UP Police Constable 2026 Exam Date, Pattern, Qualifying Marks
City Intimation Slip Release Date March 6, 2026 (Out Today). The UP Police Constable written exam for the 2025 recruitment cycle is scheduled for 8, 9 and 10 June 2026. The board has also published the written exam process, confirming an OMR-based paper of 150 questions for 300 marks with a total duration of 2 hours.
Latest Official Highlights
- Written exam will be held on 8, 9 and 10 June 2026.
- Exam will be objective and OMR based.
- Total 150 questions and 300 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks are category-wise.
- Next stages are document verification, PST and PET.
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UP Police Constable 2026 Latest Update
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board has published the written exam date notice and the written exam process notice for आरक्षी नागरिक पुलिस एवं समकक्ष पदों पर सीधी भर्ती–2025. As per the official exam-process notice, the test will be conducted in multiple shifts, different question papers may be used across shifts, and normalization will apply where required.
| Latest News | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 8 June 2026, 9 June 2026, 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | OMR based written exam |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Admit Card | To be released later on uppbpb.gov.in |
| Total Recruitment Posts | 32,679 |
The board has not given a fixed admit-card date in the notices visible today. It has only said that written-exam and later-stage entry cards will be made available on the official website in due course.
Updated Exam Pattern
The official written exam process notice gives the paper structure as follows:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Part of total 150 | Included in 300 | 2 Hours |
| General Hindi | Part of total 150 | Included in 300 | 120 Minutes |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | Part of total 150 | Included in 300 | 2 Hours |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | Part of total 150 | Included in 300 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 2 Hours |
Minimum Passing Marks
The board has already fixed category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the written exam. Candidates scoring below these marks will not remain eligible for further stages.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 30% |
| OBC | 25% |
| EWS | 25% |
| SC | 20% |
| ST | 20% |
Selection Process
The official advertisement shows that the written exam is followed by document scrutiny, physical standard test, and physical efficiency test. The final merit list is prepared from candidates who qualify through these stages under the board’s notified process.
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical examination / character verification before final appointment
Other Important Relevant Information
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Candidate Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male (General/OBC/SC) | Minimum height 168 cm; chest 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded |
| Male (ST) | Minimum height 160 cm; chest 77 cm unexpanded and 82 cm expanded |
| Female (General/OBC/SC) | Minimum height 152 cm; minimum weight 40 kg |
| Female (ST) | Minimum height 147 cm; minimum weight 40 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Candidate Type | Running Standard |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.8 km in 25 minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km in 14 minutes |
Age Limit
As per the official recruitment advertisement, the age cut-off is linked to 1 July 2025. For general category, male candidates should be born between 2 July 2003 and 1 July 2007, while female candidates should be born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2007. Reserved categories receive relaxation as notified.
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FAQs
What is the UP Police Constable 2026 exam date?
The written exam will be held on 8 June 2026, 9 June 2026 and 10 June 2026.
How many questions are there in the written exam?
The paper has 150 objective questions for a total of 300 marks.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
General: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, SC/ST: 20%.
What comes after the written exam?
Shortlisted candidates move to document verification, physical standard test and physical efficiency test.
When will the admit card be released?
The board has not announced a fixed date yet. It has said the entry card will be released on the official website in due course.