UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official UP Police Recruitment Notification 2026 for 32,679 vacancies. The recruitment includes posts such as Constable (Civil Police, PAC/Armed Police, Special Security Force, Mounted Police, Women Battalion) and Jail Warder (Male & Female).
Candidates who have passed 12th class are eligible to apply online through the official UPPRPB website. The online application process started on 31 December 2025, and the last date to apply is 30 January 2026.
UP Police Constable & Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), Lucknow |
| Post Name | Constable & Jail Warder |
| Total Vacancies | 32,679 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Constable – Special Security Force (Male Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 538 |
| EWS | 134 |
| OBC | 362 |
| SC | 281 |
| ST | 26 |
| Total | 1,341 |
Female Constable – Women Battalion (Female Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 916 |
| EWS | 228 |
| OBC | 615 |
| SC | 478 |
| ST | 45 |
| Total | 2,282 |
Mounted Police Constable (Male Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 30 |
| EWS | 7 |
| OBC | 19 |
| SC | 14 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 71 |
Jail Warder (Male)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,314 |
| EWS | 327 |
| OBC | 885 |
| SC | 688 |
| ST | 65 |
| Total | 3,279 |
Jail Warder (Female)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 44 |
| EWS | 10 |
| OBC | 28 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 106 |
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 12th class from a recognized board in India
- Equivalent qualifications recognized by the government are acceptable
- Appearing or awaiting result candidates are not eligible
Preference (Tie-Breaker Only)
- “O” Level Computer Certificate (NIELIT/DOEACC)
- NCC “B” Certificate
- Minimum 2 years service in Territorial Army
(Only one preference will be considered; no extra marks)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
Male Candidates
- 18 to 22 years
(Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007)
Female Candidates
- 18 to 25 years
(Born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2007)
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / OBC / UP Govt Employees: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules
Salary Details
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- As per 7th Pay Commission
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | ₹400 |
Fee payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Fee is non-refundable
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 31 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 January 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment Last Date | 02 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Selection Process
1. Written Examination
- Offline OMR-based test
- 300 Marks | 150 Questions | 2 Hours
- Subjects:
- General Knowledge
- General Hindi
- Numerical & Mental Ability
- Mental Aptitude, Intelligence & Reasoning
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR: 30%
- EWS / OBC: 25%
- SC / ST: 20%
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) – Qualifying
- Height, Chest (Male), Weight (Female)
- Minimum 5 cm chest expansion for males
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4.8 km | 25 Minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km | 14 Minutes |
4. Final Selection
- Written exam merit
- Reservation rules
- Medical examination
- Character verification
How to Apply Online
- Visit official website: https://uppbpb.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Login and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents and photograph
- Select post preference carefully
- Pay application fee online
- Submit form and download printout
Only one application per candidate is allowed
Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on UPPRPB portal
- Official Notification PDF: On official website
- Official Website: uppbpb.gov.in
UP Police Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the minimum qualification?
12th Pass from a recognized board
Q2. What is the age limit?
Male: 18–22 years | Female: 18–25 years
Q3. What is the selection process?
Written Exam → PST → PET → Medical & Verification
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹500 (UR/EWS/OBC), ₹400 (SC/ST)
Q5. What is the last date to apply?
30 January 2026
