UP Police Constable Exam 2025: Key Dates and Details Announced
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced the schedule for the much-anticipated written examination under the UP Police Recruitment 2025 drive. The examination for constable (civil police) and equivalent posts will be conducted on June 8, 9, and 10, 2025, with two shifts scheduled each day.
Massive Recruitment Drive for 32,679 Positions
This extensive recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 32,679 vacancies across various departments. The available posts include:
- Constable Civil Police
- Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
- Special Security Force (SSF)
- Jail Warder
- Mounted Police
The recruitment process has garnered tremendous response from aspiring candidates across the state.
Expected Participation and Examination Logistics
Approximately 28.85 lakh candidates who successfully submitted their applications online are expected to appear for the examination. These candidates will take the test at various centers distributed throughout Uttar Pradesh.
Satyarth Aniruddh Pankaj, Additional Secretary (Recruitment) at UPPRPB, provided important updates regarding the examination arrangements. He confirmed that the selection of examination districts and centers is currently in progress and will be finalized shortly.
Official Information and Candidate Guidance
The board has emphasized that all examination-related information will be exclusively available through its official channels. Key details including:
- Detailed syllabus for the examination
- Admit card download procedures
- Examination city allocations
- Important instructions for candidates
will be published on the board's official website: uppbpb.gov.in.
UPPRPB officials have strongly advised candidates to regularly monitor the official website for authentic updates and avoid relying on rumors or unofficial information circulating on social media platforms. The board has clarified that no examination information will be shared through any other medium.
Background and Age Relaxation
The recruitment notification for direct appointment to these police positions was initially issued on December 31, 2024. Following this announcement, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a significant concession for applicants. A three-year relaxation in the upper age limit has been granted for candidates across all categories, making more individuals eligible for these coveted positions in the state police force.
This recruitment drive represents one of the largest police hiring initiatives in Uttar Pradesh in recent years, offering substantial employment opportunities for youth across the state.
