UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26: Apply for Over 32,000 Vacancies
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26: The Uttar Pradesh Police has announced a significant recruitment drive, inviting applications for more than 32,000 positions, including constables, jail warders, and members of special security forces. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the recruitment notification, and the application process commenced today on their official website, uppbpb.gov.in.
Application Timeline
After a long wait, candidates are excited about this recruitment announcement, especially since it coincides with New Year's Day. The online application window will remain open until January 30, 2026.
Vacancy Breakdown
UP Police New Recruitment 2025: Position Details
| Position Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Constable Civilian (Male/Female) | 10,469 |
| Constable PAC/Armed Police | 15,131 |
| Constable Special Security Force | 1,341 |
| Constable Women Battalion (Lucknow, Badaun, Gorakhpur) | 2,282 |
| Constable Mounted Police (Male) | 71 |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 3,279 |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 106 |
| Total | 32,679 |
Eligibility Criteria
What are the required qualifications?
Candidates must have completed their 12th grade from a recognized board or possess an equivalent qualification. Those who are currently appearing for the 12th-grade examination are not eligible.
Age Limit: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 22 years as of July 1, 2025. This means candidates should be born between July 2, 2003, and July 1, 2007. For female candidates, the age limit is 18 to 25 years, meaning they must not turn 25 before July 1, 2025. Age relaxation is available for candidates from Uttar Pradesh, OBC, SC/ST, and other reserved categories as per regulations.
Height Requirements: Male candidates from General/OBC and SC categories must be at least 168 cm tall, while ST male candidates should be 160 cm. Female candidates must be 152 cm tall, and ST female candidates should be 147 cm.
Selection Process
The selection will involve a written examination, document verification, physical standard test, physical efficiency test, and a medical examination.
Application Procedure
How to Apply?
Candidates must first complete a One Time Registration (OTR) before applying for the police vacancies. This step is essential.
To begin, visit the official website, uppbpb.gov.in.
Register using your email ID and mobile number for OTR. Upload necessary documents via DigiLocker.
After entering your personal details, create a password and complete the registration by entering the captcha.
Next, go to the re-apply link and input your registration number and password.
Fill in all required details accurately in the application form.
In the document upload section, include a real-time photograph taken with a webcam, ensuring your face is clearly visible. Additionally, upload your signature in running letters using a black ink pen on white paper, scanned and saved in JPG/JPEG format, sized between 20KB to 50KB.
Finally, select your preferred post, pay the application fee, and print the completed application form.
Application Fee
Application Fee:
General/EWS/OBC candidates are required to pay ₹500, while candidates from Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes must pay ₹400. For further details regarding this recruitment, candidates can visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board.