If you are preparing for the UP Police Sub-Inspector recruitment, you already know that clearing the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is just as important as acing the written exam. The good news? The UPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board) has officially announced key dates for the 2026 recruitment cycle \u2014 and now is the perfect time to lock in your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this complete guide, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are a first-time aspirant or giving it another shot, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment to fill vacancies in the Civil Police, Platoon Commander (PAC), and Fire Officer categories. The 2021 recruitment cycle \u2014 which filled 3,638 vacancies<\/strong> \u2014 completed its written examination phase in early 2026. A fresh 2026 cycle with new vacancies is expected to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the confirmed and expected dates candidates must mark on their calendar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important:<\/strong> Always verify dates on the official UPPRPB website \u2014 uppbpb.gov.in<\/strong> \u2014 as schedules are subject to change. The PET date will be formally announced after the Physical Standard Test (PST) round concludes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Before you focus on physical preparation, make sure you meet these baseline eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must be a citizen of India. Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 and individuals of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries for permanent settlement are also eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A graduation degree<\/strong> (Bachelor’s) from any recognized university is mandatory. There is no specific stream requirement \u2014 any discipline is accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates who were shortlisted in the written examination for the 4,543 Sub-Inspector vacancies (Advt. No. PRPB 13\/2025, released on 20.12.2025) must appear for PST, DV, and PET in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PST is the first physical round. It checks your measurements against prescribed standards. Failing PST = Disqualification. No second chance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The PET is the true test of your physical stamina. It comes after PST and is qualifying in nature<\/strong> \u2014 no marks are awarded, but you must pass to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Start running practice at least 3 months before your PET date. Build from 2 km to 5 km gradually, then time yourself to match the required pace.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n After clearing PET, candidates undergo a comprehensive medical examination. The UPPRPB checks for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any chronic disease or significant physical deformity can lead to disqualification at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding the full selection funnel helps you plan better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1 \u2014 Written Examination (CBT\/OMR)<\/strong> 160 MCQs, 400 marks, 120 minutes. Covers General Hindi, General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. General Hindi is qualifying at 35% \u2014 failing it disqualifies you regardless of total score.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2 \u2014 Document Verification (DV)<\/strong> Originals are matched against documents submitted in the application. Carry all certificates on the date announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3 \u2014 Physical Standard Test (PST)<\/strong> Height, chest (male), and weight (female) are measured. Those meeting standards proceed to PET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4 \u2014 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/strong> Running, long jump, and high jump are tested. This is a pass\/fail round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5 \u2014 Medical Examination<\/strong> Final health check by a medical board. Cleared candidates appear in the final merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t wait for the official PET date announcement to begin training. Use this structured approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Months 1\u20132 (Base Building)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Month 3\u20134 (Speed Work)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Month 5\u20136 (Race Simulation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many candidates fail PET not because of lack of fitness, but due to avoidable errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UP Police SI PET Exam 2026 is a critical milestone between your written exam success and a confirmed government job. The physical standards are achievable with the right training plan, but they demand consistency and discipline. Start your 800m running practice today, monitor your timing every week, and ensure your documents are ready well before DV\/PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Government jobs at this level come with excellent job security, a strong salary, and the pride of serving Uttar Pradesh. Put in the work now \u2014 the effort is worth every early morning run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q1. What is the UP Police SI PET exam date 2026?<\/strong> The PET date has not been independently announced yet. Document Verification and PST are scheduled for 15\u201316 June 2026. The PET date will follow after PST results. The next written exam cycle is expected in October\u2013November 2026. Always check uppbpb.gov.in for the latest schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q2. What is the running distance in UP Police SI PET 2026?