EXAM SYLLABUS

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official syllabus for the 32,679 Constable posts (Advertisement No. PRPB-B 07/2025). The written examination syllabus remains the same as previous recruitments, covering four main sections in a single objective paper.

The level of the syllabus is generally Class 10–12 standard, with special emphasis on Uttar Pradesh-specific topics in General Knowledge, Hindi grammar, basic mathematics, and reasoning/aptitude related to police duties.

Detailed UP Police Constable syllabus and topics

EXAM SYLLABUS

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official syllabus for the 32,679 Constable posts (Advertisement No. PRPB-B 07/2025). The written examination syllabus remains the same as previous recruitments, covering four main sections in a single objective paper.

The level of the syllabus is generally Class 10–12 standard, with special emphasis on Uttar Pradesh-specific topics in General Knowledge, Hindi grammar, basic mathematics, and reasoning/aptitude related to police duties.

Detailed UP Police Constable syllabus and topics

EXAM PATTERN

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification (Advt. No. PRPB-B 07/2025) for 32,679 Constable posts (Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warder, etc.). The written exam remains the first stage of selection, and the pattern is consistent with previous recruitments (no major changes announced for 2026).

The UP Police Constable Exam will have 150 Questions with 300 Marks. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board hold exams in both English and Hindi every year. It is an Objective-Type Exam with a Duration of 2 Hours. Each Question will carry +2 marks each, There will be a Negative Marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

The section-wise distribution of the number of questions and marks are indicated below:-

Mode Of Examination

The exam will be an objective-based written exam.

Medium Of Examination

The question paper will be available in two languages: English and Hindi.

Marking Scheme

Each question will carry +2 marks each. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

Physical standard test

Candidates can have a look at the Physical Standard test as described below for both male and female candidates:

The height and weight requirement of UP Police are as follows

Physical Efficiency test

After qualifying for the physical standard test candidates are eligible to appear for the physical efficiency test. To get selected for this post candidates have to clear this physical efficiency test. candidates are given a physical task like racing. To qualify those males and females have to achieve that in the below-given timings.

EXAM PATTERN

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification (Advt. No. PRPB-B 07/2025) for 32,679 Constable posts (Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warder, etc.). The written exam remains the first stage of selection, and the pattern is consistent with previous recruitments (no major changes announced for 2026).

The UP Police Constable Exam will have 150 Questions with 300 Marks. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board hold exams in both English and Hindi every year. It is an Objective-Type Exam with a Duration of 2 Hours. Each Question will carry +2 marks each, There will be a Negative Marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

The section-wise distribution of the number of questions and marks are indicated below:-

Mode Of Examination

The exam will be an objective-based written exam.

Medium Of Examination

The question paper will be available in two languages: English and Hindi.

Marking Scheme

Each question will carry +2 marks each. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

Physical standard test

Candidates can have a look at the Physical Standard test as described below for both male and female candidates:

The height and weight requirement of UP Police are as follows

Physical Efficiency test

After qualifying for the physical standard test candidates are eligible to appear for the physical efficiency test. To get selected for this post candidates have to clear this physical efficiency test. candidates are given a physical task like racing. To qualify those males and females have to achieve that in the below-given timings.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for the UP POLICE CONSTABLE EXAMINATION are Required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility Criteria like Age, Minimum Educational Qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.

The Candidate’s Eligibility for UP POLICE CONSTABLE EXAMINATION is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:

Nationality

Age Limit

Educational Qualifications

Nationality

Only candidates belonging to the Indian Nationality can be Eligible to apply for this examination, They need to be of Indian Origin and be Indian Citizens to be Eligible.

Age Limit

The age limit for the UP Police Constable post is different for Male and Female applicants.

The age of Male candidates must fall between 18-22 years.

Female candidates should have the ages between 18-25 years.

The provision of age relaxation has been given by the board. The age limit relaxation for the UP Police Constables Exam is tabulated below:

Age limit and relaxation

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate / 10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university.

Note: 10th pass is not sufficient; 12th is mandatory.

IMPORTANT DATES

The online application for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will start from 31 December 2025 and continue until 30 January 2026, with a total of 32,679 posts available. The last date for fee payment is 2 February 2026, and the exam will be held on 8th, 9th, and 10th June 2026.

EXAM ANALYSIS

Here’s a comprehensive exam analysis for the upcoming UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2026, based on the previous year’s pattern and trends, so you can understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, timing, cutoffs, and what to expect:

Last Conducted Exam (UP Police Constable 2025)

The previous state-level written test was part of the UP Police Constable recruitment cycle, whose notification was issued in late 202,5 and the exam was scheduled for June 2026. The process covers tens of thousands of vacancies (over 32,600).

Like earlier cycles, this recruitment includes a written exam followed by a physical standard test (PST) and a physical efficiency test (PET).

