The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the UP Police Constable Recruitment Notification 2026 for a massive 31,232 vacancies. These posts include Civil Police Constable, PAC / Armed Police Constable, Women Battalion, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder positions.
The online application process starts from 31 December 2025, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 30 January 2026 through the official recruitment portal. This recruitment offers a stable government job with Level-3 pay, making it one of the biggest opportunities for 12th-pass candidates in Uttar Pradesh.
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🔎 Quick Overview
- Recruitment Authority: Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
- Recruitment Name: UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Total Vacancies: 31,232 Posts
- Post Types: Civil Police, PAC, Women Battalion, Mounted Police, Jail Warder
- Pay Level: Level-3 (₹21,700 initial pay)
- Application Mode: Online
- Online Apply Start Date: 31 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass
- Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
📌 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
As per the official notification, vacancies are distributed across the following posts:
- Civil Police Constable (Male/Female): 10,469 Posts
- PAC / Armed Police Constable: 15,131 Posts
- Women Battalion Constable: 2,282 Posts
- Mounted Police Constable: 71 Posts
- Jail Warder (Male): 3,279 Posts
➡️ Total Vacancies: 31,232 Posts
💰 UP Police Constable Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-3 of the 7th Pay Commission.
- Pay Band: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month
In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to DA, HRA, medical benefits, pension benefits, and other allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
🎓 Educational Qualification
To be eligible for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026:
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2)
- Qualification should be from a recognized board or institution
There is no minimum percentage requirement mentioned in the notification.
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🎯 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
The age criteria for different categories are as follows:
- Male Candidates: 18 to 22 years
- Female Candidates: 18 to 25 years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms.
📌Application Fee
- General / EWC / OBC – 500/-
- SC & ST – 400/-
📝 Selection Process
The UP Police Constable selection process consists of multiple stages to ensure fair and transparent recruitment:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection.
📘 Written Examination Pattern
- Mode: Objective Type
- Total Marks: 300 / 2hr
- Subjects Covered:
- General Hindi
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
- Intelligence & Reasoning
The written exam is designed to test basic academic knowledge, reasoning ability, and mental aptitude, suitable for constable-level posts.
🏃 Physical Standard Test (PST)
For Male Candidates (General / OBC / SC)
- Height: 168 cm (160 cm for ST Candidates)
- Chest: 79 cm (unexpanded) – 84 cm (expanded) {77 cm – 82 cm for ST candidates}
For Female Candidates (General / OBC / SC)
- Height: 152 cm (147 cm for ST candidates)
- Weight : Minimum 40kg
Relaxations in physical standards are applicable for reserved categories as mentioned in the official notification.
🏃♂️ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The Physical Efficiency Test assesses candidates’ endurance:
- Male Candidates: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes
- Female Candidates: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes
Candidates failing to meet PET standards will be disqualified.
🧾 Reservation Policy
Reservation will be provided as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules, including:
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS
- Women candidates
- Ex-Servicemen
- Home Guards
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters
Valid certificates must be produced during document verification.
🌐 How to Apply Online for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UP Police recruitment website – UPPRPB
- Complete OTR registration
- Login with your credentials again
- Fill in the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
📌 Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected
- Keep original documents ready for verification
- Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues
🔔 Final Words
The UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for 12th-pass candidates seeking a secure and respected government job. With 31,232 vacancies, fair selection process, and stable pay, candidates should not miss this chance and should start preparation immediately.
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