UP Police Vacancy 2026 — 32,679 Posts Open: Complete Guide to Apply, Eligibility, Exam Date and Salary

By Martins Diamond On Jun 11, 2026

If you’ve been waiting for a serious government job opportunity in Uttar Pradesh, the UP Police vacancy 2026 is exactly what you’ve been looking for. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced 32,679 vacancies for Constable and equivalent posts — and the written exam is already scheduled for 8th, 9th and 10th June 2026.

This isn’t just another recruitment cycle. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government announced over 81,000 total UP Police vacancies for 2026–27, making this the largest single-year police recruitment drive in UP’s history. If you’re a 12th pass candidate between 18 and 25 years old (with relaxation for reserved categories), this is your moment.

This guide breaks down everything — eligibility, the new OTR registration system, how to apply, exam pattern, physical test standards, salary, and tips to actually clear the exam. Let’s get into it.

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What Is the UP Police Vacancy 2026 All About?

The Biggest Police Recruitment in UP’s History

The numbers speak for themselves. The current notification alone covers 32,679 Constable posts. And that’s just the first phase. The broader 81,000+ announcement includes Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, firemen, drivers, radio operators, and jail warders — across all districts and battalions of Uttar Pradesh.

For millions of young people preparing for government jobs in UP, this is the opportunity that doesn’t come around every year. The last major UP Police constable recruitment before this one saw years of delays. That’s partly why the government has also approved a special age relaxation for 2026 candidates — to make up for lost time.

Who Is Conducting This Recruitment?

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is the official body handling this entire process. All applications, notifications, admit cards, results and merit lists are released exclusively on their official website at uppbpb.gov.in. There is no other official portal. Any other website asking you to register or pay fees is not legitimate.

UP Police Vacancy 2026 — Key Highlights at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	UPPRPB
Post Name	Constable, Jail Warder (Civil Police, PAC, SSF, Mounted Police)
Total Vacancies	32,679
Educational Qualification	12th Pass (Intermediate)
Application Mode	Online — uppbpb.gov.in
Application Window	31 December 2025 – 30 January 2026
Exam Date	8th, 9th, 10th June 2026
Pay Scale	₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (7th Pay Commission)
Official Website	uppbpb.gov.in

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown for UP Police 2026

Civil Police, PAC, SSF and More — Full List

The 32,679 vacancies are spread across several wings of the UP Police force. Here’s what’s available:

Constable Civil Police — the main district-level police force
Constable PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) — armed units deployed during law and order operations
Constable Special Security Force (SSF) — security units for high-priority assignments
Constable Mounted Police — horse-mounted units
Female Constable (Women Battalion) — exclusively for female candidates
Jail Warder (Male and Female) — prison management staff under UP Police

Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply across relevant categories.

Category-wise Reservation Details

Reservations follow the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s official norms. Categories covered include General (UR), OBC, SC, ST, EWS (Economically Weaker Section), Ex-Servicemen, and Dependents of Freedom Fighters. The category-wise vacancy split is listed in the official notification PDF available on uppbpb.gov.in.

Full Eligibility Criteria for UP Police Constable 2026

Educational Qualification You Need

You must have passed your Class 12 (Intermediate) examination from a board recognised by law in India. An equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India is also acceptable.

One point many candidates miss — you cannot apply if you’re still waiting for your results. Your 12th result must be declared and the certificate must be in your possession at the time of application. If you’re a graduate or postgraduate, you’re still eligible — this is a minimum qualification, not a maximum.

Age Limit and the Special Age Relaxation Approved in 2026

The standard age requirement is 18 to 25 years for General category candidates. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a special +3 years age relaxation on top of existing concessions, due to delays in previous recruitment exercises. This is a significant benefit, so check the revised upper age limit carefully for your category:

Category	Standard Upper Age Limit	With 2026 Special Relaxation
General (UR)	25 years	28 years
OBC	28 years	31 years
SC/ST	30 years	33 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules	As per rules + relaxation

Age is calculated as of a reference date specified in the official notification. Always verify with the official PDF.

Physical Standards — Height and Chest Requirements

You’ll need to meet minimum physical measurements to qualify for the Physical Standard Test (PST). Here’s what’s required:

For Male Candidates:

Height: Minimum 168 cm (General/OBC/SC); 160 cm (ST candidates)
Chest: 79 cm unexpanded, 84 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion)

For Female Candidates:

Height: Minimum 152 cm (General/OBC/SC); 147 cm (ST candidates)
Weight: Proportionate to height as assessed during PST

These measurements are verified physically at the PST stage — not at the application stage.

Application Fee Details

The application fee for UP Police Constable 2026 is:

General / OBC: ₹400
SC / ST: ₹400
All categories: ₹400 (uniform fee across categories for this recruitment)

Payment is accepted online only — via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable once paid, so make sure you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting.

What Is OTR and Why You Must Complete It First

This is something a lot of candidates don’t fully understand, so let’s be very clear about it. UPPRPB has made One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for all online applications from July 31, 2025 onwards.

OTR is basically a one-time profile creation on the UPPRPB portal. Once you complete it, your personal details are saved permanently. You won’t have to re-enter the same information every time you apply for different UP Police posts in the future. It saves time, reduces errors, and streamlines the entire process.

