UP Police Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Complete Details
UP Constable Syllabus 2026 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is conducting the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 to fill 32,679 posts, including Constable Civil Police, PAC/Armed Police, Special Security Force, Female Constables, Jail Warder, and others. This state-level recruitment targets 12th-pass candidates seeking stable government jobs in law enforcement. The syllabus and exam pattern help aspirants understand key subjects, question types, and marking rules for effective preparation. The written exam is crucial, followed by physical tests. Applications ran from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026, with the exam date to be announced soon on uppbpb.gov.in.
UP Constable 2026 Important Dates
- Notification Released Date: 31 December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 31 December 2025
- Online Application Last Date: 30 January 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 30 January 2026
- Correction Date: To be notified
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Admit Card Available: To be notified
- Result Declared: To be notified
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.
UP Constable 2026 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Fee: Rs. 400/-
- SC / ST / PH Fee: Rs. 400/-
- Female Fee: Rs. 400/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
UP Constable 2026 Vacancy Details
Total number of posts: 32,679 (including Constable Civil Police, PAC/Armed Police, Special Security Force, Female Constables for Women Battalion, Jail Warder (Male/Female), Mounted Police, and equivalent posts).
| Post Name | Total Post | Area | Full Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Civil Police | 10,649 | Civil Police | Male & Female |
| Constable PAC/Armed Police | 15,131 | Provincial Armed Constabulary | Male |
| Constable Special Security Force | 1,341 | UPSSF | Male |
| Female Constable (Women Battalion) | 2,282 | Women Battalion | Female |
| Reserve Mounted Police | 71 | Mounted Police | Male |
| Jail Warder (Male) | 3,279 | Prisons Department | Male |
| Jail Warder (Female) | 106 | Prisons Department | Female |
| Others/Equivalent | Varies | Various | As per notification |
(Note: Category-wise breakup available in official notification; total includes 30,291 for males and 2,388 for females approximately.)
UP Constable 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification — Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board or university. For some posts like Jail Warder, similar qualification applies.
- Age Limit (as on date specified in notification) — Generally 18 to 22/25 years (exact as per category; check notification for precise cut-off date). Age relaxation applies as per UP government rules: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, and additional for ex-servicemen/state employees.
- Additional Requirements — Must be physically fit as per PST/PMT standards (height, chest, running, etc.). Nationality: Indian citizen; domicile preference for UP residents in reservations.
UP Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
- The written exam is objective (MCQ-based) with 300 marks total, 150 questions, 2 hours duration. No negative marking (as per latest update). Subjects and distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 38 | 76 | Indian Constitution, Law & Governance, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Science, Awards, Sports, Static GK |
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 | Grammar (वर्णमाला, संधि, समास), Vocabulary (पर्यायवाची, विलोम), Comprehension, Idioms, Sentence Correction |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 38 | 76 | Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Data Interpretation, Mental Reasoning (Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding) |
| Mental Aptitude / Reasoning / Intelligence | 37 | 74 | Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Communal Harmony, Law & Order, Gender Sensitivity, Basic Computer Knowledge, Current Police System |
UP Constable 2026 Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective type, qualifying in nature)
Stage 2: Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying
Stage 3: Document Verification
Final: Medical Examination & Merit List based on written exam marks
UP Constable 2026 Important Link
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the educational qualification for UP Police Constable 2026?
A1: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Q2: When is the UP Police Constable 2026 exam date?
A2: The exam date is yet to be announced by UPPRPB; check uppbpb.gov.in regularly.
Q3: Does the UP Police Constable exam 2026 have negative marking?
A3: No, there is no negative marking in the written examination.
Q4: How many questions and marks are there in the written exam?
A4: 150 questions for 300 marks, divided across four subjects.
Q5: What is the application fee for General category candidates?
A5: As specified in the notification (typically ₹400); confirm on official site.
Q6: What is the total number of vacancies in UP Police Constable 2026?
A6: 32,679 posts across various constable and jail warder categories.
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