The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UP PRPB) has announced the upcoming recruitment for various posts including Constable, Jail Warden, and Sub-Inspector (SI). The official notification is expected to be released in the last week of April 2025. Candidates from Uttar Pradesh and across India who have been waiting for this recruitment should prepare for the application process.
Important Dates
Notification Release: Last week of April 2025 (Tentative)
Application Start Date: To be announced
Last Date to Apply: To be announced
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Application Fee
General / OBC: To be announced
SC / ST: To be announced
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline via E-Challan
Vacancy Details (Total: 26,596 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP Police Constable PAC | 9837 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Constable Special Force | 1341 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Constable Female Battalion | 2282 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Constable Civil Police | 3245 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Constable PAC Armed Force | 2444 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Constable Mounted Police (Horse Rider) | 71 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Jail Warden | 2833 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India |
| UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) Civil Police | 4242 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) Female PC | 106 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| UP Police Platoon Commander | 135 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| UP Police Sub Inspector Special Force | 60 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
Age Limit (Tentative)
UP Police Constable: Male: 18-22 years, Female: 18-25 years
UP Police Sub Inspector (SI): 21-28 years
UP Police Jail Warden: 18-22 years
Age Relaxation: As per government rules (To be confirmed in the official notification)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
For Male Candidates:
Running: 4.8 km in 25 minutes
Height: 168 cm (UR/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST)
Chest: 79-84 cm (UR/OBC/SC), 77-82 cm (ST)
For Female Candidates:
Running: 2.4 km in 14 minutes
Height: 152 cm (UR/OBC/SC), 147 cm (ST)
Selection Process
Written Examination (Online/Offline)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Exam Pattern (Expected)
The UP Police recruitment exam will consist of the following sections:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| General Knowledge | 38 | 76 |
| Numerical Ability | 38 | 76 |
| Reasoning Ability | 37 | 74 |
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
The exam will be objective type.
Each question carries 2 marks.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction for every wrong answer.
Minimum Passing Marks: To be confirmed in the official notification.
Syllabus for UP Police Exam 2025
General Knowledge
Indian History
Geography
Indian Constitution
Science and Technology
Current Affairs (National & International)
Books and Authors
Awards and Honors
Numerical Ability
Simplification
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Simple & Compound Interest
Number System
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Test
Puzzles
Syllogism
Logical Reasoning
General Hindi
Grammar
Vocabulary
Synonyms & Antonyms
Sentence Correction
Hindi Literature
Recommended Books for UP Police Exam Preparation
General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge
Numerical Ability: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning Ability: Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
General Hindi: Samanya Hindi by Lucent
UP Police Practice Set: Arihant or Kiran’s UP Police Constable Guide
How to Apply for UP Police Recruitment 2025?
Visit the official website of UP PRPB.
Click on the Recruitment Notification link.
Register with your basic details.
Fill out the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc.).
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Final Words
The UP Police recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in law enforcement. Interested candidates should start preparing for the exam as per the syllabus and stay updated with official notifications. Make sure to regularly check the UP PRPB website for further updates regarding the recruitment process.
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