Opening Overview
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the notification for Direct Recruitment 2025 for various posts including Constable Civil Police (Male/Female), Constable PAC / Armed Police (Male), Constable Special Security Force (Male), Female Constable for Women Battalion, Constable Mounted Police (Male) and Jail Warden (Male/Female). Online applications are invited from eligible candidates as per the schedule given below.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Post Name | Constable Civil Police, Constable PAC / Armed Police, Constable Special Security Force, Female Constable (Women Battalion), Constable Mounted Police, Jail Warden |
| Total Vacancies | 31,232 |
| Qualification | As per post-wise eligibility in the notification |
| Last Date | 30/01/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://uppbpb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 30/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment / Correction (as per notice) | 02/02/2026 |
Age Limit
- Age Calculation Date: 01/07/2025
- Male Candidates: 18 to 22 years
- Candidate should be born between 02/07/2003 and 01/07/2007 (both dates as per notification conditions).
- Female Candidates: 18 to 25 years
- Candidate should be born between 02/07/2000 and 01/07/2007 (both dates as per notification conditions).
- Age Relaxation: As per UP Government rules for reserved categories and special categories mentioned in the notification (SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighter dependents, Home Guards, etc.).
Vacancy Details
Constable Civil Police (Male / Female)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 4,191 |
| EWS | 1,046 |
| OBC | 2,826 |
| SC | 2,198 |
| ST | 208 |
| Total | 10,469 |
Constable PAC / Armed Police (Male)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 6,060 |
| EWS | 1,512 |
| OBC | 4,083 |
| SC | 3,176 |
| ST | 300 |
| Total | 15,131 |
Female Constable (Women Battalion) (Districts: Lucknow, Badaun, Gorakhpur)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 916 |
| EWS | 228 |
| OBC | 615 |
| SC | 478 |
| ST | 45 |
| Total | 2,282 |
Constable Mounted Police (Male)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 30 |
| EWS | 7 |
| OBC | 19 |
| SC | 14 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 71 |
Jail Warden (Male)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,314 |
| EWS | 327 |
| OBC | 885 |
| SC | 688 |
| ST | 65 |
| Total | 3,279 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification and other eligibility conditions for the respective post as mentioned in the official notification.
- Appearing candidates are not eligible (as per the notification text).
- Candidates must complete OTR (One Time Registration) before applying.
- Candidates must upload required documents related to education, reservation, age relaxation, domicile, etc., through DigiLocker (where available) or by scanning as instructed.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Offline)
- Document Verification / Scrutiny of Records
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Final Merit List (based on written exam marks and reservation rules; no waiting list as per notification)
Exam Pattern
Written Examination
| Paper Type | Total Marks | Duration | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective (MCQ) | 300 | 2 Hours | General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Logical Ability |
Normalization: If the written exam is conducted in multiple shifts/days with different question papers, marks will be normalized as per the Board’s notified normalization procedure.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam)
- The notification mentions minimum qualifying marks category-wise; candidates must secure the prescribed minimum marks to be considered for further stages.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Band: ₹5,200–20,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,000
- New Pay Matrix: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 (Pay Level-3)
Physical Standards (PST) (as per notification pages shown)
Male Candidates
- Height:
- General / OBC / SC: 168 cm
- ST: 160 cm
- Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded):
- General / OBC / SC: 79 cm / 84 cm
- ST: 77 cm / 82 cm
- Note: Minimum 5 cm expansion is mandatory.
Female Candidates
- Height:
- General / OBC / SC: 152 cm
- ST: 147 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: Run 4.8 km in 25 minutes
- Female: Run 2.4 km in 14 minutes
Other Key Instructions (from notification)
- Only one application should be submitted by a candidate; if multiple applications are submitted, the last submitted application may be considered.
- Biometric verification (photo, fingerprint/iris) and Aadhaar-based e-KYC may be used to prevent impersonation.
- Candidates must ensure correct entries in the application; incorrect/false information can lead to cancellation and legal action.
- Helpline Number: 18009110005 (working up to the last date of application, as per timings mentioned in the notification).