Exam Pattern (Expected to Continue in 2026)

The written test is offline and usually follows this structure:

Total Questions: 150

Total Marks: 300

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

Subjects Covered:

General Knowledge

General Hindi

Numerical & Mental Ability

Mental Aptitude / Reasoning Ability

Each question is generally worth 2 marks.

Recent updates indicate that negative marking has been removed for this exam cycle.

Candidates can choose their exam district, and final allocation will be on the admit card.

Difficulty Level & Trends (Based on Previous Analysis)

From past cycles like 2024 and the most recent 2025 trends:

General Hindi: Moderate

General Knowledge: Moderate, with questions from History, Geography, Current Affairs, and Polity.

Numerical/Numerical Ability: Moderate to slightly tough for some topics like Number Series, Percentage, etc.

Reasoning / Mental Ability: Moderate

Overall, the exam has remained competitive with questions based on 10+2 standard, and a well-prepared candidate needs both speed and accuracy.

Cutoffs – Expected & Previous Trends

Cutoffs can vary based on difficulty level, number of candidates, and vacancies, and official cutoffs are released after the results.

Previous & Expected Cut-off (Written – Out of 300)

General (UR): 185 – 195

OBC: 175 – 185

SC: 150 – 160

ST: 115 – 125

(These ranges are estimates based on recent patterns and expert analysis.)

Tip: A score about 10–15 marks higher than the expected cutoff is generally a safer target to move to the next stage.

What This Means for UP Police Constable Exam 2026 Aspirants

Pattern & Expectations

The exam pattern is expected to remain similar, with 150 MCQs, 300 marks, and 2 hours duration.

Questions will be focused on basic English/Hindi, general awareness, maths basics, and reasoning skills.

Difficulty

Previous years’ papers were mostly Moderate, requiring thorough concept practice and regular revision.

More emphasis may be seen on Current Affairs and Logical Reasoning questions in recent trends.

Cutoffs

Written cutoffs are expected to remain around the previous trends (as estimated above), but slight variations are possible depending on exam difficulty and number of candidates.

STUDY TIPS

Smart preparation for the UP Police Constable exam involves thoroughly understanding the syllabus and giving extra focus to Reasoning and Mathematics. Key strategies include solving previous years’ question papers, taking regular mock tests, and strengthening Hindi and General Knowledge (GK). Additionally, candidates should practice effective time management and maintain good physical and mental health to maximize performance.

1. Understand syllabus: This is the first step that must be followed for your exam preparation journey. Any competitive examination has a defined syllabus and the previous year papers to refer to for exam pattern and difficulty level. First, go through the notification of any exam and then go through the past year's papers so that you can get to know what you are getting into.

2. Create a study timetable: It will allow you to dedicate fixed hours to your exam preparation every day. Hence, it will reduce the last-minute exam-related stress and pressure. It is essential to manage your time wisely and smartly to achieve success. Dedicate fixed time to study, recreation, and your other daily activities to avoid distractions. Try to optimise your time, make the most out of it. While creating a timetable, keep it personalised and tailored to your lifestyle and study methods. It is best if you create the timetable well in advance. This will help you settle in and organise your daily and weekly study targets and leave you enough time to revise for assessments and exams. 

3. Refer to right study material: You must focus on quality rather than quantity. Put your concentration on one book rather than covering all the books at once. Try to cover the books recommended by the Board first and then move to other books for further references. These recommended books will clarify various concepts for you. It is important for the candidates to understand that competitive exams are knowledge application tests. Go through the solutions of previous year papers to understand the most effective ways of answering the questions.

4. Attempt as many mock tests as possible: We has provided several mock tests focused on different sections of the UP Police Exam papers. Take these tests and ensure that your preparation is on point. Along with the mock tests, practising previous year sample papers would be highly helpful. This will help you to get familiar with the exam pattern and instill a habit of completing the paper in the time frame provided. 

5. Take revision seriously: Revision is the most crucial step in your entire preparation journey. It is impossible to remember everything that’s studied only once. Multiple revision is effective for retention as well as application. With a vast syllabus to cover, it is acceptable that candidates start forgetting the earlier studied concepts while trying to learn more concepts. Hence revision should be done at regular intervals. 

6. Read newspapers every day: General awareness section is a part of almost every exam, especially UPSC, SSC, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, Banking exams etc. If your concepts are clear, you may score well in every section of these competitive exams with the last-minute preparations but not the general awareness. To score well in this section you necessarily have to be aware of social, cultural, financial, economic, and regional news and updates all across the globe. Start reading at least one newspaper every day to stay updated with current affairs. 

7. Make notes: It is not the process of understanding a topic that is the tough part; it is the remembering. Hence, it is essential to note important issues and glance through them whenever you wish to revise a topic. Well-organized and to-the-point notes save you the trouble of revisiting the voluminous study material. While learning a topic, try to make notes for better understanding and easy revisions. Writing down points helps you to remember them for a longer time. Note that while you are writing, you're also paying attention and thinking about the topic you are learning, which helps your mind engage more actively with the information and thus store it better.

