Last Updated: March 24, 2026 | 09:39 AM IST
Hey aspirants! If you’ve been waiting to join the Uttar Pradesh Police family and wear that proud uniform, your big moment is here. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially dropped the exam dates for the massive UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 07/2025). The written exam will be held on 8th, 9th, and 10th June 2026 across the state in multiple shifts.
With 32,679 vacancies up for grabs, this is one of the biggest police recruitment drives in recent years. Whether you’re aiming for Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warden, or Mounted Police posts, now is the time to gear up. In this easy-to-read guide, we’ve covered everything – dates, vacancies, eligibility, pattern, and smart prep tips – so you can plan like a pro.
Table of Contents
1. Important Dates & Latest Updates for UP Police Constable 2026
Mark your calendars right away! The board has kept things crystal clear:
- Notification Release: 31 December 2025
- Online Application Start: 31 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026
- Fee Payment & Correction Window: Up to 3 February 2026
- Written Exam Dates: 8 June (Monday), 9 June (Tuesday), 10 June (Wednesday) 2026
- Admit Card: Expected first week of June 2026
- Result & Next Stages: To be announced after exam
The exam is offline (OMR-based) and will run in two shifts daily. One Time Registration (OTR) system is already active – make sure your profile is updated.
Here’s a quick reference table:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & Apply Start | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Correction Window | 31 Jan – 3 Feb 2026 |
| UP Constable Exam 2026 | 8, 9 & 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Early June 2026 |
Stay glued to uppbpb.gov.in for any shift-wise updates or changes.
2. Huge 32,679 Vacancies – Category-Wise Breakdown & Eligibility
This recruitment is a golden ticket for 12th-pass youngsters. Here’s the detailed vacancy table:
| Post Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Civil Police | 4,191 | 1,046 | 2,826 | 2,198 | 208 | 10,469 |
| Constable PAC/Armed Police | 6,060 | 1,512 | 4,083 | 3,176 | 300 | 15,131 |
| Special Security Force | 538 | 134 | 362 | 281 | 26 | 1,341 |
| Female Battalion | 916 | 228 | 615 | 478 | 45 | 2,282 |
| Mounted Police (Male) | 30 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 71 |
| Jail Warden (Male) | 1,314 | 327 | 885 | 688 | 65 | 3,279 |
| Jail Warden (Female) | 44 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 2 | 106 |
| Grand Total | – | – | – | – | – | 32,679 |
Eligibility at a glance
- Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
- Age (as on 01/07/2025): 18-25 years (Male), 18-28 years (Female) with additional 3-year relaxation for all categories as per latest notice.
- Domicile: Uttar Pradesh preferred for most benefits.
- Application Fee: ₹400-500 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹400 (SC/ST) – exact varies by category.
3. Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Physical Standards
Clearing UP Police Constable 2026 is a four-stage journey:
- Stage 1: Written Exam (150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2 hours)
- Stage 2: Document Verification + Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running (Male: 4.8 km in 25 min | Female: 2.4 km in 14 min)
- Stage 4: Medical Exam & Final Merit List
Quick Exam Highlights
- Subjects: General Hindi, GK & Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Mental Aptitude/Reasoning
- Negative Marking: 0.5 mark per wrong answer
- Mode: Pen-paper (OMR sheet)
Physical standards (must clear):
- Male Height: 168 cm (160 cm for ST)
- Male Chest: 79-84 cm (expandable)
- Female Height: 152 cm (147 cm for ST)
4. Proven Preparation Tips to Score Big in UP Constable Exam 2026
Only three months left – let’s make them count!
- Start with previous year papers & official syllabus – focus 40% on Hindi & GK.
- Daily current affairs (especially UP-specific) + Lucent GK.
- Solve 50-60 quant + reasoning questions every day – speed matters.
- Join a good mock test series (aim 120+ score).
- Physical training: Run daily + practice long jump/shot put.
- Revise weekly and track weak topics.
- Keep calm – consistent 6-7 hours study + proper sleep wins the race.
Pro tip: Download the sample OMR sheet from the official notice and practice filling it correctly to avoid silly mistakes on exam day.
Conclusion: Your Dream UP Police Career Starts Now!
The UP Police Constable Exam Date 2026 is finally out, and with 32,679 posts, thousands of you will finally get selected. Don’t wait – download the official notice from uppbpb.gov.in, revise smartly, train hard physically, and give your 100%. This could be the year you step into the police force and start serving Uttar Pradesh with pride.
Stay updated here for admit card, shift timings, and result alerts. Share this guide with your friends who are also preparing. You’ve got this!
All the best, future UP Police heroes! 💪🇮🇳
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