🚨 UP Police Recruitment 2026 — Apply for 32,679 Constable & Other Posts

Balasahana Suresh
The Uttar Pradesh police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially started the UP police Constable Recruitment 2026 for a huge vacancy of 32,679 posts in the police and related departments.

📅 Important Dates

  • 🟢 Application start: 31 December 2025
  • 🔴 Last date to apply: 30 January 2026
  • 🧾 Fee payment window: Also up to 30 january 2026 & fee reconciliation till a few days after (check official site).
The official application link is available on the board’s portal — candidates must complete a One‑Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their form.

🧑‍💼 Posts & Vacancy Distribution

The 32,679 openings are spread across different cadres of the UP police and Prison Department. Some key posts include:

Post / Cadre

Approximate Vacancies

Constable Civil Police

10,469

Constable PAC/Armed Police

15,131

Special Security Force (SSF) Constable

1,341

Women Constables (Women Battalion)

2,282

Mounted police Constable

71

Jail Warder (Male)

3,279

Jail Warder (Female)

106

Note: Exact category‑wise numbers are available in the official notification PDF.

📌 Eligibility Criteria

🧠 Educational Qualification

  • Minimum: Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
🎂 Age Limit (as per notification & govt update)

While the standard age range is generally:
✔️ Male candidates: 18–22 years
✔️ Female candidates: 18–25 years

However, the Uttar Pradesh government has granted a one‑time 3‑year upper age relaxation for all categories, expanding the upper limit (e.g., male up to ~25 and female up to ~28) to benefit aspirants affected by prior delays — apply the official age cutoff and birth dates from the notification to be sure.

💼 Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level‑3 pay scale under the 7th CPC, which means a basic salary starting at around ₹21,700 up to ₹69,100 plus allowances.

📝 Selection Process

The recruitment typically includes the following stages:

Written Examination – Objective type paper

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Document Verification

Medical Examination

For the written exam, subjects usually cover General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, Intelligence & Logical Ability.

💰 Application Fees

  • General / EWS / OBC: ₹500
  • SC / ST: ₹400
    (Fees are subject to board notification; always confirm on the official portal before paying.)
📍 How to Apply

✅ Step‑by‑Step:

Visit the official UPPRPB website: uppbpb.gov.in

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).

Log in with your OTR credentials.

Find the 2026 Constable & Related Posts application link.

Fill in personal details, education info, and upload documents.

Pay the application fee online.

Submit the form and take a printout.

✔️ Ensure accuracy (name, dob, qualification) — mistakes often cause form rejection.

🧠 Important Tips Before Applying

  • Read the official notification PDF carefully — it contains exact eligibility, exam syllabus, exam pattern, and physical standards.
  • Ensure your OTR profile is complete before filling the recruitment form.
  • Keep soft copies of your education certificates, ID proof, and photo/signature ready.
  • Apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
📌 Quick Summary

  • 🚓 Recruitment: UP police Constable & other posts (Civil, PAC, SSF, women Battalions, Mounted police, Jail Warders)
  • 📍 Vacancies: 32,679
  • 🗓 Applications: 31 Dec 2025 — 30 Jan 2026
  • 🎓 Education: 12th Pass
  • 🎂 Age: 18‑22 (male) / 18‑25 (female) with 3‑year age relaxation granted
  • 💵 Fees: ₹400/₹500 (category dependent)
  • 📑 Apply at: uppbpb.gov.in
 

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