UP Police Constable 2026 — Eligibility, Physical Test & Apply
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UP Police Constable recruitment is conducted by UPPRPB (UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board) to fill the post of Civil Police Constable in Uttar Pradesh. Selection has a written exam (CBT), document verification, physical standards test (PST), and physical efficiency test (PET). The 2024 cycle recruited around 60,244 constables; the 2026 cycle is expected to be similarly large.
Benefits
Pay Level 3 — basic pay ₹21,700 plus DA, HRA, ration allowance and uniform allowance. In-hand salary around ₹30,000–₹38,000 per month. State government pension, medical, paid leave, and clear promotion to Head Constable, ASI, SI through departmental exams.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Indian citizen and domicile of Uttar Pradesh (preference); other states can apply per notification
- ✓Age 18–22 years for men, 18–25 years for women (as on 1 July 2026)
- ✓Education: 12th pass from a recognised board
- ✓Height: General/OBC/SC men 168 cm; ST men 160 cm; women 152 cm (147 cm for ST)
- ✓Chest (men only): General/OBC/SC 79–84 cm; ST 77–82 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion)
- ✓Running: men 4.8 km in 25 minutes; women 2.4 km in 14 minutes
- ✓Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, ex-servicemen per UP rules
Documents required
- ✓10th and 12th marksheets
- ✓Aadhaar / valid photo ID
- ✓Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh
- ✓Caste / EWS certificate if claiming reservation
- ✓Recent passport-size photo and scanned signature
- ✓Medical fitness certificate (at later stage)
How to apply — step by step
- Visit uppbpb.gov.in when notification opens
- Register with name, email, mobile and basic details
- Fill the form, upload photo and signature, pay fee ₹400
- Download admit card and appear in the CBT (Hindi, GK, Maths, Reasoning)
- Qualified candidates go through DV, PST (height/chest), then PET (running)
- Final merit is based on CBT marks; PET/PST are qualifying only
Important dates
The 2024 cycle (60,244 posts) concluded recently. The next UP Police Constable notification is expected in 2026 — check uppbpb.gov.in regularly. Application window is usually 30–45 days from notification.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Not practising running consistently — most candidates fail PET
- ✓Ignoring chest measurement and not training breathing exercise
- ✓Submitting wrong domicile or category certificate
- ✓Choosing wrong exam centre and missing exam slot
- ✓Underestimating Hindi paper — UP-specific GK is asked
Frequently asked questions
What is the height requirement for UP Police Constable 2026?
General/OBC/SC men 168 cm, ST men 160 cm. Women: General/OBC/SC 152 cm, ST 147 cm. Height is measured at PST stage.
Is graduation required for UP Police Constable?
No. 12th pass from a recognised board is the minimum and maximum required qualification.
How many attempts are allowed?
There is no specific attempt limit. You can apply each cycle as long as you are within the age bracket of your category.
What is the salary of UP Police Constable?
Pay Level 3, basic ₹21,700. In-hand salary is approximately ₹30,000 to ₹38,000 per month including allowances.
Is the running test qualifying or counted in merit?
PET (running) and PST (height/chest) are qualifying only. Final merit is based on the CBT written exam marks.
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