<\/strong> Male candidates must complete 800 metres within 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Female candidates must complete 800 metres within 3 minutes and 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q3. Is the UP Police SI PET qualifying or marks-based?<\/strong> The PET is strictly qualifying in nature. Marks are not awarded for performance in PET. However, failing to meet the required standards leads to disqualification from the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q4. What are the height requirements for UP Police SI 2026?<\/strong> For General\/OBC\/SC male candidates, the minimum height is 168 cm. For ST males, it is 160 cm. For General\/OBC\/SC females, it is 152 cm; for ST females, 147 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q5. What educational qualification is required for UP Police SI?<\/strong> Candidates must hold a graduation (Bachelor’s) degree from a recognized university. There is no specific stream requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q6. Can I apply for UP Police SI 2026 if I am 28 years old?<\/strong> Yes, 28 is the upper age limit for General category candidates as of 1 July of the application year. Reserved category candidates receive additional age relaxation as per UP Government norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q7. What documents are required at the UP Police SI DV\/PST 2026?<\/strong> You will need your 10th and 12th mark sheets, graduation certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, character certificate, original ID proof (Aadhaar\/Voter ID), passport-size photographs, and the printout of your application form. Carry originals along with self-attested photocopies.<\/p>\n\n\n Introduction If you are preparing for the UP Police Sub-Inspector recruitment, you already know that clearing the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is just as important as acing the written exam. The good news? The UPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board) has officially announced key dates for the 2026 recruitment cycle \u2014 and now […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1103"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1105,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1103\/revisions\/1105"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Detail<\/th> Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Conducting Body<\/td> UPPRPB (uppbpb.gov.in)<\/td><\/tr> Post Name<\/td> Sub-Inspector (Civil Police \/ PAC \/ Fire)<\/td><\/tr> Exam Mode<\/td> Offline (OMR-based)<\/td><\/tr> Official Website<\/td> uppbpb.gov.in<\/td><\/tr> Total Vacancies (2021 Cycle)<\/td> 3,638<\/td><\/tr> Salary Range<\/td> \u20b935,400 \u2013 \u20b91,12,400\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 2. Important Dates & Schedule 2026 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/th> Date \/ Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Written Exam (2021 Cycle, Advt. 03\/2025)<\/td> 14 & 15 March 2026<\/strong> (Conducted)<\/td><\/tr> Admit Card Release (Written Exam)<\/td> March 2026 (Released)<\/td><\/tr> Document Verification (DV) \/ PST<\/td> 15 & 16 June 2026<\/strong> (Announced)<\/td><\/tr> Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/td> To be announced after DV\/PST<\/td><\/tr> New Cycle (2026) Written Exam<\/td> October\u2013November 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr> Confidential Recruitment (112 Vacancies)<\/td> Ongoing \u2014 check uppbpb.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
3. Eligibility Criteria <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nationality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Age Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Educational Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Height Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th> Male Height<\/th> Female Height<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> General \/ OBC \/ SC<\/td> 168 cm<\/td> 152 cm<\/td><\/tr> ST<\/td> 160 cm<\/td> 147 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Chest Measurement (Male Candidates Only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th> Unexpanded<\/th> Expanded<\/th> Expansion Required<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> General \/ OBC \/ SC<\/td> 79 cm<\/td> 84 cm<\/td> 5 cm<\/td><\/tr> ST<\/td> 77 cm<\/td> 82 cm<\/td> 5 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Weight (Female Candidates Only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PET Tasks \u2014 Male Candidates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/th> Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Running (800m)<\/td> Within 2 minutes 40 seconds<\/td><\/tr> Long Jump<\/td> Minimum 3.65 metres<\/td><\/tr> High Jump<\/td> Minimum 1.10 metres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n PET Tasks \u2014 Female Candidates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/th> Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Running (800m)<\/td> Within 3 minutes 30 seconds<\/td><\/tr> Long Jump<\/td> Minimum 2.50 metres<\/td><\/tr> High Jump<\/td> Minimum 0.90 metres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
6. Medical Fitness Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. Selection Process \u2014 Step by Step <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Preparation Tips for UP Police SI PET 2026 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Start Early \u2014 3 to 6 Months Before PET<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Diet and Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mental Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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9. Common Mistakes to Avoid <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Key Takeaways <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FAQs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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