30% for unreserved candidates, 25% for EWS and OBC, and 20% for SC and ST candidates. Anyone below these is not eligible for selection.
What is the UP Police Constable running test?
Men must run 4.8 km in 25 minutes and women 2.4 km in 14 minutes. It is qualifying only; failing it ends the selection at that stage.
What is the height for UP Police Constable?
168 cm for general, OBC and SC men and 160 cm for ST men. 152 cm for general, OBC and SC women and 147 cm for ST women. Men also need a chest of 79 cm expanding to 84 cm (77 to 82 cm for ST).
What is the salary of a UP Police Constable?
Pay Level-3 of the pay matrix, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 (earlier pay band ₹5,200–20,200 with grade pay ₹2,000).
How many candidates qualified for UP Police Constable DV/PST?
76,184 candidates qualified in the written exam for document verification and the physical standard test, against 32,679 posts. DV/PST began on 17 August 2026.
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