New Delhi, December 04, 2025:
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced the written examination dates for the UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2025. With 4,543 vacancies up for grabs, this update marks an important milestone for thousands of aspirants preparing to join the state police force.
Written Exam Dates Finalized
The written examination will take place over two days in March 2026. This test is the first stage of the multi-step recruitment process.
Event | Date
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Written Examination | March 14 & 15, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
Admit Card Release | March 2026 (Expected)
Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in
Candidates who applied between August 12 and September 11, 2025, must now prepare intensely for the written test. UPPRPB will share all exam-related notifications—including admit card release and instructions—only through its official website.
Breakdown of Vacancies
The 2025 recruitment drive aims to fill positions across various units of UP Police:
- Sub Inspector (Civil Police): 4,242 posts
- SI Platoon Commander (PAC): 135 posts
- Sub Inspector (Special Security Force): 60 posts
- Women Sub-Inspector (Women Battalion): 106 posts
This makes it one of the biggest SI recruitments in recent years.
Complete Selection Process Explained
The selection for UP Police SI involves four major stages. Each stage filters candidates based on knowledge, fitness, and overall suitability for the force.
1. Written Examination (Online)
- Objective-type test
- 160 questions | 400 marks | 2 hours duration
- No negative marking
- Sections include:
- General Hindi
- Law, Constitution & General Knowledge
- Numerical & Mental Ability
- Mental Aptitude & Reasoning
2. Document Verification & Physical Standard Test (PST)
After clearing the written exam, candidates undergo:
- Verification of documents
- Measurement of height, chest (for males), and weight (for females)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who meet PST standards must complete a running task:
- Males: 4.8 km in 28 minutes
- Females: 2.4 km in 16 minutes
4. Medical Examination & Final Merit
A medical test confirms fitness.
The final merit list is created based on written exam marks only, but only for candidates who clear all other stages.
How Candidates Should Prepare Now
Since the exam dates are announced, aspirants must shift into high-intensity preparation mode. Here’s what to focus on:
- Create a structured study plan
- Practice mock tests and previous year papers
- Revise all four written exam subjects
- Begin light fitness training for PET to avoid last-minute pressure
- Follow official updates on uppbpb.gov.in regularly
The combination of strong academics and steady physical preparation will significantly increase the chances of success.
