UP Police Constable, PAC & Jail Warder Recruitment 2025-26
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) released the notification for 32,679 posts including Civil Police, PAC, SSF, Female Battalion, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder. Candidates were required to complete OTR (One Time Registration) before filling the online application.
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Recruitment Snapshot
- UPPRPB invited online applications for 32,679 posts across Civil Police, PAC, SSF, Female Battalion, Mounted Police and Jail Warder cadres.
- Candidates had to complete OTR (One Time Registration) on the UPPRPB portal before filling the application.
- Candidates had to indicate their order of preference for posts during the application. Post-submission changes in preference are not allowed unless the board opens a correction window.
- The pay scale is Pay Band 5200-20200, Grade Pay-2000 (New Matrix Rs. 21,700 - 69,100, Pay Level-3).
- As per the corrigendum dated 05-01-2026, a one-time 3-year age relaxation has been added to the upper age limit for all categories.
Important Links & Notices
UPPRPB Official Website Official Notification PDF Age Relaxation Corrigendum Written Exam Date NoticeImportant Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 31-12-2025 |
| Online Application / Fee Payment Start | 31-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application / Fee Payment | 30-01-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment and Application Correction | 02-02-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 08-06-2026, 09-06-2026 and 10-06-2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 400/- |
Note: Online payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or other modes provided on the UPPRPB portal.
Vacancy Details
Across Civil Police, PAC, SSF, Female Battalion, Mounted Police and Jail Warder cadres.
Recruitment governed by UPPRPB.
Rs. 21,700 - 69,100
Department Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Eligibility Note |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Police (Male/Female) | 10,469 | Male & Female |
| PAC / Armed Police | 15,131 | Male Only |
| Special Security Force (SSF) | 1,341 | Male Only |
| Female Battalion | 2,282 | Female Only |
| Mounted Police | 71 | Male Only |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 3,279 | Male Only |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 106 | Female Only |
| Total | 32,679 | |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed Intermediate / 12th Class from a recognized board established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification. Appearing candidates are not eligible.
General / EWS Age
As on 01-07-2025 after 3-year relaxation:
Male: 18 to 25 years, born between 02-07-2000 and 01-07-2007.
Female: 18 to 28 years, born between 02-07-1997 and 01-07-2007.
OBC / SC / ST Age
For Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates after relaxation:
Male: 18 to 30 years, born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2007.
Female: 18 to 33 years, born between 02-07-1992 and 01-07-2007.
Preferential Qualification
Preference is given only in tie cases to candidates with DOEACC/NIELIT "O" Level, at least 2 years Territorial Army service, or NCC "B" Certificate. No extra marks are awarded for these qualifications.
Physical Standards (PST & PET)
After qualifying the written exam, candidates will undergo Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Category | Height | Chest (Male Only) | Weight (Female Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | 168 cm | 79 cm (Unexpanded) - 84 cm (Expanded) | N/A |
| Male (ST) | 160 cm | 77 cm (Unexpanded) - 82 cm (Expanded) | N/A |
| Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | 152 cm | N/A | Minimum 40 Kg |
| Female (ST) | 147 cm | N/A | Minimum 40 Kg |
PET details: Male candidates must run 4.8 KM in 25 minutes. Female candidates must run 2.4 KM in 14 minutes.
Selection Process
- 1
Objective Written Examination (OMR Based).
- 2
Document Verification & Physical Standard Test (PST).
- 3
Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- 4
Medical Examination / character verification as applicable before appointment.
- 5
Final merit list based on written exam scores, reservation rules and post preferences.
Written Exam Pattern
Objective OMR type
02 marks per correct answer
02 Hours
If held in multiple shifts
| Subject |
|---|
| General Knowledge |
| General Hindi |
| Numerical & Mental Ability |
| Mental Aptitude, IQ & Reasoning |
Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, EWS 25%, OBC 25%, SC/ST 20%. The notification specifies marks for correct answers; no negative marking is shown in the notification.
Download Notification
Official Documents
Read the complete official notification and corrigendum carefully before relying on dates, eligibility, photo/signature guidelines, and selection rules.