The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 32,679 vacancies. Candidates interested in joining the Uttar Pradesh Police as Constables can now apply online through the official portal. The online registration process commenced on 31 December 2025, and the last date to apply is 30 January 2026.
Key Dates
- Notification Release: 31 December 2025
- Application Start Date: 31 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026
- Exam Date & Result: To be announced by UPPRPB on the official website.
Vacancy Details
The total 32,679 posts for UP Police Constable 2026 include Civil Police, PAC Armed Force, PAC Special Force, Mounted Police, and Jail Warden positions. These vacancies are distributed across different categories including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th (Intermediate) examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 22 years for males and 25 years for females (age as on 01.07.2025).
- Physical Standards:
- Male (Gen/OBC/SC): Height 168 cm, Chest 79–84 cm, Running 4.8 km in 25 minutes.
- Female (Gen/OBC/SC): Height 152 cm, Running 2.4 km in 14 minutes.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / Female: ₹400
Application fees can be paid online through net banking, credit/debit card, or e-challan as per the notification.
UP Police Constable Salary
The salary for UP Police Constables ranges from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, with additional allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other benefits.
Selection Process
The UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process comprises:
- Written Examination – Objective type questions.
- Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Document Verification (DV).
- Final Merit List based on performance in all phases.
Written Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Question Subjects:
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- General Hindi
- General Knowledge
- Numerical & Mental Ability
- Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UPPRPB website (uppbpb.gov.in).
- Download and read the official UP Police Constable Notification 2026.
- Click on the Apply Online link.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Notes
Candidates are advised to rely only on the official UPPRPB website and notification for authentic information. Any updates to the exam date, admit card release, or selection process will be published officially.