The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has launched a massive recruitment campaign for the year 2025, inviting applications for a total of 32,679 constable positions. This significant drive offers a golden opportunity for thousands of aspirants across the state to secure a job in the esteemed Uttar Pradesh Police force.
Key Dates and Application Timeline
Aspiring candidates must mark their calendars with the crucial deadlines announced by the board. The notification was released and the online registration portal opened simultaneously on December 31, 2025. The window for submitting applications and paying the requisite fee will remain open until January 30, 2026. Applicants will have a final chance to correct any errors in their forms until February 2, 2026, when the correction window closes. Authorities strongly advise applicants to complete the process well before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or server issues.
Vacancy Breakdown and Eligibility Criteria
The 32,679 vacancies are distributed across various specialized units within the police department. The posts include:
- Constable for Civil Police
- Constable for PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) / Armed Police
- Constable for the Special Security Force
- Constable in Female Battalions
- Constable for Mounted Police
- Jail Warder (for both Male and Female candidates)
To be eligible, a candidate must have passed the Class 12 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board. The age criteria differ for male and female applicants. Male candidates must be between 18 and 22 years of age, while female candidates should be between 18 and 25 years. The government's standard rules for age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories, as specified in the official notification.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
The UPPRPB has mandated that applications be submitted only through its official website. No offline or alternative methods will be accepted. Here is a simplified guide to the application process:
Step 1: Visit the official UPPRPB portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR). This initial step requires basic personal and contact information to create a candidate profile.
Step 2: Log in using the OTR credentials and access the detailed application form. Fill in all required fields with accurate educational, personal, and category details.
Step 3: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including a recent photograph and signature, in the prescribed format. Proceed to pay the application fee through the available online payment gateways.
Step 4: Review the entire application carefully before final submission. Once submitted, download or print the acknowledgment page for your records. Remember, corrections can only be made during the designated correction window.
This recruitment drive is one of the largest in recent times for the Uttar Pradesh Police and is expected to attract lakhs of applicants. Candidates are urged to read the comprehensive official notification thoroughly to understand all aspects of the recruitment, including physical standards, selection process, and detailed post-wise vacancy distribution.
