UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026: Key Details and Application Process

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced a massive recruitment drive with 32,679 vacancies for 2026.

This substantial recruitment includes positions for Constables, Jail Warders, Special Security Force officers, Female Battalion members, and Mounted Police posts across the state.

Candidates interested in applying should mark their calendars for the online application period, which begins on December 31, 2025, and closes on January 30, 2026. For those who need to make adjustments or corrections to their application fees, the final date is February 2, 2026. All official information, application forms, and updates will be available exclusively on the UP Police Recruitment Board’s official website.

Eligibility Criteria: Age, Education, and Nationality

Educational Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed 10+2 (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination from any recognized educational board in India.

Age Limitations

As of July 1, 2025, the age requirements are:

• Male (General category): 18 to 22 years
• Female (General category): 18 to 25 years

Good news for candidates concerned about age limits! A special one-time relaxation of 3 years has been granted for all categories. The revised age limits with this relaxation are:

• Male (General category): 18 to 25 years
• Female (General category): 18 to 28 years

Reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST) get an additional 5-year relaxation, making the final age range:

• Male (OBC/SC/ST): 18 to 31 years
• Female (OBC/SC/ST): 18 to 34 years

Nationality Requirements

Indian citizenship is mandatory. However, Tibetan refugees and migrants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania may also apply under specific conditions defined in the detailed eligibility criteria.

Preferential Qualifications

In case of tied scores, preference will be given to candidates with:

• ‘O’ level computer certification from DOEACC/NIELIT
• Two years of Territorial Army service
• ‘B’ certificate from the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Step-by-Step Application Guide and Fees

The application process is entirely online through the official UPPRPB portal and follows these steps:

1. Registration: Begin by providing your personal details including name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, category, AADHAR number, mobile number, and email ID.
2. OTP Verification: You’ll receive an OTP on your registered mobile and email to activate your application.
3. Form Completion: Log in with your newly created credentials to complete the detailed application form.
4. Document Upload: Prepare and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates (10th and 12th mark sheets), Aadhar Card, birth certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
5. Fee Payment: The application fees are:
   • General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹500
   • SC/ST candidates: ₹400
   Payment can be made through the SBI Payment Gateway using debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, or UPI.

Remember, submitting multiple applications for the same position will lead to automatic rejection. Review all information carefully before submission, as modifications are not permitted after completing each stage of the application process.