{"id":96,"date":"2026-01-18T12:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T12:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2026-01-18T12:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T12:39:53","slug":"up-police-constable-syllabus-eligibility-2026-exam-pattern-age-limit-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/up-police-constable-syllabus-eligibility-2026-exam-pattern-age-limit-qualification\/","title":{"rendered":"UP Police Constable Syllabus & Eligibility 2026 \u2013 Exam Pattern, Age Limit, Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UP Police Constable 2026 \u2013 Syllabus & Eligibility (Complete Guide)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment 2026<\/strong> is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)<\/strong> to fill a large number of constable vacancies (32,679)<\/strong> in various cadres including Civil Police, PAC\/Armed Police, Women Battalion, Mounted Police, and Jail Warder. Candidates who want to build a career in police services must know the eligibility criteria and official syllabus<\/strong> clearly before applying and preparing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcc2 Police Jobs \/ Syllabus<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcdc UP Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Candidate must have passed Class 12 (10 + 2)<\/strong> or its equivalent from a recognized board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Nationality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Candidate must be a citizen of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Age Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As per the official eligibility norms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Male (General):<\/strong> 18\u201325 years
\u2714\ufe0f Female (General):<\/strong> 18\u201328 years
\u2714\ufe0f OBC\/SC\/ST (Male):<\/strong> up to 30 years
\u2714\ufe0f OBC\/SC\/ST (Female):<\/strong> up to 33 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Note: Final age limits may vary if the official notification includes further relaxations \u2014 please check the PDF notification before applying.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde0 Physical Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UP Police Constable aspirants must also meet physical requirements<\/strong> such as height, chest (for males), and weight (for females) according to category norms. These vary slightly for different posts and categories but are an essential part of eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udeb6 UP Police Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After qualifying the written exam, candidates must clear the Physical Efficiency Test<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Male:<\/strong> Run 4.8 km in 25 minutes<\/strong>
\u2714\ufe0f Female:<\/strong> Run 2.4 km in 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height & Chest<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Height (Male)<\/strong><\/td>Height (Female)<\/strong><\/td>Chest (Male Only)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
General \/ OBC \/ SC<\/strong><\/td>168 cm<\/td>152 cm<\/td>79\u201384 cm<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/strong><\/td>160 cm<\/td>147 cm<\/td>77\u201382 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> Female candidates must have a minimum weight of 40 kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These standards are mandatory to move forward in the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udde0 UP Police Constable Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UP Police Constable written exam consists of 150 objective-type questions<\/strong> totaling 300 marks<\/strong>. The paper assesses general knowledge and reasoning abilities relevant to policing work across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde9 Exam Pattern (Written Test)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/th>Questions<\/strong><\/th>Marks<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General Knowledge<\/td>~38<\/td>76<\/td><\/tr>
Numerical & Mental Ability<\/td>~38<\/td>76<\/td><\/tr>
Mental Aptitude \/ IQ \/ Reasoning<\/td>~37<\/td>74<\/td><\/tr>
General Hindi<\/td>~37<\/td>74<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>150<\/strong><\/td>300<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours (120 minutes)
\u2714\ufe0f Question Type:<\/strong> Objective \/ MCQ
\u2714\ufe0f Negative Marking:<\/strong> 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (negative scheme may vary slightly; follow official instructions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcd8 Subject-Wise Syllabus Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udfe1 General Knowledge \/ GK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • General Science<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • History of India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Indian Constitution & Law<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Indian Economy & Culture<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Geography (UP, India & World)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Environment & Ecology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Current Affairs (national & international)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Revenue system in UP & administrative structure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Internal Security & Police system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Human Rights & social issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udfe2 Numerical & Mental Ability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Number System<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Percentages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Simple & Compound Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Time & Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Time & Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Data Interpretation basics
      (Basic maths focused on 10+2 level)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd35 Mental Aptitude \/ Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Analogies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Series (Numbers & Alphabets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Classification \/ Odd One Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Venn Diagrams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Directions & Puzzles
        (Reasoning topics to test analytical skills)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udfe3 General Hindi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Vyakaran)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vocabulary (Synonyms \/ Antonyms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Idioms & Phrases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Unseen Passage \/ Comprehension-type questions
          (Hindi reasoning and understanding skills)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83e\uddea Selection Process Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Written Examination<\/strong> \u2013 Objective MCQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Document Verification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Physical Standard Test (PST)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Medical Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Only those candidates who satisfy both academic and physical criteria are selected for appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83e\udde0 Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            \u2714\ufe0f Understand the exam pattern and syllabus<\/strong> before starting.
            \u2714\ufe0f Practice previous year question papers<\/strong>.
            \u2714\ufe0f Revise current affairs<\/strong> daily.
            \u2714\ufe0f Do regular running practice<\/strong> for PET.
            \u2714\ufe0f Focus on Hindi grammar<\/strong>, GK<\/strong>, and reasoning topics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udccb Short Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            Item<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
            Qualification<\/td>10+2 pass (Intermediate)<\/td><\/tr>
            Age Limit<\/td>18\u201325\/28 yrs (General) + relaxations<\/td><\/tr>
            Written Test<\/td>150 MCQs<\/td><\/tr>
            Total Marks<\/td>300<\/td><\/tr>
            Duration<\/td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr>
            Physical Run<\/td>4.8 km (male), 2.4 km (female)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            To excel in the UP Police Constable 2026<\/strong> exam, specifically for the General Hindi<\/strong> and Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge (UP GK)<\/strong> sections, choosing the right study material is crucial. These two sections combined account for nearly 50% of the total questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udcda Recommended Books for General Hindi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Samanya Hindi by Lucent Publication:<\/strong> This is the “Gold Standard” for competitive exams in UP. It covers grammar, vocabulary, and literature in a very easy-to-understand format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Samanya Hindi by Aditya Publication (Prayagraj):<\/strong> Highly recommended for practice. It contains thousands of objective questions from previous years’ UP exams (UPPCS, RO\/ARO, Constable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • General Hindi by Hardev Bahri:<\/strong> Good for deep conceptual understanding of Hindi grammar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udcda Recommended Books for UP Special GK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • UP Ek Samagra Adhyayan by Pariksha Vani:<\/strong> This is the most popular book for UP GK. It provides detailed information on UP’s history, geography, economy, and administrative structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • UP District-wise GK (Ghatna Chakra):<\/strong> Excellent for quick revision and learning facts specific to different districts of Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • UP General Knowledge by Arihant Publication:<\/strong> A concise book that is great for beginners who want to cover the basics quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                \ud83d\udca1 Preparation Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Hindi:<\/strong> Focus on Grammar (Vyakaran)<\/strong> like Sandhi, Samas, and Ras\/Chhand\/Alankar, as these are scoring areas. Memorize synonyms (Paryayvachi) and antonyms (Vilom) daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. UP GK:<\/strong> Pay special attention to UP Government Schemes<\/strong>, One District One Product (ODOP)<\/strong>, and the Census of UP (2011)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Previous Year Papers:<\/strong> Solving the 2018, 2019, and 2024 (Re-exam) papers is mandatory to understand the difficulty level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

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