The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has officially launched a massive recruitment drive for the year 2026. This initiative opens the doors for thousands of aspiring candidates to join the state police force in various constable and equivalent roles.
Massive Vacancy Details and Post-Wise Distribution
The board has announced a total of 32,679 vacancies across several key cadres within the Uttar Pradesh Police. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for job seekers in the state. The vacancies are distributed between male and female candidates, with 30,291 positions for males and 2,388 positions for females.
The recruitment covers a diverse range of posts to strengthen different wings of the police force. Here is a detailed breakdown of the available positions:
- Constable PAC: 15,131 vacancies
- Constable Civil Police: 10,469 vacancies
- Jail Warder (Male): 3,279 vacancies
- Female Battalion: 2,282 vacancies
- Special Security Force: 1,341 vacancies
- Jail Warder (Female): 106 vacancies
- Mounted Police: 71 vacancies
All reservations for categories such as UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST are being strictly adhered to as per the government norms of Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility, Application Process, and Key Dates
Prospective applicants must meet specific criteria to be eligible for these coveted positions. The basic educational requirement is a pass in Class 12 or Intermediate. The age limit varies by gender: male candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old, while female candidates should be between 18 and 28 years old. Age relaxation will be provided for candidates from reserved categories as per standard government rules.
The entire application process is being conducted online through the board's official portal, uppbpb.gov.in. Candidates are required to fill out the form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee within the stipulated timeframe. The application fee is set at Rs. 500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 400 for SC, ST, and female candidates.
The last date to submit the online application is January 30, 2026. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Number PRPB-B (Constable PAC and Other Cadres) – 07/2025.
Selection Procedure and Attractive Salary Package
The selection of candidates will be a multi-stage process designed to test various capabilities. It will commence with an online written examination consisting of 150 objective-type questions carrying 300 marks. Candidates will have 150 minutes to complete the test, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Those who clear the written test will proceed to subsequent rounds, including document verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a final medical examination.
Successfully selected candidates will be rewarded with a compelling salary package. The pay scale for the constable posts will be Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, along with a grade pay of Rs. 2,000. When combined with various allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and Travel Allowance (TA), the estimated gross monthly salary will range between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000.
This recruitment drive by the UPPBPB represents one of the largest employment opportunities in the government sector for Uttar Pradesh in the coming year. Interested and eligible candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet all requirements and understand the process completely.
