UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 32,679 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 32,679 Constable, Jail Warder and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPPRPB website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the UPPRPB Constable, Jail Warder and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

UP Police Constable & Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 Overview

UP Police Constable & Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed the 12th grade from any board established by law in India or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.
• The required educational qualification must be held at the time of application, and the relevant mark sheets or certificates should be available.
• Candidates who are "Appeared" or "Appearing" are not eligible for the application.
• The candidate is responsible for providing proof of the educational qualification's authenticity and equivalency, and the board's decision will be final on this matter.
• Additional qualifications such as an “O” level computer certificate from DOEACC/NIELIT, two years of service in the Territorial Army, or a "B" certificate from the National Cadet Corps will be given preference in case of a tie in marks.
• These additional qualifications are for preference purposes only and will not carry separate marks, and only one additional qualification can be considered for preference.

Salary/Stipend

• Rs 21,700 to 69,100

Age Limit 

• For male candidates: The age should be between 18 to 22 years as of 01-07-2025. This means the candidate should have been born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007.
• For female candidates: The age should be between 18 to 25 years as of 01-07-2025. This means the candidate should have been born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2007.
• Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for candidates from SC/ST, OBC, Uttar Pradesh state employees, etc., and for ex-servicemen based on their service period.
• Detailed age limits for different categories are provided in the official notification.

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC candidates: ₹500/
• SC / ST candidates: ₹400/
• The fee is to be paid online via Debit/Credit card, Internet Banking, or UPI and will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The selection process includes an offline objective type written exam (300 marks, 150 questions, 2 hours, OMR-based) covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical and Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude, Intelligence, and Logical Ability.
• The minimum passing marks are: Unreserved 30%, EWS 25%, OBC 25%, SC/ST 20%. Candidates scoring below these marks will be disqualified.
• Those who qualify the written exam will be called for document verification and physical standard tests (PST), which are qualifying in nature.
• Physical Standard Test (PST) includes separate minimum height, chest (for males), and weight (for females) standards. A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is mandatory for males.
• A Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will follow for qualified candidates. Men must complete 4.8 km in 25 minutes, and women must complete 2.4 km in 14 minutes. Candidates failing to meet these timings will be disqualified.
• The final selection will be based on written exam marks, reservation policy, Merit-cum-Order of Preference, medical exam, and character verification.

General Information/Instructions

• The number of vacancies may change before the exam, and the recruitment may be canceled at any level without any reason.
• Vertical and horizontal reservations are valid only for Uttar Pradesh permanent residents, and reservations for women are applicable as per departmental guidelines.
• All caste certificates and age relaxation proofs must be issued by competent authorities as per the prescribed format before the last date, otherwise the benefit will not be given.
• Candidates with criminal records, bigamy, or moral turpitude are disqualified for service.
• Physically handicapped candidates are not eligible for police services, as per the relevant rules.
• Any false documents or information will lead to the disqualification of the candidate, and legal action can be taken.
• All information related to the recruitment will be available only on the official website, and no personal correspondence will be made. The decision of the board will be final and binding.

How to Apply

• Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying online, requiring a unique email ID and mobile number.
• OTR will be validated via Aadhaar-based OTP and possibly DigiLocker; candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar and mobile number.
• After OTR, candidates will log in on the official website and complete the online application form.
• The application form should be filled accurately with all necessary documents uploaded via scanning or DigiLocker.
• Government employees must upload a "No Objection Certificate," and only one application per candidate will be accepted.
• Once the form is completed, candidates should pay the application fee online and take a printout of the preview for future reference.
• During the online application, the candidate's real-time photograph will be taken, and technical standards for photographs, signatures, etc., must be adhered to.
• Candidates must choose the order of preference for posts, and no changes will be allowed later.

UP Police Constable & Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
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