The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the much-awaited notification for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26. The recruitment drive aims to fill 32,679 vacancies across various departments including Civil Police, PAC, Female Battalion, Special Security Force, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder posts.
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Category-wise Vacancy Details (All Posts)
1. Civil Police Constable (Male / Female)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 4,191 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1,046 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 2,826 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2,198 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 208 |
| Total | 10,469 |
2. Constable PAC / Armed Police (Male Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 6,060 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1,512 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 4,083 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3,176 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 300 |
| Total | 15,131 |
3. Constable – Special Security Force (Male Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 538 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 134 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 362 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 281 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 26 |
| Total | 1,341 |
4. Female Battalion Constable
(Lucknow, Badaun & Gorakhpur – Female Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 916 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 228 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 615 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 478 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 45 |
| Total | 2,282 |
5. Constable – Mounted Police (Male Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 30 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 7 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 19 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| Total | 71 |
6. Jail Warder (Male)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,314 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 327 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 885 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 688 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 65 |
| Total | 3,279 |
7. Jail Warder (Female)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 44 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 28 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Total | 106 |
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Grand Total Vacancies (All Posts Combined)
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 13,093 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 3,264 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 8,818 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 6,857 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 647 |
| Grand Total | 32,679 |
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025 must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). Eligibility is determined on the basis of nationality, educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards.
1. Nationality
The applicant must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1 January 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, or Ethiopia with the intention of permanent settlement in India
Such candidates must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
2. Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.
- Educational qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application.
3. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
For Male Candidates
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 22 years
For Female Candidates
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- OBC / SC / ST candidates: Relaxation as per norms
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
- EWS candidates: No age relaxation (only reservation benefit)
4. Physical Eligibility Criteria
(a) Height Requirement
Male Candidates
- General / OBC / SC: 168 cm
- ST: 160 cm
Female Candidates
- General / OBC / SC: 152 cm
- ST: 147 cm
(b) Chest Measurement (Only for Male Candidates)
- Unexpanded: 79 cm
- Expanded: 84 cm
Relaxation in chest measurement is applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Eligibility
Candidates qualifying the written examination and physical standards test must clear the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male Candidates: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes
Female Candidates:
2.4 km run in 14 minutes
6. Medical & Character Eligibility
- Candidates must be medically fit according to police standards
- Should not suffer from any disqualifying physical or mental condition
- Must possess good moral character
- Candidates dismissed from government service or convicted of serious offences are not eligible
| UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Important Dates | UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date: 31 December 2025 Last Date to Apply Online: 30 January 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 January 2026 Correction Window: 31 January 2026 (06:00 AM) - 03 February 2026 (06:00 AM) *All Information Subject to Verification |
General (UR) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹500/- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹400/- |
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
| (5 June, 26) Admit Card *Released for all shift Examination | Download Now | Read Notice |
| (1 June, 26) District Information Slip | Check Now | Read Notice |
| (3 Feb, 26) UP Police Constable Written Exam Date | Read Notice |
| UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Application Portal | Apply Now |
| UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Age Limit Increased by 3 Years | Read Now |
| UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Notification | Read Now |
| UPPRPB Official Website | Visit Now |
How to Apply for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26?
Candidates interested in applying for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26 must complete the online application process through the official recruitment portal. Before filling out the application form, applicants are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Visit the official UPPRPB recruitment website.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing the required details.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Carefully review all entered details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues or server congestion.
The UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26 is one of the largest police recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh. With more than 32,000 vacancies vacancies across multiple units, it offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government career in the police department.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.