Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for a total of 32,679 vacancies.
This is a direct recruitment drive for Constable posts in various cadres including Civil Police, PAC (Armed Police), Special Security Force, Women Battalion, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPPRPB portal.
(Notification released on 31 Dec 2025; Apply before 30 Jan 2026)
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Short Details
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| Recruitment Board | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Police Constable |
| Posts Available | 32,679 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | State Government |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
| Apply Online Window | Active |
| Exam Mode | CBT (Written Test) |
| Selection Stages | CBT, Document Verification, PST / PET, Medical Exam |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- Approx) |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Online Apply Start | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Correction Window | 02 Feb 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Announcement | After Exam |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500/- | |
| SC / ST | ₹400/- | |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Vacancy Details – 32,679 Posts
Post-Wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Constable PAC / Armed Police | 15,131 | |
| Constable (Civil Police) | 10,469 | |
| Special Security Force (SSF) | 1,341 | |
| Female Battalion (Constable) | 2,282 | |
| Mounted Police (Constable) | 71 | |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 3,279 | |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 106 | |
| Total | 32,679 |
Category-Wise Reservation (Example)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 13,093 |
| EWS | 3,264 |
| OBC | 8,818 |
| SC | 6,857 |
| ST | 647 |
| Total | 32,679 |
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
Candidate must have passed 12th (Intermediate) exam from a recognized board in India.
Candidates must have valid educational documents at the time of application.
(Only 12th pass is required; no higher qualification is mandatory.)
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
| Gender / Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (Male / UR / EWS) | 25 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female / UR / EWS) | 28 Years |
| Maximum Age (OBC / SC / ST – Male) | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age (OBC / SC / ST – Female) | 33 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per UP Police recruitment rules |
Note: Uttar Pradesh government has granted a one-time age relaxation for this recruitment drive, increasing the upper age limit for general and reserved candidates to ensure wider participation.
Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT / Written Exam)
Document Verification
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
(Candidates must qualify all phases to be eligible for appointment.)
Physical Standards (PST)
Male Candidates
Height: 168 cm (UR / OBC / SC)
Chest: 79–84 cm (Expandable)
Female Candidates
Height: 152 cm (UR / OBC / SC)
(Exact PST & PET standards will be confirmed in official notification.)
Pay Scale / Salary Structure
UP Police Constable is placed in Pay Level-3 under the 7th CPC.
Approximate Pay: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- per month
Additional allowances: DA, HRA, TA etc.
(Exact pay as per government norms)
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
Visit the official UP Police portal: https://uppbpb.gov.in
Click on UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online link
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
Login with your credentials
Fill the application form with correct details
Upload scanned photo & signature
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation
Documents Required for Application
Recent passport size photograph
Signature in white background
12th Class mark sheet / certificate
Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Govt ID
Category certificate (if applicable)
EWS / NCL certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| UP Police Official Website | Click Here |
Important Notes
👉 This recruitment drive is one of the largest constable recruitments in Uttar Pradesh in 2026.
👉 Candidates should check official notification PDF for updated post-wise & category-wise details.
👉 Keep login credentials safe for future stages like admit card download and result checking.
