UP Police Constable
The UP Police Constable exam is conducted by UPPRPB to recruit Constables in Uttar Pradesh Police. Find notifications, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, admit cards, results, cut off, and previous year papers in one place.
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UP Police Constable 2026
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Result
UP Police Result 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
18
Min. Age
25
Max. Age
Qualifications Required
- 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized Board
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC | 5 Years |
| ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
| Female Candidates | As per Notification |
| Other Reserved Categories | As per UP Government Rules |
Age relaxation is applicable only to eligible reserved categories as per the official UPPRPB recruitment notification for the respective recruitment cycle.
Physical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the Physical Standard Test (PST) prescribed by UPPRPB. Physical measurements such as height, chest (for male candidates), and weight (where applicable) differ by category. Candidates qualifying the written examination must successfully clear the prescribed PST and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) before document verification and medical examination.
Selection Process
Written Examination
Document Verification (DV)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
Exam Pattern
Mode
OMR (Offline)
Questions
150
Total Marks
300
Duration
2 Hours
Section-wise Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 38 | 76 |
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 38 | 76 |
| Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Reasoning | 37 | 74 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Duration is subject to change according to the official notification.
Marking Scheme
- Each correct answer carries 2 marks.
- Negative marking is applicable as notified by UPPRPB for the respective recruitment cycle.
Exam Languages
Hindi, English
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Level
Pay Level-3
Basic Pay Range
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
In-Hand Salary
₹30,000–₹40,000 per month (Approx.)
Allowances Included
Career Growth & Promotions
UP Police Constables may be promoted to Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Sub-Inspector (SI), Inspector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and higher ranks based on departmental examinations, seniority, service records, and government promotion policies.
Syllabus Overview
The UP Police Constable syllabus includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Hindi, Numerical Ability, Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Intelligence Quotient, and basic analytical skills. Candidates should prepare according to the latest official syllabus prescribed by UPPRPB.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The UP Police Constable exam is a state-level police recruitment examination conducted to select eligible candidates for the Constable post in the Uttar Pradesh Police. The recruitment process generally includes a written examination, physical tests, document verification, medical examination, and preparation of the final merit list.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the UP Police Constable recruitment. UPPRPB is responsible for issuing recruitment notifications, accepting applications, conducting examinations, releasing answer keys and results, and completing the selection process.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Additional eligibility conditions, if any, are specified in the official UPPRPB recruitment notification.
The minimum age is generally 18 years, while the maximum age for General category candidates is usually 25 years. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, and other eligible candidates according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules and the official notification.
The UP Police Constable selection process generally consists of:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification (DV)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next phase of recruitment.
The UP Police Constable written examination generally consists of 150 objective-type questions carrying a total of 300 marks. Questions are asked from General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, and Mental Aptitude, Intelligence & Reasoning. Candidates should always refer to the latest official notification for the current exam pattern.
Yes. The UP Police Constable written examination includes negative marking as prescribed in the official recruitment notification. Candidates should carefully read the latest notification to understand the marking scheme before appearing for the examination.
A UP Police Constable is generally appointed under Pay Level-3 with a basic pay of ₹21,700. Along with the basic salary, employees receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), medical benefits, and other admissible government benefits according to applicable rules.
Candidates must satisfy the Physical Standard Test (PST) prescribed by UPPRPB. The required height, chest measurement (for male candidates), and other physical standards vary according to category. Candidates who qualify the written examination must also successfully complete the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) before final selection.
The official UP Police Constable recruitment notification can be downloaded from the UPPRPB official website once it is released. The notification contains complete details regarding eligibility, vacancies, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, application process, selection procedure, and other recruitment instructions.