UP Police SI Recruitment 2025: Exam Dates Announced

New Delhi, December 04, 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the schedule for the written examination for the Sub-Inspector (SI) Direct Recruitment 2025. This announcement provides a final and crucial timeline for candidates vying for one of the 4,543 vacant posts in the state police force.

Key Exam Dates and Overview

The eagerly awaited written examination is scheduled to be held across two days in March 2026. This written test is the first mandatory stage in the multi-step selection process.

All candidates who successfully completed the application process—which ran from August 12, 2025, to September 11, 2025—must now focus their efforts on the final leg of their preparation. The UPPRPB emphasizes that all updates regarding the exam, including the release of admit cards and specific guidelines, will be communicated exclusively through the official website.

A Look at the Vacancy Details

This massive recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,543 Sub-Inspector and equivalent positions across various wings of the Uttar Pradesh Police. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:

• Sub Inspector (Civil Police): 4,242 Posts (Male/Female)
• SI Platoon Commander (PAC): 135 Posts
• Sub Inspector (Special Security Force): 60 Posts
• Women Sub-Inspector (Women Battalion): 106 Posts

Understanding the Selection Process

The recruitment for the Sub-Inspector posts is a rigorous process designed to select the most suitable candidates. The complete selection procedure consists of multiple stages:

1. Written Examination: An online objective-type test carrying 400 marks with 160 questions across four main sections: General Hindi, Fundamental Law/Constitution/General Knowledge, Numerical & Mental Ability, and Mental Aptitude/Reasoning. The exam duration is 2 hours, and importantly, there is no negative marking.
2. Document Verification (DV) & Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates qualifying the written exam will have their documents verified, followed by the Physical Standard Test, which checks minimum requirements for height and chest (for males) and minimum height and weight (for females).
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates meeting the physical standards move to the PET, which is primarily a running test. Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km race in 28 minutes, while female candidates must complete a 2.4 km race in 16 minutes.
4. Medical Examination and Final Merit List: The final stage involves a medical fitness test, and the final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the written examination among candidates who qualify all other stages.

Preparation Strategy for Aspirants

With the exam dates set, candidates should now shift their focus to targeted preparation. A structured study plan, regular practice with mock tests and previous years’ papers, and thorough revision of the syllabus are crucial for success. Additionally, candidates are advised to begin or intensify their preparation for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) to avoid last-minute stress.