UP Police 2026
UP Police Constable & Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
UP Police Constable PET Physical Standards 2026: Qualifying Race Timings, Height/Chest Norms, and Disqualification Traps
With written results declared for 32,679 posts, Rukmani Yadav breaks down the 4.8 km race timing, RFID chip recording, height/chest verification, and document checklists.
Official UP Police Portals & Candidate Document Preparation
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UP Police 2026 Overview
UP Police Constable Recruitment is India's single largest state police employment drive, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), Lucknow, to induct constables in Civil Police and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC).
UP Police 2026 has announced a historic 60,244 Constable vacancies for male and female candidates. The mega selection framework includes an Offline OMR-based Written Examination (150 objective questions for 300 marks in 2 hours covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, and Mental Aptitude/Reasoning), followed by Document Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST: Height 168 cm for General/OBC Male, 152 cm for Female), and the grueling Physical Efficiency Test (PET: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes for Male; 2.4 km in 14 minutes for Female).
Appointed Constables join at Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 basic pay) under the 7th CPC with a monthly in-hand starting salary of ₹28,000–₹34,000, bolstered by uniform allowance, SIM allowance, risk allowance, housing accommodation in police lines, and fast promotion tracks to Head Constable and Sub-Inspector.
UP Police 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 January 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 February 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://uppbpb.gov.in |
UP Police Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board or equivalent
Age Limit
18–25 years (as on 1st January 2026)
Male: 18–25 yrs; Female: 18–28 yrs (3-year one-time age relaxation granted; OBC/SC/ST of UP: +5 years)
Nationality
Indian Citizen; UP Domicile for reservation benefits
Check Your UP Police Eligibility
Official Norms: Male: 18–25 yrs; Female: 18–28 yrs (3-year one-time age relaxation granted; OBC/SC/ST of UP: +5 years)
UP Police Selection Process
Offline OMR-Based Written Examination: 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours
Document Verification (DV) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET: 4.8 km Run for Male / 2.4 km Run for Female)
Final Selection Merit List & Medical Examination
UP Police Exam Pattern 2026
Written Examination (Offline OMR)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (Samanya Gyan) | 38 | 76 |
| General Hindi (Samanya Hindi) | 37 | 74 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 38 | 76 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning Ability | 37 | 74 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
UP Police Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Knowledge
General Hindi
Numerical & Mental Ability
Mental Aptitude & Reasoning
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UP Police Posts — Which is Best?
UP Police offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Police Constable (Civil Police) Pay Level 3 TOP PICK | ₹28,000 – ₹34,000 | medium |
Constable (PAC) Pay Level 3 | ₹28,000 – ₹34,000 | medium |
UP Police Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UP Police Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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UP Police 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
UP Police Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Hindi & Reasoning High-Score Strategy (Month 1–2)
- ›General Hindi carries 74 marks — master Hindi grammar, idioms, and literature awards for 32+ correct answers
- ›Practice 40 reasoning and mental aptitude questions daily for speed
- ›Study Uttar Pradesh GK, state revenue, and police acts from special state books
- ›Start daily morning distance running (3–5 km) to build stamina for the 4.8 km PET run
Phase 2: Full OMR Mock Tests & Time Management (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full 150-question mock tests on physical OMR sheets to master the 120-minute time constraint
- ›Target 220+ marks to safely clear the high cut-offs
- ›Avoid blind guessing to minimize the 0.50 marks negative penalty
- ›Time your 4.8 km run with a stopwatch and aim for under 23 minutes
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