If you haven’t completed OTR, you cannot apply for UP Police Constable 2026 or any future UPPRPB recruitment.

Step-by-Step Guide to Complete One Time Registration (OTR)

Step 1: Go to uppbpb.gov.in and click on “One Time Registration (OTR)”

Step 2: Enter your mobile number and email address. You’ll receive an OTP on both for verification.

Step 3: Fill in your personal details — full name (as on your certificate), date of birth, gender, category, and address.

Step 4: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the specified format and size.

Step 5: Enter your educational qualification details and submit.

Step 6: Save your OTR Registration Number. You’ll need this every time you log in to apply for UP Police posts.

Once OTR is done, you’re ready to fill any UPPRPB application form going forward.

How to Apply Online for UP Police Vacancy 2026

The application window for the current 32,679 Constable vacancies was open from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026. If you missed that window, don’t worry — more vacancies are expected under the broader 81,000+ announcement, and new notifications will open fresh application windows.

Here’s the standard process for when the next window opens:

Step 1: Complete your OTR if you haven’t already (see above)

Step 2: Visit uppbpb.gov.in and log in with your OTR credentials

Step 3: Click on the active recruitment notification and select “Apply Online”

Step 4: Your pre-filled OTR details will appear. Verify everything carefully

Step 5: Choose your preferred exam district/centre

Step 6: Pay the application fee online

Step 7: Submit and download your application confirmation. Take a printout and keep it safe

Common Mistakes to Avoid During Application

Uploading a photo that doesn’t meet the size or format requirements
Entering a name that doesn’t match your Class 12 certificate exactly
Using an inactive phone number or email (you’ll miss all official communications)
Not saving your OTR registration number
Paying the fee and then abandoning the form before final submission
Applying from someone else’s internet account and then being unable to access your login later

Take your time. Double-check every field before you hit submit.

UP Police Constable Exam Date 2026

The UP Police Constable Written Examination 2026 is scheduled for:

8th June 2026 (Monday) 9th June 2026 (Tuesday) 10th June 2026 (Wednesday)

The exam is conducted in two shifts per day. Your assigned date and shift will be mentioned on your admit card. The Exam City Intimation Slip was released on 1st June 2026, and Admit Cards were released on 5th June 2026 on the official UPPRPB website.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The written examination is an offline, OMR-based paper. Here’s the full breakdown:

Parameter	Details
Mode	Offline (Paper-Based Test / PBT)
Language	Hindi and English
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	300
Duration	2 hours
Question Type	Multiple Choice (Objective)
Negative Marking	None

The exam covers four subjects:

Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks
General Knowledge	38	76
General Hindi	37	74
Numerical & Mental Ability	38	76
Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning	37	74
Total	150	300

No Negative Marking — What This Means for You

This is a huge deal for 2026. UPPRPB has completely removed negative marking for the Constable exam. Every correct answer carries 2 marks. There is no penalty for a wrong answer.

What this means in practice: attempt every single question. Don’t leave anything blank. Even if you’re guessing between two options, pick one. A blank answer scores zero. A guess has a 25–50% chance of scoring 2 marks.

Subject-wise Syllabus Overview

Here’s a quick overview of what you need to study for each section:

General Knowledge: Indian History, Indian Constitution, Indian Geography, UP-specific History and Culture, Science and Technology, Current Affairs (last 6–12 months), National/International Events

General Hindi: Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Alankar), Synonyms and Antonyms, One-word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Error detection, Comprehension passages

Numerical and Mental Ability: Number system, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Average, Profit and loss, Time and work, Time and distance, Simple interest, Data interpretation

Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning: Series, Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Ranking, Venn diagrams, Syllogisms, Pattern-based questions

The Full Selection Process Explained

Getting selected as a UP Police Constable isn’t a one-step process. There are multiple stages, and you need to clear each one to move forward.

Stage 1 — Written Examination

This is where it all begins. The written test is the first filter. All 150 MCQs are objective type. You have 2 hours. The merit list for the next stage is based entirely on your written exam marks.

Stage 2 — Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST). At this stage:

Your original certificates are verified (Class 12, ID proof, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, etc.)
Your physical measurements — height and chest — are checked against the required standards

If you fail either part of this stage, you’re out of the process.

Stage 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who pass PST are called for PET. This is a running-based fitness test. The standards are:

For Male Candidates:

4.8 km run in 25 minutes

For Female Candidates:

2.4 km run in 14 minutes

There’s no separate preparation shortcut here. If you’re not physically fit, no amount of written exam preparation will save you. Start your physical training early — ideally 3 to 4 months before the exam.

How the Final Merit List Is Prepared

Here’s something very important that many candidates don’t realize: the final merit list is based solely on the written exam marks. The PET and PST are qualifying in nature — you either pass or fail. They don’t add marks to your score. So your rank in the merit list depends entirely on how well you perform in the written test.

