UP Police Recruitment 2025: The application procedure for female police personnel, platoon commanders, and sub-inspectors (SI) has begun, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB). The official website, apply.upprpb.in, is where eligible candidates can apply. The online application process opened on Tuesday, September 12.
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Important dates
Application start date: Tuesday, September 12
Application deadline: Thursday, September 11, 2025
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Vacancy details
Total: 4543
Sub-Inspectors: 4,242 vacancies
PAC Platoon Commanders: 135 vacancies
Special Security Force Platoon Commanders: 60 vacancies
Female Platoon Commanders (Banda, Lucknow, Gorakhpur): 106 vacancies
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any field.
Not Eligible: Candidates awaiting results or currently appearing for final exams.
Age Limit:
General & EWS: 21–31 years
SC, ST & OBC: 21–36 years
Special Relaxation: One-time 3-year age relaxation for all categories due to COVID-19 delays and past recruitment gaps (expected to benefit around 5 lakh candidates).
Physical Requirements:
Male: Minimum height 168 cm (160 cm for ST), chest 79 cm (unexpanded) & 84 cm (expanded).
Female: Minimum height 152 cm (147 cm for ST), minimum weight 40 kg.
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Application fees
General, EWS & OBC: ₹500 application fee
SC & ST: ₹400 application fee
Note: OBC/EWS caste certificates must be issued between April 1, 2025, and September 11, 2025
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Steps to apply
Step 1: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
Step 2: Log in and fill out the application form with required details.
Step 3: Pay the application fee.
Step 4: Submit the form.
Step 5: Download and print the form for future reference.
UP Police Recruitment 2025: Selection process
Step 1 – Written Exam:
- OMR-based, 400 marks.
- Subjects: General Hindi, Law & Constitution, Mental & Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% in each section and 50% overall.
Step 2 – Document Verification (DV)
Step 3 – Physical Measurement Test (PST)
Step 4 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Additionally, the board has strongly cautioned against using performance-enhancing substances during PET. Candidates will be disqualified and subject to legal action if they are discovered to be using such substances.
