UP Police Constable
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
👮 Police
📍 Uttar Pradesh
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UP Police Constable recruitment is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) through a written examination, a physical standard and efficiency test, and a medical examination.
📅 UP Police Constable Important Dates
| Notification | Released: 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | Closed: 30 Jan 2026 |
| Exam Date | 08-10 Jun 2026 |
| Answer Key | Provisional: 20 Jun 2026 | Final: 31 Jul 2026 |
| Result | Written result declared: 31 Jul 2026 (76,184 shortlisted for DV/PST) |
| DV/PST Date | 17-31 Aug 2026 |
| PET Date | 01-10 Oct 2026 (some centres rescheduled) |
| Final Result | Expected: after PET (date not announced) |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
UP Police Constable recruitment fills Constable (Civil Police) posts in Uttar Pradesh and is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). Selection is through a written examination, a Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a medical examination; the final merit is based on the written marks, with the physical tests being qualifying.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | UPPRPB — uppbpb.gov.in |
| Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate) pass |
| Age | 18–22 years (male), 18–25 years (female) as on 01.07.2025; for the 2025 recruitment a one-time 3-year relaxation for all categories raised this to 25 (male) and 28 (female); further relaxation for reserved categories |
| Written exam | 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, OMR — with negative marking |
| Physical (PET run) | Male 4.8 km in 25 minutes; Female 2.4 km in 14 minutes |
| Selection | Written → PST/PET → Medical → Merit |
This page covers the eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern and selection process for UP Police Constable — checked against the UPPRPB notification.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts UP Police Constable recruitment?
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the recruitment and releases the notification, admit card and result.
What is the selection process for UP Police Constable?
A written/computer-based examination, a Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification and a medical examination.
What is the educational qualification for UP Police Constable?
A pass in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
What is the age limit for UP Police Constable?
The age limit is generally around 18 to 25 years for the general category, with relaxation for reserved categories as per the official notification.
Is there a physical test in UP Police Constable?
Yes. Candidates must clear the Physical Standard Test (height/chest measurements) and the Physical Efficiency Test (running and other events) as per the notification.