UP Police 2026 Notification — 60,244 Vacancies, Apply Online
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UP Police Constable recruitment by UPPRB is among India's largest state police drives. Per Testbook, the written exam has 150 MCQs for 300 marks in 2 hours (+2 per correct, −0.5 per wrong) covering Hindi, GK, Numerical Ability and Reasoning.
Total Vacancies
60,244
Conducting Body
UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRB)
Age Limit
18–22 years
Qualification
12th Pass (Intermediate)
Important Dates
- Application Start
- Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Exam Date
- Saturday, 15 August 2026
- Age Cut-off Date
- Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Salary & Pay Scale
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Eligibility
12th Pass (Intermediate)
How to Apply
- Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
- Register on uppbpb.gov.in.
- Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and save the confirmation page.
Previous Year Papers
Download and practice UP Police past papers — understand question trends, difficulty and time management.
UP Police 2026 — Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRB) |
| Vacancies (2026) | 32,679 (per Testbook tracker) |
| Written Exam | 150 Q · 300 marks · 2 hours · OMR-based |
| Marking | +2 per correct · −0.5 per wrong |
| Exam Date | 8–10 June 2026 (per Testbook schedule) |
| Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) |
Selection Process
- Written Exam — 150 MCQs (Hindi, GK, Numerical & Mental Ability, Reasoning)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 4.8 km run (male) / 2.4 km (female)
- Document Verification & Medical
Exam Pattern
- • 2 hours · +2 marks per correct · −0.5 per wrong
- • Bilingual — Hindi & English
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 |
| General Knowledge / General Science | 38 | 76 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 38 | 76 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 37 | 74 |
Previous Year Cut-off (Indicative)
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 249 / 300 |
| OBC (NCL) | 236 / 300 |
| SC | 221 / 300 |
| ST | 210 / 300 |
Preparation Tips
- Hindi section carries equal weight — don't neglect grammar and comprehension.
- Start running practice 3 months before PET.
- Focus on UP-specific GK — districts, CM, schemes, culture.
Related Exams
Pattern & syllabus compiled from Testbook and Testbook . Always verify dates and vacancies on the official conducting body website.
Exam Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UP Police Constable qualification?
- 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognised board. Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet physical standards.
- Is UP Police Constable 2026 notification out?
- Yes — UPPRB released the 2026 constable notification with application window March–May 2026.
- What is the age limit for Police Constable 2026?
- For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 22 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
- How do I apply for Police Constable 2026?
- Visit the authorised website for Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board (https://uppbpb.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Sunday, 10 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
- What is the last date to apply for Police Constable 2026?
- The closing date was Sunday, 10 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
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