Exciting UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 32,679 Vacancies
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025 Overview
UP Police Constable Vacancy 2025: A remarkable opportunity awaits aspiring candidates aiming to join the UP Police as constables. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) in Lucknow has announced a total of 32,679 vacancies for the Constable Civil Police and equivalent positions. The application window opened on December 31, 2025, and will close today, January 30, 2026. Interested candidates who have yet to apply should promptly complete the online application on the official websites uppbpb.gov.in or upprpb.in. This recruitment encompasses various significant roles, including Police Constable, PAC, Women PAC, SSF, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder (Male/Female). The examination date will be announced in due course.
Vacancy Breakdown by Position
How many total posts are there and in which forces?
A total of 32,679 vacancies have been announced in the UP Police, with the distribution as follows:
| Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable Civil Police (Male/Female) | 10,469 |
| PAC (Armed Police, Male only) | 15,131 |
| Women PAC (Women Battalion – Lucknow, Badaun, Gorakhpur) | 2,282 |
| SSF (Special Security Force, Male only) | 1,341 |
| Mounted Police (Male only) | 71 |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 3,279 |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 106 |
These positions are categorized into various groups, including Unreserved, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST. For instance, in the Civil Police category, there are 4,191 unreserved posts, along with 1,046 for EWS, 2,826 for OBC, 2,198 for SC, and 208 for ST. Similar distributions apply to other forces based on the reservation policy.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
What are the eligibility criteria and age limit?
To qualify, candidates must have completed their 12th grade (Intermediate) from a recognized board. The age requirements are as follows:
- Men: 18 to 25 years (age calculated as of July 1, 2025)
- Women: 18 to 28 years
- SC/ST/OBC candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, with an additional 3-year relaxation for all categories this time.
- In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given to older candidates, those holding an NCC 'B' certificate, or those with 2 years of service in the Territorial Army.
It is anticipated that over 40 lakh applications will be submitted for this recruitment.
Physical Standards Requirements
What are the Physical Standards?
For Men:
– General/OBC/SC: Minimum height of 168 cm, Chest 79 cm (unexpanded) and 84 cm (expanded).
– ST: Minimum height of 160 cm, Chest 77 cm (unexpanded) and 82 cm (expanded).
For Women:
– General/OBC/SC: Minimum height of 152 cm.
– ST: Minimum height of 147 cm.
– Minimum weight of 40 kg.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection will consist of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standards Test (PST) and Document Verification
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Running)
Written Examination:
– Total of 300 marks, comprising 150 objective questions.
– Subjects include General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical and Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude, and Intelligence Quotient.
– Duration: 2 hours.
– No negative marking.
– Minimum passing marks: Reserved 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST 20%.
Physical Test (Running):
– Men: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes.
– Women: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes.
Application Fees and Important Information
Application Fees:
– General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 500.
– SC/ST: Rs. 400.
Important Points:
– Candidates must provide post preferences during application; changes will not be permitted later.
– One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory at apply.upprpb.in before applying. This is essential for all UP Police recruitments.
– Salary range: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 in the new pay matrix (Pay Level-3), with the old pay band being 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2000.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
Visit uppbpb.gov.in. Log in to OTR. Complete the application form and pay the fee.
For complete information, visit the official website: uppbpb.gov.in to download the notification PDF.
Application links: upprpb.in or apply.upprpb.in.
Stay updated by regularly checking the website.
This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. With millions of applications expected, prompt application and preparation are advised. For any queries, refer to the official site.