STUDY PLAN

6-Month Smart Study Plan (Tips)

Month 1–2: Build Strong Basics

Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern

Start Reasoning & Mathematics from the basics

Daily practice of Hindi grammar and vocabulary

Read GK/Current Affairs regularly (static + current)

Make short notes for revision

Month 3–4: Practice & Strengthen

Increase question practice (topic-wise)

Solve previous years’ question papers

Focus on weak areas

Start weekly mock tests

Revise GK and current affairs frequently

Month 5: Full-Length Practice

Attempt full-length mock tests regularly

Improve speed and accuracy

Analyze mock tests to reduce mistakes

Revise all subjects systematically

Month 6: Final Revision & Confidence

Daily revision of notes

Solve important and repeated questions

Light mock tests + revision

Focus on time management

Avoid learning new topics

3-Month Smart Study Plan

Month 1: Revision & Concept Clarity

Revise the entire syllabus once

Strengthen Reasoning and Mathematics (daily practice)

Revise Hindi grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension

Cover Static GK + Current Affairs

Solve topic-wise previous year questions (PYQs)

Month 2: Practice & Speed Improvement

Solve previous years’ full question papers

Start full-length mock tests (2–3 per week)

Analyse mistakes and weak areas

Improve speed and accuracy

Regular GK and current

STUDY TIPS

Smart preparation for the UP Police Constable exam involves thoroughly understanding the syllabus and giving extra focus to Reasoning and Mathematics. Key strategies include solving previous years’ question papers, taking regular mock tests, and strengthening Hindi and General Knowledge (GK). Additionally, candidates should practice effective time management and maintain good physical and mental health to maximize performance.

1. Understand syllabus: This is the first step that must be followed for your exam preparation journey. Any competitive examination has a defined syllabus and the previous year papers to refer to for exam pattern and difficulty level. First, go through the notification of any exam and then go through the past year's papers so that you can get to know what you are getting into.

2. Create a study timetable: It will allow you to dedicate fixed hours to your exam preparation every day. Hence, it will reduce the last-minute exam-related stress and pressure. It is essential to manage your time wisely and smartly to achieve success. Dedicate fixed time to study, recreation, and your other daily activities to avoid distractions. Try to optimise your time, make the most out of it. While creating a timetable, keep it personalised and tailored to your lifestyle and study methods. It is best if you create the timetable well in advance. This will help you settle in and organise your daily and weekly study targets and leave you enough time to revise for assessments and exams. 

3. Refer to right study material: You must focus on quality rather than quantity. Put your concentration on one book rather than covering all the books at once. Try to cover the books recommended by the Board first and then move to other books for further references. These recommended books will clarify various concepts for you. It is important for the candidates to understand that competitive exams are knowledge application tests. Go through the solutions of previous year papers to understand the most effective ways of answering the questions.

4. Attempt as many mock tests as possible: We has provided several mock tests focused on different sections of the UP Police Exam papers. Take these tests and ensure that your preparation is on point. Along with the mock tests, practising previous year sample papers would be highly helpful. This will help you to get familiar with the exam pattern and instill a habit of completing the paper in the time frame provided. 

5. Take revision seriously: Revision is the most crucial step in your entire preparation journey. It is impossible to remember everything that’s studied only once. Multiple revision is effective for retention as well as application. With a vast syllabus to cover, it is acceptable that candidates start forgetting the earlier studied concepts while trying to learn more concepts. Hence revision should be done at regular intervals. 

6. Read newspapers every day: General awareness section is a part of almost every exam, especially UPSC, SSC, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, Banking exams etc. If your concepts are clear, you may score well in every section of these competitive exams with the last-minute preparations but not the general awareness. To score well in this section you necessarily have to be aware of social, cultural, financial, economic, and regional news and updates all across the globe. Start reading at least one newspaper every day to stay updated with current affairs. 

7. Make notes: It is not the process of understanding a topic that is the tough part; it is the remembering. Hence, it is essential to note important issues and glance through them whenever you wish to revise a topic. Well-organized and to-the-point notes save you the trouble of revisiting the voluminous study material. While learning a topic, try to make notes for better understanding and easy revisions. Writing down points helps you to remember them for a longer time. Note that while you are writing, you're also paying attention and thinking about the topic you are learning, which helps your mind engage more actively with the information and thus store it better.