Male vs Female Physical Test Standards Side by Side

Physical Requirement	Male (General/OBC/SC)	Male (ST)	Female (General/OBC/SC)	Female (ST)
Minimum Height	168 cm	160 cm	152 cm	147 cm
Chest (Unexpanded)	79 cm	77 cm	N/A	N/A
Chest (Expanded)	84 cm	82 cm	N/A	N/A
PET Run	4.8 km in 25 min	Same	2.4 km in 14 min	Same

UP Police Constable Salary 2026 — What You’ll Actually Earn

Basic Pay, Allowances and In-Hand Salary

A UP Police Constable is placed in Pay Level 3 as per the 7th Pay Commission. Here’s the breakdown:

Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month (starting)
Pay Scale Range: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Dearness Allowance (DA): A percentage of basic pay, revised twice a year
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Depends on the city of posting (8%, 16%, or 24% of basic pay)
Medical Allowance: Fixed monthly amount
Other Allowances: Travel, uniform, and special duty allowances where applicable

Your approximate gross monthly salary as a fresh UP Police Constable is around ₹28,000 – ₹32,000 depending on your posting location and applicable allowances. After standard deductions (PF, NPS, etc.), the in-hand amount typically falls in the range of ₹24,000 – ₹28,000 per month.

Apart from the salary, you also get job security, annual increments, pension (NPS), paid leave, medical facilities, and promotional opportunities.

Career Growth After Joining as a UP Police Constable

Joining as a Constable isn’t the ceiling — it’s the starting point. Here’s how the career progression typically looks:

Constable → Head Constable: Promotion based on seniority and departmental exams
Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI): Through merit and internal promotional exams
ASI → Sub-Inspector (SI): Through departmental promotion or direct UPPRPB SI exam
SI → Inspector → DSP: Senior-level promotions through departmental processes

Many officers who joined as Constables have risen to Inspector and DSP ranks over the course of their careers. The department also has provisions for educational advancement — you can study while serving and become eligible for higher promotional posts.

Exam Day Checklist — Documents to Carry

Don’t show up to the exam centre without these:

Admit card (printed, not on mobile)
One valid photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driver’s Licence, or Passport
Two recent passport-size photographs
A blue or black ballpoint pen (no gel pens for OMR)
Any special document mentioned on your admit card

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. Late entry may not be permitted.

Smart Preparation Tips to Clear UP Police Constable 2026

You don’t need expensive coaching to clear this exam. What you need is a consistent plan and the right focus areas. Here’s what works:

Attempt all 150 questions — with no negative marking, there’s no reason to leave anything blank. Every unanswered question is 2 free marks you’re throwing away
Focus heavily on UP General Knowledge — UP History, UP Geography, and UP current affairs carry high weight in the GK section. Many candidates from other states underestimate this
Strengthen your Hindi grammar — 37 questions come from General Hindi. If your grammar is weak, fix it early. This section is high-scoring for those who prepare it well
Solve previous year papers — UP Police Constable previous papers follow predictable patterns. Solving 5–10 years of papers gives you a huge advantage
Start physical training now — don’t wait until after the written exam to start running. PET requires you to run 4.8 km (men) or 2.4 km (women) within the time limit. Build that stamina alongside your studies
Practice mock tests under timed conditions — the real exam is 2 hours for 150 questions. That’s roughly 48 seconds per question. Practice at this speed
Check your height and physical measurements in advance — if you’re close to the minimum height requirement, measure yourself accurately now. There are no second chances at PST

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in UP Police 2026? The current notification has 32,679 vacancies for Constable and Jail Warder posts. The CM Yogi government has also announced an overall target of 81,000+ police vacancies for 2026–27 across various posts including SI, ASI, and Constable.

What is the age limit for UP Police Constable 2026? The standard age limit is 18–25 years for General category candidates. For 2026, the government has approved an additional 3-year relaxation. OBC candidates get up to 31 years, and SC/ST candidates get up to 33 years after combining all relaxations.

Is there negative marking in UP Police Constable 2026? No. UPPRPB has completely removed negative marking for the 2026 Constable exam. Each correct answer carries 2 marks. Wrong answers carry zero marks — not minus marks. Attempt every question.

What is OTR in UP Police recruitment? OTR stands for One Time Registration. It’s a mandatory profile registration system introduced by UPPRPB from July 2025. You register your details once on uppbpb.gov.in and use those same credentials to apply for all future UPPRPB recruitments without re-entering your information.

When is the UP Police Constable exam 2026? The written examination is scheduled for 8th, 9th and 10th June 2026, conducted in two shifts per day at centres across Uttar Pradesh.

What is the salary of UP Police Constable 2026? The basic pay starts at ₹21,700 per month under the 7th Pay Commission (Pay Level 3). With allowances like DA, HRA, and medical allowance, the gross monthly salary is approximately ₹28,000 – ₹32,000 depending on posting location.

Can female candidates apply for UP Police Constable 2026? Yes. Female candidates can apply for the Female Constable (Women Battalion) positions and Jail Warder (Female) posts. The physical standards and PET requirements for female candidates are different and are listed in detail in the official notification.

What documents are needed at the time of PST/DV? You’ll need your original Class 12 certificate and marksheet, valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport), domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents mentioned in your shortlist call letter. Always carry attested photocopies in addition to originals.