UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026 — including vacancies, eligibility, application, selection process, syllabus & physical tests explained step-by-step.
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1. Overview – UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Recruiting Body: Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Post: Police Constable & related posts
Total Vacancies: 32,679 posts (multiple categories)
Notification Released: 31 Dec 2025
Online Application Start: 31 Dec 2025
Application Last Date: 30 Jan 2026
Application Mode: 100% Online
Official Website: uppbpb.gov.in
2. Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
Here’s how the total 32,679 vacancies are structured:
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
| Constable – Civil Police | ~10,469 |
| Constable – PAC / Armed Police (Male) | ~15,131 |
| Special Security Force (Male) | ~1,341 |
| Women Battalion (Female) | ~2,282 |
| Mounted Police (Male) | ~71 |
| Jail Warder (Male) | ~3,279 |
| Jail Warder (Female) | ~106 |
| Total | 32,679 |
3. Eligibility Criteria
📌 Educational Qualifications
- Minimum: 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board/state education board. (
📌 Age Limits (Approx)
- Male: 18 – 22 / 25 years (varies by category & relaxation)
- Female: 18 – 25 / 28 years (varies by category & relaxation)
(Exact upper age limits & relaxation for SC/ST/OBC etc. are given in the official notification on uppbpb.gov.in.)
4. 📥 How to Apply – Step by Step
📌 Step-by-Step Application
- Visit uppbpb.gov.in (official UPPRPB website).
- Do One-Time Registration (OTR) — this is compulsory for everyone.
- After OTR, click “UP Police Constable & Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online” link.
- Fill in your personal details (name, contact, education, address).
- Upload scanned documents like photo, signature & certificates.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit and print/save the confirmation form for future reference.
📌 Applications must be submitted on or before 30 January 2026.
5. Selection Process
The recruitment is merit-based and involves the following stages:
1. Written Examination
- Objective type (Multiple Choice)
- Marks & pattern to be notified officially (likely 150 questions for 300 marks).
- Negative marking has been removed (no deduction for wrong answers).
2. Document Verification
- Original certificates verification (education, age, caste etc.).
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
Checks height, chest (for males), and basic physical standards. (Uttar Pradesh Police)
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Tests endurance (race/run, etc.) against set standards.
5. Medical Examination
Ensures candidates are medically fit per police requirements.
6. Written Exam Pattern (Expected)
🔎 This is the typical pattern based on recent notifications (subject to official update):
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Knowledge | Included | |
| General Hindi | Included | |
| Mathematics | Included | |
| Reasoning | Included | |
| Total | ~150 Qs | ~300 Marks |
Negative marking has been removed — wrong answers will not reduce your score.
7. Physical Tests Explained
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Typically evaluates:
- Height
- Chest (for male candidates)
- Weight standards as defined
(Exact measurements depend on notification.)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Includes:
- Running (short & long distance)
- Time-based athletic ability tests
(Exact details will be in the board’s official notification.)
8. Application Fees (Indicative)
Fees vary by category and are finalized in the official notification. Generally:
- General/OBC/EWS: Standard fee
- SC/ST: Reduced fee or exemption possible
(Fees are confirmed on the official portal at time of payment.)
9. Important Dates Recap
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Apply Online Begins | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced by UPPRPB ) |