STUDY PLAN

6-Month Smart Study Plan (Tips)

Month 1–2: Build Strong Basics

Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern

Start Reasoning & Mathematics from the basics

Daily practice of Hindi grammar and vocabulary

Read GK/Current Affairs regularly (static + current)

Make short notes for revision

Month 3–4: Practice & Strengthen

Increase question practice (topic-wise)

Solve previous years’ question papers

Focus on weak areas

Start weekly mock tests

Revise GK and current affairs frequently

Month 5: Full-Length Practice

Attempt full-length mock tests regularly

Improve speed and accuracy

Analyze mock tests to reduce mistakes

Revise all subjects systematically

Month 6: Final Revision & Confidence

Daily revision of notes

Solve important and repeated questions

Light mock tests + revision

Focus on time management

Avoid learning new topics

3-Month Smart Study Plan

Month 1: Revision & Concept Clarity

Revise the entire syllabus once

Strengthen Reasoning and Mathematics (daily practice)

Revise Hindi grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension

Cover Static GK + Current Affairs

Solve topic-wise previous year questions (PYQs)

Month 2: Practice & Speed Improvement

Solve previous years’ full question papers

Start full-length mock tests (2–3 per week)

Analyse mistakes and weak areas

Improve speed and accuracy

Regular GK and current affairs revision

Month 3: Final Revision & Exam Focus

Daily revision of short notes

Practice important and repeated questions

Attempt section-wise mock tests

Focus on time management

Avoid new topics; revise what you know

Daily Study Plan (Suggested)

Reasoning: 1.5 hrs

Mathematics: 1.5 hrs

Hindi: 1 hr

GK/Current Affairs: 1 hr

Mock test / Revision: 1 hr

1-Month Smart Study Plan

Week 1: Full Syllabus Revision

Revise Reasoning & Mathematics formulas and concepts

Revise Hindi grammar rules, vocabulary, and comprehension

Revise Static GK + last 6–12 months Current Affairs

Solve topic-wise PYQs

Week 2: Practice & Accuracy

Solve previous years’ full question papers

Attempt 3–4 full-length mock tests

Analyse mistakes carefully

Improve accuracy and question selection

Week 3: Speed & Time Management

Attempt mock tests every alternate day

Practice section-wise, timed tests

Focus on high-scoring and easy questions first

Revise weak topics daily

Week 4: Final Revision & Confidence

Revise short notes, formulas, and facts

Solve important and repeated questions

Take light mock tests only

Avoid new topics

Stay calm and confident

OVERVIEW

Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Exam 2026 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPBPB) for the selection of Eligible Candidates for the posts of Constable. The job prospect in UP Police not only provides a fair UP Police Salary but also provides a good number of Allowances and Promotions. So, lakhs of aspiring candidates apply for the UP Police Constable Exam every year.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board conducts the recruitment for Constable posts (Advertisement No. PRPB-B (Constable PAC and Other Cadres) – 07/2025) through a multi-stage selection process. This includes mental ability testing via written exam, physical fitness checks, and verification stages.

Written Examination (First Qualifying Stage)

Offline OMR-based objective test.

150 questions | 300 marks | 2 hours duration.

Sections: General Hindi, General Knowledge, Numerical & Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning.

Negative marking: 0.5 marks (½ mark) per wrong answer.

Minimum qualifying marks (category-wise): General/Unreserved/EWS/OBC: Around 30-35% (exact as per notification; often 35% for UR).

SC/ST: Lower (around 20-25%).

Candidates who score above the cut-off qualify for the next stages. Merit is based on written exam marks for final selection.

Document Verification (DV)

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for verification of original documents.

Includes: Educational certificates (10+2), category certificate (if applicable), age proof, domicile, photo ID, etc.

This stage is qualifying in nature — any discrepancy leads to disqualification.

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) / Physical Standard Test (PST) (Qualifying)

Conducted after DV (or sometimes combined).

For Male Candidates

Height: 168 cm (General/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST).

Chest: 79-84 cm (General/OBC/SC), 77-82 cm (ST) with minimum 5 cm expansion.

For Female Candidates

Height: 152 cm (General/OBC/SC), 147 cm (ST).

Minimum weight: Usually 40-45 kg (as per rules).

Candidates who meet standards proceed to PET.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Running Test (Qualifying)

Male: 4.8 km race in maximum 25 minutes.

Female: 2.4 km race in maximum 14 minutes.

This is a qualifying test — no marks awarded, but failure disqualifies.

Medical Examination (Final Qualifying Stage)

Detailed medical check-up (eyesight, hearing, general health, no major disabilities).

Conducted by authorized medical board.

Candidates must be medically fit as per UP Police standards.

Final Merit List & Document/Character Verification

Final merit prepared based on written exam marks (only for those who qualify all previous stages).

Includes police verification/character certificate check.

Allocation to posts (Civil Police, PAC, Jail Warder, etc.) based on merit, preferences, and vacancies.

Note:

All physical tests (PMT/PET) and medical are qualifying — no marks added to merit.

The written exam is the deciding factor for merit ranking.

Total process is transparent and merit-based; no interview for Constable posts.