UP Police 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
UP Police 2026 Overview
UP Police recruitment by UPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board) is one of India's largest state police recruitment drives.
UP Police 2026 has approximately 60,244 Constable and 921 Sub-Inspector vacancies. Constable requires 10th/12th pass; SI requires graduation. Selection includes written test, PET, document verification, and medical.
UP Police Constable earns ₹21,000–₹35,000/month in-hand; SI earns ₹35,000–₹50,000/month with state government benefits.
UP Police 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://uppbpb.gov.in |
UP Police Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th/12th Pass (Constable) / Graduation (SI)
Age Limit
18–25 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen; UP domicile preferred
UP Police Selection Process
Written Test — GK, Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability
PET/PST — Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification & Medical
UP Police Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UP Police Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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UP Police Posts — Which is Best?
UP Police offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
& Sub-Inspector As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
UP Police Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UP Police Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →UP Police 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
UP Police Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management