UPPRPB UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification for direct recruitment of Constable (Civil Police) and equivalent posts, announcing a total of 32,679 vacancies. This includes posts like Constable Civil Police, Constable PAC/Armed Police, Constable Special Security Force (UPSSF), Women Battalion Constables, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder (Male & Female).
Vacancy Breakup (Approximate, as per sources)
- Constable Civil Police: ~10,649
- Constable PAC/Armed Police (Male): ~15,131
- Constable Special Security Force (Male): ~1,341
- Women Constables (Women Battalion): ~2,282
- Mounted Police (Male): ~71
- Jail Warder (Male): ~3,279
- Jail Warder (Female): ~106
- Male Candidates: ~30,291 posts
- Female Candidates: ~2,388 posts
Category-wise reservations apply as per UP Government rules (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
Key Dates
- Notification Release: December 31, 2025
- Online Application Start: December 31, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: January 30, 2026
- Fee Adjustment Window: Up to February 2, 2026 (if applicable)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025 or as specified):
- Originally 18–22 years for males, 18–25 for females.
- Update: CM Yogi Adityanath approved a 3-year age relaxation for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST), raising the upper limit to 25 years for males as well.
- Additional relaxations for reserved categories/ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Physical standards (height, chest, weight) apply differently for male/female and categories.
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (objective type).
- Document Verification.
- Physical Standard Test (PST).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Medical Examination.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹400–500 (varies slightly in reports; confirm from notification).
- SC/ST: Exempted or reduced.
- Payable online.
Salary
- Pay Matrix Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + allowances.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://uppbpb.gov.in/
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done (mandatory since 2025).
- Login and fill the application for the relevant advertisement number (e.g., Direct Recruitment-2025 for Constable posts).
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay fee and submit.
- Take printout.
Candidates must download the official detailed notification PDF from uppbpb.gov.in for exact vacancy distribution, syllabus, exam pattern, physical requirements, and other instructions. Applications are ongoing as of January 6, 2026—apply early to avoid issues!
For any updates, refer only to the official UPPRPB website. This is a major opportunity for 12th-pass candidates seeking a government job in Uttar Pradesh Police.