UP Police Recruitment 2026: Check vacancy, fees, steps to apply, eligibility and more

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) on December 31, 2025 released the detailed notification for Constable Civil Police and equivalent posts under the U.P. Police recruitment drive. A total of 32,679 vacancies will be filled across multiple categories. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online on or before January 30, 2026 through the official website, uppbpb.gov.in.

Vacancy details and posts offered

According to the notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, the recruitment drive aims to fill 32,679 posts. These include Constable Civil Police, Constable P.A.C./Armed Police, Constable Special Security Force, Female Constable for Women Battalion, Jail Warder (Male) and other equivalent posts. The recruitment has been notified under Advertisement Number 07/2025.

UP Police recruitment 2026: Official link and notification

The UPPBPB has activated the online application link on its official website. Candidates can download the detailed notification PDF, which contains information related to eligibility criteria, selection process, application procedure, qualifying marks and fee structure.


Direct for the official notification

Educational qualification required

Candidates applying for the UP Police Constable and Jail Warder posts must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination recognised by the Government of India from a board established by law. Applicants must possess the required qualification at the time of submitting the application. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.

How to apply for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

• Visit the official website of UPPBPB at uppbpb.gov.in
  
  
• Click on the link “UP Police Constable and Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 Apply Online” on the homepage (once activated)
  
  
• Enter the required details such as name, mobile number, email ID and other personal information
  
  
• Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and relevant certificates as prescribed
  
  
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable, as mentioned in the notification
  
  
• Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
  
  

Selection process

As per the notification, the selection process consists of multiple stages. Candidates will have to clear a written examination followed by scrutiny of documents. Shortlisted candidates will then appear for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The final stages include a medical examination and preparation of the final merit list.

Qualifying marks in written examination

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written test to be considered for the next stage of selection. The category-wise qualifying marks are 30 per cent for unreserved candidates, 25 per cent for Economically Weaker Section and Other Backward Class candidates, and 20 per cent for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Application fee

Applicants are required to pay the application fee as prescribed in the notification. The fee is Rs 500 for candidates belonging to the General, EWS and OBC categories, while candidates from the SC and ST categories need to pay Rs 400. The fee must be paid in online mode as per the instructions provided by the board.