UP Police SI PET New Exam Date 2026 Out - Revised Schedule, New Venue & Admit Card Download

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced a change in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) date and venue for certain candidates appearing in the UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) Direct Recruitment 2025. The revision has been made due to heavy rainfall and is applicable specifically to candidates who were scheduled at the 26th Battalion PAC, Gorakhpur centre. The new PET dates are 1, 2, and 3 July 2026, and the revised examination centre is 35th Battalion PAC, Lucknow. All affected candidates must download their updated admit card from the official UPPRPB website at uppbpb.gov.in before appearing for the test.

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UP Police SI PET 2026 - Key Dates Overview

This section provides a quick reference for all important dates related to the UP Police SI Physical Efficiency Test 2026, including the original schedule and the newly revised dates.

Why Was the UP Police SI PET Date Changed?

UPPRPB has revised the PET schedule for specific candidates due to adverse weather conditions. The board issued an official notice on 28 June 2026 (Notice No. PIRPBI-B(Sub Inspector Cadre)03/2025) citing rainfall as the reason for postponing the Physical Efficiency Test originally scheduled at the 26th Battalion PAC, Gorakhpur.

The PET for UP Police SI 4,543 posts was set to begin on 29 June 2026 across 10 PAC battalions in Uttar Pradesh. Due to rain disruption at the Gorakhpur centre, candidates allotted there have been redirected to a new centre with revised dates so that no candidate's opportunity is impacted by the weather.

UP Police SI PET Revised Schedule 2026 - Centre-Wise Details

The following table shows the original dates that stood cancelled for the 26th Battalion PAC Gorakhpur candidates and the corresponding new dates assigned at the revised centre.

Candidates who were originally assigned to the 26th Battalion PAC, Gorakhpur must now appear at the 35th Battalion PAC, Lucknow on the revised dates mentioned above. Appearing at the old centre or on the old dates will not be valid.

How to Download UP Police SI PET Revised Admit Card 2026

UPPRPB has made the updated admit card available online for all affected candidates. The revised admit card contains the new exam date, time, and updated venue details for the 35th Battalion PAC, Lucknow. Candidates must download and carry this revised admit card to the exam centre without fail.

Follow these steps to download the revised UP Police SI PET Admit Card 2026:

1. Visit the official UPPRPB website at https://uppbpb.gov.in
2. Look for the link to download the revised or updated admit card for UP Police SI PET 2026
3. Enter your Registration Number / Enrollment Number and Date of Birth
4. Click on Submit to access your hall ticket
5. Verify all details including the new exam date, timing, and revised exam centre
6. Download and take a printout of the admit card for use on the exam day

Candidates are advised to access their admit card only through the official UPPBPB portal and not through any third-party or unofficial websites.

About UP Police SI Direct Recruitment 2025 - Background

The UP Police SI PET 2026 is part of the broader UP Police Sub Inspector and equivalent posts direct recruitment drive for 2025. Understanding the full recruitment timeline helps candidates track where the PET stands in the overall selection process.

UPPRPB had issued a recruitment advertisement on 12 August 2025 to fill 4,543 vacancies for the post of Sub Inspector (Civil Police) and equivalent positions. Candidates who cleared the written examination held on 14-15 March 2026 and the result declared on 7 May 2026 were called for Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) held on 15-16 June 2026. Successfully cleared candidates then became eligible for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which began across UP's 10 PAC battalion centres from 29 June 2026.

UP Police SI Selection Process 2025-26

The selection for UP Police SI posts involves multiple stages. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next. The PET is a critical qualifying round where candidates must demonstrate physical fitness.

The complete selection process for UP Police SI Direct Recruitment 2025 is as follows:

• Written Examination - Objective type test (held 14-15 March 2026)
• Document Verification (DV) - Verification of original certificates
• Physical Standard Test (PST) - Height and chest measurement check
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Running and physical fitness events
• Medical Examination - Final health fitness assessment

Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements for UP Police SI

Before appearing for the PET, candidates must have already qualified the PST stage. The minimum physical standards set by UPPRPB for SI posts are as follows:

For Male Candidates:

For Female Candidates:

A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is mandatory for male candidates. These measurements are taken only by the board's designated team at the official venue measurements from any external source are not accepted.

Important Instructions for UP Police SI PET Candidates

All candidates appearing for the UP Police SI PET 2026 especially those affected by the date and venue change must follow these important guidelines:

• Download the revised admit card from uppbpb.gov.in before the exam date
• Report at the 35th Battalion PAC, Lucknow on the new date as per the admit card not at Gorakhpur
• Arrive at the exam centre on time as mentioned in the updated hall ticket
• Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof
• Regularly check the official UPPRPB website for further notices and updates
• All instructions and exam-related announcements will be communicated only through the official website https://uppbpb.gov.in