UP Police SI 2026
UP Police Sub-Inspector Civil Police & Equivalent Posts Direct Recruitment 2025
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UP Police SI 2025 (UPPRPB advertisement PRPB-B (SI cadre)-03/2025, dated 12 August 2025) recruited 4,543 Sub-Inspectors in civil police, PAC/Armed Police, the Special Security Force and women battalions. Graduates aged 21 to 28 applied from 12 August to 11 September 2025. The final result was declared on 14 July 2026, with 4,543 candidates selected.
UP Police SI 2026 at a glance
- UP Police SI 2026 status
- Result out
- UP Police SI 2026 last date
- 11 Sept 2025
- Total vacancies
- 4,543
- Age limit
- 21–28 (Gen); up to 42 with category + one-time relaxation, as on 1 Jul 2025
- Application fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹500; SC / ST: ₹400
- Qualification
- Graduate
UP Police SI 2026 Important Dates
- Application started
- Fee payment window closed
- Written exam14–15 March 2026
- Final result declared
UP Police SI 2026 Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹400 |
UP Police SI 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2025
| Age limit | 21–28 (Gen); up to 42 with category + one-time relaxation |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: One-time special relaxation (all) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC / UP govt employees | 5 years + 3-year special = 8 years |
UP Police SI 2026 Eligibility
- A graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent recognised by the government, at the time of applying. Candidates still appearing were not eligible.
- Age 21 to 28 years on 1 July 2025 (born 2 July 1997 to 1 July 2004).
- SC, ST and OBC candidates who are natives of UP get 5 extra years. For this recruitment only, a one-time 3-year relaxation was also given to all categories.
- 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.
- Platoon Commander PAC/SI Armed Police and SSF posts are for men only; women battalion SI posts are for women only.
UP Police SI 2026 Selection Process
- Written exam (pen and paper, OMR): 160 questions, 400 marks, 2 hours; minimum 35% in each section and 50% overall.
- Document verification and Physical Standard Test (height, chest, weight), qualifying only.
- Physical Efficiency Test: men 4.8 km in 28 minutes, women 2.4 km in 16 minutes, qualifying only.
- Final selection on written exam merit and post preference, followed by medical examination.
UP Police SI 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam (OMR) | General Hindi | 40 | 100 | 2 hours for all four sections |
| Written exam (OMR) | Basic law / constitution / general knowledge | 40 | 100 | – |
| Written exam (OMR) | Numerical and mental ability | 40 | 100 | – |
| Written exam (OMR) | Mental aptitude / IQ / reasoning | 40 | 100 | – |
| Physical efficiency test | Race: men 4.8 km in 28 min, women 2.4 km in 16 min | – | – | – |
UP Police SI 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| SI, Civil Police | Bachelor’s degree | 4,242 |
| Platoon Commander / SI, Armed Police | Bachelor’s degree (male only) | 135 |
| Platoon Commander / SI, Special Security Force | Bachelor’s degree (male only) | 60 |
| Women SI, Women Battalion | Bachelor’s degree (female only) | 106 |
| Total | 4,543 | |
How to Apply for UP Police SI 2026
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on uppbpb.gov.in, which is compulsory.
- Fill the application with your post preferences; you must rank all available options, and the order cannot be changed later.
- Upload your educational, reservation and other certificates with the form.
- Pay ₹500 if you are General, EWS or OBC, or ₹400 if you are SC or ST.
- Applications and fee payment ran from 12 August to 11 September 2025, with fee adjustment until 13 September 2025.
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UP Police SI 2026: Complete Details
UP Police SI 2025 posts
The UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board advertised 4,543 Sub-Inspector posts. Civil police had 4,242 posts for men and women, PAC and Armed Police had 135 Platoon Commander/SI posts for men, the Special Security Force had 60 posts for men, and women battalions had 106 posts for women. The posts are in the pay band ₹9,300–34,800 with grade pay ₹4,200.
Qualification and age limit
You needed a graduate degree at the time of applying; final-year students still waiting for results were not eligible. The age limit is 21 to 28 years on 1 July 2025, meaning born between 2 July 1997 and 1 July 2004. SC, ST and OBC candidates who are original residents of UP get five more years, and a one-time three-year relaxation was given to every category for this recruitment.
UP Police SI written exam pattern
The written exam is a pen-and-paper OMR test of 160 questions for 400 marks in two hours. It has four sections of 40 questions and 100 marks each: general Hindi; basic law, the constitution and general knowledge; numerical and mental ability; and mental aptitude, intelligence and reasoning. You must score at least 35% in every section and 50% in total. Marks are normalised section by section 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). Women need 152 cm (147 cm for ST) and a minimum weight of 40 kg. The running test is more relaxed than the constable one: men run 4.8 km in 28 minutes and women 2.4 km in 16 minutes. Measurements taken in earlier recruitments or by private clinics are not accepted.
Fee, dates and result
The fee was ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC and ST, and applications ran from 12 August to 11 September 2025. A DOEACC 'O' level certificate, two years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference when marks tie. The final result was declared on 14 July 2026, with 4,543 candidates selected.
UP Police SI 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts were there in UP Police SI 2025?
4,543: 4,242 SI in civil police, 135 Platoon Commander PAC/SI Armed Police, 60 Platoon Commander/SI in the Special Security Force, and 106 women SI for women battalions.
What is the UP Police SI age limit?
21 to 28 years on 1 July 2025. SC, ST and OBC natives of UP get 5 extra years, and this recruitment also gave a one-time 3-year relaxation to all categories.
What is the UP Police SI written exam pattern?
160 questions for 400 marks in 2 hours, on an OMR sheet: general Hindi; basic law, constitution and general knowledge; numerical and mental ability; and mental aptitude, IQ and reasoning, with 40 questions and 100 marks each.
What marks are needed to pass the UP Police SI written exam?
At least 35% in each of the four sections and 50% overall. Candidates who miss either are not eligible.
What is the UP Police SI running test?
Men must run 4.8 km in 28 minutes and women 2.4 km in 16 minutes. It is qualifying only.
What is the height for UP Police SI?
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 need a chest of 79 cm expanding to 84 cm (77 to 82 cm for ST).
When was the UP Police SI 2025 final result declared?
On 14 July 2026, with 4,543 candidates selected.
What is the UP Police SI application fee?
₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC and ST candidates.
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