UP Police Constable Bharti 2026: Notification, Exam Dates, and Complete Selection Guide

Q: What are the physical running requirements?

Males must complete 4.8 km in 25 minutes, and females must complete 2.4 km in 14 minutes.

Pooja Singh
February 9, 2026

Exciting News! The UP Police Bharti 2026 Notification has been officially released for 32,679 UP Police Constable Vacancies, opening up wonderful opportunities for those seeking government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.

This UP Police vacancy announcement marks another significant milestone in the state’s recruitment history. Our primary objective is to help you stay informed so you can join the ranks of dedicated candidates who serve with integrity in the esteemed Uttar Pradesh Police Force.

The UP Police recruitment process 2026 is now underway. Following the official notification on Dec 31, 2025, and the subsequent form correction window (Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2026), the focus now shifts to the June exams. For those who have successfully applied, the next big milestone is the written examination scheduled for June 8, 9, and 10, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts per day, and shift-wise normalization will be applied to the final results. Expect Admit Cards to be released approximately 10 days prior (late May 2026).

UP Constable Bharti 2026 Notification Details

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Vacancy Name	UP Police Constable Bharti 2026
Organization Board	Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Total Vacancies	32,679 Vacancies
Post-wise Distribution	Civil Police: 10,469 \| PAC: 15,131 \| SSF/Other: 7,079
Written Exam Dates	June 8, 9, and 10, 2026
Selection Process	Written Exam, Document Verification, PST, PET, and Medical
Qualification Required	12th Pass
Official Website	uppbpb.gov.in

UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026: The “Re-Exam” Context

It is important to remember the context of this recruitment. Following the massive paper leak in early 2024, the government has implemented stringent new security measures. For the 2026 cycle, expect enhanced AI proctoring, digital fingerprinting, and dynamic QR codes. Do not bring any electronics, Bluetooth devices, or smartwatches, as AI-enabled face recognition and jammers will be active at every entry point.

One Time Registration (OTR) Process

Starting this cycle, the UPPRPB has introduced the One Time Registration (OTR) system. You only need to upload your basic details and documents once.

Visit the official portal and create your OTR ID.
Upload your 10th/12th certificates, identity proof, and category certificates.
This ID is now mandatory for all future UP Police recruitments, including SI and Jail Warder posts.

Educational Qualification & Age Limit

12th Pass: You must have completed your 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
Age Group: The general age limit is 18–25 years for males and 18–28 years for females (as of July 1, 2025).
Age Relaxation: Due to previous delays, the government has granted a 3-year one-time age relaxation for all categories. OBC, SC, and ST candidates (UP Domicile only) receive an additional 5 years, extending the upper age limit to 34 years for males and 37 years for females.

Physical Standards (PST & PET) 2026

To become a constable, you must meet specific physical criteria. Please note the corrected measurements below:

Minimum Height: 168 cm for males; 152 cm for females (General/OBC/SC).
Chest (Males): 79 cm (unexpanded) with a mandatory 5 cm expansion (84 cm total).
Weight (Females): Minimum 40 kg.
Weight (Males): Weight must be proportional to height and age (BMI). Ensure you have no permanent tattoos on the inner forearm or major deformities like knock-knees (over 5cm separation) to avoid medical disqualification.
Running Requirement (PET):
- Males: 4.8 km in 25 minutes.
- Females: 2.4 km in 14 minutes.

Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The written exam is an objective-test for 300 marks with 150 questions. Each correct answer adds 2 marks, while 0.25 of the question value (0.5 marks) is deducted for wrong answers.

General Hindi (37 Qs): Focus on Tatsam-Tadbhav, Lokoktiyan, Vachyak, and Vyakaran.
General Knowledge (38 Qs): High weightage on UP-specific GK (ODOP, Infrastructure). Dedicate 30% of your GK study specifically to UP state news.
Numerical & Mental Ability (38 Qs): Roughly 19 questions are core Math, while the remaining 19 are Logic-based mental ability.
Reasoning (37 Qs): Focus on Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, and Direction Sense.

The “Normalisation” Factor and Cut-off Targets

Because the exam is conducted over three days in multiple shifts, a standardized Normalisation Formula is used. This ensures a difficult shift isn’t a disadvantage. To stay in the “Safe Zone,” aim for these targets based on 2024-25 trends: General: 215+ Marks; OBC/EWS: 205+ Marks; SC/ST: 180+ Marks.

Salary & Perks (7th Pay Commission)

A newly appointed UP Police Constable in 2026 starts with an initial Basic Pay of ₹21,700. Including DA, HRA, and other allowances, your starting in-hand salary will range between ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 per month.

Important Document Checklist

Ensure your documents are ready for Document Verification (DV), which occurs BEFORE the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Caste/EWS Certificates: Must be issued between April 1, 2025, and the application closing date (Jan 30, 2026).
Domicile Certificate: Required for all candidates seeking reservation benefits in UP.
DigiLocker: Use DigiLocker for faster, paperless verification.