UP Police SI 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector

UP Police SI recruitment is conducted by UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB). Selection through written exam, document verification, PST/PET, and medical examination.

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Age Limit

21-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Fee

₹400

Salary Range

₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400

Pay Level

Pay Level 6

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400

Key Posts

Sub-Inspector (Civil Police), Platoon Commander (PAC), Fire Officer in UP Police

State-level recruitment examination for Sub Inspector posts in UP PoliceCivil Police (Male/Female) & PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) & Intelligence & FirearmsState-level — liable to be posted anywhere within Uttar Pradesh

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
Level-6	₹₹35,400 - ₹₹1,12,400

Application Fee

₹400

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher marks in Written Examination
Older candidate placed higher
Alphabetical order of names

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Age Limit

21-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹400
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹400

Exam Pattern

Written Exam

160 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 400-0.83 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Hindi	40	100	—
Law/Constitution/General Knowledge	40	100	—
Numerical & Mental Ability	40	100	—
Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning	40	100	—

Syllabus

Hindi Grammar
Comprehension
Synonyms & Antonyms (Hindi)
Idioms & Phrases (Hindi)

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
21-28 years

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST (UP domicile)	5 years (up to 33 years)
OBC (UP domicile)	5 years (up to 33 years)
PwBD	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years + military service
Home Guard / Civil Defence volunteers (3 years service)	5 years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

OBC Creamy LayerOBC candidates must not belong to creamy layer

⚠ Candidature cancelled and FIR may be filed

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://uppbpb.gov.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature scan
• Left thumb impression

Application Fee

₹400

General

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Women

₹400

SC/ST

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PwBD

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ESM

Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-challan

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on UPPRPB website before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Written Examination — Computer Based Test

160 Questions400 Marks120 min

+2.5 per correct−0.5 per wrongSectional timingObjective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Knowledge (Samanya Gyan)	40	100	3
General Hindi (Samanya Hindi)	40	100	3
Numerical & Mental Ability (Sankhyatmak & Mansik Yogyata)	40	100	3
Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning (Buddhimatta Parikshan / Tarkshakti)	40	100	3
Total	160	400	2.5

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

NormalizationApplied if multiple shifts. Purpose: Score normalization if conducted in multiple shifts

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
written

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Final Merit Basis

Written examination marks only (PST/PET is qualifying)

Written To PSTPET

Category-wise shortlisting from written exam for PST/PET

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted ByUPPRPB at designated centres

Required Documents

Graduation degree / mark sheet
High School (10th) certificate for DOB
Intermediate (12th) certificate
UP Mool Niwas Praman Patra (Domicile)
Caste certificate if applicable
EWS certificate if applicable
Character certificate from District Magistrate / Gazetted Officer
Identity proof
NCC / Home Guard / Freedom Fighter dependent certificates if claiming relaxation

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher marks in Written Examination
2Older candidate placed higher
3Alphabetical order of names

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates with criminal cases or character/antecedent issues may be disqualified. Character verification is mandatory before final appointment.

Important Warnings

⚠UP Police SI has a strong Hindi component — General Hindi carries 100 marks.

⚠UP-specific GK (history, culture, geography) is heavily tested.

⚠Physical standards are strict — prepare for PET well in advance.

⚠Character verification and police verification are mandatory — any criminal record may lead to disqualification.

⚠UP domicile (Mool Niwas) is essential for availing reservation benefits.

⚠Written exam merit determines final selection — PET/PST is only qualifying.

⚠Medical examination is also conducted — candidates must be medically fit for police service.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Vacancies

Total9,534

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.